I've watched all 4 episodes and have a long weekend to build my kit, I started the basics last night, and my wife is away with our kids until Tuesday night so I've got peace to build my model. Thanks for the tips
I’ve seen all your builds Gary and this one is by far my favourite. The camouflage work is sublime and the whole thing comes together beautifully. I’ve gone out and bought one just in the strength of this video and thank you so much for a great series.
A really nice result Gary, and love your no nonsense attitude to modelling. I've always loved the utilitarian look of the Stirling, but knew almost nothing about them. Thanks for enlightening me. I now have this very kit in my stash. Cheers 🍻 Jill's husband, Wayne 😁
In order to help the Stirling take off, it needed an extension on its undercarriage to change the angle of incidence on the wing. So it telescopes vertically into the nacelle and then folds up like a normal undercarriage. Fun fact. The Stirlings chassis was designed by a guy named McLaren, who went on the design the folding baby pram
I wonder how many model makers seeing this will forever more, before folding a baby pram, say "gear up!" to no-one in particular, or unfold it with "three greens!"
When we knew what kit was going to be voted to build, I saw some reviews, and said you would have your hands full. To be built in a week, you have exceded all expectations. Extraordinary job my friend.
Bristol used two types of collector rings, later type has an extra baffle and that is what you see as an extra ring. Collector rings were nickel plated steel when left bare, but were sometimes overpainted with heat resistant pink enamel (!) and stove black to hide the glow in the night.
Great detail, thanks! I'll remember that for future use. It did look a little rickety but if it's a baffle then I guess there is a small gap to the collector ring. Pink enamel - wonder if Vallejo does that.....?
Re photo etch / losing things, I feel your pain. I dropped something a few months back and spent ages searching on the floor for it. It had dropped on my wheelchair foot plate so every time I moved to look on the floor I moved the *bleep* ing thing. The air was a weeny bit blue when I found it :)
Loved the build - I see we share a love of photoetch and fitting undercarriages... Seriously your patience has paid off with a magnificent model, and inspired me to have ago with the one sat on my shelf! It Will definitely take longer than a week at the rate i build it though - well-done!
Thanks man! Yes I would certainly get going on it. I can only get them done quickly because it's my full-time job! Take your time and it will reward you.
Your usual excellent build Gary! I share your pain with photo etch, not so much with the stuff that only requires straight bends (I use an etch folding tool for that) but multi-part etch seat harnesses give me screaming fits of the heebie-jeebies! I do not find bending minute straps into a realistic "dangle" fun in the least, give me a resin seat to paint any day. A tip I use for etch that isn't under any stress or supporting something I find a bit of canopy glue works for me. This also reduces the risk of so-called "super" glue fogging nearby clear parts. (Ask me how I found out "non-fogging" superglue is a misnomer!) Looking forward to your next build! 👍
Superb Gary ,please now do an airliner a nice classic one ,funny story about development of the Stirling they build a half size flying test aircraft it’s in one of my aircraft illustrated annuals 1980 I think I’ll have to have a rummage it’s at mums Cheers Mark 😃😊👍🏻
The S.31 wasn't it? What a way to go about designing a bomber. "But will it fly?" "Don't know really" "Well make a half-scale version, take it up for a spin, if you come back we'll know it's all tickerty-boo" "Wilco"
Roger over and out ,sir ,it’s a good idea though,the Vulcan had the avro 707 and miles done the same I believe Gary hehe a bit naff if it don’t return ok “chaps back to the old drawing board “
Great pity the Stirling. Apparently the crews loved it's handling but with a full load it could hardly reach it's operational altitude, hence it becoming a glider tug and, I believe , some service with Fleet Air Arm. Really nice build sir, looks cracking.
Really Nice work, there Gary. I remember building the Airfix Stirling when I was about 12. Even then , it was a nice kit, but when I looked again in the late 80's the mould were starting to show their Age: The canopy frame lines were almost gone altogether and the fit of some/many parts was... a bit off, too. I was happy to see the Italeri Version released, even though I no longer made 1/72 by the mid 90's.
I never get tired of seeing the British bombers in the classic Dark Earth, Dark Green, and Night scheme and you've done a stellar job on this one! Very interesting about the "/G" on the serial number too - I never knew that.
IIRC the original RAF design specification called for a four engined bomber that could /also/ drop troops by parachute. Of the three heavies, the Stirling was the only one to satisfy both criteria, hence the taller fuselage. The Halifax and Lancaster designs just concentrated on being bombers,and IMHO the Stirling suffered by trying to do both.
