Ju 87 B-1 Stuka - Model Engineering- 1:16 scale -Aluminum Construction- Part 3

Music: Richard Wagner-- Ride of the Valkyries.
1:16 Scale. Model Engineering. One-Off Aluminum Model. Truly scratch-built.
The custom metal models built by Guillermo Rojas Bazán are considered the best in the world in their category by several institutions of wide international prestige such as the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, the National Museum of the United States Air Force and Christie's South Kensington. See "Recognition letters" here:
www.rojasbazan.com/press/international-press/index.html
He has worked as a professional model maker in four different countries building over 150 aluminum models in different scales for museums, collectors and aviation art galleries around the world during 38 years. See the related story:
www.rojasbazan.com/models/index.html

[@christurbo951]

This is mind blowing! These models border on the impossible.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir, I really appreciate your nice comment.

[@KitKabinet]

This is not just a scale model. This is an actual Stuka that has been miniaturized. Beyond amazing.

[@rojasbazan]

Sir, thanks so much for your comment, I really appreciate it.

[@alanbooker]

Undoubtedly, the world's greatest modeller. This must be the most beautiful model yet. I cannot wait for the next adventure.

[@rojasbazan]

Al, thanks so much for your comment. I really appreciate it. The "next adventure" (I like the line) is a B-24 Liberator in 1:20 scale. I estimate to complete the big model in April.

[@bilhardenberger573]

I've been waiting for part 3.. you never disappoint! Beautiful model.

[@rojasbazan]

Hello Bill. Thank you for all your comments; I really appreciate that.

[@rOEN911]

amazing job all these years i am following your work !

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir. You are a faithful fan.

[@jayrohumbertoguzmanvalenci1351]

Señor Rojas Bazán, agradezco de todo corazón, su atenta y agradable respuesta a mi comentario. Créame que es muy considerado de su parte el aprecio que usted ha hecho de mis palabras. Lo que he visto en estos años en cuanto a ciertos grupos de modelismo a escala se refiere, es lo que usted, bien ha descrito, pues priva más la envidia, el tratar de hallar errores en la perfección, sin detenerse a contemplar en lo maravilloso que es esta parcela del arte, que es el modelismo a escala. Más bien aquí en mi país hay cierto elitismo, y orgullo de clase en cuanto al modelismo se refiere, ya que acá se le dice «enmontañado» al modelista de provincia, que no usa kits de «mejoramiento». Mi padre, que era formador y Herrero, me enseñó su arte y a través de el yo fui creando mis propias herramientas para modelismo. El me decía que si algo no existía, debíamos de tener el valor de crearlo, con nuestras propias manos, pues tanto estás, como nuestra mente, son infinitas. Las palabras de mi viejito, calaron hondo en mi, y son, hasta la fecha, la razón por la cual tengo un propósito en la vida. Hay que crear, hay que inventar cosas útiles e inspiradoras, sin dejarnos influenciar por los comentarios de los «señores photoetched», o los insensatos que juzgan el error a la belleza visual de un modelo a escala. Yo, en lo personal agradezco que existan seres humanos elevados como su persona, que tratan de crear un mundo mejor con sus obras, ya que estas son el aliciente para superarnos y ser cada día mejores personas. Nuevamente le reitero mi admiración a su persona, y me suscribo de usted con las más altas muestras de mi consideración, respeto y estima, que su trabajo y su persona merecen. Saludos y un gran abrazo desde Guatemala la Tierra del Quetzal.

[@rojasbazan]

Hola Jayro, ¡Feliz Navidad! Huy, podría hablar horas sobre los modelistas tanto profesionales (hay muy pocos) y los aficionados en todas sus variantes. Tengo 40 años de estar entre ellos y los he conocido en los cuatro países diferentes donde he trabajado profesionalmente. Los que hacen plastimodelismo dicen que los que hacen RC son "jugueteros" y sus modelos no están en escala y no están bien pintados; los que hacen RC dicen que los modelos de plástico no vuelan y que quienes los modelan no saben nada sobre vuelo, y así eternamente. Yo estoy en el medio en ese sentido. Pero en todos los casos lo que causa cierto rechazo es ver a esos gurús que hablan mucho y se creen genios pero no pueden mostrar un solo modelo decente. Te envío los mejores deseos para el nuevo año, que todos esperamos ansiosamente para dar vuelta la hoja lo antes posible. Un abrazo y cuídate.

[@jayrohumbertoguzmanvalenci1351]

Muchísimas gracias y bendiciones a su vida y su familia. Los Gurús nos tienen sin cuidado, mi estimado señor Rojas Bazán, sigamos con nuestro camino y escuchemos la voz de nuestro propio corazón.

