Super Detailing Airfix's 70-YEAR-OLD Auster Antarctic! | Full Build in 4K

[@ModellingWeekly]

I really hope you enjoy this build guys! More exciting content on the way :) On the topic of the micro grinder tool I used in the video: a lot of you have been asking about it, and where to find it, so feel free to message and I can send you a link. Also, I haven't received any confusion about this as of yet, however it is indeed made by DSPIAE and not Dremel as stated in the video, despite me using the term colloquially - just a little disclaimer there!

[@kiwiruna9077]

Hard to believe it's from a 70 year old mold and the 3d upgrades certainly bring it into the 21st century. Really nicely done.

[@ModellingWeekly]

Thank you so much, really appreciate it!

[@ericbeaton7211]

I am 72 years old. As a 10-12 year old ,I built this kit more than once and got a lot of fun playing with it. You have done an amazing job bringing it up to date.Just a pity Airfix never considered updating this old kit as they did with some other kits like the Westland Whirlwind.

[@ModellingWeekly]

Just incredible how this one little kit can serve multiple generations and still bring joy, it's things like this that makes the hobby great! Thank you for your kind words, and thank you for watching :)

[@edwardlong189]

Nicely done. I remember building this kit in the 50s. More please. Brings back memories.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@edwardlong189 thank you! Certainly will be doing more in the near future!

[@carlsmoot2939]

Re-doing these old kits is a real treat that I also enjoy. Funny how that is because when they were new, we wanted more detail! This turned out excellent and reminded me of a recent similar project on an Airfix Hudson that I completed earlier this year. Cheers.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@carlsmoot2939 it's definitely a blast from the past, and its a lot of fun to re-do them in the modern day as you say! Glad you liked it, and thanks for watching :)

[@piotrekszczepanski5125]

This might be my favourite model of yours so far. I love seeing what people can do with cheap, vintage kits.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@piotrekszczepanski5125 I really appreciate it! It was a lot of fun, so I'll definitely be doing more in the near future!

[@AverageGreaseMonkey]

I love this. I am new to the hobby and so far my results are garbage. Watching this guy and a few others like him help keeo me motivated to keep going.

[@ModellingWeekly]

Really glad mate, and thank you for your support :) keep going, and before you know it you'll be surprising yourself with how good the results are! In scale modelling, as long as you have patience and drive you'll do great things 😊

[@CRO_models]

I love that you made the model in very crispy look, its hard to describe. Theres something in that beautiful yellow... Love the video and the model, keep it up❤

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@CRO_models ah thank you, really appreciate that!! Glad you like it ☺️

[@neillowe8230]

I've built this a number of times, all of them baggies, the first in 1969 says my records. They never came out as brilliantly as this build of yours though, excellent work and a great informative vid, thanks for sharing!!!

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@neillowe8230 definitely has a rich history this one! I heard about the original baggies, really interesting. Glad you like it!

[@ahdaunti]

Beautiful work, sir! Your Antarctic is a little jewel!

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@ahdaunti haha thank you!

[@muchasgracias6976]

Great build of an old kit. The 3D prints are a fantastic upgrade!

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@muchasgracias6976 thanks so much!

[@markgordon2260]

I remember my father and I building that in the late 1960s. Thanks for a great build.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@markgordon2260 it's my pleasure :)

[@imanolgonzalezroman4424]

What a nice build! I'm currently starting in the hobby and videos like yours are an amazing resource for us learners

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@imanolgonzalezroman4424 thanks so much! So glad I could help :)

[@mariegivet]

So tiny and soo beautiful!! definitely the gentlemen scale!

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@mariegivet haha thanks so much!

[@neilhaas]

I like this seaplane very nice aircraft 70 years old amazing i enjoyed this build.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@neilhaas glad you enjoyed! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@typhoon2827]

Excellent! Altimeter is reading a bit high though 😉

[@ModellingWeekly]

Haha! Good eye there 😉😂

[@typhoon2827]

@@ModellingWeekly yeah you just snuck that in to see if we were watching...

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@typhoon2827 don't tell them my tricks! 😂

[@ОмаоАминтаев]

Спасибо за видео, хорошо получился аппарат! Яркая, привлекающая глаз модель! Не стареющая школа моделирования!

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@ОмаоАминтаев thanks so much! Glad you like it :)

[@ОмаоАминтаев]

@@ModellingWeekly творческих успехов Вам!

[@normg2242]

I am amazed at the quality of the pilot. He looks a lot better than those skinny frogs they used on many other kits...! And your treatment of this kit is superb!

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@normg2242 I know right! Was very surprised to see so much detail on him.

