Scale Modelling for Beginners - Airfix Defiant - Model Aircraft

[@alandavis5950]

I'm getting tired of the "professionals'" condescension and dismissal of less-than-perfect kits. But none of that here! You seem to enjoy this hobby as much as you viewers. Watching you paint and then "tidy up" after shows you understand who we are and where we're at. So inspiring - you just love it, dont' you!

[@michaelgautreaux3168]

Love this series. Have been in modeling for over 45 years. I'm glad to see the work & effort U offer on U're channel, many thanx 👍👍😉 Love that kit!

[@AManfromcoalville]

Superb work! You've shown how to get a good result from the starter kit - no bells, no whistles, just exactly what it says on the tin... er, pack! I'll bet Airfix are more than happy with the result. I work in a High school and run an Airfix club. I'll definitely be showing this to the students - All power to you!

[@quickkits]

Aw no way, I hope they enjoy the video, thank you very much!! :D

[@madshagg1]

i'm now 47 but i remember building this when i was 8....wow a blast from the past....thank you....

[@madshagg1]

but you painted better than me lmao....

[@quickkits]

Hi everyone! You may recognise the footage from the commission I did for Airfix at Christmas, but I hope that this video adds something extra to that. This was filmed at university hence the lack of supplies and a proper work station. Stay tuned for when I build, paint and weather the Boulton Paul Defiant to my usual standard. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this!

[@PlaneDrawings109]

Keep up the good work!

[@reubendapiton573]

Quick Kits dude can you do a tutorial about water effect of smoke and explosion?

[@rf64]

Very good.

[@benbino5725]

Quick Kits an u pls show us your hole collection pls thanx

[@bananabg2749]

Quick Kits I love your videos. I am from bulgaria and i build starter sets from Airfix. I am 12 years old.

[@tony_sheppard165]

Thank you so much, you really showed me that even with regular paint brushes and enamel or acrylic paint thin down or watered, that you can still make a great looking model without expensive supplies such as an airbrush, thank you so much it really helped me get back into modeling

[@quickkits]

You're very welcome, I'm so pleased to have been of help!

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[@dashmarcellus8610]

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[@GTScaleModelling]

This is a perfect basics guide Owen. There are a number on YT, but most I have seen are still quite in depth and not nearly as "basic" as well as being in several parts. I have recently taken on the running of the aero-modelling project at my local Air Cadet Squadron and some of the cadets are complete beginners and I intend to show them this video as a perfect guide on how they can tackle their first models. Thanks for making it!

[@quickkits]

Aw you're very welcome, I hope it's a great help to your cadets! :)

[@Modge17]

Great video with clear instructions. I’ve been painting Warhammer during lockdown to prove to my 14 year old self that I could actually paint with a bit of patience.. Looking to have a go at some Airfix soon!

[@frost7724]

yeah you should do it soon! i’ve built an airfix bf 109 and curtiss tomahawk and they turned out great

[@AlecFlackie]

After many many years away from modelling I have been inspired to start again by people like you. I have chosen this model because it's a slightly quirky aircraft and a good basis of a Battle of Britain collection. I will report back on how I do. I am doing a lot of my painting 'on the sprue' do you have any observations?

[@SenoEricKrueger]

Great job as usual Owen. Painting the canopy always been my most favorite of yours. All this years never found the easiest way. The way you assembled this kit to perfection with minimal equipments blows me away

[@quickkits]

Thank you :D

[@SenoEricKrueger]

Quick Kits no problem

[@OldGrayCzechWolf]

Great job. Very nice to see basic out of the box building. Watrrbased acrylics give us more optikns without hazardous fumes ftom oil based lacquers and enamels. Also nice to see techniques that do not require an airbrush. Stopped building 30+ years ago due to lack of time ( job, family, etc.), been trying to start again but get intimidated by all superdetail after market stuff. Have 20+ year stash of unbuilt kits to try to get to now. Have to get it done soon as wife wants to downsize and move to senior home community, that might mean losing lots of unbuilt kits (tiny senior home appartments with no storage).

[@MrBruni005]

Owen this video is brilliant for beginners because it's not too complicated and advanced for them to understand what you're doing or did! I will show this to as many beginner modelers I know! 😃

[@quickkits]

Thank you very much Izaak I'd really appreciate that :D

[@uphollandlatic]

Very good. I haven’t built an Airfix since I was 12 (55 years ago). Now, lockdown I’m really thinking of doing one again. The video is great and your commentary excellent. At times I wanted to see certain bits in real time just to be able to see your technique closer.

