This Camo was HARD ! | 1/72 Fly Model Fiat G.50

The Fiat g.50 was an Italian WW2 Fighter and in some instances was used by the Luftwaffe .
In this video I'm going to build a German G.50, used as a training aircraft at Toul in 1944.
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[@julianmhall]

Fantastic job James! Really impressive :)

[@sparky694]

Looks stunning in the picture! Looking forward to the video

[@ModelMinutes]

that was insane! Maybe in the future I might build a model that comes close to this one :P

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks @ModelMinutes 😊

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

Looks pretty good! Camouflage was gorgeous! And I think, better for connecting halves of fuselage or wings is thicker glue, thin glues often evaporates too fast. ;) Nevertheless, all the best for You! ;)

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks ! You're right ! But I usually have ok results. Little bit of glue to almost prime the joint then run along the seams after

[@VFCproductions]

It looks incredible, great job! I have purchased this kit, but it may have been as a gift for a certain content creator, should they choose to make it... Personally, I want a Finnish one

[@lpjmodels]

Oo very exciting ! Finnish ones are wicked cool thanks for dropping in

[@MarcoPenasa]

Great Job. Btw FIAT G50 have Grigio Azzurro Chiaro interiors over metal parts.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Marco ! I made a research error. ( saw a photo with green ) I realise the mistake

[@bluebear1776]

Bravo! The paint scheme is fantastic. James your patient and detailed explanation is wonderful and probably the best explanation of painting a 1/72 airplane I have seen. I was curious if you always apply decals without applying a gloss coat first? Are you not afraid of silvering? Again, fantastic build and thank you for being so meticulous in your filming the explanation of your techniques (filming and editing these probably is just as difficult as a build, no?). I will definitely be watching for your next video!

[@lpjmodels]

Hi Charles thankyou that's very kind, I do try and be comprehensive but sometimes things do get simplified because of time. The biggest challenges when filming for me are 1. Keeping parts in focus. If the model is bigger this is fine, but small parts are usually filmed with macro tubes, which really reduces the depth of field range of the camera so, for something like the gunsight, I have about 1cm of workable wiggle room, it's why often smaller bits are stuck to paint lids, keeps them at a fixed distance ! And 2. I like to be close to the parts I'm working on so I can see well what's going on . Especially with figures and fine details, to stay out of shot I need more distance between eyes and model than I would like. The editing can take about 2 days, sometimes 3, over several few hour sessions. It used to be the voice over was the worst or hardest part for me but now I can talk with a lot more fluency and less retakes ! ( self confidence I think hinders me there) I used to edit on my phone, and that was OK, but when I got a pc ( first for about 10 years although I am pretty proficient with them ) my workload suffered greatly as I had never used a "proper" editing suite, and I had a lot to learn . ( my first video edited on PC was my Kettenkrad) my workflow has become a lot more streamlines since and it takes a lot less time than it did ! Thats a little insight to the production, maybe there's a video in that. About decals, I don't gloss at all anymore, there was a point where I had so much trouble getting a smooth gloss coat down and several reactive failures that made me try a technique I saw that just relied on smooth paint and good decal adhesive solutions. I will happily decal on bare paint, satin or matt varnish now, the only downside is the decals don't move as well, but floating them in more solution helps . I don't think I'd recommend decaling onto bare paint with paints like vallejo, I don't think they have the strength in the paint film to deal with softening solutions to cope, but over lacquers it's pretty safe. And I only use light tactical applications of softeners anyway ! I did a recent video called " Decals done different - decalling without a gloss varnish " that outlines my process if that's of interest. Sorry for the wall of text! I hope that gives a little insight, and thanks again for the kind words. James

[@RaduB.]

The G.50 has a plethora of camouflage schemes. I would try a finnish one with partly the original italian camo and partly the new finnish 'warpaint'... 🙂

[@lpjmodels]

Hi Radu ! Finnish schemes are lovely

[@StaplesandVine]

Certainly a silk purse out of a sow's ear James, amazing. Your CAD skills are definitely improving. 😊

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Sera ! Hope to get more practice in soon

[@firefox3187]

Re guide tape for scribing, try Dymo label roll.

