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Nice! Well there you go, it could be that they upgraded the old tools...It does build well and is definitely beginner friendly but I think for what it is the price is far to high! Especially compared to other 109s. Thanks for watching.

I know the one, I did one of Academy’s G-14s a long time ago! It was a nice little kit to do, thoguh I think the AZ one is a step above in terms of detail. Hopefully it builds as well as the Academy one😄

@@Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits I am yet to do an AZ model kit but I will definitely be doing some of their various BF109 kits. I especially like the look of the BF109E "foreign service" Japanese variant and E1 legion condor!

Thanks to you both for discussing the Academy 1/72 Bf109-G14. I'm contemplating getting one I've seen retailed locally (from Fighterworld Museum, RAAF Williamtown), but I wouldn't mind an AZ G14AS in the future as well to show the differences- especially if the kit has spare fuselage parts and other spares: I've long been wanting to model a "damaged donor airframe cannibalised for parts" like you see in 1945 post-surrender occupation photos of airfields in Germany and (especially) Japan, so these bits could be just the ticket if they're included.

@@captaincool3329 Yes the addition of spare parts in the AZ kits, especially the fuselage halves, are really nice! A rarity from today'a kit manufacturers. 🥲 Another reason why I have to get me some of these for the stash! 😃

@@benmanning4340 That’s the other great thing all the variety! I think they do a brilliant job representing all the 109 variations and schemes, they really got around a fair bit since there was so many of them!😆

Glad to be of help! They definitely are not limited kits, they seem to spend the time and get the, right and have clean moulds unlike some other companies! I have built two 109s of theirs previously and apart from a subtle fit issue with the E model and a lack of guide pins on some parts (which can be fixed with a bit of putty and sanding) they build really well. I’ve also built one of their Spitfires and did a video on it if you want to check that one out, although I filmed it a while ago so quality is not as good! Thanks for watching😁👍🏻

Drew you are an absolute legend to work with and can’t wait to do more projects together!

Cheers. Yeah that’s definitely true, and when it’s got the seatbelts included as decals it’s pretty neat! K is definitely a variant I will do eventually as well👍🏻

Thanks mate, glad you agree! See you on the next one mate👍🏻😁

I actually edit out the landing gear for all the flying sequences by cropping them out and painting or blurring over the undercarriage doors. Thanks for watching!

@@Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits cool nice idea

@@Mrnobodys-models Cheers :)

Annoyingly no there isn’t a decal for the AZ panel, although the part for it has a lot of raised details which are easier to paint on as you can see in my build on the AZ kit. Thanks for watching😁👍🏻

Not at all, though I always try and welcome a bit of criticism! It sort of comes down to work space mainly. At the moment my hobby bench is pretty small so I cant really fit an airbrush, compressor and spray booth on it easily, especially since its also in my bedroom! I also dont feel like spending money on all the extra thinners to clean it all up regularly, not that its as big an issue. I guess I'm also quite happy brush painting, but one day I will definitely give air brushing a jolly good go ;) Thanks for watching as always mate!

Thankyou very much. Yeah I got luck this one went together pretty well. They do some pretty rare but detailed kits old Ace, but your right, the clean-up is a nightmare with them and sometimes the parts look better in the instructions haha.

Good on you for giving it a go! Its all together now, but I'm faced with fixing up the panel lines which is a tedious job as I am sure you know haha! Thanks for watching mate :)

I have not, although I would like to. Unfortunately they are rather rare in Australia and normally cost around $45 AUD! Thanks for watching👍🏻😁

@@Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits They are around that price here but I got mine from HLJ.

Oh nice, I had no idea Italeri had ever done one in 48 scale, I stick to 72 personally but sounds like a good kit! Thanks for watching mate😁👍🏻

Thanks a lot Alan, it’s a good one!😁

Vielen Dank, ich freue mich, dass dir meine Pinselarbeit und das Video gefallen!

Ah darn, yeah I was very lucky to get given this one! Definitely recommend it, basic but easy and fun which is always nice. Hopefully Airfix release it again😁🤞🏻

Cheers mate! Yes I snuck it in, I’ll have to get around to the ones I have inbox reviews on…Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it👍🏻😁

Thanks. It’s definitely an iconic and fascinating one!

Thanks!

Afraid not. So far AZ Models and Tamiya are the only modern brands I’ve seen that includes the swastika with their 109. Controversially I always leave mine off, just because I don’t want to upset CZcams too much, and it’s definitely not my favourite symbol ether… Take care

@@Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits Then why make Nazi aircraft though?I really think not to apply the correct markings to any aircraft is kind of dumb.Its a historical symbol,it doesnt mean youre a nazi sympathiser does it?Or then just avoid Luftwaffe planes..