[@scalemilitarymodelling8279]

👍🏻 these videos are great. I showed this to my cousin and he is now getting into the hobby!

[@maximilianoz.5777]

That's it. I suscribed. Your brush painting is a jewel among the airbrushing.

[@baldyman1965]

big thumbs up. it's great what you can achieve from just using what comes with the starter set. a big inspiration.

[@quickkits]

Thank you!!

[@frost7724]

@@quickkits hey what’s that little plastic cup with the 3 little holders you use?

[@robertponder5783]

@@frost7724 it’s the packaging from the kit

[@rossdoble4162]

good job, these are very informative videos for beginners, I bet they are a great help to youngsters just starting out. I salute you sir.

[@quickkits]

Thank you very much :)

[@jackwack7309]

your videos are addictive because I just can't stop watching them. your work is very interesting keep up with the videos!

[@danielplayfair3596]

Do the mosquito next please

[@aviationnow5103]

Daniel Playfair OMG, this is my old account and I came back and found it’s now the first comment

[@biglad7503]

Aviation Now wait how?

[@biglad7503]

Aviation Now never mind

[@marsbar7099]

@@biglad7503 he probs sold it

[@marsbar7099]

Great idea

[@petrovsk]

Your videos are amazing for people like me, who just joined the hobby but can't afford air brush and expensive tools!! Thanks and keep up the great models and videos 👍

[@quickkits]

I'm glad you appreciate them! Best of luck with the hobby :)

[@henrypjoyce]

Would a coat or two of semi gloss over the decals help to prevent silvering?

[@quickkits]

A coat underneath would. Silvering occurs because the surface the decal is applied to is too rough. So, one coat of semi gloss on the model where you are going to apply the decal should do as it will smooth off the surface. Then you can apply a matt coat to seal them and remove the shine (if a matt look is what you're going for)

[@henrypjoyce]

Quick Kits Thanks for the help!

[@I_Don_t_want_a_handle]

@@quickkits Microsol.

[@ajivins1]

@@henrypjoyce I use Johnson's Future wax to gloss the area under the decal first. The old stuff was good but I think they altered it.

[@origamichik3n]

Since this is "limited tools and equipment" build you can use things that can be found around the household. As a substitute for gloss coat before applying decals acrylic floor polish can be used. It has to be colourless and not scented (i.e. no "Orange scent) though. I used "Acrylic floor wax" by Lundmark with great results. It has milky colour but dries perfectly transparent. It is also very thin so it's easy to apply and doesn't leave brush marks. I also used it to dip transparent parts in it to improve clarity. To help decals set alcohol can be used. I use 50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water. Some modellers use 40% vodka (of course, it has to be pure, i.e. not coloured or flavoured). Others yet use vinegar. Again, it has to be clear, like "spirit vinegar", and not some fancy red vine vinegar. All decal sheets have unused stuff (like company or kit name, decal numbers etc) that can be used to experiment with aforementioned liquids. Of course, care should be taken because all alcohol is highly toxic, especially 97% isopropanol.

[@quickkits]

Good ideas!

[@agwbcfjc2]

Also, for safety, be aware that alcohol, including isopropyl alcohol, is very inflammable; and if memory serves, its flames are nearly invisible. Thank you for a very educational video.

[@BennyCFD]

@@agwbcfjc2 You mean flammable, not inflammable.

[@JohnBarrow1961]

@@BennyCFD Inflammable means easily set on fire. Try a dictionary next time before correcting someone, or run through the second grade again.

[@willm5032]

How you manage to balance getting rekt and working at uni with spending the time to make model kits is beyond me. Also amazing what you can get from a starter kit

[@Peter-vl9fz]

You are a master at painting by hand 😎

[@johnkelley9877]

I really liked this video because you show how with basic tools and paints only a very nice looking model can be made. I like that you mentioned that to improve the model you can see your other videos which are really helpful. It is good to see another video from you and as always your channel is first class.

[@quickkits]

Thank you very much as always John!

[@balmoraltowers]

Nice build, enjoyed watching.

[@cannoneer155mm]

I like your paint job. I used to use an airbrush on my model's exterior and a liquid masking compound on the canopy or glazed surfaces. I also used Letra-set dry transfer decals on most of my aircraft. Those that I applied wet decals I also used a product called Solvaset that softened and allowed the decal to conform to the model without the silvering effect. It helped to cut the decals from the sheet as close to the colored portion of the decal as possible.

[@jakemonster001]

I did this one 2 weeks ago - great little kit! I painted it all black and did it as a night fighter though.