[@lpjmodels]

Good tip thanks !

[@Shrike58]

I do think that after-market gun barrels and engines are worth the investment.

[@lpjmodels]

I'm glad I'm not the only one :)

[@ungurdani8346]

Salut my friend super Aero super video subscribe subscribe

[@noqualitydioramas]

This look awesome! And i very like your voice)) Good job my friend)

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks ! I haven't seen your channel yet but I just checked and your dios look amazing . Will be watching when I get some free time !

[@noqualitydioramas]

@@lpjmodels It’s very nice to hear when more serious channels are interested in your works. Thank you!

[@siberianmodeller]

Great model. Spectacular camouflage and masterfully executed! I love these camouflages.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks a lot ! It's an eye catching scheme I'm glad you like it

[@jaws848]

​@@lpjmodelsfab result.....what exact grades of sanding sticks do you use and in what order from coarse to light?

[@edutaimentcartoys]

amazing repaint skill ... nice video

[@lpjmodels]

Many thanks 😊

[@paulsmodels]

Awesome man. Really tight!

[@lpjmodels]

Glad you like it!

[@KGmodels]

Wow James,I can't achieve this on a 1/48th,and the way you done it on this 1/72 is mind blowing,it looked like a lot of fun,and I will use these tips/guides next time doing a camo on an aircraft!Thanks! ;)

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks KG ! Hope you're doing good

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Groan, that lower wing to fuselage gap. Hasegawa are especially guilty of that one...

[@horsestriker]

The extras are really worth it. The comoflage is excellent. Top job 👍🏽👍🏽

[@jackwolfangel8779]

Simply perfect! The SBS part were a hit! The model looks much better with those new parts.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks ! I was really surprised with the quality of the SBS parts

[@AllanGildea]

Amazing work, congratulations.

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou Allan !

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Hataka make Reggia Aeronautica paint sets.

[@wasrio1403]

Very nice work

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks a lot

[@IPMSOC]

well done mate!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks a lot :)

[@scaleffect]

This turned out incredible. Thanks for sharing your hard work and tips for this type of camouflage.

[@lpjmodels]

I'm glad you liked it :)

[@rogueplastic]

Really nice build. And the camo scheme is awesome. I always like these unconventional ones.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks mate ! Me too, like the different stuff now and again . Makes a nice change

[@sparker4614]

Looks great

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks!

[@SMAZVidoes]

Absolutely wonderful paint scheme. I really like your paint distressing technique.

[@lpjmodels]

Many thanks ! I tried hard to keep it in scale

[@septiccalling8341]

Beautifully done ......and that is a really eye catching finish. You must have the patience of a saint......👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻

[@lpjmodels]

Many thanks ! Usually yes, this one my patience was pretty good. Some others though I struggle

[@itsmerker]

Exceptional, thank you so much for all the little details you mentioned about your process. Super helpful and inspiring for my own kits!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks mate ! I always try and be helpful with each one

[@davidcole333]

You and I have one thing in common, a disdain for masking. I try to free hand almost everything. I think I would have chosen the yellow nosed variant of this bird. I've never done an Italian aircraft, but it's very high up on my priority list of kits to build. I alternate between building armor, cars and aircraft to keep from getting stagnated...perhaps my next airplane kit will be an Italian beauty.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks David, yes masking is a pain ! If I can spray it freehand I'll do it. Italian AC are really cool you'll have a blast

[@sophieannlouise5098]

That camo scheme is gorgeous brilliant job and all free hand! ❤

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Soph 😊

[@richaur87]

Amazing build and supreme paint job. Thanks for the tip on the mottled muck, I'm going to give it a try.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks ! Just remember to be subtle , it was easy to get dust in the finish too so when dry give it a once over with some sponge to dislodge any annoying particles

[@alanreeves2081]

What a superb job, I've been modelling for over 50 years and I don't think I could get close to that although I'll keep trying!!