[@jayrohumbertoguzmanvalenci1351]

Estimado Señor Rojas Bazán, estoy impactado, por la belleza y e impresionante precisión de sus modelos. Yo me precio de compartir con algunos amigos este hermoso hobby que es el modelismo a escala. No existen palabras para expresar mi respeto y gran admiración por las obras de arte que salen de sus manos, que a manera de cápsulas del tiempo, nos muestran, la tecnología de tiempos pretéritos, exponiendo milímetro a milímetro, la primorosidad, el fino y exacto detalle, en cada uno de sus modelos, que bien puedo decir, que son como hijos para usted, dado el amor que usted pacientemente, le imprime pieza a pieza, a tan magníficas obras de arte. Rojas Bazán, es al modelismo a escala, lo que Miguel Ángel o Leonardo Da Vinci a la pintura. Ud. Señor Rojas Bazán, tiene la paciencia de un orfebre chino, creando una delicada escultura de jade, o la acuciosidad y precisión de un perfecto relojero suizo. Le reitero mi respeto y mi admiración. Que Dios le bendiga, y bendiga sus manos, con las cuales usted es capaz de crear un mundo en miniatura, para hacer las delicias de quienes como un servidor de usted, humildemente le seguimos y admiramos. Reciba un cordial saludo desde Guatemala la Tierra del Quetzal, y que pase unas muy felices fiestas al lado de su apreciable familia, y que sus sueños y anhelos para el próximo año 2021, se conviertan en una hermosa realidad, a pesar de la pandemia.

[@rojasbazan]

Estimado Jayro, qué placer es leer a alguien que escribe en prosa poética en estos tiempos. Yo valoro muchísimo la forma de expresar sus sentimientos cuando un trabajo hecho por otra persona lo emociona tanto. En estos tiempos de tanta agresión, la gente como usted representa un bálsamo para el espíritu. Usted sabe que en este tipo de modelismo, que básicamente es un hobby para la mayoría, hay mucho ego injustificado, celos, envidia y hasta insultos. En un foro español de plastimodelismo -que ya desapareció como tantos otros- recuerdo que un "gurú" vio el trabajo que hizo un compañero y el comentario estúpido que publicó fue: -"Estoy muy deprimido. Voy a estar varios días tratando de encontrarte un error". Sin palabras, a eso ha llegado esta hermosa disciplina. En mi caso desde hace 30 años, navego contra la corriente; investigo muchísimo y construyo mis propios modelos prescindiendo de kits y accesorios. Y eso a mucha gente le molesta mucho, lo sé positivamente. Yo también le deseo a usted y a toda su familia lo mejor para estas fiestas, a pesar del momento trágico que estamos viviendo. Que pasen una hermosa Navidad y por supuesto lo mejor para el 2021. Saludos a su hermoso país!

[@garygenerous8982]

Wow, words cannot express how much I am in awe of your skills. Thank you for sharing.

[@rojasbazan]

Gary, I'm glad that you enjoyed my work. Thank you!

[@davidoswald6194]

Mate your a master, I just can't get over your determination and skills to say these are works of art is a understatement....just awesome, thanks for sharing

[@rojasbazan]

David, I'm glad when people like you know my work. Thank you for the comment.

[@davidoswald6194]

I would love to see more of the build process, it just blows my mind.....I thought I was a aviation fanatic, I build nice balsa and plastic planes....but your a master craftsman....cheers mate from Dave in Australia 🇦🇺 😉

[@GMoralesRCflight]

Mr. Bazán you continue to be my favorite modeler that I know of. I have been enjoying looking through your builds for more than 10 years now. Always inspiring !

[@rojasbazan]

Sir, thank you a lot for follow my builds for more than a decade. You are a loyal fan!

[@cmol1428]

A M A Z I N G model! What you see here is not only the mark of a very experienced craftsman, a craftsman who has honed his skill over decades of experimentation, patience and perseverance, but also the mark of a true artist in how he brings the plane to life. The attention to detail is stunning, and I'm sure the original designers are smiling from above. Guillermo's models deserve to be seen by many, and I hope that private collectors will (eventually) donate them to museums for all to admire...

[@rojasbazan]

Caspar, I'm so glad to find you here! I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts, that's very kind of you. Have a very Happy New Year! Guillermo.

[@jcmatos00]

Probably the best model maker in the world. Lucky us to be able to see such masterpieces being created.

[@rojasbazan]

You are very generous, sir. Thank you for watching.

[@jcmatos00]

@@rojasbazan I am the one to be thankful, because you not only created art but also shared it. Looking forward to your next wonder. And a Merry Christmas !

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir. Have a Happy New Year!

[@mina7572]

Hello mr. Bazan. I always love to come back and watch these videos again. It is sublime and inspirational. I hope you are doing well.

[@rojasbazan]

Hello Mina, so nice of you. Thank you again for your support. I hope you are well too.

[@glenncarter2126]

Stunning workmanship as usual, absolutely amazing 👍

[@rojasbazan]

Glenn, thank you for watching all my videos. I really appreciate your comments.

