This kit is INCREDIBLE! Airfix 1/24 Scale F6F-5 Hellcat Plastic Model Kit - Unboxing Review

This supersized 1/24 scale Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat was a newly tooled release in the Airfix range back in 2019. Thanks to the generous support from donations on my Ko-fi page, I'm lucky enough to now have this kit feature on my channel! Massive thanks to these supporters!
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[@calibear569]

Now when You said it, I must admit that if You won't motorise that one and turn it into a desk fan it will be a totally missed opportunity.

[@ModelMinutes]

lol I knew i shouldn't have mentioned it

[@sathos]

It would be blowing the wrong way hehe

[@harrycooke6349]

Yeah man cool

[@ericj.w.ruijssenaars3421]

@@sathos Yep, the prop is pulling air and is pushing it backwards, so the plane can move in the opposite direction... But hey, you could spin the prop in the model the other way 🤔.

[@masonharper4220]

Hey everyone I'm just as excited to see this video but I'm a little down today as my great grandma who I love dearly and lived to be 101 years old just died today. I miss her already

[@ModelMinutes]

Sorry to hear that

[@DavidRLentz-b7i]

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family for your grandmother's passing, Mr. Harper.

[@brettsims931]

Wow! This is a great looking kit. I'm intimidated by its detail... Can't wait to see the build! Great video of the unboxing and info. Thanks!

[@ModelMinutes]

I'm hoping to make a start on it this year - but it will be a big project and take some time

[@gjce1]

Can’t wait for you to start this project! As a 1/72 builder myself I’m very interested to see a kit with this many parts and detail come together.

[@ModelMinutes]

You and me both!

[@way2sh0rt07grad]

This kit is an absolute joy to build. The tolerance for the fuselage fit is super tight so watch getting paint on the edges of the bulkheads.

[@ModelMinutes]

I'll watch out for that!

[@pauka13]

I'm about to finish mine, building this kit was a hell of a journey but in the most enjoyable way! I still can' believe the size of it and the level of detail when I hold it in my hands. The engine is a kit itself. Just make sure to dryfit and check everything before gluing the parts together. Bulkheads will be tight fit, also the internal structure of the wing assembly. But after careful trimming and sanding here and there it just cliks together like a snap fit kit! Only had to use very little amount of putty here and there...

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks for the tips!

[@andrewstamford1988]

Hi, mind if I ask a question about filling? It's something that has stopped me from starting again. I base this on my experience sanding and filling when house painting in that if you fill a gap in a seam or similar, you need to put enough into the gap to have it sit a little proud of the plastic. When sanding it back though, there is the danger of taking away the proper surface, potentially other detail as well. I have watched videos of builders really going hard at it with the sanding sticks and it looks like they do more harm to the finish just to fill a small section. Is there something I'm missing in thinking the sanding is going to ruin the finish? Thx.

[@pauka13]

@@andrewstamford1988 Yes the theory in plastic models is literally the same. But there are really great products for the task, like Vallejo plastic putty, wich is water based and comes in a tube with applicator. It just can be applied to the seam directly from the tube and after a few minutes the excess can be wiped off with a cotton swab moistened with water. Almost no sanding required. For larger gaps I use Tamiya two part epoxy (or similar). When sanding is needed, you can protect the surface along the seam line with masking tape to minimize the damage. You might need a scribing tool to restore and clean panel lines in some cases though. Hope this helps!

[@andrewstamford1988]

@@pauka13 Yes it does, a lot. Cheers Thank you so much, I really appreciate that information. I've been agonising over that for a long time.👍 Now there's only 128 other things stopping my shaky hands from opening that first kit! 😄

[@maxoutyoutlife5261]

Just got mine in the mail. I’m intimidated to build it!

[@jeff72_]

That's a whole hunk of kit for a reasonable enough price. The FAA scheme I think is less than run of the mill too, should be interesting in this scale. Plenty of options to detail out or not, really depends on how much time you can invest in the build Matt. Thanks for sharing!

[@ModelMinutes]

Yeah, i had a look online and there are a lot of aftermarket options which i will have to investigate

[@garys_stuff]

@@ModelMinutes dude, 800 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Emperor, June 1944, invasion stripes and all! (vicarious build because I'll never make one...!!!)🤪

[@ModelMinutes]

@@garys_stuff 😂

[@AussieGunzel]

I love 1:24 scale kits (and big kits in general)

[@ModelMinutes]

:D

[@billgalloway1799]

It’s an amazing build. Challenging to get the engine in and the associated air ducts etc. Dry fit everything 5 times. Plastic is fine I didn’t mind it. You will enjoy every step.

