Winter Update - what's next at Becker's Models?

[@kenhanson1819]

Great winter update, Chris! I didn't know Modelsvit released a 1/48 scale Ascender kit. I'd love to see a short review of that one. Funny how we've both got triple 1/72 scale F-14s to build. I have the same Academy one, the FP32 Fine Molds one and the VF-41 Black Aces GWH one. You can never have too many Tomcats! I'm with you on building ships. I have a few in the stash, but no idea when I'll get around to building them. Harry's doing an amazing job on that Airfix St. Louis build. I've been watching his progress and he's turning it into a real stunner! I hope you have a great vacation with the family and come back all recharged to build more great models. Love your work!

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks Ken, I might do a quick review of the Ascender no probs - great little kit! Did you hear the scuttlebutt that Tamiya are releasing a late-A F-14 with full flaps and slats, plus compressed nosegear for launching? NICE

[@kenhanson1819]

I did not know that. That's fantastic! I'll be keeping my eye out for that one. Thanks for the news!

[@sayeager5559]

LOL that T shirt in the thumbnail. That 1/16 Wiesel kit is brilliant.

[@beckersmodels]

Yeah that annoyed a few people...oh well!

[@sayeager5559]

@@beckersmodels That only means you're doing something right.

[@deanmcbeth4140]

Really enjoying the channel mate

[@ryburnsjr]

Great review mate.😃😃😃😃😃. Can't wait to view your future projects

[@beckersmodels]

Me too, can you lend me a few hundred hours of spare time? Heh heh, cheers Chris

[@cygnusx10]

Looks like a great set of projects coming up. Still looking forward to the CH53 build... I think that's going to be great. A quick word about that RFM Sherman: make sure you put plenty of time aside to make the tracks.... it also has one of the best 50cal's I think I've ever seen in plastic; if they released this as a kit in it's own right, I'd buy a few. Great video thanks for sharing.

[@beckersmodels]

Yeah I'm bad with the CH-53, Im determined to finish the tail before I go on holidays! And yes ive been warned about the tracks on the Sherman! But has to be better than vinyl or link and length hey? Cheers Chris

[@davidjennings9128]

I love following your videos mate,I stopped model years ago and I’ve just started up again mainly for my mental health lost most of my modeling gone so I’m start over again

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks David!

[@StaplesandVine]

Thanks for the mention Chris, really appreciated. Have a good holiday, Sera. 🙂

[@beckersmodels]

Waiting for that next Stug video! Heh heh thanks mate.

[@StaplesandVine]

I'm currently enjoying working on the 'Slave 1' cockpit. Then more StuG action - lower hull!

[@stephicohu]

Have a great holiday!

[@NazidKimmie]

Awesome enjoy your holiday you lucky, lucky bastard!!

[@beckersmodels]

Heh heh thanks mate - as much as we love it here on the Sunny Coast, whenever we get the chance at a cheap holiday we jump at it!

[@stevenfox7407]

Being a diseased Shermanaholic, and having built two of Ryefield's M4A3 76 (W) HVSS kits (with two more in reserve, including a full interior one), a word of warning when you build yours--the instructions tell you to use 76 track links per side, when 79 is the correct number. If you obey the directions, the tracks will be too tight.

[@beckersmodels]

Great advice Steven thanks very much will note it! I think I need to do a Sherman Firefly too, the one that knocked out Wittman's Tiger (and three others....)

[@stevenfox7407]

@@beckersmodels Ryefield's is the best Sherman V C Firefly (M4A4) kit out there, and easily available. Asuka/Tasca's is also good, but can be hard to find. The later revised Dragon one is also good, though the directions can be a pain at times and is getting very hard to find at a reasonable price. Dragon and Asuka both also did the Sherman I C Hybrid Firefly (M4 Composite hull) as well. Dragon did a third Firefly--Sherman I C small hatch (early small-hatch M4)--again, getting hard/expensive to find (like all Dragon M4s) and none of my books on M4s have any photos of such a vehicle in British/Commenwealth service; there is one (poor) photo of one of them in US service immediately post-war fitted with an M1 dozer blade. I'd recommend getting the Ryefield Firefly. And also consider Meng's two M4A3 kits--the M4A3 76 (W) and the M4A3E2 Jumbo; two more excellent kits overall.

