Painting Tamiya's 1/48th scale F-4B Phantom | Part 5

[@DNModels]

Thank you MM! The effort you make in the video is admirable! Many people use parts of the sets and usually the most intricate masks are substituted with decals. Often due to lack of patience and/or confidence. Japanese Phantom Anniversary sets are among our most difficult and challenging. We trust modelers like you can complete the task though! Those mask sets request the approach that you point out in this video. Look forward to the next episodes to see the open areas of your double ugly!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks for facilitating my efforts mate 👍

[@mazinman3]

Although not a new idea, I think those paint masks are a game changer. The effect is so much realistic than decals but I can see they can be complicated & fussy. You did an excellent job.

[@MMScaleModels]

I agree. For me, it is always masks if I have the opportunity.

[@thethirdman225]

I haven’t the patience, the skill set or the manual dexterity to do any of that. Amazing.

[@MMScaleModels]

It is a demanding task for sure.

[@michealparry3321]

Amazing work 👏

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@steves1112000]

Incredible paint work. You've given me some ideas for my current build.

[@MMScaleModels]

Glad to hear it!

[@freemanreed5228]

Great Job!!! Don't worry about other channels and you have to build the model for yourself first. You can't please everyone, but be happy with your work irregardless. Applying weathering is always tricky. Knowing how much and when to stop is always a delicate balance. I will be watching for more of your videos. Keep up the good work!!!!

[@MMScaleModels]

thanks mate!

[@anotheruser9876]

You are doing an awesome job on this model. Don't get caught in the craziness of the number subscriptions, it's kinda fickle and your channel is top notch!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you! I don't really care bout the number of subscribers TBH, this is a bragging stat. Views, however, do matter and it is frustrating to see mediocre (at best) builds rack up numbers that I rarely see. Of course this is nobody's fault. Obviously the market demands it and I don't want to do it :)

[@WildBillJr]

Nicely done. Your videos are some of the best ones I watch.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you very much 👍

[@lesthiele4921]

That paint finish was absolutely outstanding also your masking and painting of the insignia and other markings was just plain stunning, congratulations on the outstanding result, have a safe and happy holiday season and a great New Year , best regards from Australia, Les

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you so much 😀

[@stephenbridges2791]

Those masks are fantastic. That was a lot of work!

[@MMScaleModels]

Yeah, it took some time :)

[@claudio743]

I can't imagine real painters,painting actual planes,bearing all this process,it is insane.

[@MMScaleModels]

They also use stencils and yes, sometimes they freehand stuff. but it is easier to do when you have larger area.

[@MrFl0bo]

Came out great! ❤ Definitely worth the effort with all the masking. Keep it up 😁

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you! Will do 😁

[@stevehester9329]

Incredibly talented and you do great work! Your vids are always educational, and I found these ones especially useful as I plan on using painting masks in similar builds…thank you

[@Marley-k2i]

Outstanding work as usual! I’m not a fan of modern planes, but your modeling and techniques always keeps me interested! Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New year!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank You. Happy Holidays!

[@Swanny.31]

Absolutely incredible work my friend! Great job!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank You!

[@res00rny]

Impressive making!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank You!

[@laurentlachand8102]

Amazing painting job , very very beautiful shark mounth 🙏👏 bravo

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate!

[@bobrivett7645]

I am speechless. Those eyes really really look great. As does all rest of the work you put into the aircraft. Too bad it's not a USMC aircraft....sorry I'm just a little bit biased as I'm a Marine who used to work F4J, A4F and A6E aircraft. Great job. Love watching your videos.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you, I have a marine bird on my bench currently so early next year USMC will land on my channel :)

[@Bryan-cs9to]

Its looking great!!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank You!

[@Lemiesz]

Thanks for sharing this, learned quite a few new techniques which I will try on my next models. :)

[@MMScaleModels]

Great to hear!

[@IntergalacticViking]

Looks amazing, thank you for making this video

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks for watching mate!

[@rincobill3459]

Very good work. Compliment. Thank your.

[@MMScaleModels]

Many thanks!

[@Garywolff884]

Excellent work. You should try ‘one man army’ masks. They are better than the ones you were using.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@alexandrosl7684]

Respect for youf Job!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you!

[@СергейАртёмчик-ю5н]

БЛЕСТЯЩЕ !!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank You!

[@stanislavsnek486]

so beautifull😍😍😍👍🏻

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you! 😊

[@richardtsai-l4l]

The shark mouth will bite you~ haha~ Good job!

[@MMScaleModels]

haha, thanks mate

[@Repairman87]

How in the world do the cut those fine lines of the masks/templates? Thats incredible.

[@MMScaleModels]

Yeah, probably some high-quality equipment.

[@IntergalacticViking]

Once you complete the series you could cut these videos together and upload a full build video. Your full build videos have a lot more views, and the KZbin algorithm seems to like long videos these days.

[@MMScaleModels]

Yeah, that's what I always do. A full build is harder to edit because there is so much stuff that I have to leave out... difficult to decide what is less important :)

[@IntergalacticViking]

@ honestly I would just take the parts you’ve uploaded already and slap them together into a full build video. Almost zero work!

[@MMScaleModels]

It's going to get too long... probably near 2 hours so some more footage will have to go. I am playing with the idea of releasing the full available footage with only dead spaces cut out... several hours of raw experience. Maybe on a separate channel.

[@Allansybesma]

What size needle and what air pressure are you using for lines???.

[@MMScaleModels]

0.2 at betwaat 0.8 and 1 bar

[@padelisgk8126]

To be honest. The initial "marbling" was useless...

[@MMScaleModels]

maybe it was maybe it was not. It is hard to tell because I cannot compare with and without marbling directly.

[@LoserDestiny]

Those masks for the markings add a huge chunk of effort and the end result is just absoluteny NOT worth it - it looks way too messy compared to decals.

[@Leescreativeart]

Depends how you lay everything out I suppose. But then you don’t have any risk of the decals, cracking or silvering later. I think the air brushing adds another level of realism but if it’s not done right, yes decals will be sharper.

[@MMScaleModels]

Well, I obviously disagree but to each their own I guess

[@vicentemartinezsalvador5459]

Wowwww. I'll see thie video complete later but sems amazing (as always)

[@MMScaleModels]

Enjoy watching it :)

[@muldergogo]

wow amazing.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank You!

[@AlexModeling]

Your vídeos and work is awsome, they just don't perform the way we all wanted because KZbin algorithm. Stay safe, have a Merry Christmas and thank you for this very entertaining vídeo 🫡🇵🇹

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate, I personally do not blame the algo. I think this is what the market wants. Best regards and happy holydays!