[@sallyconti6802]

I well remember the bright yellow plastic parts in the plastic bag. That was a definite selling point for a six year old. The price was only two shillings back in the early 60s, as I recall.

[@mikebaginy8731]

A beautiful model, well worth the extra effort.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@mikebaginy8731 appreciate it :)

[@hueyJoe135]

Fantastic build. I've got one in my stash. I'd love to see someone do an interior for it. Keep up the great work 👍

[@ModellingWeekly]

Thank you! It's my pleasure 😄

[@paultanker5606]

G'day to you! This one of the First Kits I ever built, back in the days of Baggies, I am now 74 ! Perth West Aust.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@paultanker5606 that's amazing! This kit has certainly had a very lasting impact for many people in the community, fantastic that Airfix have brought it back out!

[@alanwhite6293]

Me too, I made a right mess of it, but it was the sgtart of a brilliant hobby! wellington bomber, Shorts Sunderland, an aircraft carrier, can't remember the name, Hawker Hunter, Fokker Friendship,HMS Hood, the Big Bentley, many happy memories, I am 72 now, and I'm still model making!

[@andyl4565]

Fantastic job on a super little kit.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@andyl4565 thank you! 😄

[@rgp8038]

You did a great job on this ancient kit.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@rgp8038 thanks, really appreciate it!

[@TRINFSS]

Cute little build. Would look great on a lake diorama. Btw, love the 109 silhouette on the channel logo.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@TRINFSS thank you! Yeah, will definitely be doing an epoxy resin dio with ice floating around it at some point in the future 👍

[@septiccalling8341]

Spot on. Really nice work........ even older than me, that one! 👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@septiccalling8341 thank you! I know, it's crazy...this thing predates me by more than 3 times over 😂😂

[@ModelMinutes]

Absolutely amazing build! You really went all out on this one :)

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@ModelMinutes thanks so much mate! Appreciate it ☺️

[@peterforden5917]

My dad worked on these in Germany where he was posted by the R.A.F as an instructor to the newly formed army air corp at Detmold although the antartic model was slightly different to the army's A.O.P. version :)that was back in 1954ff...ooo age lol.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@peterforden5917 damn that's interesting! 1954 wow...how time flies haha

[@charlie418791]

Nice work , Sir. Got ya subbed. Love the old birds. Especially seeing the old kits gettin built and not "collected".

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@charlie418791 thanks very much, appreciate it a lot! Building's the best part after all!

[@tectorama]

Nice job. I remember seeing the actual aircraft at a camping and outdoor life exhibition in London, when I was a youngster.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@tectorama thank you! That sounds very cool!

[@finlayfraser9952]

66 years old, a really, really nice job!

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@finlayfraser9952 thanks so much! Really means a lot 😄

[@BrianSanders-tn7pi]

Hi. You have done a spectacular job on this model. These Airfix Vintage Classic kits are not that bad considering their age. Yes they do take quite a bit of work but the results can be great. I build military vehicle kits and like your model there is some serious scratchbuilding to be done. Like your model they do spend some time on the bench. I recently built the Sherman and it 'lived' on my bench for about four weeks. I scatchbuilt an engine for it and opened it up so it could be seen. I won,t go into to much detail because this would be a long posting. Suffice to say if you put in the time and add a bit of extra work you can end up with a great model for your collection , and you get to win some trophies which is a bonus. A very good video and very entertaining , well done. Thankyou.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@BrianSanders-tn7pi thanks so much, and you're very right! It's definitely one of (if not the most) rewarding type of model that you can build, with the added bonus that it'll be completely unique, as no one will have made the exact same scratch building modifications as you. It's also a nice feeling to bring an old kit back to life, and give some people fond memories of their childhood :)

[@jamfjord]

😲😃 An Antarctic on floats?!? Count me in! Hopefully this will inspire me to dig this kit out of the stash and finally build it.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@jamfjord glad you're excited! I'll tell you, I was bloody excited when I discovered the kit included floats - it had to be done 😂

[@jamfjord]

Gotta love a floatyplane 😁 I was late to the premiere but I can tell this will be my build-along video 👍

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@jamfjord indeed! Thank you mate ☺️

[@JoshLikesFuzz]

That’s really nice, well done. Enjoyable video.

[@ModellingWeekly]

Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed

[@stevetaylor8698]

I had this kit as a child. It was originally sold in a plastic bag which was sealed by a piece of folded card. This card was printed with an artistic impression of the aircraft in service and on the reverse, notes about the aircraft itself, and instructions about building the model. I recall it cost one shilling and sixpence (1s/6d), or 7.5p,

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@stevetaylor8698 remarkable how far the kit has come, and such humble beginnings as you mention. It was such an experience building a piece of modelling history such as this, I'll definitely be doing more in the future. Thanks for watching!

