Spitfire IXc

Full build video of 1:32 scale model Supermarine Spitfire IXc from Tamiya in markings of one of the best Czechoslovak RAF ace pilots Otto Smik.
I was busy with this project for almost one year.
--------- Contents of this video -----------
00:00 Intro
01:02 Building of model
09:05 Airbrushing
15:51 Chipping
19:27 Washes
20:47 Weathering
21:42 Final assemblage
30:55 End result and comment
34:24 Otto Smik Tribute
Resources:
Book Otto Smik De Tsjechoslowaakse oorlogsvlieger die twee keer in Nederland neerstortte
KZbin audio library
Wikipedia

[@PetrLank]

Great work. As a Czech, I am proud of the work of our airmen. Thanks for the awesome model and memory of a great man.

[@mazinman3]

You did such a nice, clean job on this Spitfire. As a fellow modeler, it's amazing how difficult it is to assemble a complex model like this & to have everything, across the board, turn out to your satisfaction. The general public usually have no idea how many hours someone has wrapped up in one model! Plus, thanks for your videos...another part that is under appreciated.

[@woody3590]

YES INDEED...this is one complex hard models to build

[@roelkomduur8073]

Very nice build and a interesting story! I live not far from Zwolle. It is good to see that there is a story behind a "plastic model". A story of a brave man that fought for freedom!

[@nvmodels3910]

Dankjewel, groetjes van Kampen!

[@dbenci2071]

I think Otto would be humbled by this, you did him a great Honor, He fly's once more!

[@6346n]

Well done. I appreciate the historical aspect. I like to build particular pilot's planes as they appeared on days they flew particular sorties like James Howard's Ding Hao on Jan.11 1944, or John Meyer in Petie 3rd Jan.1 1945. Some are easier than others. I'm very impressed with your skill-set and execution. The results speak for themselves. I am shamelessly trying to learn from you. Thank you for sharing your work!

[@BillHalliwell]

G'day NV, This is one of the best 1/32 Spitfire builds I've ever seen. Your meticulous, fine details are well executed and never ‘over the top’. Of course, the first priority for the RAF ground crews was to keep the aircraft flying safely to preserve the most important components; the pilots. Sometimes, ground crews, through pressure of work, allowed aircraft to become a little grubby looking, but their attention to the flying condition of their aircraft was phenomenal, as is your excellent work. Many people overlook the vital importance of European and Commonwealth pilots who made sacrifices way beyond their relatively small numbers in the overall pilot force of Fighter & Bomber Commands. Thanks to the British manufacturing industries, numbers of aircraft were never in doubt. Finding and training pilots was always a difficult task, especially before the entry of America into the war. Your magnificent models are a fitting tribute to Otto Smik and the hundreds like him who came to Britain's aid at a particularly dark era of the 20th Century. As a modeller, myself, and a military historian, I urge you to keep modelling. Your skills and building techniques are a true inspiration to all of us. Cheers, and thank you. BH Hobart, Tasmania.

[@nvmodels3910]

Thanks for comment. You made my day today. It took almost 20 hours to make this video. It was worth for comments like these. Thanks.

[@VlasisTheodoridis]

Your job is excellent.I really like the result.Glory to all those who fought for freedom.

[@robreason9470]

A fabulous build, beautifully painted and assembled. Congratulations! A wonderful tribute to the memory of Otto Smik.

[@mr.modern4419]

Great build and a great tribute to Czechoslovakian RAF ace pilot Otto Smik!!!

[@nvmodels3910]

Thank you!

[@michaelnaven213]

Outstanding work! I liked the wheels up because the Spitfire looks the best in flight.

[@woody3590]

I found your youtube video..jaw dropping work, stunning! ...I threw mine in the trash after seeing yours...lol

[@DavidRLentz-b7i]

David R Lentz, Columbus, Ohio, USA Dobrý deň. You presented to us excellent work. Thank you for your marvellous efforts!

[@nvmodels3910]

With pleasure.

[@josefnikodym3286]

Výborná práce, děkuji že jste vzpomenul na Československé hrdiny. Česká Republika

[@nvmodels3910]

Rádo se stalo! Posledního dva roky se na mě valil Otta ze všech stran, tak to byla pak jasná volba čí spit postavit.

[@yrc4184]

The best Czech pilot was Josef František with 17 kills , he was serving in polish 303 squadron .Great build !