[@1catalbot]

Astounding...I have no other words for this level of talent and hard work.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you very much for the comment, Chris.

[@Calatriste54]

Your canopies are my favorite aspect of your models.. windows into the minds of pilots and engineers. Thank you, Bravo Sir.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you very much for your comment, Scott. I always try to represent correctly certain details that "catch my eyes" in real WW2 aircraft; canopies and and the metal panel finishes, with their undulations, wrinkles and different types of rivets and screws.

[@sullivanrachael]

It seems scale sheet metal represents warbird sheet metal best of all. The work here is utterly astounding. My own scale model making seems so poor by comparison! You sir, are perhaps one of the best ever at your craft! The realism of the weathering on the Ju87 evokes feelings, such is the completeness of the effect. Cute cat too, lending scale to the project!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir. This is real aluminum, so the weathering process is more natural and you don't need to "practice alchemy" to achieve some effects.

[@jimmacdonald812]

I've watched all of your videos many times. I watch them on my living room TV and at half speed so I can really see all of the detail. Even after watching them so often, all I can do is shake my head and say "Damn". I'm totally in awe of not only your craftsmanship, but the amount of research you do and the amount of detail you put in such small parts!!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you very much for your kind message, Jim. Very few people realize the matter of research. My study on this subject, and based on my experience, is that 50% of the time needed to build a good model should be devoted to serious research (technical and engineering drawings, manuals and original photos), while the other 50 % corresponds to construction.

[@ricardoroberto100]

All I see is perfection. Unbelievable.

[@rojasbazan]

Sir, thank you very much for your nice comment. I really appreciate your words.

[@RongNguoi]

Absolute masterpiece!!! It is indistinguishable from the real aircraft...Truly the best I have ever seen...

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment, sir.

[@daniolam8113]

You are a unique artist, your detail to perfection is astounding!

[@rojasbazan]

Sir, thank you for watching. I really appreciate your comment.

[@daniolam8113]

@@rojasbazan Les deseo lo mejor para el 2021!

[@rojasbazan]

Felices Fiestas para tí y tu familia, amigo!

[@V-Mann]

Another incredible beautiful masterpiece !

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir, I appreciate the kind words.

[@crashrr2993]

I found this video because I decided - in a moment of madness - to build a metal scale model of my grandfather's WW1 tank. Well, now I'm really in trouble: this video has forced me to raise my game. I had no idea it was possible to make such beautiful models. Bravo!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir. In the videos about this model, part 1 and part 2, the development from scratch is shown. I am working on my first tutorial DVD to teach these techniques.

[@crashrr2993]

@@rojasbazan That's so kind if you to share. I can hardly wait... till then, I need to create my cadcam design, so now the research begins... Fortunately, the Tank Museum is only an hour away from me, and they have an original MkIV example.

[@thepewplace1370]

The skill and attention to detail here is staggering. I can't really describe my wonder at watching each successive incredible small part get created and installed. Thanks for sharing.

[@rojasbazan]

I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. Thank you for the comment, sir.

[@myers16670]

Let's be honest: this is not a model. It's an actual JU-87 built at 1:16 scale!!! Astounding work.

[@rojasbazan]

What a witty message, ha ha! Thank you, Matthew!

[@OLDMANTEA]

This whole build was mind boggling. I wish it was longer showing your fine craftwork.

[@rojasbazan]

There are several other videos showing my work, sir. Thank you for watching.

[@varrunningtrains4112]

Wow! The work of a truly skilled craftsman! Always enjoy seeing your work, this is without a doubt one of the most impressive models I have ever seen. Can't wait to see what comes next and have a Merry Christmas!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, my friend. I'm currently building a B-24 Liberator in scale 1:20. Happy Holidays Season, sir!

[@andreastimper9848]

@@rojasbazan wow, that's cool! By the way, where do you get the detailed plans to build these incredible models from?

[@shirleyboy8859]

With almost 1 million words in the English language, I am still struggling to find words that are suitable to describe the wonders that you produce!!! To say they are simply "Stunning works of Art" does not do them justice.... I am really looking forward to seeing your future videos. Take care have a very Happy Christmas and a safe New Year... :-)))

[@rojasbazan]

Hello, Shirley boy, nice to see you around here again. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and I really appreciate the kind words. Thank you and may you and your family have a lovely Christmas and Happy New Year as well!

[@shirleyboy8859]

@@rojasbazan Take care.. :-)))

[@luiszarate6442]

Hans Ulrich Rudel could be close to tears to his beloved Stuka once again, congrats it’s a precise master pice of engineering!!

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias por tu comentario y por ver el video, Luis.

[@dr.doppeldecker3832]

This video is a better reference than original Stuka footage;)

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir. Most modelers and writers are primarily interested in the weathering process and historical facts. There is not much study on the technical and archaeological part.