[@Wombat1916]

+jakemonster001 I've got the original model - you can see the cockpit through the wheel wells! I finished that one all black. This new one I finished as the day fighter version. Not bad.

[@quickkits]

I've build the original too haha, as you say the cockpit was visible through the wheel wells and not through the clear plastic because it was so thick

[@glen1555]

I had this kit many years ago. It came in black plastic, which as it was used as a night fighter made sense, less painting required.

[@tcandle695]

thanks for another nice video. Simple kits and basic tools are enough to have fun building scale models. I like when you say pats for parts☺

[@richardcooper1330]

love the Bolton Paul build, Owen. Should give the beginner some real insight....keep em coming

[@quickkits]

Thank you Richard :)

[@stepankorab4868]

Wow, It looks like airbrush paint. Very nice and thanks for help.

[@CitrusAviation]

Thank you for the great tutorial! Now time for me to build my first kits.

[@TES-bp9bn]

Masking & Painting Canopy or clear parts I use the following, bond for woodworking (aqueous vinyl acetate resin type emulsion type adhesive) use Coloring with watercolor paint is possible. Apply thickly, spread using a thin bar and surface tension. After painting drying, it becomes easier to peel off when warmed up

[@johnshoosmith]

Great vid....thank you!

[@cameronpickering3039]

Looking good Owen!

[@shadowmaster9635]

One of my favourite aircraft builds! Made diorama of RAF night fighters ie the Defiant x2 against ME110 white LED to simulate moonlight! My ex wife stood on it! :( Must rebuild!

[@judeobrien2179]

great build Owen I made the defiant recently and I if u spend enough time u can make a really nice model , keep up the good work

[@MrMarcocamp]

as beginner I find this video pretty illustrative. I have bought the same kit so my intention is just following your steps. I would suggest you to make the time lapse a little bit slower as novices like me can loose some parts if frames go too fast. Thanks for your effort!

[@russellguyver7746]

Score the panel lines BEFORE you sand the joins down.....makes it easier to tidy up later. Only learnt this myself yesterday!

[@Gondor80]

awesome work owen good job

[@RasEli03]

Everything you do seams so proffecinal

[@quickkits]

Thanks!

[@dylanwakley2553]

a kit like this must be child's play for you :P

[@gentooser]

Great video for beginners

[@markanthony4655]

Nice build. As I said the other day, I am going slowly back into modelling after a 30+ year break. Things are so different, better kits, more choice (and accuracy) Acrylics, which weren't around then. Just the price of the kits has shocked me a little, but I suppose taking the intervening 30+ years into account, they are probably a fair price and comparable in financial real terms over the years from what money (say £20) bought you in the 1980's, to what £20 buys you today.

[@vixonhq3417]

Hi, just a quick tip to prevent silvering of the decals is to apply watered down elmers glue as it acts as a decal fix.

[@Ynffy]

Well done. I'm impressed how you were able to use the glue on all the small parts without making a mess. Real plastic cement with a thin applicator or brush goes a long way to improve the looks of a kit. A model with large decals like this would benefit from a clear coat before applying and setting liquids on them. Both minimize silvering and make the decals fit the surface better (so they look painted). Add another clear coat and some home made weathering in the form of oil washes, dry brushing and exposed metal (careful to only paint metal where the real airplane had it) and people will be really impressed.

[@howtocameronsyoungerbrothe5837]

Ynffy He made this vid to show how you can build a kit with only basic tools, so basically what came with he starter set and some items at home.

[@datsushi9404]

YES A QUICK KITS VIDEOOO

[@MrJonathanmichelle]

Great build as always Owen, I wish you would slow some detail areas down like the cockpits and other techniques you use. Really enjoy watching your work and I always learn something new.

[@sgt_schlachthaus9247]

nice video (could you build the bismarck 1:350 revell ) it would be nice

[@Ciarankdy]

Built it today, had to revert to this for a few bits.

[@jjfoxfoxxy6428]

I think airfix wants you to be sponsored

[@SeanODea25]

Another great build!

[@lachlantank6121]

Hey Owen, how can you remove the gloss from humbrol enamel paints cause im doing a B-17 F 1:48 Revell.

[@kittyhawk9707]

Matt coat / Matt varnish

[@georgegalpin5038]

awesome work!

[@reillydavies2024]

How do you measure your ratios?