[@ModelkitStuff]

Love that you have more model builds on the go than me, makes me feel like I should crack open another. Nice update👍🏻

[@beckersmodels]

Oh its a big problem - I started another one last night...Tamiya of course. Cheers, Chris

[@davidjennings9128]

Merry Christmas Chris

[@beckersmodels]

You too David, hope it was a good Xmas, and happy new Year!

[@stephicohu]

My self of doom is the F/A-18 E, by Revell it is my first aircraft in 30 year hiatus. I thought about having it smash but done it yet. I saw this 9 months but thought maybe see it again.

[@MisterGsWorkbench]

I've been enjoying your videos - a little less formal than some others. Enjoy your holiday!

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks I'll try - its a working holiday, so a few hours at the laptop by the pool or beach each day will be a bit rough. And yeah, going the less formal route on videos, its too much effort to be uber professional!

[@Sigmagnat650]

One aspect of this hobby that never ceases to amaze me is just how diverse everyone's interests can be. I've seen folks build every variant of the F-14 and iterations of every unit they flew in; and, there's folks like you- little bit of everything under the sun. On a side note, if you want some inspiration for ships (although I don't think the builds are quite up to Houdini's standards), I'd check out Amegraphy. Although he tends to work with 1/700 IJN stuff, the videos are pretty inspiring and might spur you on for your current naval projects (or inspire new ones). Cheers.

[@beckersmodels]

I can't put my finger on exactly I want to do, even after over 100+ kits and going on 7 years. I think I'm an aircraft modeller, but yeah, I love doing a bit of everything. Have been subscribed to Amegraphy for awhile, and I have a particular 1/700 IJN ship I really want to do - they are indeed very inspiring! Cheers, Chris

[@BrettG64]

Lots of cool projects going on and coming up! Really looking forward to the Tamiya Spitfire. I am going to be starting that one after I finish the armor kit I'm working on. I got a mask set for the markings, so I can skip the decals for it! Great update, Becker!

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks Brett - I've modified mine to wheels up which has been relatively straight forward, but I wish was out of the box like their 1/32 brethren. I will be using masks for mine too, since I will be painting this in VERY different colours! Cheers, Chris

[@MVR1911]

SBD is going to be awesome

[@Panzermeister36]

Looks like you've got a lot of projects in mind and in the works! I too am the kind to shift between a number of projects at a time. Can you send me a link to the Wiesel group build you were talking about? That interests me if I can get my hands on the new 20mm kit Takoma announced the other week.

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks Evan - its the Bundeswehr GB on SMCG. I will wait now for that 20mm version! Cheers Chris

[@davidgayford]

Al Murray reference was awesome...

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks David - glad someone picked that up!

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Nice video .Like it very much.

[@scottroberts3881]

Your lucky with the weather. Send some cool air our way. It’s 106 degrees at 5pm in Sac,CA.

[@beckersmodels]

Sorry about that Scott - we'll get our own back come our summer (which now lasts about five to six months). It gets hotter and hotter here every year.

[@rustykilt]

Following up on your model wishlist, I am surprised that there has never been a kit of the AVRO LINCOLN. There have been conversion kits many years ago but nothing else. I wanted to build the Aussie version but this now seems impossible as conversion kits for 1/72 Lancs are impossible to get. The Lincoln was produced in considerable numbers as well as being built in Australia. As a Heavy Bomber fan, I find it strange that with all the various little known aircraft being being produced by companies, the Lincoln has not been considered. An aircraft that first flew in 1944 and served until the 60's, and did war service, it has been forgotten over more glamorous aircraft like the B-29 which was problematic from its introduction and had a relatively short service life. Anyway, good to see Aussie model site as I came back into the hobby after 30 year Hiatus and boy!, has it changed. will follow your exploits. cheers.