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks! It's going to really test my skills!

[@garys_stuff]

Only two words for it...in sane. Looking forward to you building this one!!! Great review of the box contents man.

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks! I hope to get started in some way in the future

[@rogueplastic]

Stressed skin? Rivet detail? 3 build options? Internal engine detail? Wow! Airfix performed above and beyond with that kit. I am very impressed. But it is 1 pilot figure away from perfection.

[@ModelMinutes]

Yeah, sadly pilots can be hard to get in many kits these days :(

[@MickCampin-jp9kb]

I'm so glad you do commentary. I prefer to listen rather than read subtitled

[@ModelMinutes]

I’m glad you enjoyed 😊

[@carlosballesteros4670]

Propeller can be used as a desk fan. You made me the day

[@ModelMinutes]

haha :P

[@nickbutler7935]

Now, that is a true 'Beast' of a kit. Wish I had the room to display one in all it's Glory. Alas I will have to make do with watching you build this beauty. Glad the Fleet Air Arm Scheme was the winner. Thanks for sharing.

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks! I may struggle with space to display this one

[@bobsmodels123]

4 schemes, tons of parts, amazing detail! Too bad its expensive in my country, nice review!

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks for watching!

[@happee_meal8302]

Wow. This is a far cry from the Palitoy Airfix i remember from my yoof! Like how they've captured the ripples and slightly uneven surface of the aircraft skin

[@ModelMinutes]

yes, it is very impressive!

[@DannyBoy-vg6kp]

Now I've finished messing up my Boulton Paul Defiant even more, I can sit down and enjoy the show 🙂 That Hellcat kit looks great, can't wait to see you build it 🙂

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks 😊

[@JohnSmith-sl1my]

Remember seeing this get built years ago . A hell of a kit. Just building an old matchbox 1,32 LYSANDER kit . From the 80s . £9.50 was it's cost. 👍

[@ModelMinutes]

that sounds like a fun project at a good price!

[@stevenartmann2642]

I honestly hope you don't experience the same as me, I had a pig getting the cockpit tub into the fuselage halves, lots of sanding and test fitting, had some warping issues on the wings but that might be because it experienced high temps in storage, maybe! And the cleanup! There was Revell amounts of flash, especially on the engine parts, also wished I'd done the wings folded as its a monster when built up lol, anyway have fun with it, will be following your build

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks for letting me know, I'll try and keep an eye out for those issues

[@dennisbisconti4583]

I already have this kit love it as soon as it came out i bought it wish they would do a wildcat this kit will go nicely with my 1/24 japanese fighter the zero from trumpter

[@ModelMinutes]

A wildcat would be cool!

[@benmanning4340]

I'm currently building the zero, most detailed aircraft kit I've ever built, taken me ages and I've built many large scale kits. This is yet another fantastic example from Trumpeter at a really affordable price compared to airfix etc...

[@holton345]

This is a proper Shep Paine kit. I would love to see what he could have done with this wonderful collection of parts! Good luck and have fun!

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks 👍

[@animalyze7120]

Wow Here in the U.S these kits are around $120 which for what this kit has inside is an extremely good value. I usually balk at $100 kits or even $75 ones, but in 1:24th scale with all these parts it's actually pretty fair. If it included PE addons I think the value would be more appealing and thus generate more sales, as it sits this kit will be out of most hobbyist price ranges. Great unboxing video!!

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks for your thoughts!

[@sebenk1]

That's one hell of a kit, couldn't see myself doing it though lol

[@ModelMinutes]

It’s certainly a commitment

[@julianmhall]

Hi Matt.. I saw this yesterday, and you mentioned not thinking Airfix would make more. However I take the opposite view, because Airfix have /already/ done the heavy lifting financially with the R & D and creating the dies for moulding the sprues. The strength of the second hand market shows there is still an interest in this kit. Therefore I think Airfix would be making a mistake /not/ to re-release this kit as future runs would be cheaper and give them more profit per kit.