Lovely job. Always liked the Stirling too. Totally agree on photo etch, your rants so funny & so true. They always snap, disappear & fall off cos too tiny to be glued or worse u need globs of super glue which ruin the kit .. arrgg
Wonderful work, Gary. The final result is superb and it's even more impressive that you did the whole thing in a week. I have a venerable Airfix Short Stirling BI/III, still in its box, which has been frightening the life out of me for at least twenty years but perhaps I'll finally pluck up the courage to have a go at it. I wonder how the complexity of the Airfix build compares to the Italeri? I suspect it's a lot less complicated, given that the Airfix tooling must be decades old but at least Airfix are good enough to give us crew members to go into the model!
The frame of my bench is steel, and there are various magnets attached (different project detritus). I I spent hours looking a small piece of photoetch only to find it on a rare earth magnet.
Nightmare - but perhaps the inspiration for a "lost PE" tool - something akin to a mini mine detector but with a tiny magnet. But would it work on brass?
Great job Gary, i built the Airfix Stirling back in my youth, and the kit was every bit as complex as the real thing, considering nearly everything was electricly controlled the thing was ahead of its time, unfortunately that's why so many were lost, you've done a fantastic job on this bird, my hat is off to you. Such a shame we don't have an example about today to see.
Gary!i have to say,what a great job you have done on the short sterling by Italeri ,i am sure it will give many modeller’s much inspiration to go out and get one of these to hopefully accomplish what you have been able to do, well done mate.
Cheers Stephen, I hope so. It is a really good kit, and probably means Airfix won't make one for a while. That way they can concentrate on making a new tool Halifax. I'm told they read my comments so here's hoping...
Fantastic build, Gary! I really enjoyed watching this 3-part build and appreciate all the hard work you did to present it to us. Well done! I dislike photo-etch immensely. I used to fear it, and decided one day to build a kit with an extensive amount of photo-etch, to help me overcome my dread. It helped me to not fear it, but I have never grown fond of using it. It does my head in!
Perhaps one was used for SOE duties too, hence the G? I know some Stirlings were used for supply drops and agents etc. Nice to see no tread on the tyres as they weren't treaded in WWII :) Weakness in Stirling design having bomb-bays in wings? One burst of flak or a cannon shell and the wing is off.
Very nice Sterling and a very quick build I might add. Great kit resembling the Short Sterling. I only made the Airfix one long time ago, but that did not survive a move 😢
Re pronunciation of decals, and whether they're called decal / transfers. The instructions call them decals, and always have, so as far as I'm concerned they're decals. As for DEEcals / DECKals, it's not an English lesson, so there's no 'wrong' answer :) Probably just regional differences in pronunciation :)
Terrific job, Gary -- you and the kit are really impressive. I loved your video -- you can really see how well the parts fit, especially the wing roots. Wouldn't it be nice if they released a Halifax? Thanks for sharing!
Fantastic job Gary... I am not going to be building mine in a week that for sure. It is a big beast too and what a great looking plane the Stirling MkIII is, you have really done it justice!
loose brass casings in a turret not a good idea, tends to find its way into places where it should be, jamming turrets etc plus extra weight if engines are damaged
They could have had a collector box under the turret, I would have thought. Although they did have an awful lot of rounds, around 10,000 I think for the tail. Plus, I don't remember hearing of a damaged plane getting the gunners to fire off all the remaining ammo to lose weight. Just an amazing loss of a strategic material.
Wow! That was quite a build! Complex, fiddly (I dislike small bits of Photo Etch too!!), but overall, a magnificent aircraft has emerged! Well done with this; you got a terrific finish on her, and a great tribute to those who originally flew her... 🙂
Well I've seen it but I don't believe it....strewth Gary, your video had me holding my mouth at funny angle. Fun tip.... Build the Stirling in a 'Wheels up' belly landing diorama. Save more grey hair. Once again a superb job. Waiting for your next build......
@@garys_stuff Although I was being flippant, I'm sure that all subscribers, friends and loved ones would throw their hands up in horror at my 'wicked and sacreligeous ' suggestion. Personally, I never liked the Stirling (Trigger alert)...it reminds me of a Skinny Short Sunderland ! Please consider the Airfix Sunderland...it has bomb racks in the wing roots. Until your build of the Stirling I never knew it had bomb racks in its wing roots. So...like it or hate it...I learned something today. Model making is not just a hobby, it's a historical learning curve. I digress...