[@gabrielmorales9752]

Really, the best of the best. I have been admiring your builds for years and now pleased to see these videos !

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the nice comment, Gabriel.

[@johnparr5879]

The artist has been given a...... Gift.... No less... Thank you *

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, John, I appreciate your comment.

[@johnparr5879]

@@rojasbazan Appreciation is too small a word with which I can express, the appreciation of your..... Craft*. Thank you *

[@AirandGroundinScale]

WOW!!! Your work is just incredible!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir.

[@majorkursk780]

Simply Stunning!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Major!

[@enricobacchini8212]

Fantastico! Meraviglioso risultato! Un'accuratezza nei dettagli che lascia basiti. Uno straordinario ARTISTA. BRAVO!!

[@rojasbazan]

Enrico, grazie mille! Thank you for watching and all your nice comments!

[@standardsupplies3332]

The work here is truly without equal. This is what you call a "Master".

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for watching my videos and the comments, sir.

[@jiaruiyan870]

565 views? This should’ve gotten 565k! Amazing work

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you sir. People prefer LEGO airplanes!

[@zas5892]

Oh my look at this beautiful airplane this is absolutely beautiful look at the paint job you put on it wow you you don't disappoint

[@rojasbazan]

Hello Zach, thank you for your comment!

[@Rena152]

Absolutely gorgeous! I know you prefer the bare metal look but painted looks so real!

[@rojasbazan]

Sir, thank you for the nice comment. That's a point; some clients want the models in natural metal (see my A6M2), and others want them painted but without the weathering process (like the owner of Fine Art Models, see my SBD-3, too "clean"). In the case of the Ju 87, the customer wanted it painted and "real". However, you have to consider how long the actual plane survived. It is wrong weathering a model that represents a machine that was only in combat for two days or two months as if it had fought for five years! Many modelers don't understand that.

[@Rena152]

@@rojasbazan I've actually never thought about that, but yes, some modelers do actually make them look very weathered; I suppose because "it looks cool" more than anything. I will certainly keep that in mind next time I attempt weathering on a model, thank you!

[@scottloar]

You have passed from master craftsman to sorcerer.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment, sir.

[@jimmacdonald812]

I’ve been following your work for the longest time and still feel the level of your craftsmanship is unbelievable. You have even the most minutest detail done to perfection. The mini courses to share your techniques is a great idea and will inspire many of us to get out a pair of scissors and start butchering some aluminum. I’m going to have to order two copies of your tutorials, because I’m sure I’m going to wear out one copy. Take care.

[@rojasbazan]

Jim, I've already started working on the project. I have to fix some problems (update my website, open a "store" link and and find the best way to make international transactions because many interested people live overseas in different countries), but it's all on the way. I'm going to offer a combo consisting of some samples of the aluminum I use, a couple of finished ribs and longerons, a spar and a couple of skin panels with frames. I will also attach a DVD with the basic explanations and some printed instructions . This will be to be able to satisfy the modelers who ask me for a tutorial now. In the meantime I will be able to continue working on the main project which will be much more complete. Thank you for your interest, Guillermo.

[@jimmacdonald812]

@@rojasbazan Guillermo, I'm one of those that live overseas (Japan). Your combo set sounds like the perfect grouping to get people started and give you breathing room to work on the main project. Thank you for taking the time to reply to my post and for your willingness to share your years of experience with us. Jim

[@rotafactor]

Again a real work of art!

[@rojasbazan]

Karl, thank you for watching my videos. I really appreciate your comment.

[@joaquinalgarrasansano5319]

Una vez más me quedo sin palabras para definir su trabajo...¡¡¡ Enhorabuena maestro !!!

[@rojasbazan]

Joaquin, muchas gracias por tus palabras!

[@kevatut23]

As always, pure art. Outstanding. Stay safe my friend.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment, Kevin.

[@LTCDRRAZOR]

As an old Navy airframer, I beyond love your work and skills. I salute you sir. (Flight controls, structures, airframe, and hydraulics. My wife worked on the electronics. Both of us on the Tomcat.) Anytime baby!!

[@rojasbazan]

Due to your professional background in the real world aviation, I greatly appreciate your comment. Thank you very much to you and your wife, sir!

[@warrenchambers4819]

Rojasbazan you sir are a show off. 😁 I've been an avid modeler for yrs and you are the best I've ever seen! Amazing work sir. I'm currently building the 1/24 Airfix Stuka that I may just toss in the trash now 😆😂. Just kidding but your work really puts us all to shame. I am in awe of your skills and would LOVE to see a how to video one day.

[@rojasbazan]

Warren, stop, haha, don't throw away the kit! Just use putty to cover the errors (false hatches and handhold) and tilt the radio equipment. Thank you for your nice comment.