[@ModelMinutes]

I think they will make more (and i even asked them to do so) but my concern was that they won't be able to do them for around £100 again

[@julianmhall]

@@ModelMinutes Fair point. Re the price point, I wonder if they'll look at what they are going for second hand to undercut it, judge what they deem an acceptable profit margin, and set an appropriate price to satisfy both.

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

This kit is a tribute to one of the unsung heroes of the war. It came along quickly after the beginning of America's involvement(It was already planned as a replacement for the F-4F Wildcat, so really all they needed was the go-ahead from the Navy) and it quickly became known as the "Zero-Killer." By producing them in quantity, Grumman was able to lower the price per plane to $35,000, one of the best bargains for a war-bird in WW2. The B-29 program cost MORE than the Atom bomb!

[@ModelMinutes]

Wow! Thanks for the info!

[@goodoldnationalist3952]

Oooo I excited to see how big this thing must be!!!!

[@ModelMinutes]

it's probably bigger than i have space for lol

[@darrelld.paveyjr.1477]

Vary nicely done "Opening" of an absolutely adorable model representing 4 military units from 3 ally powers air power.

[@ModelMinutes]

thanks!

[@iankingsley2864]

Wow what a beast of a kit. That should keep you busy for a bit Matt!

[@ModelMinutes]

It will keep me busy for a few years lol

[@zanderlabuschagne2368]

Looking forward to the build videos especially the engine wires you said you were going to add in. I voted for British because you are British so it fists and also I've seen many more US schemes than UK schemes.

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks! yes, it will be interesting to do

[@andrewstamford1988]

Watching you unbox that, I wasn't sure if you were going to build an actual plane! That is huge.

[@ModelMinutes]

haha it is definitely the biggest plane in my stash

[@mtfgamma6257]

Highest KDR of any plane of the war, 19:1, seen one at the NMUSAF, beauty of a plane.

[@ModelMinutes]

thanks for the info!

[@ingosippel9653]

Wow,the Hellcat is a really beauty

[@ModelMinutes]

It really is 😊

[@sorvad99]

That kit looks amazing! Airfix rerelease this please

[@ModelMinutes]

hopefully they do that soon

[@tomsenior7405]

With the modern Airfix designs and tooling, I can only imagine how much of a joy it would be to build this kit. I agree with your choice of Fleet Air Arm. No reason. As is often the case, Airfix have let themselves down by not making their kit in sufficient numbers. Another production run could be a wise move for the company. I have heard several reviewers suggest turning this kit into a very expensive Electric Fan. I am not convinced. I doubt that such a project would be viable.

[@ModelMinutes]

I think the prop could generate some air flow, but It would be easy enough to make a 3d printed replacement that looks more like a fan blade to generate more thrust

[@tomsenior7405]

@@ModelMinutes Faerie Nuff. Please make this. I would honestly love to see an Electric Fan, fabricated from this Airfix kit, especially with your 3D printed propeller. Please show me how it is done. I honestly enjoy your show. Can you seriously make such a hybrid? An Electric Fan built into an Airfix Kit?

[@ModelMinutes]

@@tomsenior7405 I’ll have to keep it in mind but it might not be something I can promise to do 😂

[@jmccallion2394]

Wouldn't be surprised that this model could build itself!

[@ModelMinutes]

i hope so lol

[@Gremlins_Modelling_Mayhem]

Beautiful kit Matt, one thing I wish Airfix would do, where the kit has an option to display internal wing detail like gun bays etc, I wish they would mould the wings with the panels open and supply the covers to give the modeller the to explore this option regardless of scale as cutting panels out of wings, may deter some of the less exprenced from adding this detail to their builds.

[@ModelMinutes]

yes, that is a good point! I think the spitfire has quite a lot of internal wing detail but you still need to make modifications to display it like that

[@jaws666]

@@ModelMinutes looking foward to this,another great build as usual Mat.👍👍

[@garys_stuff]

The new Spitfire has all the panels as separate parts so you can put the panels on or leave them off. The wings are moulded without panels. Only thing to remember is that if you're having the panels on, then you don't fit the drum to the top of the 20mm or the panel won't fit!

[@jaws666]

@@garys_stuff have you seen the new 2 seat Tr Mk9 coming from Corgi this year?

[@garys_stuff]

@@jaws666 looks good! It would make a challenging conversion in 1/24th!!!

[@grantmiller6570]

Great to see the livery choice, something more interesting and unusual than the straight blue finish.