The complexities of the undercarriage on the sterling stem from the take off run being deemed too long by the raf. This would have required major alterations to the wing design to achieve and also would have had the effect of the aircraft having a pronounced nose down attitude in level flight (like the AW whitley). The solution shorts went with instead was to lengthen the undercarriage length, which added complexity. Also, the design it was made to stipulated a 100ft wingspan limit and this combined with the thick wing severely limited its performance,especially altitude. A lot of similarities with the Sunderland are in the design as well. The cover behind the h2s dome is where on some versions there was a extra gun fitted to deter fighters from underneath, especially the ones fitted with the dreaded music device which fired upwards.
What’s the difference between the Sterling, Manchester , Lancaster and Halifax planes (apologies if this is a novice question) I’m love looking at models and the work that goes into them I really appreciate the work but I clearly don’t know much these planes. ❤️
I'll gladly reply in more detail but I'm up against it with video editing right now (!!!) - but look them up on Wikipedia and there's a lot of good history. Basically the Stirling (4 engines) was first into service, the Manchester (2 engines) and Halifax (4 engines) next, then the Lancaster (a development of the Manchester with four engines).
Every airplane has the same goal, but type requirements and overcoming unique problems result in very great variations. Googling the types will give you more informations.
You forgot the Wellington, too, basically the Avro Manchester was the forerunner of the Avro Lancaster that's the initial point but I may suggest Google to find out more history, look for the Avro Lincoln too
you make a canny job on the airbrusing i have to say Gary , its the faff of cleaning up that really puts me off airbrushing and getting the right mix so the damn thing does'nt clog up and get the dreaded tip dry !!!!
Excellent videos.......I had my tongue poking out the corner of my mouth, in sympathy, during the more fiddly bits............like the undercart! You ever think of doing the Trumpeter FW200 Condor, now THERE is a pig on an undercarriage...you ever do, I'll be watching to see how it's done
Oh, Shane, I'd LOVE to do the FW.200, of course I would, except, er.... er...., oh, yes, I've got a coupe of dozen other kits to do. And no room. And I don't have the right paints. And, erm, that's all I can offer by way of excuse.....!
Nice build garry just ashame the decals let you down red to bright and the wrong color dingy hatch marking should be red not yellow cracking build nice idea with the undercarriage too looking forward to doing mine now
Thought they looked bright - I'm used to a rather duller red on night bombers. For the gear I'd definitely make a little track in one of the mounting plates in the wing to allow the peg of the gear to slip in more easily. but it does go...
Hi Gary, what do you use to dispense the microset solution? I use a brush but find it pools like mercury and I don’t get an even coverage. I’m considering trying a different product like mr mark. Great build.
I use a water colour brush (my one is a Derwent Watercolour). On gloss it will tend to pool anyway, not a lot you can do about it unless you have a product with lower surface tension... Just don't flood the surface with it, the varnish will be 'wetted' by it with a brush-over, then add more once the decal is down.
I was gutted when I tried to watch this as there was no sound. Not to worry as I turned the tablet off n on again n hey presto I heard Gary's sultry voice
I've watched all 4 episodes and have a long weekend to build my kit, I started the basics last night, and my wife is away with our kids until Tuesday night so I've got peace to build my model. Thanks for the tips
My pleasure and happy modelling!
I haven't built a model since I was a kid but I love your enthusiasm, manner, knowledge and skill , keep it up Gary.
Glad that the ancient Airfix kit has finally been superceded..
Nice work there.
Me too - means Airfix can concentrate on a new Halifax... HINT HINT!!!!!
I’ve seen all your builds Gary and this one is by far my favourite. The camouflage work is sublime and the whole thing comes together beautifully. I’ve gone out and bought one just in the strength of this video and thank you so much for a great series.
Cheers Les, it's a really well constructed kit and a pleasure to build.
A really nice result Gary, and love your no nonsense attitude to modelling.
I've always loved the utilitarian look of the Stirling, but knew almost nothing about them. Thanks for enlightening me.
I now have this very kit in my stash.
Cheers 🍻
Jill's husband, Wayne 😁
It is a lovely kit to put together. Bit over-detailed for my liking at times, but still a very good representation of a classic aircraft!