[@quickkits]

Usually I just mix until the paint feels right, but you can use a syringe. I do one drop of thinner to 6 drops of paint roughly, it differs though

[@smooth_sundaes5172]

It kind of comes with practice. I aim for a milky consistency but keep an eye on how the paint is going on. Too streaky = a little more water, to runny = a little more paint. Environment can make a difference so I just keep on eye on how its going on. Practice and after a while you'll get it. Sorry for sticking my nose it

[@lukebremner1959]

You make it look so easy!

[@JDJLalor]

Your paint thinning tip's a good one. You get great results with Humbrol acrylics, which are probably not terribly well-loved in general! I like them though, the matt ones anyway.

[@illfingerdnb1474]

Your videos are well done and well explained, good job!

[@thesteamingbean.]

getting back into model's since I was a kid.

[@c.castro4630]

Ahhh! just using brushes and cement, not extra detail elements, no shading, no airbrush. The best!!! It remember me when I did it just for fun!!!

[@BennyCFD]

Brilliant that you over paint the clear parts them use a piece of sprue to touch it up for the final product.

[@carmium]

A very easy addition for the beginner would be a bottle of decal solvent or setting fluid; helps with that silvering as well as general appearance.

[@awaywithpaul3423]

Great video for a newbie like me.

[@stuarttaylor3567]

fair enough lol. You could do two videos, the one you do and you buying and setting up an airbrush and learning to use it with KZbin. as I'm sure lots of people would love to see that. any how, keep up the good work my friend

[@davidturner5418]

Can't believe all the great tools available these days. In my day we didn't have glue we only have nails, and paint was a sneeze.

[@stephenbeckett6362]

I noticed that maybe you should paint the canopy the same as the intirer of of the cockpit, so when it comes to painting the camouflage on top, it still look's like the real thing.

[@quickkits]

That's a good tip, I don't usually bother on small scales, but on 1/48 and above it is worth doing. That's only my opinion though

[@cookiesw9270]

What paint is usually used is waterbased acrylic paint stuitable

[@quickkits]

Make sure you use paint that is formulated for scale models, any other types of paint won't apply thinnly enough or bond with the plastic as well

[@cookiesw9270]

Quick Kits i live in germany and most of the products are from revell. They recomment you the email colors but i seem to have the problem that the paint gets sticky instead of dry (even when brushing a superthin layer) and the smell stays for weeks. Another problem with any paint i have even after using the right color,primer,sanding and cleaning the paint still can be scratched of by ur finger

[@spudmemphis5518]

You have Revell Aqua there by the truckload. Use it. Big tubs of thick paint that can be watered down to make the perfect brush finish (or airbrush if that is your thing). Forget those Revell enamels and grab the Aquas. Brilliant paint. You may have to mix some colours, but the outcome is worth it.

[@Tiger-lg5of]

This was my first Airfix model that I assembled in 1967 at age 9.

[@CathalMacHale]

I just made my first ever model It was a revell kit f4u-5 corsair It said it was a skill level of 3 out of a max of 5 I have to say it looked great Next im going to make a 109 g10 Hopefully i can improve!

[@Reitse01]

I started recently too! 1/72 and level 3 are great beginner aircraft!

[@lawbringerno1fan836]

wow thats the exacts same aircraft im starting with lol

[@stephenbeckett6362]

Just glad I can help modeler's like yourself, what is your view on Tamiya's extra thin cement? And have you tryed to make seat belt's for aircraft 1/72, try cutting thin strip's of masking tape. Would love to know if this work's for you..

[@quickkits]

I love Tamiya Extra Thin, it's really useful! Definitely worth having. Yes I've tried using masking tape - used it on my FW190 and I think it looks pretty good. Definitely looks better than not having any seat belts. The 1:48 PZL P11c I'm working on has nice photoetch seatbelts

[@MrSmid888]

I find you get no frosting and a quicker dry time using normal poly glue just take time to apply a little as possible where it meets the model.

[@quickkits]

+MrSmid888 I wouldn't recommend that because it's still risky and the bond won't be as strong

[@MrSmid888]

Quick Kits yeah your probably right,it was my first model since a kid in the 80’s,I tried the pva but I got impatient waiting for it to dry.I used a very light touch of poly and it set quick I didn’t get any frosting.Not visible anyway. I often wonder if these models where how I ended up in the construction game. Now in my 30s I think I’m gonna do a few more,good little hobby,didn’t have KZbin back in the day the things I wished I’d known then that I’ve found out.Even the weights added to stop the plane falling back off its front wheels.If they had that in the instructions then I had no idea that’s what it meant.👍🏻

[@hooshangmaster]

i use masking tape to cover the areas i don't want sanded and it works well if you slowly sand it even with lower grits.