That’s fair. I rarely build anything bigger than 1/72 because I like to have everything the same size from tanks and fighters to big bombers. That and it’s a bit easier to keep 1:72 once their built😂

Thanks a lot, best of luck getting into it and I am glad to be of help :)

I think you’re definitely right, this kit would’ve been amazing 30 years ago, thoguh Revells 1:72 Mustang is not getting away with it! I’m more looking at it from the perspective of getting it now, and I’d never say it’s a bad kit. It’s just the tooling has not been maintained and as a result there is a ton of flash and imperfections, and now it’s $25 not $10😢. The Italeri and Academy kits all came out 30 years ago as well and thoguh they don’t have quite as much detail in some spots they are a heck of a lot better moulded. Still excited to build it and see how it goes thoguh. Thanks for watching and sharing your views😁

Nice! Good luck with yours, we may have to compare notes when we are both done😆 Take care Chris! -Luca

That’s it I recon! Thanks for watching. 👍🏻😁

Ah there we go. I shall double check my references and maybe not sand it off😄 Cheers for watching.

Cheers mate, see how it goes😆🤞🏻

Greetings from Australia, thanks for watching. I think if I was a beginner I would go for a decent Airfix kit or even more simple a Hobby Boss easy assembly kit. This kit is going to need a lot of cleaning up! Take care😁

Yeah I have to agree with you on that. I’m so glad I never got tricked by the P-51D box art! Thanks for watching😁

I have to agree with you there. Maybe if there was some photo etch and 6 unique schemes like with Eduardo profits kts it would be more worth it. We need more kits of the K series. So far I’ve only heard of 2 other brands that do one and one of those brands is awful😬 The Airfix G series I don’t like. $30 and the plane has no cockpit and only basic details. Yeah the schemes in that kit were awesome but not worth it overall I felt. Still let’s see what the F model is like. Thanks for watching😁

Oh man that sounds like it was awful, guess I did get really lucky. If mine was missing bits I would’ve had some nasty things to say haha! I suppose you get what you pay for is pretty accurate in that case. Thanks for watching mate👍🏻😁

Thanks mate. Yeah it’s gonna be a bit of a battle to build I recon, I better stop putting it off! Take care😁

These may be different but I had a bit of trouble with decals for a Tamiya Mosquito in the past. I’ll take your advice and make sure I use hot water and give 24 hours for the decal solution and see how it goes. Thanks for watching👍🏻😁

Well not intentionally, but some people who watch my videos may be blind 😅

Definitely true! I recon I will need extra bulldog clips to put this one together... Thanks for watching :)

No it is almost definitely not Mustang level!!! I have to say I was honestly pleasantly surprised it was just old and not a blemish in the world of 109 model kits. I think I could be tempted by photo etch, although I’ve never been much of an aftermarket person🤔 Thanks for watching mate😁👍🏻

It definitely does in some areas! Fortunatly AZ models do a G-14 which I have a video comping for as well… take care mate and thanks for watching😁

@@Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits I made a Academy G-14 before, also a nice Hasegawa style plane but cheap.

@@nchlau It is a nice one. I found the tires looked a bit strangely small, but otherwise fits well, was fun and looks good, so that's a win in my book :)

Thanks mate👍🏻 Haha I’m sure you’ll manage, we’ll have to compare notes when we are both finished, could be a while knowing me but we shall see😁😆

That’s definitely true. It’s probably more detailed than the Italeri and Academy kits and proportions seem a bit better. For what you pay you get something that’s workable for sure👍🏻 Thanks for watching.

A bit like the Ta152 I just picked up 😂

@@benmanning4340 Haha, I attempted rescoring on one of those. I think this 109 is a bit better then the TA152 though so best of luck ! 😆

Cheers mate I appreciate it. Yes I definitely liked the Zvezda kit, so far it’s been the most reasonably priced, detailed and easy to assemble kit. I’m sure the Tamiya kit is going to go together well but like I said it’s a bit pricey for what it is. Thanks for watching mate😁👍🏻

Thanks as always mate! Yeah it has gotten more pricey in the last few years. I remember when I first started to build kits about 6 years ago an Airfix Stuka or Bf110 use to be about $25AUD but now they are around $40! Take care as well👍🏻😁

Thanks so much mate glad you liked it!

I think you’re right. $40 is reasonable for a 1/48 plane but for a reasonably good 1/72 single seat fighter with limited options it’s a bit much… Thanks for watching😁👍🏻

Oh boy, the Swastika debate... Well the kit comes with them but since I was doing a video on it for CZcams I decided to leave them off. I don't normally put them on my aircraft anyways, I know its more historically accurate and its not good to ignore the ugly bits of history but since I do animations for CZcams with a lot of them its just safer to leave them off. Thanks for watching :)

@@Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits Luftwaffe fighters bombers and others planes without swastika are incomplete just like RAF Spitfire without Finn Flash!!!! Think about it! Mate!

@@marekfabis8575 I have mate! But I decided to not just in case it would upset the CZcams gods...I have thought about doing a censored one but I somehow feel like that's worse, what do you recon?

Nice I didn’t know a lot about that, but I did expect the methods used would’ve been cheaper since it’s a smaller scale company. Thanks for watching😁👍🏻