[@kuusiokulma]

Thank You for video, this is just amazing! Greetings from Finland.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir. Beautiful country where you live! Greetings to you too!

[@ivankojedub8662]

Miracle !!!! The best of the best Stuka !

[@rojasbazan]

Ivan, thank you watching and the nice comment!

[@alfa4liveejk]

I'm baveled.....the craftmanship well done

[@MrSkyskooter]

Do you mean baffled?

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir.

[@eduardojimenez5933]

FELICIDADES ....ERES TODO UN PROFEIONAL DEL MODELISMO...EN OTROS TERMINOS TIENES EL TITULO DE DOCTOR EN MODELISMO...SALUDOS DEDSDE MÉXICO, UN FUERTE ABRAZO, CUIDATE MUCHO EN ESTOS TIEMPOS PANDEMICOS....LO MEJOR PARA TI EN ESTE AÑO NUEVO.

[@rojasbazan]

Estimado Eduardo, muchas gracias por tu amable comentario. Espero que tú también puedas tener un feliz y mejor Año Nuevo!

[@manolotoco208]

Es increíble lo que haces. Todo!!, gracias por hacerme sentir orgullo por un compatriota.

[@rojasbazan]

Gracias, amigo. Recién veo este mensaje y muchos otros que quedaron "escondidos" en el sistema durante varios días. Saludos cordiales.

[@dr.doppeldecker3832]

Thank you so much for sharing your inredible work here on youtube! Truly inspiring:)

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Dr. I'm glad that you enjoyed my work.

[@oranje1964]

Absolutely incredibly beautiful...

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Marcel.

[@clazy8]

I wonder if you feel like a time traveler when you produce these extraordinary objects.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the nice comment, sir

[@stevenartmann2642]

Awe inspiring! You sir are a genius, your work is breathtaking

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment, Steven.

[@adotexe8155]

Dear Mr.Rojaz, I come back again and again and am always amazed at the level of detail and work you put into your models, and the more I watch the more I also want to scratch build a model of my own. Do please tell us the materials you use and the types of aluminum sheets you use. I would also like to know how do you stick the aluminum bits together. Do you weld them with a wire welding tool? Glue? Or mechanically bonding them? This is to me the most important information that I need to get started on my own projects. And thanks in advance. Edit: I saw you will be working on the DVD tutorial starting next year. I wish to thank you on behalf of all model makers who are also eagerly awaiting to learn from your techniques!

[@rojasbazan]

Sir, you can use any type of aluminum sheet that can be cut with scissors, more or less 27 gauge, and to weld epoxy for metal. I use an epoxy 10 minutes grey color of Argentine origin, but I need to test the options available in the USA in order to recommend what is best for this kind of work on my future video tutorial.

[@adotexe8155]

@@rojasbazan thank you so much for your reply! It really helps now I can get started on it

[@mikecygk]

Absolutely beautiful work.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Mike.

[@alanbooker]

Such perfection.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Al.

[@timothykronser1341]

I am in awe of your work. I would love to see tutorials of your work process. Please keep us posted! Best wishes

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Timothy. I already explained it at the end of the video; I'm about to work on my first tutorial DVD.

[@dmanning531]

Stunning...just stunning.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir.

[@daniolam8113]

You sir are a perfectionist at anything you do. Who else personally replies to every comment ?

[@rojasbazan]

Sir, although I work under very tight deadlines, I always take a few minutes to answer all the messages. It is my way to thank all the people who take a few minutes to write to me. These people, for the most part, show great respect for my work, and many of them have been my fans since the 80s, something that I have always appreciated. Thank you for the "different" message.

[@ricardocarrillo7418]

Estas obras de arte superan con mucho el sueño de cualquier modelista y entusiasta de la aviación. Vaya maestría en la realización de detalles. Simplemente impresionante.

[@rojasbazan]

Ricardo, te agradezco muchísimo las palabras y también que veas mis videos!

[@ricardocarrillo7418]

@@rojasbazan Gracias a ti por compartirlos, yo soy fanático del Ju 87 (actualmente estoy armando el de Hasegawa 1/48) y me van a ser de gran utilidad los 3 videos. Un cordial abrazo y que tengas una FELIZ NAVIDAD!!!

[@alanbooker]

Stunning, as always.

[@rojasbazan]

Al, thank you for watching all my videos. I really appreciate your comments.

[@alanbooker]

@@rojasbazan I have always been fascinated by your work. Can you tell me how you create your curved cockpit canopies eg P51? Also, what is the next project to look forward to?

[@rojasbazan]

@@alanbooker Al, making canopies is no secret of mine, there are plenty of videos on youtube and articles on the web about how to make them.

[@jotejotes5395]

La construcción y textura están increíbles...y el trabajo de pintura también es extraordinario. Es un placer ver tus modelos

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias por tu comentario, amigo.