[@ModelMinutes]

Yes, i agree

[@raytheron]

Super kit! But at around AUD280 it is WAY beyond my budget, even if I did have the room to display it. Oh, well, one can but obseve and drool 🙂

[@ModelMinutes]

yeah, it is expensive but i think it should take many months of enjoyment to complete

[@Ianrietveld]

WOW that box is MASSIVE

[@ModelMinutes]

I think it is the biggest one i have

[@zeroalpha7755]

I would love to get this kit, i was looking for one last night, and all the ones i found which are second hand are well over 500 dollars (AUD). I guess i will be searching for a reasonably priced one for a while.

[@kevinjohnson8220]

It even has stressed skin detail. Now that's impressive

[@ModelMinutes]

I know - it is impressive!

[@goodoldnationalist3952]

You MUST bulid this. I can't hold my excitement!!!!!!

[@ModelMinutes]

I will, but it might take a while 😂

[@sweetcorn1968]

Imagine a diorama of an aircraft carrier hangar bay with a row of three, wings folded. Now imagine the difficulty in explaining that plan to your other half! The kit will be the easy part of that scenario.

[@ModelMinutes]

that would be insane!

[@kevinbutler5936]

Great kit took me about 5 months from start to finish

[@ModelMinutes]

I certainly won't be able to do it in 5 months lol

[@kevinbutler5936]

@@ModelMinutes I have a lot of time on my hands as I am a full time carer

[@Desertduleler_88]

The US 3 colour pacific scheme is my favourite despite not being shown as an option.

[@ModelMinutes]

that would have been cool

[@wilsonandlucy]

Built 3 of these.....great kit!!!

[@ModelMinutes]

wow! Three? That's crazy

[@stephenrodwell8125]

I have been considering purchasing this kit, looking fwd to your review!

[@ModelMinutes]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@Simon_Nonymous]

Op SUNFISH - the re-invasion of Malaya in April 1945, HMS Khedive being a RULER class escort carrier built in the US and transferred under lend-lease to the RN. The F6s provided air cover for aerial recon and shore bombardment and so on.

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks for the info!

[@potrzebieneuman4702]

I did not know that Airfix were still putting that brilliant little DC motor in their kits !. I have the 1/24 Spitfire that I bought in 1983 and it had the motor option but the motor had to be purchased separately. I've since collected quite a few Dinky (Meccano) aircraft and some of the larger ones have the motor. Airfix of course acquired Meccano in 1971 and used the little DC flick start motor in the Dinky planes. Those motors have been made out of unobtainium, I'll have to see if they are available from Airfix as I need one for my Dinky A6m Zero.

[@ModelMinutes]

I've not seen the motor available for sale for a while now, so it might only be on second hand sellers

[@potrzebieneuman4702]

@@ModelMinutes yes i did some hunting and nothing from Airfix. Apparently these are simply ordinary DC motors and not the flick start type used in the Dinky planes.

[@Tekentumorman]

If you do plan to use it as a desk fan , make sure to mount the propellor backwards or else it'll suck instead of blow.

[@ModelMinutes]

i suppose i could reverse the polarity on the motor

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

@@ModelMinutes - It wouldn't work as well. Propeller blades are miniature airfoils(like wings) and the width-wise curvature of the blades is different. you HAVE to reverse 'em. (Helpful Dave, just trying to help.)

[@sodster68]

They even made the panel buckling between rivet lines. 🙂

[@ModelMinutes]

yes, it is very impressive :D

[@joshuariddensdale2126]

1/48 is my preferred scale for aircraft. I have built a couple in 1/32, but even those were a bit too complex for my taste. Still, 1/24 is tempting. I don't have an airbrush, though. I do all my painting by hand.

[@ModelMinutes]

I do about 50/50 with my airbrush and hand painting at the moment

[@peterbellwood5412]

Me too Joshua . One reason why I usually stay with 1/48 is the sheer variety of figures and support vehicles to display with . I too , use brushes . With a beast such as this , just thin the paint and use a 1/2 " or 12.5 mm flat brush . Don't forget aerosols . I get 'the great and the good' (snobs) wincing when I mention sprays . Aim for several light coats with a light polish between each one . Pete

[@kentbarnes1955]

I'll have to watch this one

[@ModelMinutes]

:)

[@neilhaas]

The battle of the Pacific in all theaters of war.

