Saab J-29 Bare Metal Finish 1/48 | The Inner Nerd

[@TheInnerNerd]

Hey everyone, I hope you enjoyed the video :) Thought I’d try something a little different to all the MIG-15’s and P-51’s with this one to show a bare metal aircraft. The process is roughly the same however and how dirty you make it is also up to you. Links to all my references are in the description below as usual. Happy modelling and stay safe!

[@ScottKenny1978]

This was definitely an unusual bird!

[@MegaGronis]

Were below? I can't see any references.

[@iannicholls7476]

“The Tunnan, SAAB’s least intimidating fighter”. I. Nerd you are a funny fellow! Great build by the way.

[@stevenblack7928]

True, tough I think it's looks badass, but that's my opinion

[@xjrthirteen]

Another fantastic video mate. Your Lightning build made me return to this hobby after a 35 year absence and, whilst I'll never be in your league, your videos have helped me become a more accomplished model maker, and I thank you for that 👍 Keep up the amazing work, it really is appreciated by so many in this community.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you so much! That's one of the best comments I've ever had and it's great to hear that the videos inspire and help you guys out. When I started the channel I just wanted to show my journey, learning something new on each model, so the fact I can now help others is unbelievable. Thank you for following me and the kind words. The Inner Nerd

[@cropstar]

Great video, and a good build. Interesting subject too I love Swedish jets. Lockdown has inspired me to get back into the hobby after 30+ years off!

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thank you for watching. I hope the video can help along with the inspiration. If you have any questions jus let me know and I’ll help if I can. Good luck!

[@Grayfox988]

I'm mostly an armor builder, but the techniques you shared makes me want to build my own silver stovepipe like a Mig-21 to try them out.

[@driverlance]

What a cool looking plane - I haven’t seen one of these before. It makes me think of a jet powered Fairey Gannet ha ha. Nice build.

[@jasonlee6744]

Bloody loved it, and nice to see something unusual, really makes a nice change. Weathering is Brilliant. I’ve got loads of tips from you, thanks for sharing your work, it’s really appreciated. Jason 🇬🇧

[@alec_f1]

Your spray discipline with an airbrush is so much better than most anyone I see on KZbin. It's sure better than mine.

[@jerka799]

Nice work. The SAAB J29 was modelled from the drawings of the Messerschmitt designs P.1101, P.1110, P.1111 and P.1112. Frid Wänström, a SAAB executive had got hold of these drawing at the collapse of Nazi Germany in the spring of 1945. The arrow shaped wings was a new feature that made the J29 together with the F-86 Sabre and MIG-15 a shift in aircraft design.

[@Juan_Doooh]

Nice work, its very realistic.

[@arrrgee]

Nice work, I like the idea of putting different shades down under the metal cote for the variation of tone, I think I'll try that for myself.

[@travis_thompson]

A really great job on a kit you never see built up, many thanks for this one :)

[@foreverplastickits138]

Good work, the plane is so realistic! 👍👍

[@alandavis5950]

Good skills! I learned a lot from this. Especially the dulling of bare metal with a dark wash. Top tip! Thank you for sharing.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching! :)

[@ThePereubu1710]

Back in the late 60's-early 70's, my dad used a technique for bare metal. He would use aluminium foil painted with an enamel gloss varnish. Place the varnished side on the model and then carefully rub down the surface with cocktail sticks, cotton buds etc. For complex shapes he'd cut the foil to match the panels. He'd then weather and detail using enamel paints. To my young eyes the result was very effective!

[@2WheelsLiving]

Fantastic work, really well done. It’s cool to see something that no one else has made a video on before, one very unique and interesting airplane as well, intimidating or not lol.

[@c8136132]

Absolutely stinking build that, youve just made me order this kit!

[@johannmckraken9399]

One of my favorite jet fighters and you did an outstanding job of bringing it to life. Thank you for sharing!

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@MegaGronis]

I enjoy it. I have a 1:32 in balsa scratch build by my father . not completed . He build Lansen A 32 in Wood and a hood melted in the oven Superb.

[@joakimkarlsson9255]

Very nice weathering! Also, good call to drop the ailerons. On the SAAB 29 the ailerons are connected to the flaps and drop one third the way the flaps do (you did put the drop tanks on backwards though ;) )

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching. Ahh damn it! 😂 I thought the fit was crap compared to when I dry fit them before painting 🤦‍♂️ thanks for pointing that out - I always do something stupid and thought I'd got away clean on this one 🙄😂

[@robbo1068]

Beaut little aircraft.....done well. I particularly enjoyed the variety of weathering techniques and effects. Thanks!