[@porscheguy09]

Wow! This is amazing and absolutely beautiful. You have built something beyond incredible. Very nice work.

[@rojasbazan]

Sir, I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. Thank you.

[@porscheguy09]

@@rojasbazan Thank you for sharing. I’m curious how many hours it took to build this if you know? I showed my son and told him that I thought it would take at least a year if not longer. Amazing work.

[@rojasbazan]

​@@porscheguy09 It took two years of full-time work. Keep in mind that absolutely everything was built by hand and to scale, even the machine guns and tires. I had to invest a third of the time in the archaeological investigation of each part (a lot of cockpit equipment is different from the B-2 version), and in the tracing of the 3-view drawings, because the commercial plans are full of errors. Thanks for watching.

[@jayrohumbertoguzmanvalenci1351]

No me cabe la menor duda mi estimado Señor Rojas Bazán que todas y cada una de las explicaciones vertidas en su excelente video acerca de su hermoso Stuka, pueden acallar al mas cascarrabias de los "buscafallas" empedernidos, pues como usted lo ha demostrado de manera excelsa en cada una de sus obras maestras, lo primordial es armarse con cuanta referencia histórica, fotográfica, incluso planos originales y la mecánica de funcionamiento de cada elemento y dispositivo del avión original, para ejecutar posteriormente el modelo que se desea recrear. Si buscar el material de referencia es una tarea harto monumental y acuciosa, eso dice mucho del inmenso amor que usted le prodiga a cada una de sus "criaturas aladas", dándole esa mágica, magnífica y portentosa calidad digna del mas celoso curador de museo, o diseñador aeronáutico mas exigente. Reciba mi respeto y mi admiración por su preciado trabajo Señor Rojas Bazán, así como mi gratitud por compartir sus vivencias que impulsan en nuestro ser, alcanzar la excelencia, no solo en este hermoso hobby, si no en cada faceta de nuestras vidas. Hasta pronto mi estimado "Magnus Doctor Modellis" Rojas Bazán, le saluda un humilde servidor Jayro Guzmán. Que Dios le bendiga abundantemente.

[@rojasbazan]

Estimado Jayro, te agradezco mucho las palabras. Tú eres una de las pocas personas que han entendido lo que hay atrás de esto. Es verdad, yo utilizo un 60% del tiempo de construcción en la búsqueda del material de referencia y en la investigación, algo que disfruto mucho más que la construcción en sí misma. Actualmente estoy por terminar un enorme B-24, que será mi último modelo "grande", pues de ahí en adelante me dedicaré a renovar mi viejo y estropeado sitio web, editar algunos videos para enseñar mis técnicas, pero principalmente a escribir un libro sobre toda la experiencia que obtuve construyendo modelos en distintos países durante casi cuatro décadas. Será un libro sobre anécdotas relacionadas al modelismo en escala profesional bastante inusual, porque no existe algo similar que se haya escrito hasta ahora. También quiero mostrar que no es necesario tener un taller con impresora 3D, herramientas eléctricas costosas ni un arsenal de pinturas y aerógrafos para lograr mejores modelos. Tampoco es necesario utilizar tecnología para mostrar fotografías "fake" de modelos que jamás se construyeron o son un vulgar engaño. Tengo mucho para hablar de eso. Será hasta pronto y muchas gracias por tu muy amable mensaje. Guillermo.

[@jayrohumbertoguzmanvalenci1351]

@@rojasbazan Ese libro será algo épico y a escala bíblica dentro del modelismo a escala, y será un honor para mí leerlo y releerlo para poner en práctica su fantástico contenido. Que bueno que me tomó la palabra con el asunto de publicar sus vivencias y quehaceres en su aventura modelística que no puede quedar desaparecida. Ojalá existiese un descendiente suyo que pudiera continuar con tan grandioso legado, pues para mí, sería triste que este se llegara a perder. De todas maneras cuando su libro se publique con la ayuda de Dios, haré lo que esté a mi alcance para obtenerlo, pues de esta forma podremos develar ese "misterio envuelto dentro de un enigma" según las palabras del viejo Churchill que constituyen cada uno de las bellísimas réplicas que su magnífico ingenio ha sabido crear. Gracias Don Guillermo, mis respetos y mi saludo cordial para usted. Que Dios le bendiga abundantemente.

[@rojasbazan]

Jayro, el proyecto del libro lo tengo desde 2007 y tengo escrito un 70% del contenido, incluyendo autobiografía, anécdotas e información sobre cada modelo. Lo que me falta es la parte tutorial para mostrar las distintas técnicas que he utilizado a través del tiempo. Muchas gracias por tus palabras y quedamos en contacto.

[@jayrohumbertoguzmanvalenci1351]

@@rojasbazan Estaremos pendientes Don Guillermo y muchas gracias. Cuídese.