[@samuelhaines617]

Superb!!! Very well done job, sir, and great video. I think this'll be my next kit.

Jedním slovem "nádhera". Spitfire je krásný letoun a Vám se podařil naprosto dokonale. K tomu ještě v markingu Otto Smika. Prostě dokonalost a můj milovaný sim BoS jako bonus. Gratuluji ke skvělému modelu i parádnímu videu. Budu se těšit na Vaše další práce. P.S. Možná se potkáme na obloze BoS 😎👍

[@nvmodels3910]

Děkuji, hezký den a možná nahoře nashledanou!!

[@martinpennock9430]

Wonderful build! Great video. Thank you for all you do! Thank you for remembering our past heroes. Yes, we need to tell our children and grandchildren about these people. Their sacrifice to fight evil must be told. God bless you and yours always.

[@johnmclean6498]

I have watched literally every build of this model. I have one built and two more ready to go, with inspiration from modellers like you. Your cowlings fit better than any I have seen. Well done. The weathering is subtle, again, perfect. I feel the exhausts could do with more work, but it's a matter of taste. Your stencils worked very well. I don't have that skill. Beautiful work and stands testament to a brave and fearless pilot.

[@nvmodels3910]

Thanks 👍

[@MrBrysie]

A fantastic build, a marvellous video and a wonderful tribute to a RAF hero Otto Smik DFC, it brought a tear to my eye. Greetings from UK.

[@nvmodels3910]

Thank you, greetings over chanel!

[@markgadsby5568]

Me too if I’m honest. Beautiful ending.

[@mikegallagher9909]

Beautiful work a genuine museum piece. And a wonderful tribute to a great pilot.

[@Thaddarwin]

Thanks for the time and effort you put into the build and for sharing the story of Otto. I have just received this very plane as a gift and will use some of the tips you have displayed. Well done...!

[@nvmodels3910]

Thanks. It's a great model! You will enjoy it!

[@ralphford4302]

Beautifuk job of blending your colors and masking of the unit numbers and insignias makes all the difference in the world - again great work - one of my favorite spitfire builds ever

[@MrPobbie]

Clearly a wonderful kit there from Tamiya. Beautifully built, clearly filmed, and tastefully honouring the pilot. Great job! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bernard48]

That's brilliant, and proper respect to the fella who flew it.

[@brunoluz4301]

Such an amazing model! I've been tempted to purchase a bigger scale model, since I'm not very experienced, and this inspired me so much! I can tell there's love in this! Thanks for the video.

[@josepalbertvinasplanas5472]

I have been a fan of plastic model airplanes for many years and I have rarely seen a model as well built as this spitfire with so much history. I encourage you to continue assembling WWII airplanes and make a small museum so that people can admire your jobs. Thanks for the video. Now I am subscribed. Albert Vinyas

[@davidjowett8195]

An excellent build and I'm pleased that you didn't go overboard with the weathering and chipping as so many seem to do. Also I enjoyed reading the small history of the pilot whos plane you depicted, thank you for sharing that it's a very nice thing to do.

[@JohnDora9-95.]

Hello from Michigan, USA: after watching your literally Brilliant build of the Tamiya Spitfire IX, I subscribed to your channel- after watching hundreds of builds- that got me back into models during the pandemic after a 47 year “hiatus” I just found your build, subject matter to be in my top 5- I also learned a great deal from it- thank you! Good Health and Good Luck to you and yours- JW

[@hirstyboy97]

I’ve watched many spitfire builds on here but this has to be one of the best …👍👍👍👍

[@robertlucic7598]

Dekuji! What a beautiful model.

[@davidcole333]

I love the whole story behind Otto and I think it's great you built that model to honor him. Beautiful work!

[@nvmodels3910]

Thank you, I truly lived this story for half year.

[@planediveguy]

Very nice! I like the fact you made that version. And the weathering is not exaggerated, which is common with many modelers nowadays. great job!

[@theboys8701]

You Rock! Great job. Fantastic detail brother. Otto would be smiling & proud. Chris / Toronto Canada

[@nvmodels3910]

Thank you, greetings from Kampen Nederland.

[@richardlawrencesmith]

A brilliant build, great work.