[@SMAZVidoes]

Amazing work. You have created a real gem.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@SMAZVidoes aw thanks, really appreciate it!

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Man I love those DSPIAE sanding pads. They make life a lot easier.

[@ModellingWeekly]

Without a doubt!

[@Nigel1writer]

Great result.

[@ModellingWeekly]

Thanks!

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Cool little exploratory craft.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@Bob-b7x6v indeed!

[@idiot-cd6pl]

Very nice and interesting build, thanks for showing. I made this model when originally released and it was the first Airfix 2/- model to have more than one transparent part to say nothing about the optional landing gear options. A truly Historic Airfix kit. pity thewy didn't do the interior while adding new clear parts.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@idiot-cd6pl thank you! It is indeed a milestone in early Airfix, it's fantastic that they revived it to be released once again!

[@trevormctavish845]

Fantastic build!

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@trevormctavish845 thank you 😄

[@t55a2]

That’s excellent work, no question

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@t55a2 really appreciate it, thank you :)

[@t55a2]

@@ModellingWeekly Got to give respect for a job well done, considering the scale

[@typhoon2827]

It might be 70 years old but it was built at a time of quality British engineering and is testament to the men who are sadly no longer with us.

[@ModellingWeekly]

It does indeed come from a golden era of aviation, youre very right on that one 👍

[@typhoon2827]

@@ModellingWeekly I meant the mould but yes, the aircraft too!

[@rc-fannl7364]

Nicely done

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@rc-fannl7364 cheers!

[@davidjefferis4467]

I built one of these first time round, definitely inferior to yours! Pilot figure I recalled was the Airfix malnourished gent of the time. Your interior cabin very impressive.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@davidjefferis4467 thanks very much, I appreciate it!

[@ljscalemodels526]

Hey MW built this kit earlier this year as a mojo project, its just a few years older than me :), great build, cheers Liam

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@ljscalemodels526 fantastic stuff! It's a very sweet little model, lots of history :) thank you mate

[@udorechner6846]

Awesome build and Painting wich makes it a oustanding model. Those 3D printed parts lifts the models to much higher level. Sadly many moddelers didn't have access an knowladge to such printers. .

[@ModellingWeekly]

Thank you so much, really appreciate it - indeed, it's amazing how fast technology has progressed in the lifespan of a single kit!

[@keithlemon457]

The first kit I ever made when I was 7yo, I'm now 66. Came in a poly bag from Woolworths. I dread to think how much money I've spent on kits over the past 60 years. Happy Days !

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@keithlemon457 amazing! Indeed, not even worth thinking about 😂 thank you for watching!

[@jpht1964]

Lovely build...

[@riderlow88]

A single cats whisker is a very fine brush.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@riderlow88 indeed!

[@monostripeexplosiveexplora2374]

nicely done!

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@monostripeexplosiveexplora2374 thanks!

[@AcroAirwolf]

Great how you built this old kit!

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@AcroAirwolf thank you!!

[@AcroAirwolf]

@@ModellingWeekly I also enjoy from time to time building the old kits. It´s great work how this kits/moulds were made by hand in those days without CAD and milling machines.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@AcroAirwolf its truly incredible, got to appreciate that craftsmanship from time to time!

[@AcroAirwolf]

@@ModellingWeekly AZ / KP have a modeller who still makes the moulds by hand till now. That´s really excellent work. I also like the aircraft types they make.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@AcroAirwolf that's amazing!

[@psychodermix]

That's a fantastic effort. Did you ever consider just sanding down the pontoons to a reasonable height? I might get this kit and was thinking how I would tackle that as I do not like rescribing.

[@ModellingWeekly]

That is definitely an option! I mainly decided to go down the re-scribing route as due to their size, the amount of rivets on each line wasn't really enough, and recessed rivets also receive a wash much better than raised ones do - but it's perfectly fine to leave them raised!

[@psychodermix]

Thanks so much for the quick reply. And you're right, the gaps between rivets are way out of scale. I'm on the hunt for an old P-26 peashooter by Revell and i know it has raised panel lines etc. I can't even remember if it had rivets. I plan to not rescribe because it's way above my ability at the moment but I've seen people do sanding on raised panel lines so thanks for the info 👍

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@psychodermix no worries! Yeah, sanding on raised panel lines is definitely a viable option, sanding raised rivets is really the one you need to weigh up. Above all though, do whatever feels right to you, and what you'll enjoy!