[@silsan6319]

Otra obra de arte terminada !!! ¡Ojalá algún día recibiera un caso como este en mi casa! Una vez más, Rojas, enhorabuena por todo tu talento y maravilloso trabajo !!!

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias por tu amable comentario, Silvio.

[@silsan6319]

¿Comenzarás a trabajar en el B24 Liberator ya?

[@jimmacdonald812]

Wow!! Your reply to Tyler regarding your new B-24 project is awesome. Even at 1/20th scale and not your usual 1/15th or 1/16th that is going to be a HUGE model. If I have my math is right, the wingspan is 5'6'' and the length is 3'4''! You're going to need to build a mini hangar to assemble it in.

[@rojasbazan]

Jim, the B-24 model was commissioned by the 467th Bombardment Group Association and they chose the scale. Yes, it is a huge model; even at this scale it looks bigger than the stylized 1:15 B-17. Thank you for visit my channel.

[@jimmacdonald812]

@@rojasbazan Guillermo, thank you for taking the time to share you work with us, but also being taking the time to reply to our comments. Looking forward to seeing more of your work in the future. Jim

[@andreastimper9848]

I'm looking forward to your tutorial DVD very much indeed!

[@rojasbazan]

Andreas, as editing a Box Set DVDs with all my techniques and tips will take me a lot of time, I'm thinking of an alternative to be able to offer soon a mini course with my most basic techniques; how I build ribs, spars, panels and other elements. The course would consist of aluminum samples and basic pieces already formed with the instructions and explanations. This will be much cheaper than a set of full DVDs and will be ideal for modelers who don't want to wait that long.

[@andreastimper9848]

@@rojasbazan yes, I think that is a good idea. To have a series of less expensive courses that you can buy one at a time is always better than to have one very expensive compendium.

[@exabruptus1]

Totalmente impresionado. El nivel de detalle y el trabajo son extraordinarios.

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias por el comentario, Oscar.

[@gjkozy]

Absolutely amazing!!!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, George.

[@spget]

oh.. my god... This is the greatest thing i have ever seen

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir.

[@Skymaster359]

Impresionante, una obra de arte

[@rojasbazan]

Gracias por el comentario, Hector.

[@MrGoldenV]

Been looking forward to this!

[@rojasbazan]

Here you are! Thank you, sir.

[@shavok9460]

El nivel de detalles es increíble!

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias, amigo.

[@ernestopurificacion6082]

Realmente esperaba este momento para poder disfrutar de tu arte, magnifico digno de un maestro, fantastico, congratulaciones, saludos.

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias por mirar mis videos y por tus comentarios, Ernesto. Saludos.

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

Incredible. Just incredible!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir!

[@PillageB4UBurn]

It has been a while since the last video, I hope all is well with you and you are healthy and thriving!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for your concern, Tyler. I'm fine, and working on a huge B-24 in 1:20 scale. I can send you some photos of the construction. Send me your email through "contact", on my website.

[@ventasio890]

Impresionante trabajo de investigación, que si llevaba, que no llevaba, exquisitos detalles, el sueño del dueño de una maqueta.

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias, amigo. Sí, me llevó más tiempo la investigación histórica y arqueológica que la construcción.

[@ResidentWeevil]

The quality and level of minute detailing in you work is mind blowing! If someone were to commission you to build a model WW2 plane of YOUR own choosing, one that you'd never built previously, what aircraft would you like to build?

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment, sir. Good question: I've always had a preference for second-rated aircraft and prototypes. During 1988-1989 I had the opportunity to build several models on my own that were then sold through Executive Display Models in London: Douglas Devastator in 1:15 scale and some multi-engine models in 1:24 scale: Halifax Mk II, Bristol Blenheim Mk I (two models) and the beautiful shark-tailed Boeing Y1B-17. Other models I'd like to build: Vought Vindicator, Short Stirling, Dornier Do 17 and Junkers Ju 86. But if I have to choose one, the gigantic "one-off" Boeing XB-15, "Grandpappy".

[@luisoscargutierrez6839]

Maravilloso trabajo de modelismo, técnica e investigación. ¡Felicitaciones!

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias por el comentario, Luis.

[@joserafaelguzmanramos6215]

Magnifico ejemplar, el grado de ingeniería y detalle es sorprendente, lo felicito es un gran maestro de este arte.

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias por el comentario, Jose!

[@normg2242]

I am convinced that the Stuka was just an oversized scale model of your original...!!!

[@rojasbazan]

What a clever message! I like it, haha. Thank you!

[@joseernestofernandezcambar6656]

I really enjoyed your work..excellent I'm seeing many different people doing what you're doing....but yours is 💯 different congratulations ...be an original artist is very important and hard to achieve...

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Jose. In fact, the vast majority of aviation modelers today assemble kits from plastic or wood; very few people build from scratch, let alone using aluminum.

[@ZeyferVitaliy]

Потрясающе!