[@ModelMinutes]

😊

[@user-oo8xp2rf1k]

When I was a teen I became interested in supermodels but now I am in my fifties I find super models are becoming more and more attractive⭐

[@ModelMinutes]

haha yeah :D

[@WayneWelly]

If i was to have this kit i would do the folded wing version

[@ModelMinutes]

Nice!

[@Simon_Nonymous]

I'd see if I could do one folded and one not - best of all worlds!

[@chrisdoney8578]

Nice kit. Picked up one of these from Hobbycraft Cardiff for £37.50 in the clearance a week ago!

[@ModelMinutes]

No way, that is so cheap

[@chrisdoney8578]

@Model Minutes yes was marked up at £75, thought I'd have that... at the till she scanned it and it came up at £37.50! My jaw nearly hit the floor 😀

[@ModelMinutes]

@@chrisdoney8578 😯 should have got 2 😂

[@chrisdoney8578]

@Model Minutes Ha Ha! There was only the one otherwise I would have been back up the stairs like a shot!! You hear about bargains like this but nice this time to be on the receiving end of one 😀

[@neilhaas]

Wonderful fantastic kit model F6F-5 Hellcat famous fighter plane of the second world war besides the Wildcat fighter too. ❤️💘👍🤗😁😀🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@ModelMinutes]

And the Corsair 😊

[@MOS6510Models]

Great video matey.. let see it built lol

[@ModelMinutes]

😂🤞🏻

[@DavidRLentz-b7i]

David R Lentz, USA Thanks for a truly enticing look! I very much would rather do, though for the present must I content myself with just watching, so by all means, commence with your efforts, please; I very much look forward to your build. Incidentally, this looks to be a kit of the Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat U.S. Navy/FAA Carrier-Based Fighter. Does Airfix offer a kit of the F6F-3? Also, does the kit include parts to make an F6F-3E, an F6F-3N, and/or an F6F-5N? Additionally, does the kit include an aviator figure suitable for sitting in the cockpit seat? Would you know of any aftermarket details sets, accessories, etc., addressing this kit? Would you know of any other 1:25th/1:24th-scale aircraft kits?

[@ModelMinutes]

i'm in the process of looking at some aftermarket accessories for this kit - so far I have bought some Eduard canopy masks. Sadly, as indicated in the video there is no pilot included in the kit. Airfix makes a number of other 1/24 kits - some are new and others are older (such as spitfire, mustang, hurricane and Bf109 etc)

[@ewmhop]

GREAT VIDEO SIR,THIS LOOK LIKE THE MOTHER OF ALL MODELS.GOOD LUCK WITH THE BUILD,BUT IT NEEDS A PILOT FIGURE .ALSO DO YOU SAVE THE BOOKLETS THAT COME WITH THE KITS. TAKE CARE

[@ModelMinutes]

Due to a lack of space I usually recycle them

[@TFFANYEA]

Cool I also just got a F6F

[@ModelMinutes]

The same one?

[@TFFANYEA]

@@ModelMinutes no it’s a Hasegawa model kit. it was alright did lack some detail in the cockpit pretty fair price to

[@Jerry_Jerry]

I want a 1/24 scale aircraft carrier!

[@ModelMinutes]

you'd need a whole lake to keep that on lol

[@williamr3840]

But just imagine a 1:72 version with the same number of parts and level of detail ! (Skill Level 10). :0)

[@ModelMinutes]

Skill level 1000 lol

[@martindibble9940]

Just seen hellcat for £119:99 got to get it 🎉

[@ModelMinutes]

Nice!

[@goingbork1522]

When the starter set f-35b comes out, can you do another starter set challenge for that?

[@ModelMinutes]

thanks for the suggestion!

[@crazylocha2515]

Now to see how it holds up against the Airfix Bearcat... Oh wait, nvmd 😁☕🐢

[@ModelMinutes]

haha! I'm sure they will do one if Mos gets his way

[@crazylocha2515]