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks Rusty - its a good question about the Lincoln. As far as I know, Amodel do make a 1/144 version of it, and yes, theres a 1/72 conversion from Paragon and Flightpath - that one is available from David J Parkins in the UK. Hope that helps, cheers Chris

[@rustykilt]

@@beckersmodels thanks for getting back..happy modelling.

[@RWHobbies]

Wow... that is a lot of projects.

[@beckersmodels]

Yeah, too many I know. Im trying to not bite off too much but its hard to resist.

[@JohnFSmitheugene]

The SBD is said to be a really awesome kit. With it's vintage date, I'm a little doubtful of that, but I get it from multiple *serious* scale guys here stateside. I'm sure that they mean overall dimensions and shape more than fit and finish. In either case, I've got it, too so I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with her. And, of course the CH-53 which is always a crowd-pleaser. I haven't searched your channel yet, so if you've already done a review video on it, give me a steer to it, please, but if not, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Bandai "Perfect Grade" Millennium Falcon. I'm of the school that if I'm going to do Bandai, I might as well go all in. Have a great holiday, enjoy yourself after this awful year we've all been through.

[@beckersmodels]

Yes, I've read through multiple build threads on LargeScalePlanes that the Trumpeter SBD is a fantastic kit, only let down by the recessed rivets, instead of raised - but that's solvable in a way! I have not yet reviewed my PG Millennium Falcon, its another one of my "dieing to get to this one day megakits", like my Felixstowe, 1/200 Yamato etc. I've got three more 1/144 versions to do, then I will tackle the 1/72. It needs no review, its just a magic kit from start to finish, check out ModelChili Scale Models for his superlative build videos. Cheers, Chris

[@basfinnis]

That Airfux tshirt is cool.

[@malcolmmoyle8020]

Thanks Bill, the paint company you are thinking of is Chris's company SMS, i have his aussie cammo colours. Malcolm

[@WasatchModeler]

Thanks for the shout out!

[@beckersmodels]

No worries Cameron!

[@deanmcbeth4140]

Love to see you build an F86 Sabre at some point CHRIS

[@beckersmodels]

I've built one or two along the way...I had the 1/32 Kinetic/Italeric kit to do a NMF version, but I'm waiting for a potentially better kit to come along one day.

[@madhatterstudios966]

just stumbled onto your channel and really enjoyed this video. I'm glad to now that I am not the only one who has "other ideas' in mind for the Falcon. I see the Bandai Star Destroyer up there on the shelf - what are your thoughts on it? IMO, its too small and from all the builds I've seen, suffers from significant light leakage. I have been building and detailing the Zvezda SD for the past 3, nearly 4 years. Yeah, it has no where near as much detail as the Bandai kit but its in a much better scale Enjoy your holidays!

[@robertcolbourne386]

That SBD is shown at midway , no red circles in the star and the ship is the Akagi

[@DDB168]

Hi Chris - I'm new to the channel. Curious about the model that came with the magazine subscription you mentioned. Was it Fine Models ?

[@beckersmodels]

Hi DDB, thanks for the sub - yes its Fine Molds from Japan, they only released their F-14D via magazine form. There's a great build by Gary Wickham at Scalespot and The Modelling News - check it out! Cheers Chris

[@madazza72]

Our modelling group always called airfix, airfux nice to see someone else thinking the same thing ps love your channel great content

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks Aaron - its all a bit of fun - I do like Airfix, just wish they would do a bit more quality control or they'll end up like Shittyhawk, I mean Kittyhawk! see its all fun...heh heh

[@BillHalliwell]

G'day Chris, I see you wrapped up wearing the New Zealand 'Airfix' T-shirt. My partner is a Kiwi and that's how she said 'Airfix' many years ago, soon after we met. I thought it was hilarious, only a matter of time before someone did the T-shirt... YES, I know the motivation behind that spelling has nothing to do with the K1w1s. But, if I wore that T-shirt to NZ, no one would lift an eyebrow. Now, I'm not a ship modeller and I marvel at how Harry Houdini is fixated on the St. Louis. It was actually Harry's outstanding build of the Kriegsmarine Schnellboot S-100 that made me reckon I should have a whack at a boat. Proving that I'm obligated to it now, only yesterday, the Artwox wooden decking turned up for the Schnell Boat. Again, I saw Harry use this product on one of his boats and I thought, gee, I reckon I can do that... in a moment of esoteric madness. Now I have to walk up that 'gangenvay' and prove that I can do it. I've only got 3, now, 4 builds underway. I'd try your method but I'm such a procrastinator, and with my memory failing, I'd probably never get back to them. Anyway, Chris, I hope you and your family have a great break; funny how Tasmanians get up to Queensland during your winter (when they could) yet you residents take your winter to the next level and go somewhere truly tropical. Take care, come back with an envious tan (and a finished kit ha...ha), Cheers, BH

