Been working on a bi-plane for a 3d project, seeing this kit come together has really helped me imagine how the plane works in 3d! Thank you for documenting this!
The little horn-shaped thing is a Venturi Tube, seen on many vintage aircraft of the 20's, 30's, and early 40's. Normally mounted on the side of the fuselage, it has something to do with measuring or regulating either air or liquid (?) pressure, but I'm not sure exactly how it works. It's not the same purpose as the pitot tube, but it does have something to do with measuring pressure.
The venturi is cone shaped to cause a pressure difference over a static port. A vacuum is created and this is used to power the gyros in instruments like the attitude indicator. I use to fly an aeroplane from the early 60s and it still came so equipped. All the best.
You always inspire me, and I find myself building the same aircraft kits, and using your videos to better my modelling skills. I really love the way you painted the CR 42 Falco, and I appreciate the paint mixtures you mentioned, I will do the same on mine. Thank you for your videos.
From the attention to detail of your construction, to the subtlety of your weathering, I've loved it from start to finish! Again, thank you for the wheels and spats trick, you definitely solved a dilemma for me! I have always liked the Italian paint schemes, and I've always liked the Mc.202/205. Because of your inspiration, I was able to do a swap at our last model club meeting for a Tauro 1/48th Mc 202. I know it's a little rough, but I'm looking forward to seeing what I can do with it and the smoke rings. Thank you! Looking forward to the next Bismarck update, and the Tempest start!
Sir Excellent build. The ‘horn’ you mentioned by the starboard side of the cockpit is the Venturi tube which measures the airspeed. Fab channel relaxing construction. Most enjoyable 👍🏻😎
Hi Steve. I’ve been enjoying your work for a while now and look forward every Friday for a new video. I’m a pilot and couldn’t resist putting in my 2 cents about that “horn” you attached to the model. I think someone else has already mentioned it, but its an early form of a vacuum (through the use of a Venturi) to power the gyros for the attitude and heading indicator. The reason though that you don’t see them anymore is that they are prone to icing and failing, but they are cheap and easy to maintain so they pop up on the odd Cessna for day VFR flying every so often. Keep up the amazing work, very much appreciated!
Very nice work! The “little horn” you drilled out is called a Venturi tube. You were correct to drill it out and added a nice flash of detail in doing so.
Another fantastic build and I agree ICM did a good job when it came to engineering the kit. I've read a couple of build ups for the Special Hobby Hawker Tempest and both of them said the kit is well thought out. Looking forward to watching the build.
Great build, Steve, as usual. I really appreciate the effort you put into these multi-episode 1/32 aircraft builds. Very few skilled modelers like yourself take the time to do this and it is so enjoyable/educational/inspirational. Can’t wait for the next one, make it 20 like the Mosquito!
The upper surfaces are wonderful, but that underside is simply amazingly well done. Hell of a result. I have a 1/32 ICM Gloster Gladiator Mk1 in my stash and this series has been very inspiring!