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou Alan, all we can do is try and improve with every build and I like to think I get a little better with each one . Behind the scenes I'm having to do a lot of scribing at the moment.. I'm not confident with it but hopefully it will pass muster

[@Longfellow-i6g]

Great job on a tough kit !

[@alfredmasullo]

Nice job

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks!

[@ricardoroberto7054]

I didn't know this kit existed having made the airfix one. The only error I can see is the flaps which were in 2 parts each side not one. They split at where the wing is cranked. But the kit looks superb and well done on the paint work.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Ricardo , there is a tiny panel line half way through. Is it supposed to be there?

[@ricardoroberto7054]

@@lpjmodels you know where the wing has a slight angle crank like a stuka? It's a split at that point. It has to be because of the change in angle when dropped. Airfix made the same omission on theirs so I split it myself.

[@lpjmodels]

@@ricardoroberto7054 I didn't know thanks for the tip !

[@VicRs]

Estupendo trabajo 🙌🏽

[@lpjmodels]

Many thanks !

[@benhooper1956]

Gorgeous work, love to see short run kits of unusual subjects get top flight (pun not intended) builds videoed and put out there. There is so much more to aviation history than Mustangs and MiGs

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Ben ! I do like more obscure subjects and try and get them in when I can

[@fowrunnah]

Stunning craftmanship in whole . Enjoyed it big time 😊

[@lpjmodels]

Cheers mate 🍺

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Trigger discipline on the $200 Uber-airbrush. I'm afraid to touch my H&S.

[@lpjmodels]

Best thing to do is get stuck in. I had the same thing when I was early in my guitar journey, more expensive instruments were intimidating, didn't want to break it ! But they ( airbrushes ) are pretty forgiving. If my gaahleri could do as fine work I would have used that but for this type of work I needed my 0.15 !

[@billbrowning3021]

Nice!

[@lpjmodels]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@madmemesbro]

Can't stand Model Minutes so I'm glad you've done this build - great finish!

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou ! That's a shame but it's good we have such a diverse selection of Modelling youtubers that we can cater to everyone's taste

[@ernestobelo1074]

Beautiful work. All the extras are worth it... Cheers from Portugal.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks ! I think so also, kind regards !

[@Giancarlo-r4h]

Stupendo!!!!

[@lpjmodels]

Many thanks 😊

[@anthonyricco5522]

What an unbelievable build and a beautiful scheme. Well done. Brilliant work.

[@lpjmodels]

Many thanks!

[@andanteconbrio2773]

👏👏👏👏

[@lpjmodels]

😀

[@vincentblackburn6765]

Outstanding camouflage scheme. Great work.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks a lot !

[@bogdanionete5]

Great build! Great camo!

[@lpjmodels]

Many thanks Bogdan !

[@IgorSevcov]

🤝👍

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou

[@gruppenfuhrer45]

Wow great job sir……

[@dznr723]

Awesome work, congratulations!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks a lot!

[@jamesmcansh6393]

Great build thanks for sharing ✌Canada✌

[@lpjmodels]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@romainflechon4567]

Both built kit and video are extremely well done. Good job

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou ! I work hard to try and get a good end result for both 💪

[@ferbieticklater7429]

Superb! Always good to watch a master at work!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Ferb ! It's been a productive year so far on my bench. Really enjoyed this one. Sometimes you get one and you never know if it'll be fun or a drag

[@BigFred1925]

Super nice. The paint job and detail are superb.

[@lpjmodels]

Thank you very much!

[@arsenalofdemocracy9985]

master class

[@markc7002]

Your camo work is pure art, outstanding finish!! This is by far the best G.50 Ive seen to date!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Mark I'm really proud of it

[@markc7002]

@@lpjmodels Rightly so!