[@beckersmodels]

Oh I wish I could wear that shirt to NZ, we usually go every other year - I intend on retiring there (or Tassie believe it or not) one day, and we love it. We're only going up to Cairns for my wife's work reasons, we get a free holiday while she works for a couple weeks! Thanks Bill

[@johnyannelli2480]

Becker just loves glue, how else do you explain what he has done to his basement? Oh no, a holiday, what are we gonna do? All in fun, just get building!

[@beckersmodels]

Heh heh thanks John, I'll be taking that little Takom M3A1 Lee kit with me on holidays. Should be fun! Cheers Chris

[@seanerk5kt9]

Love the Airfux shirt ;)

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks Sean - you can buy them here (friend of mine shop, not mine!) its also where I get my Tamiya shirts: www.redbubble.com/people/PlasticCrackAU/shop

[@ScottysScaleStudio]

Great update video Chris, really enjoy your content...been subbed for a little while now. Perused recommendations for channels to check out, they look great so far...enjoy your Pacific winter, was 115 F in the shade of the patio today in the southwest US.

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks Scotty - yeah it can sometimes get that hot here in our summer, which starts around October through to February....I dont like it over 35C/95F if I can avoid it, and we get a lot of humidity here too. Our winter only lasts about a month though! Cheers Chris

[@scalemodellerbyaccident8671]

Very nice goals in the hobby. The Viper in Aussies' scheme will be stunning. Also can't understand why the Americans complicate their lives writing the date in such an awkward way... Greating from Poland, we've got 34 degrees today and some tornados... no, not Panavia Tornados...

[@beckersmodels]

Dzień dobry! And thanks - yes I heard about those tornadoes, and your heatwaves - stay safe! Cheers, Chris

[@jimminey-fooking-cricket4903]

I picked up 3 Tamiya A6M Zero's for 17 dollars CAD each the other day. The AH-1Z looks interesting in what if colors makes me want to start the Hind in RCAF colors I've been thinking about.

[@beckersmodels]

There's a new Trumpeter 1/48 Hind coming out soon!

[@jimminey-fooking-cricket4903]

@@beckersmodels I know that's why I'm hiding my wallet.

[@toboldlygosmodelworks1973]

Wiesel is pronounced Viesel - roughly ;) 2/3rd's of the through a Dora Wings 1/48th Scale RAAF P-43 B/C Lancer - fantastic kits.

[@malcolmmoyle8020]

Hi Chris, due you freehand or use stencils when you airbrush your models. I am building a 1/16th trumpeter m1a1 aim mbt in aussie cammoflage are there any stencils out there to use. Regards Malcolm.

[@beckersmodels]

Hi Malcolm, I would normally use some panzer/silly putty for doing that sort of camouflage work. On a 1/16 Abrams you could easily use the Tamiya stretchy vinyl tape that comes in quite narrow widths. Check out BNA to grab some there. Cheers Chris

[@BillHalliwell]

G'day Malcolm, I've got a couple of M1A1 Abrams kits and I found it really helpful to Google up the Aussie tank regiment and pick out some of Army's bigger colour pics. It seems that most of the Abrams use some kind of similar pattern but I found if you look closely enough there are variations between individual vehicles. I wouldn't stress out on it too much as long as you get the colours right. There is a paint company that does modern Aussie camo colours only I can't recall them. BNA and ScaleMates might be a good place to look. Cheers, BH

[@williamkoppos7039]

That Trumpy Dauntless boxart is a Marine -2 (Lofton Henderson in a dive? ) at Midway. I ASSume. Have the -3 I intend to do as an A-24, but I intend to do a lot of things....