[@johnprice7303]

Up until now I was a P51B/C groupie. DING HAO being my particular favourite, but this Spit. build has tempered my favouritism somewhat. Very well done!

[@murrayhouck2349]

Great build and love how you added simulator video to the presentation. Best build video I’ve watched in a long time! 👍🏻 Thanks

[@datsunruss]

Great build - cracking finished result - far better than I could ever wish to assemble. A great story too. If it was not for the Czech / Polish and other allied nations flying for the RAF during WW2, I would be writing this sentence in German. Thank you Otto 💕💕 and all like you.

[@nvmodels3910]

Nice, thank you!

[@northsongs]

Stunning job! Very inspirational. I have a 1/32 Tamiya Spitfire on deck. Thanks!

[@kotasovic1]

Veľmi pekne postavený model nášho rodáka. Very nice thank you

[@Stu_2112]

That was very enjoyable and educational. I often wondered how top-level modellers achieved some of their results and now I know! Thanks for the video

[@jeffk19]

Love this video. What a great build and your highlighting Otto Smik is a real good tribute to him. The Spitfire looks stunning!

[@nvmodels3910]

Thank you! You have Czech surname!

[@tomkroebel]

After I've seen your incredible build of this model I was really tempted to immeadetly throw away my Spitfire Mk II from Revell (which is quite nice at all) and get this kit as it's so much better. Keep the great work on!

[@ModelFire]

My God man your attention to detail is outstanding, glad I found your channel, you sir are a true artisan, solid and clean work......total Awesomeness..... Thanks for sharing your build....

[@gilly8459]

What an inspiration you are for any would-be modeler, blessed are you to make, blessed are we to watch...(and learn)

[@Marie579]

From what I’ve seen and read about this model is it falls together so well that only a small skill level is required, YOUR skill is that you’ve made a authentic 1/32 replica of otto’s aircraft, your workmanship is a joy to watch you should be proud. 👍👍

[@timranachan3224]

OIL LEAKS? This is a Rolls-Royce mate! Serious though, what a build. You are a maestro sir. Beautiful job.

[@thatfelladownunder9396]

Yes great story and build, thank you. Very inspiring. I have this model partially built in my man cave still sitting where I left it a few years ago. I’m planning to restart my modelling hobby and was going to put my partial builds away. But you have inspired me to finish this amazing model first job. So I thank you.

[@andrewblake6389]

What an incredible pilot ,and a wonderful tribute

[@DiscusRussell]

Totally agree

[@destinyangel5]

Ahoj top Notch perfect ! A true Czechoslavak hero , thats a great tribute to a brave Czech pilot who took it to the Luftwaffe and kicked ass .

[@nvmodels3910]

Ahoj! Thanks, I did my best! ;)

[@thetalkativecrow]

Beautiful piece of work - well done, and thank you for posting the video.

[@Harryjmacneil]

That’s a masterpiece! ♥️ My kit should arrive any day now. Thanks! Harry

[@Squid2650]

Absolutely a work of art, well built and fitted

[@wijndelalbertsma2993]

Thank you for your video, stunning quality job on the model. I will watch more of your work.

[@fathertoson1974]

Really enjoyed watching the video. Superb.

[@bullseyecooper1739]

Brilliant build mate, and really interesting subject, really enjoyed it👍 Big love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 RIP Otto Smik.

[@normg2242]

Fantastic job and mesmerizing to watch. And then the quality of the kit... pure bliss !

[@davidpalmer4184]

Respect, I have the Mk VIII version and am busy learning by watching amazing videos like this before I take the plunge and start building mine.

[@nvmodels3910]

I do it the same way.

[@organicpaul]

Great model and a lovely tribute to Otto Smik.

[@Adam-tz8to]

This is what scale modeling is all about. All done !!!

[@nvmodels3910]

It's ours world!

[@andrezkamotu]

Your splendid work is a wonderful tribute to one of the best Czechoslovakian fighter pilot hero! Greetings from Poland!

[@nvmodels3910]

Thank you

[@johncrimson905]

Bravo NV! You do justice to your countryman as well as great modelling skills

[@nvmodels3910]

Thanks, I did my best!

[@jamesjeffries4670]

AMAZING workmanship..............beautiful build :)

[@BradHawk-ev1yg]

Wow man, I want to learn how to do the decals like you. That was amazing.

