Painting The NIEUPORT XVII in Doped Aluminum!

[@scale_history5584]

Gaspatch guns are fantastic works of art in themselves, they are a must on all my builds

[@TheAlleyman]

Same here, I usually order them right away with the kit

[@Phickic]

Your method of painting wood is amazing. I just got into oils in modeling and I can't believe it took me so long.

[@TheAlleyman]

Thanks, when I started out I too thought you have to be a Picasso to use oils but they are actually a very convenient and beginner friendly tool.

[@severedirkitis]

Awesome work Alleyman! Love the model - WWI planes fascinate me, but my modelling skills won't allow me to try these. It is superb to see someone with the skills to really show off the details in these models. As an American living in Germany for many years now, you are the first German I have heard say 'Aluminum' using the American pronunciation, rather than the British way :) Looking forward to the next episode!!

[@TheAlleyman]

Thanks for your feedback, Kevin. I can only encourage you to start a WW1 plane as the "usuals suspects" like wood grain or rigging are not that difficult as they may seem (more on that my next video). The Fokker DR I by Meng has almost no rigging at all and LPJ Models did a great tutorial on wood graining. And yes, most people in Germany say "Aluminium" since it's identical to the German word :D

[@lpjmodels]

This is an awesome series Alleyman. 👏 Brilliant work and excellently explained

[@TheAlleyman]

Again thanks so much for your support. As said, your videos are one of the main reasons for this one here to exist. Best, Tim

[@verbraucherschutzerin6311]

AAA: absolutely awesome, Alleyman

[@TheAlleyman]

Thank you 😊

[@silenttraveler1647]

Total Awsomness 😊

[@TheAlleyman]

Thank you ☺️

[@antonioportugal5987]

I love your videos. Greetings from Bolivia.

[@TheAlleyman]

Thanks a lot Antonio!

[@Calatriste54]

Prima! Gern! Schon! I certainly would enjoy seeing you build a Wingnut Wings Albatros DV in 1/32 Very nice work. Salish Sea, NW WA USA.

[@TheAlleyman]

Thanks Scott! I already built an Albatros prior to my KZbin time (there are some photos on my Instagram). It's actually my favorite WNW kit so far but unfortunately it's a bit difficult/pricey to come by these days.

[@lynnostler639]

I've got this kit in my stash and cab't wait to give it a try. Your tips are very helpful. Thank you for sharing your build.

[@TheAlleyman]

Thanks for your feedback, Lynn. Happy the video helped!

[@od1452]

Very interesting. Knowing more about how the interior looks is really useful information.

[@TheAlleyman]

Thank you!

[@julieseverin4716]

That propeller 😋

[@TheAlleyman]

Thanks, I like it at well ☺️

[@Thekarlskorner]

Simply marvelous work in miniature. So much patience and detail here. Thank you for sharing your work with us.

[@TheAlleyman]

Thanks so much!

[@jasonlee6744]

Just discovered this your channel, very good, looking forward to the next part. I’ve subscribed. Thanks for sharing Jason 🇬🇧

[@TheAlleyman]

Welcome aboard 😊

[@Game-Boy.]

Awesome work. Professionally filmed and tutored. Please continue the good work.

[@TheAlleyman]

Thank you, I will do my best 😊

[@scale_history5584]

Great video! I will definitely be improving my own builds with the addition of your skill!

[@TheAlleyman]

Thanks again, I'm happy if you can take the one or other bit for your modeling (btw I know your builds from Instagram and they are great)

[@scale_history5584]

@@TheAlleyman Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@hissycatbuilds]

Another great video and i am learning quite a bit, thank you.

[@TheAlleyman]

Thanks (again 😅) for the support

[@hissycatbuilds]

@@TheAlleyman you are very welcome, my fav new channel. =)

[@TheAlleyman]

@@hissycatbuilds wow thanks mate, I'm flattered

[@hissycatbuilds]

@@TheAlleyman you are welcome, you have inspired me to really focus in 2023 to raise my skill level. =)

[@markfrommontana]

Love your choice of models. What a brilliant build.

[@TheAlleyman]

Thanks again for your kind words!

[@Calatriste54]

I should have purchased one, got the Albatros instead. All good!

[@127TROOP]

Love this videos, you remind me of 'Nightshift' here on YT, combination of off the wall humour and awesome modelling skills....I'm currently going through a WW1 phase and this is invaluable......Thank you...

[@TheAlleyman]

Wow dude, thanks a lot! I really appreciate your feedback and happy to see more people getting into WW1 modelling.

[@frankdaniels8077]

I really like your technique of using a sponge to work the oil paints, never thought of that one. Thank you for a very well done video, I am very much looking forward to seeing more of your work!

[@TheAlleyman]

Thanks again, working on the 3rd part of the Fokker now (unfortunately with some delay). Happy modelling!

[@philRminiatures]

Lovely model, and work!👍

[@TheAlleyman]

Thanks a lot Phil!

[@paulmanuse2353]

Really Dope!!!😉

[@TheAlleyman]

Thanks Paul!

