Eduard's Wildcat F4F-3: A Tribute to Grumman's 'Cat' Legacy on a Custom Deck - stop motion

[@garyhill9723]

Brilliant, great to see the older style builds again.

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

Oh Tom, stop it now! I can hardly bare to watch any of your models builds now...🫣 You are making us mere mortal modellers look like Muppets!😩 But seriously...Poetry in motion yet again! 👍🏻 Well done Sir, stunning work all round. ☺️

[@cpt_nordbart]

You know hobby musicians don't strife to be the world's best filling concert halls... We just do it to have fun. At least I do. Don't be to hard on yourself. You're doing great. This isn't a competition.

[@LEESS1005]

Peter,are you once again at Telford this year

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much. I'm happy you like my little experiments

[@c123bthunderpig]

I wish all modelers would make this kind of video, its like having 3D instructions. Totally awesome.

[@TomGrigat]

I'm glad my experiments could be helpful and entertaining. Thanks for your kind words 😊

[@randomnickify]

And another piece of true art, thank you!

[@TomGrigat]

You're welcome 😊

[@dougmackenzie5976]

Absolutely stunning work!!! Bravo!!!

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks

[@philsharp758]

Just awesome. The attention to detail is outstanding.

[@TomGrigat]

I'm happy to hear

[@NV..V]

Another fantastically, breathtaking video! Thank you so much.

[@morturn]

As always, a joy to watch. Thank you.

[@markfrommontana]

Unbelievable. Except it's not unbelievable, because Tom built, photographed and produced this amazing work. Wow!

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much 😊

[@jameshall1300]

Insanely good. The amount of work that goes into these videos beyond just the modeling is ridiculous. Just arranging all those tiny little brass tubes had to be a pain the rear end. Well done.

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks - you're assumption is correct. It was hard to handle 😅

[@MrVolvobloke]

Superb! I shall be watching this one many times. Thank you Tom!

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much 😊

[@dirkscheffler959]

Deine Videos und Modelle sind eine Klasse für sich. Danke Tom.

[@TomGrigat]

Vielen Dank mein lieber Dirk. Dein Lob bedeutet mir sehr viel 😘

[@michaeldoonan1429]

I stand and applaud. Bravo Zulu!

[@assignmeanameplease]

Very nicely done indeed!

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you

[@Getpojke]

Brilliant as ever. This one one of aircraft that made me realise the size of fighter planes as a small child. I'd built models (badly) & put the pilots in them. But in my little head I thought the planes would be comparable to a car in size. Then I stood next to one of these at a museum & I think it was the sheer size & girth of the engine bay that made me realise that these radial engines were huge. But then these engines also powered monsters like the Consolidated B-24 Liberator & the Douglas DC-3. Great video, I always enjoy watching your work. I dead to think of the hours it takes to build the model & deck, all whilst doing the stop-motion, then editing. A talented & patient man.

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks a lot for your kind story and words. I'm happy you like my work 😊

[@smigoltime]

I love the Wildcat so much

[@richardkan8499]

What a beautiful piece of work, model and filming! Bravo to the Master

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you

[@xaviercarcopino5417]

absolutely superb and a great video to watch. Love it!

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@codycoyote6912]

It's hard enough to build one of these well, but to build it in stop motion is amazing!

[@TomGrigat]

I'm pleased to hear

[@frankb8898]

It is hard to evaluate if is the modelling effort or the video making deserve the best ranking. As I am concerned Sir, you are at the top level in both arts. Thank you and regards.

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much 😊

[@agampratapsingh3390]

your way of making models in stopmotion style never fails to amaze, please keep uploading more often.....

[@TomGrigat]

I'm happy to hear you like my little experiments - honestly I thought about stopping those kind of animations since I often hear that kind of animation doesn't help other modellers nor provides enough informations. I'll soon be doing some youtube survey...

[@agampratapsingh3390]

@@TomGrigat sure, all the best for that!

[@markgadsby5568]

Wow. No words.

[@666chew]

Great to see you do an old warbird again. They never fail to impress me, and that aircraft carrier top that it sits on was a very nice touch, not to mention those two engineers of your own creation. Bravo!

[@TomGrigat]

I'm happy you like it

[@georgeadams3900]

THAT'S AN EXCELLENT VIDEO.

[@scalemodelingltd]

Beautiful model that is Tom. Awesome work with the base aswell.