I'm glad to see we had the same approach to the building of the struts, albeit with different outcome; as I said I blame 100% on user error but at least I know I had the right idea to begin with. Very nice job, thanks for sharing it :D
@@TheModelShed I started in the middle like you did by glueing the central struts except that I didn't want to risk ruining the painting so I thought I could use CA glue since the location seemed very positive. So I pushed them on until the fit seemed perfect and let the glue set, in hindsight I should have tried to put the upper wing on before but it seemed so right... Long story short it wasn't; I tried to fix it but in the end the outer struts were either trying to bend or not reaching the location (by a hair, but still...). The icing on the cake is a drop of CA glue that I didn't see dropped on the side of the fuselage opposite to where I was looking and left a visible smear on one side... You know, when it rains it pours kind of thing. It's still there on my living room table but as soon as I build another mid-size plane it will be replaced, I've been on a large scale streak lately (1/48 HKM Lancaster first and now I'm building the huge ICM Skycrane, with much better results if I may add :D )
Hi Steve, throughly enjoyed this build as ever, and thanks for sharing all your great work. Now you’ve got to build the new Airfix 1/48 Seaking 😀 Jason
Hi Steve, I loved this build so much that I’ve started the ICM Gladiator. I’ve just purchased the Albion Alloys 0.33 steel for the rigging, but could I please ask where you got the 0.1 Nickel wire from please, as I can only find it on rolls. Thanks Steve
What a fantastic looking plane - you made the tricky bits at the end look very simple. Thanks again for a great series. Gloster Gladiator next if you haven't already done one? :)
Splendid work Steve! I have to admit, my heart did stop a few beats when drilling into the finished surface! I wish I could of bought you a stout afterwards!😬
That was a truly excellent build and the finish was exquisite, congratulations on a job well done mate, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍👍👍
Lovely job of a lovely aircraft. Italy’s involvement in the Battle of Britain is not hugely well known, but all the fighters/bombers and transport aircraft are available as plastic kits of at least 1/48th scale. Not always the easiest Camo schemes to accurately represent, and certainly not to the exceptional standard we witness here. A fine example of your Falco was on display at the RAF museum (Hendon) “Battle of Britain” hall. Regrettably, but rather predictably, this world class collection of aircraft , artefacts and film was disgracefully repurposed as part of the rather WOKE 100th anniversary hall of the RAF in 2018. This fitting memorial to the British and Commonwealth’s most selfless and greatest hero’s who protected Europe from the complete domination by the Axis powers was replaced by a rather limp and uninspiring exhibit which seems to focus more on how inclusive the RAF has been and how bad bombing is. The original hall was a firm favourite of my family and we were excited to see what had been done to commemorate the 100th anniversary. Disappointment is such a huge understatement of just how bad it is and I actually found myself feeling rather emotional and devastated at what had become of “our” B of B hall. It seems such a disgrace that as we have seen the last of our B of B aircrew die (most without any public honours), we se fit as a nation to retire this once astonishing exhibit. As a nation we must obviously recognise (what we already know) that women, people of colour and differing genders and sexual orientations quite rightfully form important parts of our most junior service. It is just a shame that this is at the expense of those men and women of so Few in number held back the evil who would have seen these groups of people annihilated. Sorry for the rant, but it hit a bit of a nerve. We have the honour of a pilot who died in the battle, buried in my village and I drive past the grave most days and so I have the a small memorial as a reminder. It is such a shame that one of the very few national memorials has been so badly treated.
That’s lovely. I see that Hannants have them on special offer at the moment so I’m definitely going to take the plunge! What type is your little power drill? It looks very handy.
It’s a very old minicraft no longer available unfortunately. By the number of questions I get asked about it someone ought to produce it again. Wonderful little bit of kit I wouldn’t be without it.
This has built up into a superb looking model! One question: Where do I get a small electric drill such as you are using to drill holes in the plastic, and run at a suitably slow speed? I have a Dremel Moto-Tool, but it won't run slowly enough to avoid melting the styrene, even if I adjust it to the lowest possible speed.
You won’t get one like mine - it’s a 30 year old minicraft which has served me well for all that time. They don’t make them any more unfortunately. I have a dremel as well but I much prefer this one.
A fine build of an interesting subject. That camo job is beautiful. you must be very chuffed at the result. With regard to the aircraft's wing arrangement . it is, I believe, technically a sesquiplane rather than a biplane as the lower wing does not exceed 50% of the area of the upper plane. I am looking forward to the Tempest!
I am now agog. How you keep things so incredibly neat is beyond me.
👍😃
Been working on a bi-plane for a 3d project, seeing this kit come together has really helped me imagine how the plane works in 3d! Thank you for documenting this!
You’re welcome
The little horn-shaped thing is a Venturi Tube, seen on many vintage aircraft of the 20's, 30's, and early 40's. Normally mounted on the side of the fuselage, it has something to do with measuring or regulating either air or liquid (?) pressure, but I'm not sure exactly how it works. It's not the same purpose as the pitot tube, but it does have something to do with measuring pressure.
