Scratch Interior and Cockpit Part 2 for Airfix Heracles 1:144 Handley Page H.P.42

[@TheBez1965]

Looks great Harry , glad you’re feeling better

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Colin 👍

[@Rich77UK]

Love the build! Love your output. Keep safe and healthy Harry!

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks matey

[@doogledog1740]

This is giving me the urge to finally build this kit. Thanks.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Go for it matey

[@Lambonights]

Good to see this Airfix kit had the windows together in a block instead of this old 1960s Hudson bomber kit I am building. It has separate windows and they are a pain!

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Yes it does make it easier to instal them

[@amyschry4129]

Progress is looking amazing Harry! Excellent scratch building on that interior. Tom S.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Glad you like it Tom

[@firemedic105ns]

Always enjoy your videos mate. If you were posting 3x a day I would be hanging off every word because I always enjoy the details you create in the kits. I also seem to always be drawn into the video as if I was sitting right beside you. Keep it up. I can't wait to see the next steps Mr Houdini.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Good to hear that matey… I try to talk with my viewers, rather than at them. Glad that comes across.

[@andrewjones1649]

What a joyful little build. Well done Harry.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Andrew

[@usssaratogacv3lefevre978]

That really looks good , Harry. And your right, need some kind of a different clear.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

I would like to find that crystal clear stuff other modellers talk about to fill small window gaps. Never seen it down under.

[@rogerbowen5753]

Coming along just nicely! It's nice when they do release a classic kit, but, a few upgrades here and there wouldn't have gone amiss. It'd look horrible without an interior. I always love how ingenious you are though. Amazing to see someone sketch something with a pencil and paper too!

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

I did technical drawing in High School Roger, so the sketching of orthographic plans was drilled into me from a young age

[@rogerbowen5753]

@@HarryHoudiniModels Cool, I can draw, but, I can't remember the last time I did it.

[@paulschumacher1263]

I assembled this one a couple of years ago. I did NOT try to install (create) interior seats. Too tiny! I saw another TouTuber replace the kit windows with sheet styrene, in the interest of clarity. You're doing a super job. It's a great kit.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Paul

[@anthonylichfield3540]

Hello mate good to see your feeling better the kit is coming along great 👍 all the best from here in the UK happy modelling old boy 👍

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Anthony 👍

[@finlayfraser9952]

Harry, when the HP42 was in service it would have been stewards only I think. I believe that Imperial Airways/BOAC didn't employ Sheilas until after the war. I can imagine it would be a mammoth undertaking to fit separate acetate windows, but the interior would be more visible.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks for the info update Finlay… so I need skinny stewards with tall narrow cocktail glasses?

[@kevinwilliams4899]

This would have made an epic kit in 1/72. Big up on the scratch built interior, IRC that the Hannibal only had 24 seats. I love your no nonsense Aussie humour keep it going.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

The Hannibal H.P.42 was the first prototype intended for long range, so had less seats to conserve fuel, than the later short range H.P.45 Heracles which accommodated more passengers.

[@goforitpainting]

Really cool model. 🛩

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Good on you matey

[@BradleyHatchen-vv3fd]

The airplane sits look good copit also bring out the details plus fits good the flooring shows up really well

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Bradley

[@musoseven8218]

Nice work. Get well soon✌️👍😊

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thank you 😁

[@johnnoble01]

Leaving the windows out is probably a good idea as that is what special effects did for the X wing fighters on the original Star Wars movies. Apparently there were too many reflections from the glass when filming so they just left it out and as they say the rest is history.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

I may see if I can prize them out John… but it was worth putting them in just for others to see how much, or little, is viewable through the thick plastic.

[@the-primered-thumb]

Nice mate 😉👍

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks 👍

[@cosmarendy8417]

Amazing work Harry. Nice work on the 3d printed seats. I hope you are feeling better mate.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Cos getting better… having lots of naps 👍

[@TheBiggamester]

Amazing

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@edwinchampeau8685]

Now Airfix is going to call you for your input on revamping their kits.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Wouldn’t that be a nice thing Edwin

[@mikepetrieuk]

You could have tried Kristal Klear for the cabin windows.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

I don’t have any, nor have I ever seen it available down under

[@mikepetrieuk]

@@HarryHoudiniModels mine came from Hobby Co on George Street in Sydney when I was working there some 30 years ago. I haven’t done a lot of modelling since then, but it’s still good.

[@ronaldbyrne3320]

Really interesting video Harry. I’m going to hit you up for a printed set of those passenger seats and cockpit crew seats with steering columns, if that’s ok with you. You can tell me the price and postage after I email you. Those tiny parts sure make a big impact on the model. 😍

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

You’ll need to email me your postal address so I can work out postage Ronald.

[@ronaldbyrne3320]

@@HarryHoudiniModels I will Harry. Thanks. 🙏🏻

[@Tonys-Hobby-Room]

That looks brilliant Harry. I have that kit and have just purchased a filament printer so would love to have a try at printing your files for this one. I much prefer the kit building to the kit painting part of modelling.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Go for it! Email me for the STL

[@Tonys-Hobby-Room]

@@HarryHoudiniModels Harry i cannot seem to find your email address mate. Have sent you a message on messenger however.

[@armedbrit493]

The one I built, I just painted the windows black on the inside, far too fiddley in 1/144.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Yes it was a bit fiddly, but far easier using a 3D printer

[@thanassisveggos627]

Harry amazing as always. I do not have a printer would you be able to print for me? If so how do I order them and pay you?

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanassis you will need to email me with your address so I can work out postage costs. [e-mail]

[@thanassisveggos627]

Sent you details via email. Thanks Harry

[@johnreep5798]

Can you 3D print clear windows?

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

I found I can buy clear filament but not sure how opaque it is.. might be worth a try.

[@sammy_dog]

all i can say is thank god men invented n named the different parts of aircraft or else youtube will kick you off the interwebs Harry

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Yeah Clitpit just doesn’t have the same ring to it…

[@sammy_dog]

@@HarryHoudiniModels yeah i was thinking another C word but yeah i like clitpit though lol

[@johndillon8051]

Almost makes me want to build that ugly bird.🤔

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Ugliness is in the eye of the beholder… I think she is a beauty