[@larrybrown1824]

Also, I believe the SBD's at Coral Sea still had the red meatball in the stars. The were removed before Midway.

[@beckersmodels]

I think that's right, I need to do more research - I bought this kit on a whim (and the price was good!) I really want to do a SBD-5 Kiwi version too.

[@garymurphy5133]

Great "AIRFUX" t-shirt. Being a Brit i hate to say that its more like "airsux" The kits are pants now ,quality and QC is dire.

[@franklinlewis6059]

Was in 3 F-14 squadron (143 was the best) & the last carrier was the BIG E.

[@beckersmodels]

Thankyou for your service Franklin

[@bobpritchard979]

Becker, Morning. Just watched this video and you talked about the apache helicopter, when you actually where showing the Cobra helicopter and then you went to the Sea Stallon. Just saying.. Do enjoy your show. Thanks.....

[@beckersmodels]

Errr......I was talking about how the Australian Army has adopted the Apache, but were thinking of the Viper (AH-1Z), so Im still going through with my plan to paint my Academy Viper kit in a what if Australian Army scheme...and then I talked about my longer term 1/48 Super Stallion project....Not sure where the problem here is? Accent too thick? Cheers Chris

[@bobpritchard979]

@@beckersmodels Chris, hey sorry, just seemed you where the Apache while showing the Super Cobra. My apologise . I do enjoy your program. God Bless. Bob

[@freshwaterspaceman7194]

Just found your channel, you sound like a top bloke. Quick question... What's the flying boat looking thing below the aircraft carrier on your top left? Looks the business! 3D printing is a lot of fun, it's made huge waves in tabletop wargaming and will make adding details (ordenance for aircraft and even human figures) a doddle.

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks - yes indeed its the Wingnut Wings Early Felixstowe - a kit Ive been dying to get too...had it for years, have a full set of resin crew figures, all the aftermarket etc etc. 2022 is calling...

[@freshwaterspaceman7194]

@@christiankirkwood3402 That's a crying shame, it looks absolutely Drop.Dead.Gorgeous. Damn! Thank you both for the information! :) I've been into tabletop wargaming all my life and am now dipping my toes into scale modelling. It's funny seeing some things common to both hobbies, plastic and resin 'mountains of shame' and obviously not enough time to get to everything!

[@freshwaterspaceman7194]

@@beckersmodels I will be looking forward to seeing your build! Again really happy to have stumbled onto your channel, you've got yourself a new fan. Cheers!

[@malcolmmoyle8020]

Thanks Chris, who is BNA. Malcolm

[@Wittmann2121]

www.bnamodelworld.com/ Australian destroyer of wallets and church of aftermarket and paints. They ship world wide though!

[@malcolmmoyle8020]

@@Wittmann2121 Thankyou for that. Regards Malcolm

[@gideonschlen4022]

Where did you get the Airfux shirt?

[@beckersmodels]

From my mate Warwick - same with my Tamiya Whore shirt (thats what Tachinbo means) at his Redbubble shop: www.redbubble.com/people/PlasticCrackAU/shop

[@gideonschlen4022]

@@beckersmodels Thanks mate

[@paulboger7377]

I’m having trouble with my mojo, finding everything a struggle. I’m plugging away at an Airfix 1/48 P-51K Mustang IV. Life and depression kills the urge. One last thing, NSW BLUES FOR LIFE 😁

[@beckersmodels]

Well there's your problem. Thats one of the worst 1/48 P-51 kits out there. Get the older Tamiya version or the new Eduard. If price isnt a problem get the 1/32 Tamiya kit and be blown away.

[@paulboger7377]

@@beckersmodels now you tell me!!!!!!! I’ll plug away at it, almost done. BLUES to sweep the series!!

[@johntreloar8203]

What's the asking price for the Grand Slam??? Might be interested, Chris film everything, we need more content...