[@rojasbazan]

Большое спасибо!

[@s0meRand0m129]

yay finally , not a silent video

[@rojasbazan]

In this world full of noise, there are millions of videos with sound,. Why more? Silence is Golden.

[@s0meRand0m129]

@@rojasbazan well... can't argue with that

[@Area51Motorcycles]

Increible talento. Deberia estar en un museo de arte!

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias, amigo.

[@javiercosta3307]

Increíble trabajo, realmente increíble, excelente idea el dvd con tutoriales para que esas técnicas no se pierdan, a mí edad asombrarse cuesta bastante... en este caso quedé totalmente asombrado

[@rojasbazan]

Javier, muchas gracias por tus palabras. Hace muchos años que quiero hacer el DVD tutorial pero lamentablemente nunca pude dedicarme totalmente a eso debido a mi obligación de cumplir con los clientes (de esto vivo). Tengo mucho material grabado, pero hay muchos problemas a resolver; la parte técnica, porque hay que utilizar mucha imagen y pocas palabras, ya que lo verán modelistas que viven en Alemania, Rusia, China, Polonia y otros países donde no todos entienden inglés ni español, y hoy por hoy los "translator" electrónicos siguen teniendo muchas fallas. Otro problema grande está relacionado con el copyright y los impuestos, que aquí es algo serio. Y otro, es la piratería; las asociaciones de modelistas van a comprar un solo DVD y luego lo van a reproducir gratis para todos su socios. Así funcional hoy el mundo. Veremos, pero es ahora o nunca! Saludos.

[@javiercosta3307]

@@rojasbazan Gran verdad de como funciona todo hoy, mucha suerte con el proyecto y le deseo una muy feliz navidad y excelente noche buena para usted y los suyos

[@JohnPittaway]

Truly a work of art. It's almost a shame you had to paint it! Well done.

[@rojasbazan]

A lot of people said the same thing but "in reverse" because I didn't paint the Zero. I am a professional model maker and I build what clients pay me to do. Thanks for watching.

[@deivid8bits967]

Fantástico detalhes impossíveis, é realmente incrível seu trabalho, parabéns Rojas.

[@rojasbazan]

Muito obrigado, amigo.

[@franciscoramos630]

Un trabajo excelente, impresionante y bello 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias por tus palabras, Francisco.

[@pfg72]

Estimado Maestro! Usted ya sabe lo que opino sobre su arte, asi que me limitaré a decirle que no deja de maravillarme nunca. Cuál es el destino de este prodigio? Algún museo? Una colección privada? Qué tiene en agenda para el futuro? Espero con ansias su próximo proyecto. Para cuándo un libro de fotografías con todos sus trabajos? Aprovecho la ocasión para mandarle un caluroso saludo, y todo mi afecto y mejores deseos para estas fiestas, para Usted y su familia! Cheers from Patagonia!

[@rojasbazan]

Hola Pablo, espero que estés bien. Todos mis modelos construidos desde que me fui de Argentina han sido comprados por coleccionistas privados, así que lamentablemente la gente no puede ver estas piezas en museos. Los museos quieren todo gratis y yo no puedo donar porque esta es mi única entrada de dinero. El dueño de este Stuka me dijo que algún día lo va a donar a un museo. Te envío mis mejores deseos para estas fiestas, para vos y toda tu familia. Saludos cordiales.

[@LEGOBubuS]

Excellent work! As always! Thanks for sharing! =)

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Nandor.

[@riverron99]

Beautiful

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Roni.

[@SirJohn2024]

Incredible craftsmanship... Waiting for my favorite: ME 262... 👍

[@rojasbazan]

Hello Sergio, unfortunately about the 262 I do not have even good photos because it was one of my first models, but I will make a video with what I have.

[@zas5892]

Okay I'll be by this afternoon to pick that up I really do appreciate it thank you very much lolololol🤪😜

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Zach. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@Ligustinus]

Magnífica, espléndida, espectacular, impresionante, majestuosa, brillante,... sin palabras, como siempre en cada trabajo. Feliz Navidad D. Guillermo y los mejores deseos para el proximo año para tí y los tuyos. Gracias por compartir y hacernos disfrutar. Gran noticia el DVD.

[@rojasbazan]

Hola Luis, muchas gracias por tus saludos y como siempre tu atento comentario. Yo también te deseo un hermoso día de Navidad junto a tu familia, y por supuesto que tengan salud y un muy Feliz Año Nuevo!

[@masterpuppetjorgescorciaff3963]

Muy bueno Guillermo, feliz Navidad!!!

[@rojasbazan]

Gracias Jorge, que tengas una muy Feliz Navidad vos también!

[@ralfschulz3434]

Wow, its fantastic

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Ralf.

[@UlrichVIII]

increíble trabajo, realmente impresionante.

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias por tus palabras, Ulrich.