Good job Gary. A triumph of undercarriage jiggery- pokery. Cheers!🍻
Thanks 👍
In order to help the Stirling take off, it needed an extension on its undercarriage to change the angle of incidence on the wing. So it telescopes vertically into the nacelle and then folds up like a normal undercarriage. Fun fact. The Stirlings chassis was designed by a guy named McLaren, who went on the design the folding baby pram
I wonder how many model makers seeing this will forever more, before folding a baby pram, say "gear up!" to no-one in particular, or unfold it with "three greens!"
Well worth the effort it looked fantastic when it was finished. Nice to see a largely forgotten subject too.
Many thanks Pete!
When we knew what kit was going to be voted to build, I saw some reviews, and said you would have your hands full. To be built in a week, you have exceded all expectations. Extraordinary job my friend.
Cheers, a mistake I won't make again. I did intend originally for it to be a two-week build but, well, it didn't work out like that!
Bristol used two types of collector rings, later type has an extra baffle and that is what you see as an extra ring.
Collector rings were nickel plated steel when left bare, but were sometimes overpainted with heat resistant pink enamel (!) and stove black to hide the glow in the night.
Great detail, thanks! I'll remember that for future use. It did look a little rickety but if it's a baffle then I guess there is a small gap to the collector ring. Pink enamel - wonder if Vallejo does that.....?
@@garys_stuff lol :P it beats the traditional but oh so wrong copper.
here's an example..
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bristol_Hercules_Kbely.JPG
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Pink -- would that be Orc flesh or maybe Goblin skin? 😉
@@randytaylor1258 it wouldn't be anything as simple as Stirling Manifold pink, so it will definitely be from the game series! 😆
Re photo etch / losing things, I feel your pain. I dropped something a few months back and spent ages searching on the floor for it. It had dropped on my wheelchair foot plate so every time I moved to look on the floor I moved the *bleep* ing thing. The air was a weeny bit blue when I found it :)
What a fantastic finish... well done ....
Transfers lol ...
Cheers! Transfers rule...
Sweet...you're scoring the decals with a blade now. So gald that this method is working out for you as well. 👍
Yes I am Dave, and it works really well so thanks!
Enjoyed the build Gary...your comment about the photo etch support group made me laugh!!!!!!! Cheers, Kevin
Glad you enjoyed it
Loved the build - I see we share a love of photoetch and fitting undercarriages... Seriously your patience has paid off with a magnificent model, and inspired me to have ago with the one sat on my shelf! It Will definitely take longer than a week at the rate i build it though - well-done!
Thanks man! Yes I would certainly get going on it. I can only get them done quickly because it's my full-time job! Take your time and it will reward you.
Your usual excellent build Gary! I share your pain with photo etch, not so much with the stuff that only requires straight bends (I use an etch folding tool for that) but multi-part etch seat harnesses give me screaming fits of the heebie-jeebies! I do not find bending minute straps into a realistic "dangle" fun in the least, give me a resin seat to paint any day.
A tip I use for etch that isn't under any stress or supporting something I find a bit of canopy glue works for me. This also reduces the risk of so-called "super" glue fogging nearby clear parts. (Ask me how I found out "non-fogging" superglue is a misnomer!)
Looking forward to your next build! 👍
Good call, think I'll try that in future.
Good tip. Because it is si light if not under stress, you can also try attaching parts with clear varnish.
Superb Gary ,please now do an airliner a nice classic one ,funny story about development of the Stirling they build a half size flying test aircraft it’s in one of my aircraft illustrated annuals 1980 I think I’ll have to have a rummage it’s at mums
Cheers
Mark 😃😊👍🏻
The S.31 wasn't it? What a way to go about designing a bomber. "But will it fly?" "Don't know really" "Well make a half-scale version, take it up for a spin, if you come back we'll know it's all tickerty-boo" "Wilco"
Roger over and out ,sir ,it’s a good idea though,the Vulcan had the avro 707 and miles done the same I believe Gary hehe a bit naff if it don’t return ok “chaps back to the old drawing board “
A classic airliner? What about the Dragon Rapide?
Bravo Zulu on a cracking build Gary!
Thanks mate!
Worn paint on the tires looks awesome!
Thanks Bill - really not difficult to do!
Great pity the Stirling. Apparently the crews loved it's handling but with a full load it could hardly reach it's operational altitude, hence it becoming a glider tug and, I believe , some service with Fleet Air Arm. Really nice build sir, looks cracking.
