Airfix 1/72 Scale Bf109 G6 Build and Review - The Worst Recent Airfix Kit?

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  • čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
  • Greetings all, In this video I build and give my thoughts on the Airfix Bf109 G-6 in 1/72 Scale.
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    Thanks very much for watching and feel free to hit me with some feedback.
    Take care and model on!
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Komentáře • 28

  • @jonolsen5635
    @jonolsen5635 Před 24 dny +1

    You’re very good at explaining the process. Brushpainters would do well to learn from your video.

    • @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits
      @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits  Před 23 dny

      Thanks very much, glad you could learn from it, it all just takes a bit of practice😄

  • @ultimatebucco3181
    @ultimatebucco3181 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Very nice review and great job on the kit! I got one of these at a model show and it came with a bonus CMK interior. Now I know why! A method I use with Vallejo acrylic resin plastic putty is to place a small bead of putty on seam, for example in the wing root area. I then use a small, damp eyeshadow sponge applicator ("borrowed" from my wife) to remove excess putty and clean the area up. Blot extra putty onto a paper towel, rinse sponge in clean water, dampen and repeat process if necessary. Please take care!

    • @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits
      @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks a lot.
      Haha I bet that interior kit would’ve really helped make it a bit better.
      Thanks for the advice I may have to give your technique a try. Take care👍🏻😁

  • @psychodermix
    @psychodermix Před 8 měsíci +1

    Mate. I love how you build!

  • @twitch1965
    @twitch1965 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Nice! I've been running into similar issues with the newer Airfix kits myself. I've only got 2 or 3 left in the stash and then it may only be Airfix if no one else makes a kit for that particular subject!

    • @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits
      @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks a lot. Haha yeah I think I’m only going to build one of the Airfix G6, but I’ve done about 4 of the E4 and it’s a great little kit. I found out after filming this series that a company called AZ-Models do a really big rnage of Bf109s with a fair bit of detail and the same markings in this kit, but they are very nice. I ended up using scheme b from this kit on the Italeri 109😂

    • @Juno58
      @Juno58 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits I recommend Special Hobbys 109 E Series, i was blown away about the fine details. Unbelievable for that small 1/72 scale!

    • @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits
      @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits  Před 8 měsíci

      I might have to build one of those then@@Juno58! The other good one is the AZ model Bf109 range which I may have to also do a video on at some point... Take care mate :)

  • @josefalfarokreiner4549
    @josefalfarokreiner4549 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hi, can you build next the revell 1:72 bf 109 G-10?

    • @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits
      @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits  Před 4 měsíci

      Hey, I could be tempted. Someone else asked about the Tamiya one and AZ model have a few ones I could be tempted by😃

  • @PanzermansBunker
    @PanzermansBunker Před 9 měsíci

    Too bad the kit is subpar. Nice job detailing the cockpit. Too bad you didn't use the pilot figure. I like the camo paint scheme. Happy modeling.
    Bill
    PS: Aah, no dreaded swastika on the tail fin. If it was on the real plane, it should be on the model. IMHO.

    • @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits
      @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks Bill. Yeah I realised I forgot to mention the pilot which is better moulded than the rest of the plane! At some point I’ll have to paint some of the pilots I forget to do with their kits!
      I know it’s such a tricky one. I leave them off only beacuse I don’t want CZcams to freak out but I agree, it’s a bit ignorant of the truth about the plane to leave it off.

  • @gsr4535
    @gsr4535 Před měsícem +1

    Yeah, not sure why Airfix went to the trouble of re-doing this kit a few years ago while omitting any cockpit detail! Disappointing!

    • @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits
      @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits  Před měsícem +1

      I have to agree with you there mate. Lets see how their 'new' Bf109F is when they FINALLY arrive in Australia haha! Thanks for watching :)

    • @gsr4535
      @gsr4535 Před měsícem +1

      @@Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits Same with the recent Spitfire Mk V tooling if I'm not mistaken. The Mk 1 and Mk 2 are great kits, good detail but the MkVB (my favorite) is lacking in detail. Though the MkVC has detail I believe. Odd.

    • @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits
      @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits  Před měsícem

      @@gsr4535 The Airfix Spitfires are definitely great kits! I believe the VB and VC are different tools with the VB designed to be easier for new builders, but I’ve only done the Vc in Soviet colours and it was a pretty good kit despite the canopy being a bit distorted😁

  • @user-zw7gp8xb8f
    @user-zw7gp8xb8f Před 9 měsíci

    🤝👍

  • @rodofiron100
    @rodofiron100 Před 9 měsíci

    I remember when I was a kid, airfix kits were $5-$10

    • @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits
      @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits  Před 9 měsíci

      Man those must’ve been the days! I think this kit should probably cost that much instead of $30!

    • @rodofiron100
      @rodofiron100 Před 9 měsíci

      @@Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits late 80s. Back then they were 1/2 the price of Revel, and x2 the quality. ME262 by airfix, 1/72 scale, was the first kit I ever built with no flash to trim.

    • @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits
      @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits  Před 9 měsíci

      Ah man the good old 80s. At least now pretty much all Airfix kits have no flash, so swings and roundabouts haha

  • @ophelss
    @ophelss Před 4 měsíci +1

    Very sad watching this video, just bought it 😂

  • @EmilioPerezGlez
    @EmilioPerezGlez Před 9 měsíci

    No tail's svastika, No fun

    • @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits
      @Luca_Sprues_Model_Kits  Před 9 měsíci

      I know, if CZcams wasn’t so funny about it I would slap a spare one on☹️