[@psychodermix]

Of course. That's what it's all about. I love your videos. Keep them coming. You're a real talent. What you did to this classic kit is amazing 👏

[@johndell3642]

Absolutely brilliant build. Well done Did you not feel the need to give it the larger rudder that the actual Auster Antarctics were fitted with? The fin flash on the decal sheet was obviously sized on the Antarctic that was held at the Cosford museum, yet the rudder in the kit is the size of the earlier Auster 6, which was smaller.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@johndell3642 ah, did not know this! Would definitely have created a bigger rudder if I had known this to be the case, thanks for the info 👍

[@johndell3642]

@@ModellingWeekly The best free reference is to find the reproduction of the Xtradecal instruction sheet for their Auster decal sheet on the Scalemates website. It shows the relative sizes of the Antarctic rudder, the same as used on the T7 mark of Auster. The brilliant Roy Cross Artwork on the Airfix boxtop also shows the true size and shape of the rudder. Maybe something you could add to your 3D print. Just to say again, fantastic job on the model. True genius.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@johndell3642 thank you again! I'll definitely look into making a re-modelled rudder, thanks again for the pointer!

[@michelszvetecz3243]

très beau montage l'ami chapeau l'artiste

[@ModellingWeekly]

thank you so much!

[@fabiobesani2796]

Really a fantastic and original work 👍👍 Well done!! Please, can you tell me which drill bit you used to smooth/sanding the CA glue? Many thanks in advance

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@fabiobesani2796 hey, thanks so much! The CA glue was sanded using a few DSPIAE products, including their grinder/Dremel pen, along with the sanding disks that are sold alongside it, starting from 400 grit :)

[@fabiobesani2796]

Many thanks for the answer👍👍

[@Bob-b7x6v]

GSI Creos finally has water-based Mr. Surfacer 1500 Black now, btw. Less hazardous for the nervous system and lungs.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@Bob-b7x6v ah, good stuff!

[@Bob-b7x6v]

John Carpenter's "Humanity" plays in background

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@Bob-b7x6v Quite!! Haha

[@Bob-b7x6v]

I think there was an Autogyro and a Lockheed Electra in "Who Goes There?"

[@anyblunder6782]

I love it.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@anyblunder6782 thanks!

[@RobertSE6]

Fantastic build! It would go very well with the NeoMega Sno Cat I have in the stash 😉Can I just ask about the 'Dspaie micro dremel' - I can find what they call a 'sanding pen' and a 'reciprocating sander' but the head attachment on both looks nothing like what you used - what should I be looking for please?

[@ModellingWeekly]

Thank you! The sanding pen is the one...just forgot thats what they called it when making the vid haha. The attachment doesn't come with it, you'll need to buy a set of what they called "grinding pads" which comes with the little metal fixture :) www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/5mm-self-adhesive-sponge-sanding-disc-ss-c01-dspiae/?Copy%20&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwae1BhC_ARIsAK4JfrwPLOoXS7wUfB6i8zuNRJ6ErhDG0Wk97RuJIhL44swZggbFdygHIwMaAi8jEALw_wcB

[@RobertSE6]

@@ModellingWeekly Many thanks!

[@RobertSE6]

@@ModellingWeekly I'm being very dim and possibly a bit irritating (!) but the sanding pen doesn't seem to have the metal 'stem' with the circular end that the sanding pads are stuck on - is that something extra I would need to get?

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@RobertSE6 no worries haha! The sanding pen itself doesn't come with the attachment, but the little sanding pads should come with it when you buy them separately (the link that I sent features the sanding pads that come with the attachment)

[@RobertSE6]

@@ModellingWeekly Ah ha - thanks!

[@Bob-b7x6v]

You have a surgeon's hands to do those indicator needles with a hair and white paint.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@Bob-b7x6v haha thank you!

[@BobMuir100]

Great video, great video. I have this plane on my desk right now and boy did it highlight how skilled you are and how 16 yr old modeller I am at the ripe age of 64! Now do you realise that referring to a product by a competitors name can land you on the bad end of a Court Summons? You just can’t do it sir and if DSPIAE feels aggrieved you could be paying them £1000 ‘s over the next few years. 15 years ago my bill was $15,000!! It hurt really hurt! Kindest Bob England

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@BobMuir100 thank you so much, I really appreciate it! 😊 Good luck with the rest of your build, I'm sure it'll turn out fantastically 👍 may I ask what it is you mean about referring to DSPIAE by the wrong name? Edit: I just realised, I presume you mean my calling of the tool a 'dremel'? I understand your word of warning with this but I'm not too anxious, as it's used worldwide as a generalised name for that kind of tool, and both Dremel and DSPIAE understand this. I've worked with DSPIAE before and I am on good terms with them, so should be fine! I'll add a little disclaimer in the description and pinned comment just in case however. Regardless, thank you for your concern!