[@Snoozie09]

"the high psi dries the (metallic) colors before they hit the model" This makes sense, so good to know. Thank you!!

[@jpht1964]

Superb end result mate...

[@fredtedstedman]

Wing shape reminds me of Grumman Intruder / Prowler , I love the look of this plane !😍😍😍 Wales UK

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@fredtedstedman]

@@TheInnerNerd I am about half way through my Hobby Boss Mig 17-PF , and enjoying the build !

[@jzghostrider66]

Very nicely done. NMF is never easy. I've never given it a go. But I will be sooner rather than later. Thanks for sharing this one.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@allanjohnson3731]

awesome build mate loved it .thank you :)

[@richardbreisch8049]

Nice work! Looks great, I really like the silver shades you've done to bring out the detail.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@BennyCFD]

Another terrific build.........I notice he uses a sharpened stick to apply the CA glue to small parts. Nobody can be a serious modeler without a stick. I've been using a stick for years.

[@nestoroster8868]

beautiful model!! im going to use some materials that I didn't haver on the radar until saw this video

[@mikeglenn1000]

Fantastic job! Incredible skills and devotion to an "close-to perfection" performance to our hobby! You have been blessed with amazing talent. I always enjoy watching your videos...Mike G

[@Nambabwian]

Hi Inner Nerd, thanks for your excellent video and build. I did the AZ Model kit in Austrian markings. The windscreen part you shaped at 2:03 is actually the rear view mirror on the aircraft if I am not mistaken.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you for the info and thanks for watching :)

[@user-Clint315]

Really well done👍

[@panzer-meister]

The SAAB Tunnan, I like it very much, Thank you !!!

[@evanandgemma1]

Nicely done 👍👍

[@bugler75]

Great result with great tips👍🏼 Thanks very much. Ian

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you, Ian. And thanks for watching :)

[@luislealsantos]

Great build, great Iesson. love this plane. They only had sidewinder on latest versions, that's why no pylons were available on this kit. The F had them. Thanks for sharing,

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@mariojulien001]

Very good work. Thanks for the video

[@alvaro2338]

Congratulations, good job !

[@themajesticmagnificent386]

As ever,beautiful build and so,so many great tips for bare metal finishes and effects..! Thanks for the wonderful video again and hope that F-16 didn’t scare you off You-Tube.(But then I couldn’t blame you on that.!)..Hope alls ok and we see more of your excellent work..All the best.!👍

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you. The F-16 put me off a little but nothing that mojo can't build back up. I'm working on a Bf109 in 1/32 scale and will become part of my first bigger diorama. I'll have it done by the end if summer ready for a video. Thanks for being patient :)

[@MegaGronis]

I build Tunnan in 1:72 scale when i was 15 i think. i was satisfied with the model. Can't compare it with your model of course

[@TheInnerNerd]

As long as you had fun and learned something that's what matters. Modelling is being lost in the moment, making something with the skills you have and learning new ones. Thanks for watching :)

[@wasrio1403]

Nice work. The warning you should have mentioned is to be careful with masking on metallics I noticed this when you did the chrome section. You did fix it with a respray. Thanks for your video.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@BennyCFD]

Once again incredible.............I was wondering, The ailerons both wouldn't be down. Each would be in the opposite direction.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching Benny! You'd have thought so but the pictures 299 & 2920 here show otherwise. walkarounds.scalemodels.ru/v/walkarounds/avia/after_1950/S29C_goshagk/

[@ScottKenny1978]

The Tunnan has drooping ailerons, so when the flaps are down the ailerons both go down part way. Gives better short-field takeoff performance.

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Magnificent build 👌

[@theadventuresofjavier8698]

Fancy finding you here my friend 😀

[@the-primered-thumb]

Nicely done mate 😉👌

[@ИгорьКалинин-ъ1б]

Привет 🖐️хорошая работа 👍, мне нравится, у меня вопрос ты собирал су 35 от xasegawa, что можешь сказать о модели, по сборке, копийности 🤔

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

I have two of the hobby boss 1/48 J-29 ‘s. Saw the UN scheme and liked it, but the silver standard version is nice also. Hence two kits. Not sure if I should follow the instructions and use the #11 humbrol silver, do it in dull aluminum.. yours turned out lovely.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you. This was a nice aircraft to model and is still one of my favourites. I prefer the AK Xtreme metals over Humbrol, but that's my choice to recommend. Best of luck and thanks for watching :)

[@normangruss4426]

Awesome NMF

[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

Looks awsome my freind very nice

[@christianrudolph1959]

Good evening Modelcomrade...A realy nice Jet.. Greets from Christian

[@demo9192]

Nice work! It might not be intimidating, but it's the only SAAB fighter that has actually been used in combat, so at least it has that going for it.