[@typhoon2827]

Fantastic work but why not paint the roundels and the rudder markings? Better control over the colour tones? Fiddly but nowhere near as fiddly as the turnbuckles 🤣 Also, I have half a WWI prop (something of an heirloom) and you've got the varnished look absolutely bang on! 👏🏻

[@TheAlleyman]

Thanks a lot! Regarding the decals, it's first and foremost because I don't have a tool to cut perfectly circular masks 😅

[@typhoon2827]

@@TheAlleyman worth trying! They won't have been perfect in WWI: I'd guess they were chalked on with a piece of string as a pair of compasses then painted in. I doubt they were perfect circles or truly concentric. I did some on a large scale model and was really pleased; they didn't look perfect but the white wasn't brilliant white and the red had an orange-brown hue about it. I'm no great model builder but I think it was an improvement over the kit décals. My half propeller has some paint on it near the spinner and it is brush painted and as perfect as a signwriter would be but definitely not 21st century standards of spray-painted aircraft markings.

[@RIFlotNF]

Great video! really looking forward to seeing the next episode). You need to build a Caudron as well)

[@TheAlleyman]

I already have one in my stash here ;)

[@TheHonkenTonken]

Richtig gute Arbeit!!! 💪😁

[@TheAlleyman]

Danke dir 🤗

[@mikelritchjr5911]

I learn a great deal by watching your videos, so thank you for taking the time to explain the process as you build. I am a novice which I guess is why I continue breaking micro bits. Lol , where did you get that case of bits from that are in this video. Thanx for sharing these videos

[@TheAlleyman]

Hi Mikel, thanks for your kind words. I order them on Amazon, they are quite cheap. Also don't worry, I break them all the time, I think with this build it was around 5-6. I just don't show it on video 😁

[@TheAlleyman]

That's the ones I order amzn.eu/d/iMdpe13

[@guntherwirgman9203]

Excelente videos! Keep it up!

[@TheAlleyman]

Thanks again Gunther!

[@StaplesandVine]

Great work keep it up, just subscribed

[@TheAlleyman]

Thanks so much for your support!

[@clanky44]

Binge watched all your videos, excellent work Alleyman. If I could ask for one addition, it would be details such as thinners used and thinning ratios for paints and varnish coats.

[@TheAlleyman]

Thanks a lot and great suggestion, I will put that in the next videos!

[@airplanemodelsinscalefroma110]

very good job i like it

[@TheAlleyman]

Thank you very much :)

[@cchristner]

Wonderful work! Such a shame you didn't build a cutaway instead, because all that beautiful structure and engine is hidden.

[@TheAlleyman]

Thanks, and yes I know but the cutaway build is a completely different animal. Might build one in the future though 😅

[@Myke...]

vickers mg bend tried hot water to straighten? Graphite pencil could be used on mg's. Your added detail is like nightshift on tanks but on WW1 planes

[@TheAlleyman]

Wie thanks a lot Michael! Hot water (or hot air) on the Vickers would have likely worked but since I had a Gaspatch substitute I just went with this.

[@Game-Boy.]

Among few other things, I love your technique for painting the machine guns. I would like to replicate if it is ok. Just to confirm, black prime, base with 214 Dark Iron and dry brush with 212 Iron. Is that correct?

[@TheAlleyman]

Hey, thanks and shure it's okay, it's not my technique 😅 it's just a coat of black primer and then dry brush with 214 dark iron. No 212 involved.

[@Game-Boy.]

@@TheAlleyman Thank you

[@charlesbard2331]

in The movie The Red Baron that reaper symbol was on a airplane none is SE.5. FLONG BY AN ACE KNOWN AS HAWKER RICHTOFEN shot ham don and TOOK THE SYMBOL AND REMOVED THE TOP MACHINE gun AS A TROPHY

[@TheAlleyman]

I think it was common to take trophies back then

[@charlesbard2331]

@@TheAlleyman yes that is true such trophies were taken on both sides....

[@TheAlleyman]

It's quite surreal that they sometimes just landed next to the shot down plane to gather them

[@dixieflyer500]

When you did the oil streaking on your prop, did you use a brush moistened with white spirit/mineral spirits, or did you do it with a dry brush?

[@TheAlleyman]

I used a dry brush but both methods work. A moistened brush will give you a more pronounced pattern while the dry one will be a bit finer and more subtle.

[@dixieflyer500]

@@TheAlleyman thank you!

[@TheAlleyman]

@@dixieflyer500 you're welcome. I recommend testing on a plastic card as it mostly comes down to personal preference what you like better

[@darkwood777]

Why did you use fishing line for rigging? Something like EZ line or a similar product that is made for model rigging looks more realistic and can withstand handling.

[@TheAlleyman]

I am going to do the rigging with turnbuckles and brass tubes and the EZ line is not sturdy enough for that technique. That said I will use UVR Rig that thing (which is basically the same as EZ line) for the parts where no turnbuckles are needed. This will actually be a main part of the next video :) Oh and I'm also painting the fishing line in the end so visually there's no real difference between the two.

[@bebopkirby]

Excellent! Three biggest takeaways, 1. you don’t skimp on materials, 2. crazy airbrush skills, which sadly l don’t think l will be able to replicate, 3. just ordered 1mm tape, trying to cut tape strips blows.

[@miloskollar3010]

Hello, i am modeller from Tromsø in Norway. I wonder if you plan to upload any new videos in near future. Best wishes .

[@TheAlleyman]

Hi, yes Im currently working on the third part of the Fokker series. Dayjob keeps me busy so progress isn't the fastest but it will be done 😅 btw Tromso is really far up on my travel wish list.

[@TheHelado36]

What scale ?

[@TheAlleyman]

@@TheHelado36 1/32

[@FOX-3]

*aluminium

[@TheAlleyman]

I opted for the US pronunciation in this video due to a lack of better knowledge 😅

[@FOX-3]

@@TheAlleyman all good just me being a knob a month ago