Grown more fond of it as I built the kit! Great aircraft.
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It's a big bruiser with a ton of detail. That shot from below of all the bombs is amazing.
Beautiful build
Really Nice work, there Gary. I remember building the Airfix Stirling when I was about 12. Even then , it was a nice kit, but when I looked again in the late 80's the mould were starting to show their Age: The canopy frame lines were almost gone altogether and the fit of some/many parts was... a bit off, too. I was happy to see the Italeri Version released, even though I no longer made 1/72 by the mid 90's.
The Airfix Stirling is one of those 'rites of passage' kits we all (or most of us) make at some stage!
I never get tired of seeing the British bombers in the classic Dark Earth, Dark Green, and Night scheme and you've done a stellar job on this one! Very interesting about the "/G" on the serial number too - I never knew that.
I learnt that one when researching the Meteor and the E28/39...
Also used on the Blenheim & Beaufighter NF's with new AI radar sets.
Sgt. Pike standing guard!
@@garys_stuff Maybe you have to give the plane some guards to complete the kit? 😄
What a job!
IIRC the original RAF design specification called for a four engined bomber that could /also/ drop troops by parachute. Of the three heavies, the Stirling was the only one to satisfy both criteria, hence the taller fuselage. The Halifax and Lancaster designs just concentrated on being bombers,and IMHO the Stirling suffered by trying to do both.
Congratulations Gary. A terrific result for a lot of hard work.
Thanks Ian!
Lovely job. Always liked the Stirling too. Totally agree on photo etch, your rants so funny & so true. They always snap, disappear & fall off cos too tiny to be glued or worse u need globs of super glue which ruin the kit .. arrgg
Wonderful work, Gary. The final result is superb and it's even more impressive that you did the whole thing in a week.
I have a venerable Airfix Short Stirling BI/III, still in its box, which has been frightening the life out of me for at least twenty years but perhaps I'll finally pluck up the courage to have a go at it.
I wonder how the complexity of the Airfix build compares to the Italeri? I suspect it's a lot less complicated, given that the Airfix tooling must be decades old but at least Airfix are good enough to give us crew members to go into the model!
sounds like you had fun with the photo etch Gary lol The stirling looks good tho
I agree regarding a photo etch support group!
Huzzah! A movement is formed. Today photo etch, tomorrow the world!
there is a support group for PE it's called Purgatory lol fantastic Job Gary
Cheers!
Every time I go to the local Stencils Anonymous, they're always lacking the PE supports to hold the meeting together 🤣😂😜☕🐢
@@crazylocha2515 I'd go to Stencils Anonymous...
Great build. I never knew much about the Short Stirling, and the wing bomb bays and dual rear landing gear were a surpise to me.
It's a plane full of surprises!
Thanks Gary I enjoyed that very much. Steve U.K.
Good result Gary. Another kit conquered ! 👍
Thanks 👍
Lovely plane. I remember building the Airfix one when I was bout 15. I still have it on my shelf, Great build Gary
Excellent! A real rite of passage I think, the Airfix Stirling.
Lovely job, Gary!
Nice one.
👏🏻👍🏻
Many thanks Darren!
A Stirling job.👍👍👍.
Thanks mate!
Congratulations on a Grand Finish. Video was very inspiring, and will help me through my 1st photo-etch challenge.
Photo etch is OK, you just need patience really and a firm surface to fold it on.
Beautiful build Gary. 👏👏👏
Thanks 👍
The frame of my bench is steel, and there are various magnets attached (different project detritus). I I spent hours looking a small piece of photoetch only to find it on a rare earth magnet.
Nightmare - but perhaps the inspiration for a "lost PE" tool - something akin to a mini mine detector but with a tiny magnet. But would it work on brass?
Great job Gary, i built the Airfix Stirling back in my youth, and the kit was every bit as complex as the real thing, considering nearly everything was electricly controlled the thing was ahead of its time, unfortunately that's why so many were lost, you've done a fantastic job on this bird, my hat is off to you. Such a shame we don't have an example about today to see.
It is a real pity there isn't one to nose at - such an imposing creature!
Gary!i have to say,what a great job you have done on the short sterling by Italeri ,i am sure it will give many modeller’s much inspiration to go out and get one of these to hopefully accomplish what you have been able to do, well done mate.
Cheers Stephen, I hope so. It is a really good kit, and probably means Airfix won't make one for a while. That way they can concentrate on making a new tool Halifax. I'm told they read my comments so here's hoping...