@@ModelMinutes on a more serious note, and after seeing the whole video 👍, it is a serious hunk of plastic for sure. Haven't seen or heard of any other reviews at all, so here's a go at impressions from your presentation. I tend to look at larger sizes of aircraft and armor in a similar manner as 200/350 scale ships. Not just price, mostly in care of build choices, aftermarket additions, and detail presentation. It's probably going to sit on my shelf and more likely to only be seen by me. It's a hobby and about my enjoyment of my anal retentiveness (it's my quirk and I like it 😜). As example, the engine detail; why would I not put the small effort into the wires and graphite edging for the jugs. You, on the other hand, are balancing the video presentation with the end result. Average modeler getting this kit probably would do those steps also. It kinda goes with the scale. If it's a 48th, different animal and choice. 32nd gets into the visibility question and effort/results equation. In ships terms, am I going to put better blast bags and barrels on a 700? Nope. 350? Most likely. 200th? You betcha. There are some thresholds that are easy to define as yes and no's. The cockpit details are part of the not clear area (pun is free of charge). Having to conceive ahead of time what is and isn't visible and worth the effort becomes more subjective. Tough choice for you in this instance. Also, which aftermarket cockpit set? Whole lot of choices and decisions there. I really appreciated the look through the instructions for tidbits of your thinking and definitely would like to have a separate video just on that with some of the choices+ why nots (or why's). Mostly because hardly anyone does that type of video separately, or even as a good part of another. (Ron at The Model Shed does this well, a rarity among non-ship nerds and large scale). Taking into consideration that ships we are dealing with $3-500 on just the ship, and usually half to equal amounts in upgrades, it's a different look at 24th scale and some of the choices. Generally it's as if you were almost overwhelmed by the detail and size, so a very refreshing true perspective of an unboxing. Great choice for a subject. Well done with the video 👍. Gonna be a more than 3 parter to really capture this build, and something tells me you will do an amazing job on it. Looking forward to it.

[@ModelMinutes]

@@crazylocha2515 Thanks so much! I will have to try and keep those points in mind :D

[@1teamski]

Monster!

[@ModelMinutes]

😂

[@normg2242]

Funny that they didn't mention that you can build it also with the wings folded and the gear retracted...lol

[@ModelMinutes]

Lol I’m not sure that scenario would ever occur in real life 😂

[@cdkmonkey2699]

I must be old that looks so easy to do

[@ModelMinutes]

I don’t think the build is “hard”, just that there is lots of parts and it will take a long time

[@DCS_World_Japan]

Airfix's massive kits are piquing my interests but they're nigh impossible to get our hands on here in Japan.

[@ModelMinutes]

sorry to hear that :(

[@chrissakal532]

I wish Airfix would have included a stand and a pilot figure in case a modeler wanted to build it in-flight.

[@ModelMinutes]

adding those things would increase the cost quite a bit

[@franciscoovalle4853]

Wow! Amazing....

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks for watching

[@stormtrooper3700]

Hi matt this kit looks awsome shame airfix didn,t include a pilot

[@ModelMinutes]

I spoke to them about pilots, apprently they cost a lot to create (modelling wise) and as each cockpit is different, each model would need a specific pilot to fit it (humans are a bit more squishy and can bend themselves better than plastic)

[@markshellard5894]

I’m curious about this one

[@ModelMinutes]

:D

[@dusanbolek8004]

I wouldn't be too concerned about those damaged decals as in this scale and especially when using British scheme, I think the best way is just to use stencils and then throw the rest of decals away anyway. 🙂

[@ModelMinutes]

Yeah it might be easier to paint them on…

[@modelmagic9930]

Sound like an excuse to try out some more sms paints.

[@ModelMinutes]

haha maybe

[@AlanRoehrich9651]

Looks incredible. Do they have a P-38 model?

[@ModelMinutes]

Sadly Airfix have not made a P-38 in 1/24 scale, they did have a 1/72 version but that is a very old tooling

[@Slycockney]

If I made a kit in 1/24 scale I would have to move out to make room for it.

[@ModelMinutes]

I feel like that too lol

[@frost7724]

have you built it yet? it sounds pretty cool but hard as well, also sorry i haven’t been watching your content for a few months haha

[@ModelMinutes]

Sadly not had time yet

[@frost7724]

@@ModelMinutes oh i see

[@simonbaker6962]

How are there comments days before it premieres????

[@ModelMinutes]

Patreon supporters and channel members get early access to most videos, so those comments will be from those people :)

[@mode1charlie170]

If this kit came with its own display case I would get it. Otherwise i just don’t know where I would put it.

[@ModelMinutes]

yes, a display case would be cool, but also huge . .

[@charleslaine]

Bummer! Whatever happened to the embossed "Airfix" logo pressed into the bottom of their boxes?