[@ArmourEmpire]

Epic paint job. Kudos mate

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks!

[@nicholasbcleghorn8008]

Excellent work. The result was fantastic. 🛩

[@jimaltergott9326]

Great everything! The level of detail you have added to this small scale model makes a big difference. The landing gear doors, gunsight, tail wheel and other items are what makes this a true precision scale model as opposed to "out of the box". Your command of the airbrush & paint consistancy is remarkable. I have mixed results with fine detail spraying. Your work inspires me to keep trying! Thanks for posting this ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Jim ! Re airbrushing it's all practice and understanding, a good paint helps too that's why I moved to MRP it sprays excellently once you learn it. Thanks for the kind words about the prints. I'm always looking for excuses to make new parts to add a little improvement !

[@jimaltergott9326]

@@lpjmodels I may try MRP someday. I use Mr. Color, Tamiya lacquer, Hataka lacquer, AK Real Color, SMS & Outlaw. The last two literally paint right out of the bottle, love the results I get with them. The others I get good results with, all depends on the mixture ratio. I may indeed try MRP just to see how it works.

[@lpjmodels]

@@jimaltergott9326 in theory it's similar to the last 2. Sms I found I usually had to thin more out of the bottle for a smooth finish but a lovely paint. Outlaw I have yet to try. Hopefully Mos can Hook me up :p

[@mikedietrich8356]

That is a really cool paint scheme 😎

[@lpjmodels]

Many thanks !

[@wadejustanamerican1201]

It's really a great build. I appreciate not only the paint scheme but also the extra bits and bobs you add.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Wade hope you're all good

[@wadejustanamerican1201]

@@lpjmodels Doing ok, huge thanks. Have a great weekend.

[@SullysScaleModels]

Absolutely epic dude !!

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou mate 👍 💙 🙌 🙏

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Gritty finish. Uncanny...

[@lpjmodels]

Many thanks !

[@hcpiter3d]

Again great video !😀

[@lpjmodels]

Thank you so much 😀

[@davegiles2344]

Great paint job👍

[@lpjmodels]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Those Czech razor saws are clutch.

[@wonsworld61]

Brilliant build..

[@lpjmodels]

Cheers man !

[@GIULIOCHERCHI]

Nice!!! 😊

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks! 😊

[@chris_obarski]

Cheers James!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Chris for the support !

[@andygorman858]

You don’t really make ‘models’ anymore, I see these more as beautiful pieces of 3 dimensional art. You spend just as much time working the colours as an artist works on a painting. That’s one of the most insane camo schemes I’ve seen on a plane and you did it freehand with an airbrush! Learnt a lot with this vid, especially the rendering with oils and washes. I saw the Model Minutes one and thought that was fantastic (he really does have a way of banging out a superb model), and decided I need to have this model in my collection. Great vid and look forward to the next one!

[@lpjmodels]

Andy that's really kind thankyou. I do try and improve with every build if I can. Even if it's little things like experimenting with the sponge stipple, it's easy to be caught in a rut with techniques, so I do try and integrate new things now and again ( when confident) and hope it adds a little more fidelity. Yes Model Minutes does some great stuff ! He's also really good at tackling kits I wouldn't touch with a bargepole ! Take care 🙂

[@andygorman858]

@@lpjmodels you have become my ‘go to’ for modelling vids and advice. I also watch Plasmo for the shear insanity of his builds! I just watched the latest Model Minutes and you featured on it (the new resin printer he got and the slicer issue he had…and the bloopers!). Yes he does tackle kits that should be left alone in the shop…..mind you he inspired me to get some of the PM models kits to ‘have a crack at!’

[@mazinman3]

Excellent job!

[@lpjmodels]

Thank you very much!

[@jackn4853]

Please remove the background " music" whilst you are doing the voice over. When you are old and hearing is failing it's hard to distinguish voices from a noisy background . Thanks.