Fantastic build, Gary! I really enjoyed watching this 3-part build and appreciate all the hard work you did to present it to us. Well done! I dislike photo-etch immensely. I used to fear it, and decided one day to build a kit with an extensive amount of photo-etch, to help me overcome my dread. It helped me to not fear it, but I have never grown fond of using it. It does my head in!
I feel your pain, Ken...
That is one brilliant model. Congrats sir, you are a very talented man! Keep up the great work.👍👍👍
Cheers Garry!
A great tribute to the Stirling. Congratulations on the build and thank you for the video. Great job Gary!
Thanks Anthony!
Really nicely done.
Another great build son 👍
I've got the Airfix one in the stash.
I'm looking forward to Monday Matters.
Keep up the great work son 👏
Cheers Joe, the Airfix one might be less complex to build....!!
Beautiful build!
Wow just awesome gary ❤
Cheers Duncan!
The brass spent cartridges came out very hot, they left the aircraft to prevent them landing on the gunners goolies and setting him on fire.
No that makes the most sense so far!
Splendid stuff 👍
Thanks Peter 👍
Looks fantastic Gary. Stand up job! Thanks for sharing. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦
Thanks Peter - nice kit to make.
Great job Gary, but that kit is at least level 5 , that landing gear can become a nightmare for a less experienced builder.
Lovely build Gary 👏
Cheers Simon!
awsome build gary 🙂
Cheers Andy!
Perhaps one was used for SOE duties too, hence the G? I know some Stirlings were used for supply drops and agents etc. Nice to see no tread on the tyres as they weren't treaded in WWII :)
Weakness in Stirling design having bomb-bays in wings? One burst of flak or a cannon shell and the wing is off.
The Stirling was used in many and various activities, so entirely possible it was a visitor to Tempsford for covert ops.
Great build and video. Totally empathise ref photo etch.👍
Cheers Stephen!
Very nice Sterling and a very quick build I might add. Great kit resembling the Short Sterling. I only made the Airfix one long time ago, but that did not survive a move 😢
Cheers Dave, pity you lost your Stirling. Sounds like you need another one in your life!
@@garys_stuff True that! I think it is hiding in my stash somewhere 🙂
Massive beast of a model! Well done...
Yes, but a beautiful thing!
Well done Gary, excellent build.
Cheers Chris!
Great build Gary, thank you. See you at the next meeting of PEA - photo etch anonymous
Can't wait - twitching already ....
Re pronunciation of decals, and whether they're called decal / transfers. The instructions call them decals, and always have, so as far as I'm concerned they're decals. As for DEEcals / DECKals, it's not an English lesson, so there's no 'wrong' answer :) Probably just regional differences in pronunciation :)
Terrific job, Gary -- you and the kit are really impressive. I loved your video -- you can really see how well the parts fit, especially the wing roots.
Wouldn't it be nice if they released a Halifax?
Thanks for sharing!
Cheers Randy. It would be lovely if someone were to create a new tool of the Halifax in its many versions. It's about time, in fact it's well overdue.
Lovely job with this build Gary. Cheers
Cheers mate!
Fantastic job Gary... I am not going to be building mine in a week that for sure. It is a big beast too and what a great looking plane the Stirling MkIII is, you have really done it justice!
Cheers Nick!
loose brass casings in a turret not a good idea, tends to find its way into places where it should be, jamming turrets etc plus extra weight if engines are damaged
They could have had a collector box under the turret, I would have thought. Although they did have an awful lot of rounds, around 10,000 I think for the tail. Plus, I don't remember hearing of a damaged plane getting the gunners to fire off all the remaining ammo to lose weight. Just an amazing loss of a strategic material.
Wow! That was quite a build! Complex, fiddly (I dislike small bits of Photo Etch too!!), but overall, a magnificent aircraft has emerged! Well done with this; you got a terrific finish on her, and a great tribute to those who originally flew her... 🙂
Cheers Steve!
Sometimes the only material in-scale is p/e, and it's also stronger than styrene.
Well I've seen it but I don't believe it....strewth Gary, your video had me holding my mouth at funny angle.
Fun tip....
Build the Stirling in a 'Wheels up' belly landing diorama. Save more grey hair.
Once again a superb job.
Waiting for your next build......
Smart idea!
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Although I was being flippant, I'm sure that all subscribers, friends and loved ones would throw their hands up in horror at my
'wicked and sacreligeous ' suggestion.