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much 😊

[@colinritchie1757]

Beautiful crisp build coupled with an excellent base - Bravo

[@TomGrigat]

I'm happy you like it 😊

[@siemeknumberone]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos ;)

[@TomGrigat]

I'm happy to hear

[@jayrohumbertoguzmanvalenci1351]

Dear Tom, this way of construction It's a miracle! I enjoy every video, it's other world! Thank you for share your masterpieces. It's a legacy of wonders. Gracias Amigo! God bless you!

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks for your kind words 😊

[@envitech02]

Wow, As a kid I built the1/72 Airfix F4F Hellcat. It came with "folding" wings which were impossible to me as a kid to figure out how to attach it. The landing gears were extremely challenging to me to build. I built it straight out of the box and painted it gloss dark blue. This vidro sure brings back memories. Great job Tom.! Regards from Malaysia.

[@scaleffect]

Fascinating video style to set yourself apart from the crowd of scale modeling videos.

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks

[@AlexModeling]

A Masyerpiece. Both in build And video editing! 🇵🇹😊👍

[@henrysanchez4810]

Excellent build, Excellent Video!!!❤

[@TomGrigat]

I'm pleased to hear 😊

[@markbowen3638]

Amazing as always Tom. Beautiful model and awsome stop motion photography! I can't imagine how long it takes you to make these incredible masterpieces? Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much - unfortunately it takes too long to get the finished video. I usually run into the point were I just want to come to end end even when some parts are not that perfect to be shown...

[@PhotoFlight]

Some next level building there. Really impressed with the scratch building super detailing. Would love to see a behind the scenes video on how you manage to build the kit while being able to return it to the exact same position for the next stop motion frame. Great work as always.

[@TomGrigat]

I'm pleased you like my little experiments. Regarding the positions I use Lego bricks and pins lay down to some edges of the model parts. When I work on them I always know where those have to lay down for a new picture. But I'll think about some sort of behind the scenes. Here you can see how I placed the little frogs for their jump with pins: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6mWgnqve5p8jLcsi=AjVdtMsG23tcjAId

[@FletcherGiles]

Stunning production

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks

[@lmartinezlmartinez976]

I concur with Peter.... beautiful models...

[@Eg_cycletravel]

Der Honig für unsere Augen! Oder... das Bier...🤣🤣 👍👍👍👍👍...Vielen Dank!

[@TomGrigat]

Das freut mich, wenn meine Filme so gesehen werden 🤩

[@bryannewman5012]

Brilliant!

[@ricslastresort]

Brilliant. Glad to see your work again, I feared you wouldn’t post again.

[@TomGrigat]

Due to the time consuming process I have to pause from time to time, sorry...

[@GhostRider247]

Stunning as always Tom !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks!!!!!!!!

[@diklongley01]

Great way to spend 7 minutes. Awesome production.

[@TomGrigat]

I'm pleased to hear

[@garrithjoynt3018]

Brilliant Tom ! Great build and share. Thank you !

[@skyediamonds5654]

Another wonderful stop-motion video. I always enjoy them. Please continue.

[@jtsscalemodels2197]

Outstanding Tom!!!

[@brianbrown1979]

Fantastic presentation!

[@goforitpainting]

Professional 👍

[@defdef6230]

Superlike... cheers from Argentina my friend! I' ve been missing your videos... 😊

[@TomGrigat]

I'm glad I could provide you with one 😅

[@johnnydep8979]

Master above all masters 🎉

[@TomGrigat]

Too much honor 😊

[@ScalerDan]

Impressive work of art! Anyone who has tried stop motion knows how much work goes into it and as a model maker I find it very entertaining. Please continue...

[@TomGrigat]

I'm happy to hear - I considered to stop the motion. The idea might be a bit overdone yet.

[@paulmrcrea9169]

Thumbs up !! this is clearly a new step in scale modeling videos !!!

[@ЮрийЯнченя]

Шедевр! Как всегда, восхищён

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you

[@edwardquin4464]

Such a pleasant, thought provoking interlude. Thank you.

[@shirleyboy8859]

Always a Top Quality Production Mr Tom....... Great work...... :-))

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much 😊

[@johnfrancisterne1072]

First the Hellcat, now the Wildcat. Tom you just made my weekend a whole lot better

[@TomGrigat]

I'm pleased to hear 😊

[@bendebeer8607]

Woooow so glad to see models again from you Tom!!!!!!!!!

[@ped_aldri_lira]

Piece of art

[@sirioruchini2151]

Awesome !!!! 👍

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you

[@StephenRansom47]

It’s been a minute … Tom still does “Models” lol … excellent BASE 👍

[@pgtips9511]

Beautiful. As always :-)

[@38dragoon38]

This video is amazing! I want to watch it at half speed though so I can savour all the detail!