[@richardallan2727]

This was a great video. Thank yu very much.

[@WoldsEndPhotography]

Some great tips, thanks

[@adambeauchamp6239]

Could you do a video you building a model car by monogram models.

[@fermillo65]

Any specific tips for a beginner model maker interested in cars? I got two kits that I'm planning on doing but there are tons of parts, and it takes a lot of planning to understand when and how each bit should be painted/fitted. Are cars generally harder than other kits?

[@quickkits]

+Fer M I've never built a car kit so I couldn't help sorry, but other people reading the comments might 🙂

[@ajkarmela3635]

+Fer M I've never built a car, but you are right about them being harder. My brother once bought a Hasegawa model Ferrari Italia. He opened it, took one look at the sprues and saw the parts, and went on the floor and cried. He ended up painting the body for a school art contest (didn't win). He stuck to 1/72 planes afterwards.

[@ajkarmela3635]

+Quick Kits Your cue for comment readers to give advice may not be very effective as this video is intended for people building their first kit or wanting to improve after messing up their first kit (rare as most give up), so experienced people going through would be rare. Of course there are those who are watching this only to hear your comforting voice, like me, although I have no experience to help.

[@richardbishop3620]

how do you get a straight line between the light and dark colours on the fuselage?

[@quickkits]

Between the underside and the topside? I use Tamiya masking tape. The green and brown colours I painted free-hand

[@hamishpriddle1120]

Can you use the ratios of water to paint with Humbrol enamel?

[@maxomans]

Is the paint included? Nice video! What is better to get: PVA glue or decal solution? Edit: oh lol you said the paint at the end.

[@therighteousmallard8621]

I swear if there was a talking instruction manual it would be you 😂😂 And that’s not bad just to clarify a very good instruction manual

[@rogerramgoolam6939]

Very good video and excellent paint job. Make sure and use gloves to protect your skin from the toxic paint! You want to be around for a long time to build many more models😄

[@hudsonball4702]

You should try to do a model kit building live stream!

[@sylviehaines2530]

what do you use to fill and smooth gaps? I am making a PET plastic 66 IMPALA for the top of a cake.

[@phuonguyennguyen7822]

Which model models do you usually buy

[@joseight1134]

Hi Owen, love your videos man!I have an idea for a future video, you could make a video of all your collection of model kits, maybe include your stash.Keep it up!

[@mohdabd459]

Hi, I have a question, can we paint using the spray paint? the spray paint that sold in cans usually they used it to do drawings on the walls, can we use this spray to paint the scale?

[@robinboucherwonderfulflight]

Hi, Great build and tips. Could you please do a jet airliner and propeller multi-engine airliner. Thanks, Michael

[@lucam2167]

Great job!

[@rewolon478]

Thank you Owen for the good Video, this Plane looks great

[@chippieminton21]

great vid, Couple of questions, where do you get the little plastic pots you thin the paint in? and where do you get the clamps? Cheers.

[@quickkits]

The plastic pots were cut from the clear plastic on the box. The clamps were off Amazon - you could use clothes pegs though. Hope that helps :)

[@chippieminton21]

ah, it's obvious now you mention it 😂 thanks.

[@KikiDaily09]

what is the best ratio for enamel and the enamel thinner ?

[@quickkits]

1 thinner : 6 paint is a good starting ratio. Obviously this will vary between brand and can depend on the age of the paint

[@colinthefrog7069]

Thanks for the good tips 🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@The_RetroManiac]

I didn't think of applying the cement with a tool. It probably would've prevented yucky seam lines on my starship models.

[@fulcrum_9162]

Can i use acrylic paint because i cant find humbrols

[@olliepovaus5017]

Hi Owen Ireally like ur videos and I'm new to scale modeling, I have made a Curtis's tomahawk IIB as my first ever kit and its pretty nice seeming I didn't know much. I would really love to see a how to brush paint camoflauge as I'm not that great at it. Of course I'm learning and I'm doing a Spitfire mk1 right now but again brush strokes and not very well rounded Camo patterns are a problem. Would love a reply thanks mate!

[@marijnkieboom3506]

when will you can have a go on the lancaster?

[@quickkits]

It's being worked on slowly

[@scorphd3519]

If the acryl colour dried overnight, you can't scratch it off am I right? I want to try this colour so it's important for me to know.:-)

[@quickkits]

You can use Isopropyl alcohol, aka. rubbing alcohol, to remove acrylic paint

[@ethanshyu3537]

Does the kit come with all the paints that you used?

[@mladtheimpaler]

what is that little orange square on the wing?