[@theadventuresofjavier8698]

Love the subject. I need to build this kit.

[@nicolebadham8511]

Great J29. I showed a couple of girls in my class what I do for a living and they thought that this my yt channel lol.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you. Our hands and voice must look and sound similar? lol Thanks for watchig and sharing :)

[@patrickrobinson-mh5jw]

I had this kit but got rid as told very under scale very good job well done

[@109Eken]

The problem here is that the model actually isn't in 1:48. It's to small and more equal to like a 1:52 scale. That's why the aftermarket decals are to big.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Ahh well that would answer it yes. Even still theres not much you can do about it and a waste of decals if you go and buy aftermarket ones! 🙄

[@109Eken]

@@TheInnerNerd you can always get the excellent pilot replicas J29

[@jlrr5421]

Guaauuu excelente trabajo

[@atencia5906]

Congratulation 😉

[@nkartakis]

What dril bit you use with the dremel when making the cocpit addons?

[@TheInnerNerd]

It was a 0.5mm. That's the smallest I have but it was a good size to work with it turned out

[@cygnusx10]

Not a plane you see everyday. Nice finish, shame about those decals though. Great vid, thanks for sharing.

[@girolamolorusso]

nice job

[@benemmerson2420]

just wondering what sort of dremel/ engraver / rotary tool did you use in the video?

[@TheInnerNerd]

Its a Proxxon Micromot 50/e (it says at the bottom left of the screen when I am using it). You'll also need the power adapter too if you're going to buy one since its a shaving style plug and not a 3 pin if you're in the UK

[@pouletbidule9831]

I have a question : when you polish the decals, do you polish only around the decals or you need to polish the whole model ?

[@xjrthirteen]

I think he polishes the whole model after adding 3x coats of varnish. This flattens the whole surface and gives the decals a 'painted on' appearance.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Plastic Fantastic is right. 3 coats of clear and then a complete rub down of the model. This makes it smoother and flattens the witness from the decals underneath

[@lloydboyette4815]

Might I suggest the Antonov AN-2 ? That should be a challenging build :)

[@TheInnerNerd]

Haha okay! Will have to find a kit if available. Thanks for watching :)

[@lloydboyette4815]

@@TheInnerNerd Hobby Boss 1/48 maybe ?

[@stevenanderson236]

Very nice

[@MegaGronis]

Yes I like it but what is the black stripes at 25:54?

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you. The black stripes are streaks and are a type of weathering commonly seen on this aircraft. I make them using oil paints which I drag to create a faint line, replicating the effect. Thanks for watching :)

[@davidp7414]

When you do the wash at 21 minutes in, do you let the was completely dry? How do you remove it? Thanks, I will be doing my first metal paint job soon.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Hello. The wash is never completely dry but touch dry. If there are ay pools of wash still wet then these will streak when you come to remove the wash and make more of a mess. I tend to use a dry cotton bud/pad to remove the wash since it won't stick fully to a gloss or satin clear coat. Matte you may need some white spirit or some other enamel thinner to remove the more stubborn stains. Hope this helps and good luck with your NMF. Thanks for watching :)

[@pulsar1-1]

BTW Those outboard "flaps" were actually ailerons, having both of them down is physically impossible on the real aircraft.

[@TheInnerNerd]

It's been mentioned further down in the comments and I realised this after I had built it also

[@MegaGronis]

I like the j29. Only swedish aircraft in battle. UN service 1960.

[@NCTarheel55]

Excellent build. What saw do you use to cut the resin ?

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you. I use a Trumpeter Hobby saw (the larger one) and a JLC Razor Saw as the finer of the two I used

[@seanfoster3052]

Did the application of the gloss varnish over the metallic colors make them lose their shine? I am new to NMF and thought that a gloss coat as a no go. You achieved a great finish on this one anyhow!