[@TomGrigat]

I'm happy to hear you like my little experiments

[@ricardoali100]

What tôo say about yours models and videos? Pieces of art!

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you

[@squidmuttly]

Another beautiful piece of work.i love the pipe and wiring detail on the engine. Bravo!

[@TomGrigat]

I'm happy to hear

[@robertsalanon2909]

Montage rapide mais , trés interessant !! Merci ...

[@nikolaykostishen6402]

You are the best, TOM!!!

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much 😊

[@claudiomoncada4763]

👏👏👏 Absolutely brilliant work. congratulations

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks

[@Davshady]

Holy cats!!! Yes this inspires but wow...I’ve got some thinking to do about my life choices...

[@fotomakr]

Amazing building and filming! That was a real treat.

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@HangardelModelista]

Preciosa maqueta y un video muy bien trabajado. ¡Enhorabuena!

[@stanforier100]

magnificent again Tom!

[@septiccalling8341]

Exquisite and fascinating! 👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@davidnash1220]

BRILLIANT 👏 👏 👏

[@lebaillidessavoies3889]

simple , not overdone, very talented 👍

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@BlackAndBluez]

Exceptional, as per usual.

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much 😊

[@ekmad]

Excellent work as always!

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you

[@TheMassivemuscles]

Amazing!

[@cemaa4338]

Great

[@vatromet1]

What a deatail,great work my friend.

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@HighStartAeronautics]

Stunning piece of art is what this turned out to be. Very enjoyable, thank you. It must have taken ages to put together all the photographs.

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much - yes it's a very time consuming process. That's why I cannot do a lot of clips in a year 😅

[@shawnbaker5092]

Impressive as always

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much 😊

[@andyfranklunamorales2511]

What a beautiful diorama, it is not very big but it expresses what the idea is, friend, you are an artist, congratulations to you and this interesting channel. thank you,

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much 😊

[@TJRohyans]

It's amazing the amount of time and work you put into both the model and the stop motion film. Impressive work!

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks a lot

[@carlosthebee3527]

whoa, congratz! Brilliantly done!!

[@davelucas75]

Outstanding work as always Tom,

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you

[@montewatson9079]

Fantastic! I really hope to see a decent F4F-3 in 1/72 scale released in the next few years. I wonder if the more recent Airfix F4F-4 could be modified to portray a true F4F-3?

[@NiceCuppa]

Amazing as usual, you deserve far more subscribers.

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you

[@PeaLoop]

Wow! 🤩🤯

[@enzoroma14]

😲 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎖️

[@TomasFaktor]

Nice to see how your models are assembled by themselves - where do you buy them? 😀

[@TomGrigat]

At the magical mystery store 🤩🙏

[@SMAZVidoes]

Too good!

[@KevinBreak]

Your model is exquisite!! However please note that American carrier decks were always painted dark blue during WWII. You can weather them harshly but they were always dark blue, Measure 51 I think?

[@cjthemaritimecraftsman879]

I really enjoyed watching this, everything is totally detailed and realistic. Well done man, keep it up. 😄👏

[@davidheal4623]

Magnificent work! A question: In a static setting such as shown in your display, would the elevators naturally fall to a trailing edge down position or are they statically balanced to remain in whatever position they were last placed? I suspect that if a control lock was installed they likely would be in a level position?

[@randomnickify]

Control surfaces are generally locked while parked. Gust of winds trashing them around might damage the surfaces or mechanical components.

[@phasoukkosy6636]

cool

[@Lemiesz]

Hey, I really enjoy the montage, great work - one thing though, can You maybe add what kind of paints did You use to get the effect we can all see?

[@TomGrigat]

I used artist oil colors for the deck. A mixture of blue, black, brown and white.

[@Lemiesz]

@@TomGrigat Got it, thanks a lot for sharing :)

[@jeffreyross-zb8cz]

You Guys got me, Great Art, Love the Channel here in "DETROIT"

[@TRINFSS]

The best looking Wildcat I’ve seen on YT. A beautiful job! May I point out, not a criticism, just an observation, shouldn’t the cooling flaps on the cowling be in the open position when the aircraft is on the ground/flight deck?

[@肌肉狐狸]

amazing

[@smkaraatli]

Summit in art

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks

[@emilioferrari3789]

Bravo bravo bravo

[@pa446]

👏👏👏