[@ModelMinutes]

I think that was just for the recent Airfix spitfire in 1/24, this predates that one so I suppose they hadn’t thought of it by then

[@unfunnybruh]

Yooo cool, when are you planning to build it?

[@ModelMinutes]

I’d start today if I had the time, sadly I fear that I might not have time until the summer to do this one

[@unfunnybruh]

@@ModelMinutes oh

[@ModelMinutes]

@@unfunnybruh content creation is quite time consuming, especially when you have to fit it around work and family

[@TringmotionCoUk]

8+ is a bit on the optomistic side..... Airfix stand part is AF1007

[@ModelMinutes]

I think the 8+ is only a guide for regulations and things

[@TringmotionCoUk]

@@ModelMinutes yup, was joking 😃

[@sathos]

You say you worked at the factory, are you local to Margate then?

[@ModelMinutes]

I went to the factory for a tour and “worked” the production line as part of that - take a look at my most viewed video on my channel

[@sathos]

@@ModelMinutes yeah I've seen that, was a really awesome vid - was nice to see that they recycle as much as is practical from the failures

[@lucasrecor2224]

Hey are there models out there that are already painted? I kinda want to get into making models but I just suck like a lot at the painting part

[@ModelMinutes]

There have been a range of kits which came pre-painted some years ago, but I think they have been discontinued

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

It looks like a good kit. But, its a pity that Airfix have chosen not to do another production run, so that more kits would be available. This kit is now going for really stupid money on Ebay. From China or USA with ridiculous postage prices. Mind, you, I have heard a few modellers say they had some fit issues with some parts.

[@ModelMinutes]

Yeah, i hope they decide to do another one (in different schemes) in the next few years

[@alexanderk7776]

did someone try to make it fly?

[@ModelMinutes]

That would be interesting! I think it would be too heavy to fly especially with the addition of servos and motor etc

[@SCARFACE-gp4fy]

Nice kit far too big a scale 1/48 is my limit were would you put it.

[@ModelMinutes]

I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it 😂

[@joshuariddensdale2126]

Yeah, I hear you on that. 1/48 is my preferred scale for aircraft. I have built a couple in 1/32 (a Thunderbolt and Skyraider), but were a bit complex and big for my taste. If I were to get into a 1/24 scale kit, it would be Kinetic Model's Thunderbolt.

[@marianovaliente2103]

Este caza si que derribaba zeros japoneses..

[@ModelMinutes]

I'm sure some zeroes shot these down as well

[@mode1charlie170]

Can you still get this?

[@ModelMinutes]

It only really seems to be available on the secondhand market these days

[@lebaillidessavoies3889]

Just 14 % for "Monsieur Bleu"..... REVOLTE!!

[@ModelMinutes]

At least people did vote for it 😊

[@MrFish1968]

Wow, an Airfix kit where everything is not piled into a single plastic bag. It seems like rocking horse shit to get hold of at the moment, but at the price I've seen I'd rather pick up a couple of Eduard limited edition kits with all the extra resin parts, photo etch and proper die cut masks.

[@ModelMinutes]

Yeah, Airfix need to do another run of this one

[@anjkovo2138]

👍👍

[@ModelMinutes]

:D

[@danielburgess7785]

No USMC paint and decal scheme? Bah!

[@ModelMinutes]

Perhaps the next release (if they do one) will have it

[@philippenegri320]

Sadly it is gone from the airfix catalogue and from European resellers…as well as the 1/24 typhoon 🤬

[@ModelMinutes]

Yeah I’m hoping they might do another production run soon

[@jeffw5263]

It’s pronounced “kuh-deev” and it’s the title of an Egyptian viceroy under Turkish rule.

[@ModelMinutes]

thanks for the clarification :D

[@kennethjames9416]

Too big and too expensive for my taste.

[@ModelMinutes]

understandble

[@nopants4259]

I've never fancied making any USA aircraft from WWII apart from the B17/B29 and P51 , the rest are such ugly dumpster fat looking things. I appreciate they were quite tough and durable but I find them ugly. This wasn't so common with the RAF and Luftwaffe (even though there's still few turkeys here and there ) I think the Russian stuff and French/italian were pretty stumpy looking things as well.

[@ModelMinutes]

I think a lot of USA aircraft use the radial engine type which makes them a little less streamlined and elegant looking, compared to the European counterparts which used inline engines giving them a smaller profile