[@BobMuir100]

@@ModellingWeekly Cool! Pleased you are in control matey. Your local knowledge is most certainly very handy!! I am a big fan of both products, new to DSPIAE and so pleased I have them in my locker. I feel they are better made than Dremel………your thoughts? And the packaging is top notch, I love opening them up. Such a 👦 kid. Bob

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@BobMuir100 DSPIAE has some fantastic stuff for sure! I reckon you're right, definitely manufactured at least on par with Dremel, if not to a higher standard...will be using their stuff for a long while more!

[@neilhaas]

Very nice aircraft plane thats amazing from airfix. 🏅🏅🎖️🎖️🥇😊🤗☺️😁😀😇❤🤩

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@neilhaas thank you! ☺️

[@LondonEmergency999]

Some rust affects would've boosted this model even more. Cracking effort.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@LondonEmergency999 thank you! Aluminium doesn't rust in the same way that ferrous metals do, but I definitely could have added some salty deposits now that I think of it!

[@akula9713]

Which supplier or shop did you get the sanding pen and disks from please?

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@akula9713 an online supplier called hobbyist haven sent me them a while back :)

[@akula9713]

@@ModellingWeekly Thank you!

[@officialbritishtaxpayer5609]

This was the first model I ever made, aged 7 and it cost 2 shillings. It was moulded from yellow plastic and of course I got glue blobs including thumb prints all over it and a few years later my brothers and I burnt it. I regretted it at the time and have ever since. I have another one and if I ever get to build it, I'll give it this treatment.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@officialbritishtaxpayer5609 it's stories like this that really make it worth it for Airfix to re-release these classic in my opinion :) I hope you enjoy your build, and thank you for watching!

[@alanwhite6293]

I was around 7 as well, it was my first one of many, 72 years old now, God bless airrix!!!!!

[@kowix83]

What kind of dremel accessory did you use for sanding?

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@kowix83 I used a combo of the DSPIAE micro Dremel pen, along with the sanding disks that they sell alongside it :)

[@akosyoutub]

I love it! Really neat!

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@akosyoutub thank you!

[@jonasbeltran3627]

👏👏👏top!!!

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@jonasbeltran3627 thanks!

[@PaulNicoll-b8c]

When this was released I ordered 3 from Hannants. They took for three and I got 1, next day they had sold out

[@Bob-b7x6v]

I actually found an ancient ESCI 1/48 Bell Jet Ranger with floats. Guess which movie diorama can happen now down the road?

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@Bob-b7x6v tell me!

[@Bob-b7x6v]

@@ModellingWeekly John Carpenter's "The Thing" I need someone with a 3D printer to print me some 1/48 MacReady, Copper, and Norris figures along with a 1/48 "Melting Faces" Thing.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@Bob-b7x6v ahh! Well, I might be setting up an online 3d print service/sales platform so I'll keep the channel updated with the progress on that...!

[@simonholland241]

Mighty...

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@simonholland241 😄

[@geoffreynolds4562]

How much would it cost for you to 3D print for my Auster cockpit as per yours? Thanks. G

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@geoffreynolds4562 good question haha...takes about an hour to clean up and cure a print, so probably around £15 for a complete upgrade set or thereabouts? Hadn't really thought about it haha

[@timsarginson]

Great job, just one comment, a pilot normally flies from the left seat.

[@ModellingWeekly]

Ah good point! Not sure how that didn't occur to me 😅

[@Gloomendoom]

Perhaps he normally flies a helicopter.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@Gloomendoom 😂

[@joshem16]

How can we I get an interior resin printed interior?

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@joshem16 as it's my own design, it's currently only available as a download for channel members, however this does unfortunately require you to own a 3d printer. What I might do however is open an online shop with 3d printed upgrade packs if the demand is high enough! I'll be following this up shortly 👍

[@dannydaghavarian9185]

Hi, Awesome channel and i love your content! esp the tips and tricks vids!!! if you get a chance could you do a tips and tricks video about using liquid latex? :)

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@dannydaghavarian9185hey, glad you like the content! I can definitely add that video to my list :) thanks for watching mate

[@theresacaron4238]

Pilots sit in the left seat: this is not a car with a right-hand drive. Otherwise, a great build.

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@theresacaron4238 thank you! Yeah, I know haha - I don't know how it didn't occur to me during the build 😂

[@K1NGM4S1V]

Good lord

[@ModellingWeekly]

@@K1NGM4S1V 😄

[@nathansmith7153]

I thought I built a yellow one in the 60s