[@beckersmodels]

Give me a message on my facebook page John and we'll see what we can do! And yes, I do film a lot - as much as I can do, I've got about a dozen video projects underway, just need to finish some more stuff or put out shorter episodes? Cheers Chris

[@johntreloar8203]

@@beckersmodels Sorry Chris I'm not on Facebook, don't like being told what I can and can't say...

[@johntreloar8203]

Are you on Instagram?

[@Serenityindailylife]

What is the carrier kit over your left shoulder?

[@beckersmodels]

Tamiya 1/350 USS Enterprise CVN-65

[@eagleone6246]

Hola desde Burgos/España. He visto que vas a hacer un CH-53E 1/48 de Academy. Yo estoy buscando como loco esta maqueta para hacerla y es imposible encontrar en España. Gracias por tu canal y tus vídeos, son fantásticos….!

[@beckersmodels]

muchas gracias, es un kit muy dificil de encontrar en ningun lado, la verdad. gracias por ver, saludos Chris

[@eagleone6246]

@@beckersmodels Hello Chris, I’m sorry but my english os not very good. Thanks for your channel and your vídeos.👍🏻🇪🇸

[@Qui-GonJohn]

Saw winter in the title and thought this was a prediction video for later on in the year, then the penny dropped that you’re in Oz.

[@beckersmodels]

Yeah sorry about that, I should have made the thumbnail upside down!

[@Qui-GonJohn]

😂👍

[@fredtedstedman]

Hi Chris - do you live in a model shop ???

[@beckersmodels]

Yep! Its called Becker's Models. I need some signs made up. I treat my stash like a hobby shop - Im never going to build them all, but its great having them there to look at, stroke, fondle etc, just like a real shop. If I finish just 20% of them I'd be happy! Cheers Chris

[@fredtedstedman]

@@beckersmodels Sounds like heaven to me ! I have put some more "In Flight" models on my channel . Enjoyed the Grungalina guys stuff - pretty impressive .

[@lesgl]

1/16 Wiesel should be a good un'

[@Ftc.6]

>Thumbnail pic I endorse this shitposting

[@beckersmodels]

Some didn't get the joke or watched til the end...heh heh. You can get the shirt here btw (not my shop!) www.redbubble.com/people/PlasticCrackAU/shop

[@Ftc.6]

@@beckersmodels cheers

[@franklinlewis6059]

Just subscribe, why? Because in a few words "you come off as real". Not as easy as you would think.

[@freshwaterspaceman7194]

Amen, I'm in the same boat. It's a really cool channel.

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks chaps. Trying to keep it real is hard indeed! I'm a cranky old fart in reality so hopefully that comes through on the TV

[@hanssmidt12]

Wait winnter its summer

[@dracoQuest]

I would suggest you do one small little thing first learn the difference between an American Apache attack helicopter. Any American US Marine attack helicopter which is known as the cobra slightly two different helicopters is the cobra

[@beckersmodels]

Could I suggest you learn some basic grammar when replying? I was slightly tripping over my words and have answered this before - I was talking about three different helos - the Apache (aka US/UK Army and soon to be Australian Army), the Viper (aka USMC and was going to be Australian Army) and the Super Stallion (USMC). I am doing a what if livery of the Viper in Australian Army colours.

[@JohnPol]

you been busy buying

[@beckersmodels]

Thats only the tip....there's more, lots more there...

[@deanoonline]

love your vids, but my my bank account is going to give you a thumbs down, every time i watch one, i get something, so far the bandai x-wing, ouch, then the academy viper, now the dauntless, stuka or sherman, or just get the lot

[@beckersmodels]

Get em all!

[@steriskyline4470]

you had me til non binary, i wanna watch you build models not worry that youre not being inclusive enough.

[@beckersmodels]

OK. IT was an off the hand comment mate, don't get your panties/undies/knickers in a twist. I think that covers all genders unless you're going commando?

[@Sigmagnat650]

What if Becker's pronouns are Tam/iya and it's self-addressing?

[@owenb9370]

Boring

[@beckersmodels]

Drilling.

[@herculesrockefeller8969]

Great idea for a shirt- I'm unsubscribing and blocking your channel, Einstein.

[@beckersmodels]

It's all relative I guess?