[@simonbor77]

Very nice build. I am building mine at the moment. Same kit, but I will do the 1943 north Africa camouflage (flown by Skalski).

[@riccardotralli76]

I'll build my first 1/32 model in few days. I Hope I'll become a GREAT modeler as you are one day. 😊

[@nvmodels3910]

For sure! ;)

[@Bunyips-lair]

Just found your video. Awesome work. Got one of those in my stash hope it turns out as good as yours! Cheers from Australia! 😀

[@stephgagnoulet3133]

Fantastic job!!! I especially appreciate the way you use paintings where most of us would use decals... 👏👍

[@nvmodels3910]

It was first time for me. But I must recommend this. You can see beter wash in rivet's holes.

[@howardkilburn2024]

Fantastic build sir, lovely modelling , regards Howard

[@Paul_Allaker8450]

Looks absolutely fantastic! 💯 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Jeff-cv4qn]

Bloody fantastic build mate!

[@ignaccsontos6166]

Gyönyörű kivitelezés😲😲👍 gratulálok hozzá

[@georgetaylor5433]

Among the most beautiful builds, I mean it.👋👋👋

[@markstott6689]

She's a glorious piece of engineering by both you and Tamiya. I'd like to see you build an RAF Coastal Command Sunderland flying boat. I want to build it myself as my little girl has asked me to and I can't disappoint her.

[@Inkspot8675]

You did an outstanding job on an outstanding kit. Simply beautiful

[@jaimecarballido5793]

Amazing model,congratulations 😮😮😮

[@bloopero]

Well played, mate👏🏻

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

WOW! What fantastic work! The video is great, and I really admire how you painted the roundels and ID letters. The only thing I would do differently is to have no figure in an open cockpit in the ground version - so you could show off the superb job you did with the standing figure. I'm looking forward - and almost salivating - to see another one of your videos! The music is good,, too.. Thanks for sharing this.

[@oneastrails]

I built mine with the barracuda cockpit, engine rocker covers with the Rolls Royce, and the wing cannon proper blisters. The most enjoyable build ever.

[@jonksmodels]

Beautiful job, well done.

[@petebird7171]

Very nice job, thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@davidharrington1133]

Fantastic, such amazing attention to detail.

[@markgadsby5568]

Love it

[@MegaDxxn]

beautifully made. I love the details and the way you explained your personal bond with it. go on

[@SteveSmith-kf9on]

Beautiful build mate 👍🇬🇧👌Fantastic!

[@famillewalker6975]

Très beau travail ! Résultat magnifique.

[@janmajer865]

There is a video on a loop at the battle of Britain hangar and Otto Smik talks in the video.V Duxford v hangaru o bitve o Britanii hraje video a mluvi v nem Otto Smik.

[@herrlogan17]

These 1:32 kits from Tamiya are really stunning. What a beatiful model you made, excellent work!! All those hours really count :) Only downside are those figures :(

[@jamescollier847]

Great build!👍

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

you get a like a sub my friend, the model was excellent but you added a personal touch about the pilot, much respect, we forget these machines were flown by people who gave there lives so we would be free...Děkuji

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

also none of this excessive weathering crap, good model accurate and love the displays !

[@nvmodels3910]

Thanks

[@nvmodels3910]

Rádo se stalo! ;)

[@charlesnavarra8574]

What an outstanding job you did! Congratulations.

[@jean-marcmr4639]

Excellent, wonderfull.......magnifique travail !

[@funguseater40]

Great story, amazing build. I normally build 1/48 but find your builds very interesting. My next kit is the Zvezda 1/48 IL2, so look forward to seeing your 1/32 build. Subscribed 👍

[@kevinhaynes9091]

Fantastic build...

[@keithyork7691]

Excellent work well done thankyou for sharing.

[@garethbater6900]

Great build. Enjoyed your video.

[@asdfghjklkjhvbvcvjhvlyhb9957]

Superb model and work

[@mikemontgomery2654]

Very well done! She looks stunning!

[@manuelcorral4625]

De lo mejor que he visto. El tono de chapa satinada muy bien conseguido. No se aprecia el efecto piel de naranja que se ve en otros acabados satinados de otros modelistas. Digno para exponer en un museo.

[@jcgabis5546]

Happy 1:32 collection!!! Love it!

[@TheHonkenTonken]

Very good work!!! Greetings from Germany😁💪