[@TheInnerNerd]

A clear coat does affect the overall finish of metal coloured paints so I wouldn't advise clear coating an exhaust for example which is made up aof a lot of different textures. The metal paints have different finishes, some are high shine, some less so to replicate a texture as well as colour. A clear coat will cover this and make them all appear uniform even thought the colours will be different. Depending on what your subject is, it may be affected by a clear coat more. For this one it was more about showing different colours of the same metal so the clear didn't really hinder the outcome. But for something with a high shine metal finish like chrome, a clear coat will take that effect away. I hope I've explained that well enough and thanks for watching :)

[@seanfoster3052]

@@TheInnerNerd thank you very much for taking the time to reply. Very helpful information

[@nas4js]

Alclad metal color aluminium is better or Vallejo metal colors?

[@TheInnerNerd]

I've never used Vallejo so can't say for sure. I really like the Alclad ones and all the AK Xtreme metal too. I find them easy to clean and apply as well as being excellent colour pigments that appear smooth and metal like

[@ScottKenny1978]

I haven't worked with the Alclad metals, but the Vallejo Model Air metallic colors are my go-to for figure painting. The Model Air range covers very well, which is unusual for metallic paints.

[@JrTr_03]

Amazing build, good job. One small thing, maybe turn down the music a little bit compared to your voice.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and yes, I agree. My latest videos are better I hope. Audio levels are something I have yet to master. Thanks again!

[@JrTr_03]

@TheInnerNerd oh, I didn't notice that this video is already 4 years old. They grow up so fast ;).

[@davidp7414]

How soon after painting do you remove the masking tape?

[@TheInnerNerd]

Hello. I wait until it's gone dry enough to handle. Tamiya tape won't ever stick too hard so you can leave it several hours before removing it and it still won't lift the paint providing you've got a good base down.

[@BennyCFD]

Great build....................But one mistake. If one aileron is ups the other has to be down.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and yes, i messed up the positioning of a few parts on this. Instructions weren't all that clear. Thanks for watching :)

[@shutterfish]

Swedish Barell👍🤠

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@michalorszulik1018]

grainy finish from black layer, why not wetsand clear varnish?

[@TheInnerNerd]

Hello and thanks for watching. I wet sand the clear layer here 20:15 before the weathering. That gets rid of the grainy texture you're referring to, so in the final photos you don't see any grainy texture you're referring to. Try watching the whole video before judging the job :)

[@michalorszulik1018]

@@TheInnerNerd Not meant to disrespect, 30.05 at wingroot, bet there is more on different angles.and looks sparkly under clear coat , not uniform- guess that just paint choice

[@juliocalvo1940]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 excelent

[@ja37d-34]

A weird kit, out of shape and scale.. But yours turned out nicely still. :) Aren´t the outer "flaps" ailerons and if one is up, the other should be pointing dowwards?

[@ja37d-34]

The model itself is not 1/48, it is smaller.. That might be the problem with the AM decals. I trust Printscale more than HB but I can´t say for sure. I do know the model is in the wrong scale however.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and yes it wasn't the best of kits although the fit was good. I think I did make a mistake with the wing area as it was difficult to see which side fitted correctly. Thanks for watching :)

[@ja37d-34]

@@TheInnerNerd It was an enjoyable watch and I got some good ideas1 The primer for the metallic for one thing..

[@hertzair1186]

Tunnen is Swedish for Barrel...The Flying Barrel

[@TheInnerNerd]

That’s correct. It’s spelled Tunnan to be correct and pronounced Tun-nan also

[@fredericklidman1976]

@@TheInnerNerd As a native of Sweden I concur. 😉

[@soundwavs1961c]

How much do you want for it I WANT IT!

[@TheInnerNerd]

I'm sorry but this model is not for sale. However if you'd like a commission build please contact [e-mail] we can discuss a build of your own if you're interested :) Thanks for watching The Inner Nerd

[@uniformmike05]

Nice model! The decals on the after-market set are probably 1/48th scale but unfortunately the model is more in 1/52nd scale. BTW, did you finish the B-25?

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you. And yes that could be it. Strangley the cockpit must be 1/48 since the ejector seat from Aires fits okay! Anyway the main insignia match that of the kit so it's just the stencils it seems. And I have never built a B-25, you may be confusing me with someone else hahah

[@uniformmike05]

@@TheInnerNerd Then it might be an odd mix of scales. Still, it looks very nice and it looks like a Tunnan. I want to build one, but an earlier version without the saw-tooth wing that the Swedish Air Force used in the Congo. Aaaah!! Well, now you have to build a B-25! Yes, sorry, I confused you with someone else.