Personally, I never liked the Stirling (Trigger alert)...it reminds me of a Skinny Short Sunderland ! Please consider the Airfix Sunderland...it has bomb racks in the wing roots. Until your build of the Stirling I never knew it had bomb racks in its wing roots. So...like it or hate it...I learned something today. Model making is not just a hobby, it's a historical learning curve.
I digress...
Lovely kit and a tremendous build! Congratulations on a great job again.
Thank you kindly!
Lovely build, well done!
Why thank you sir!
The complexities of the undercarriage on the sterling stem from the take off run being deemed too long by the raf. This would have required major alterations to the wing design to achieve and also would have had the effect of the aircraft having a pronounced nose down attitude in level flight (like the AW whitley). The solution shorts went with instead was to lengthen the undercarriage length, which added complexity.
Also, the design it was made to stipulated a 100ft wingspan limit and this combined with the thick wing severely limited its performance,especially altitude. A lot of similarities with the Sunderland are in the design as well.
The cover behind the h2s dome is where on some versions there was a extra gun fitted to deter fighters from underneath, especially the ones fitted with the dreaded music device which fired upwards.
Awesome!
What’s the difference between the Sterling, Manchester , Lancaster and Halifax planes (apologies if this is a novice question) I’m love looking at models and the work that goes into them I really appreciate the work but I clearly don’t know much these planes. ❤️
I'll gladly reply in more detail but I'm up against it with video editing right now (!!!) - but look them up on Wikipedia and there's a lot of good history. Basically the Stirling (4 engines) was first into service, the Manchester (2 engines) and Halifax (4 engines) next, then the Lancaster (a development of the Manchester with four engines).
@@garys_stuff Thank you Gary I will do that - I didn’t really think of Wiki as a source - great models and expert production👍🏻
Every airplane has the same goal, but type requirements and overcoming unique problems result in very great variations.
Googling the types will give you more informations.
You forgot the Wellington, too, basically the Avro Manchester was the forerunner of the Avro Lancaster that's the initial point but I may suggest Google to find out more history, look for the Avro Lincoln too
you make a canny job on the airbrusing i have to say Gary , its the faff of cleaning up that really puts me off airbrushing and getting the right mix so the damn thing does'nt clog up and get the dreaded tip dry !!!!
I know Shaun, I do spend a lot of time cleaning the darned thing. Might need to use retarder a bit more, but then the paint takes so long to dry!
@@garys_stuff aye it kinda puts me off, but like I say what a cracking job Gary !!!!!!
Excellent videos.......I had my tongue poking out the corner of my mouth, in sympathy, during the more fiddly bits............like the undercart! You ever think of doing the Trumpeter FW200 Condor, now THERE is a pig on an undercarriage...you ever do, I'll be watching to see how it's done
Oh, Shane, I'd LOVE to do the FW.200, of course I would, except, er.... er...., oh, yes, I've got a coupe of dozen other kits to do. And no room. And I don't have the right paints. And, erm, that's all I can offer by way of excuse.....!
Nice build garry just ashame the decals let you down red to bright and the wrong color dingy hatch marking should be red not yellow cracking build nice idea with the undercarriage too looking forward to doing mine now
Thought they looked bright - I'm used to a rather duller red on night bombers. For the gear I'd definitely make a little track in one of the mounting plates in the wing to allow the peg of the gear to slip in more easily. but it does go...
I'd like to sign up for that photo-etch support group, thanks.
I feel your pain, brother...!
Great work . Outstanding. How did you make your paint mask please?
Just by cutting up bits of masking tape - I use Frog Tape.
@@garys_stuff Thankyou. Do you trace the outlines of the curves onto the tape or free hand it?
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Hi Gary, what do you use to dispense the microset solution? I use a brush but find it pools like mercury and I don’t get an even coverage. I’m considering trying a different product like mr mark. Great build.
I use a water colour brush (my one is a Derwent Watercolour). On gloss it will tend to pool anyway, not a lot you can do about it unless you have a product with lower surface tension... Just don't flood the surface with it, the varnish will be 'wetted' by it with a brush-over, then add more once the decal is down.
@@garys_stuff top tip!
I was gutted when I tried to watch this as there was no sound. Not to worry as I turned the tablet off n on again n hey presto I heard Gary's sultry voice
Sultry??? I thought I sounded tired...
Ye h that might explain it better