[@zackscrafts4819]

Wait...your voice sounds similar... do you know a KZbinr named wizartar

[@TheInnerNerd]

Hahaha this guy is Irish right? I know people get my accent wrong but I definately don't sound Irish! 😂😂😂

[@zackscrafts4819]

The Inner Nerd I’m not sure but your accent reminded me of him

[@MegaGronis]

Rain mark effekts?

[@kazer298]

very good but if i were you i would like to make it austrian

[@neilhaas]

The Swedish Air Force mostly.

[@TheInnerNerd]

This was a fun build and a decent kit in many parts. Something different to the MiG-15. If you want the kit yourself you can see it's availability here www.scalemates.com/search.php?fkSECTION%5B%5D=All&q=1%3A48+j-29+tunnan* Thanks for watching :)

[@Forestowo]

Sorry to point out, but you often call enamel products (Ak, Mig wash) oils. This can be a little confusing. The project is usually very successful :)

[@TheInnerNerd]

Enamels and oils are based on the same medium so technically, to my understanding are the same. I use the same thinner for both so for the purposes of the video they are easier to classify as the same. You can also make a wash from the oils paints if you don't use the products from AMMO, AK etc. So would make more sense for people that do that method also. Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@neilhaas]

👍🤗😊🤩⭐🌟🌠🇸🇪🇸🇪🇦🇹🇦🇹🇩🇰🇩🇰❤️💘. That's the jet I really want for myself. I like this jet very unique. For my collection. Where could I get this model jet for myself?

[@nas4js]

Seat belts are always matt finish, as the real one

[@TheInnerNerd]

They are matte? The whole cockpit is coated in matte varnish prior to fitting it into the fuselage. The highlights and shadows are painted on to give it some depth as they look flat painted in just the green colour

[@slayaishere125]

i like your voice

[@MegaGronis]

Nice job . But i prefer scratch build .

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@TheModelorian]

A beautiful build of an not that beautiful aircraft. Your modelling skills make it definitely less ugly. Please build the X-32. Maybe YOU can make a nice swan out of that ugly duckling.

[@pacomacaw2456]

Ugly little jet beautifully replicated.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@fasold2164]

Maybe you are proud on your skills and your achievement, but I think the occasional modeler will not take these time-consuming and expensive efforts to build such a model. Buying all these bottled little remedies, primers, colors, thinners and so on is quite costly and what do you do with these items when you finished the model? Unless you commence yet another model with bare metal surface, these things are useless and stand around until they dry out. Unfortunately you didn't mention some faults of the kit. The mainwheels for instance are too large.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Yes I am quite proud of this model since getting a good surface finish using the metallic paints is quite difficult. If you are an occasional modeller you can take away what you like from this video, it’s your build. I however am not an occasional modeller so have many more uses for these time consuming and expensive remedies. Of course you don’t need to buy them all, but you will if you want to complete any model to this level of finish, you will. Bare metal paints can also be applied on jet exhausts, because they too are metal finish, so will not go to waste and dry out. I would also like to see a list of aircraft that don’t or could’ve feature some sort of metallic surface on them. Even chips are a metal finish... I didn’t mention the problems with the kit because that’s not what this channel focuses on. I don’t review, I show the art of modelling. Other channels and forums can count rivets and measure inaccuracies if they like, but they don’t cover what I do. I’m sorry if this video didn’t meet your expectations and thanks for watching :)

[@PeteCourtier]

If you spend peanuts on paints etc then you have to lower your expectations. I have a good selection which I’ve collected over the years. If you store them probably they really last.

[@MegaGronis]

yuo missed some fly scat on the left wing.

[@neilhaas6024]

The Israeli air Force is my kind of air Force.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Is that really 😆😆

[@neilhaas6024]

I love the Israeli air Force, the Israel defence forces.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Would you like to see me make an F-16I SUFA in the future then?

[@MegaGronis]

I have 0,3 mm drills.

[@MegaGronis]

This is overkill. but nice done!

[@MegaGronis]

Nice but this is overkill.

[@MegaGronis]

Nice work. I know some persons friends in Kumla and will visit the flygvapenmseet in Linköping and see a J29.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you. I have been to the Flygvapenmuseum in Angelholm to see the Tunnan there. Came home with Tarangus' Viggen in 1/48 too, can't wait to build that one. Thanks for watching :)

[@MegaGronis]

Nice Video!