The venturi is cone shaped to cause a pressure difference over a static port. A vacuum is created and this is used to power the gyros in instruments like the attitude indicator. I use to fly an aeroplane from the early 60s and it still came so equipped. All the best.
Thank you that’s interesting - something new learned
She’s a beauty Steve! Thank you for another great series.
You’re welcome Kenneth
You always inspire me, and I find myself building the same aircraft kits, and using your videos to better my modelling skills. I really love the way you painted the CR 42 Falco, and I appreciate the paint mixtures you mentioned, I will do the same on mine. Thank you for your videos.
Thank you Robert that’s great to hear - keep on enjoying the hobby. 👍
You are a very skilled modeler!
Thank you 🤭
From the attention to detail of your construction, to the subtlety of your weathering, I've loved it from start to finish! Again, thank you for the wheels and spats trick, you definitely solved a dilemma for me! I have always liked the Italian paint schemes, and I've always liked the Mc.202/205. Because of your inspiration, I was able to do a swap at our last model club meeting for a Tauro 1/48th Mc 202. I know it's a little rough, but I'm looking forward to seeing what I can do with it and the smoke rings. Thank you! Looking forward to the next Bismarck update, and the Tempest start!
Good luck with that - I’ve got the new Italeri Folgore on back order so that will be later in the year
@@TheModelShed Evidently I'm a glutton for punishment, I recently completed a 1/48th OEZ MiG 21...
Sir
Excellent build.
The ‘horn’ you mentioned by the starboard side of the cockpit is the Venturi tube which measures the airspeed.
Fab channel relaxing construction.
Most enjoyable 👍🏻😎
cheers Martin 👍
Hello, the venturi created a vacuum to power the gyro instruments i believe, not the airspeed which is from the pitot
Very nice. It's great to see a build that's not a Bf-109, P-51, or F-4.
Yes it’s an interesting subject I think
Hi Steve. I’ve been enjoying your work for a while now and look forward every Friday for a new video. I’m a pilot and couldn’t resist putting in my 2 cents about that “horn” you attached to the model. I think someone else has already mentioned it, but its an early form of a vacuum (through the use of a Venturi) to power the gyros for the attitude and heading indicator. The reason though that you don’t see them anymore is that they are prone to icing and failing, but they are cheap and easy to maintain so they pop up on the odd Cessna for day VFR flying every so often. Keep up the amazing work, very much appreciated!
Thanks Kevin that’s interesting I’ve learned something new this week
I didn't know about the Tamiya modeling wax! I will get some for sure. Thanks for the tip!
👍
Another Beautiful build. Totally enjoyed the build.
Thanks David
Very nice work! The “little horn” you drilled out is called a Venturi tube. You were correct to drill it out and added a nice flash of detail in doing so.
Thanks Mike I’ve learned something new this week
Another fantastic build and I agree ICM did a good job when it came to engineering the kit. I've read a couple of build ups for the Special Hobby Hawker Tempest and both of them said the kit is well thought out. Looking forward to watching the build.
Looking forward to building it 👍
You’ve made a great job of that Steve, it’s a funny looking aircraft with that short lower wing though.
Yes it’s a sesquiplane arrangement apparently
Great build, Steve, as usual. I really appreciate the effort you put into these multi-episode 1/32 aircraft builds. Very few skilled modelers like yourself take the time to do this and it is so enjoyable/educational/inspirational. Can’t wait for the next one, make it 20 like the Mosquito!
Don’t think I can stretch to 20 but the tempest is a more complex build than the Falco so it will be more that 6 I suspect
Beautiful - really captures the prototype
Thanks -yes it sure looks like a Falco
The upper surfaces are wonderful, but that underside is simply amazingly well done. Hell of a result. I have a 1/32 ICM Gloster Gladiator Mk1 in my stash and this series has been very inspiring!
I’ll be doing a gladiator before long - maybe after the tempest
Beautiful job of building and a beautiful aircraft. Thanks
Thanks Rich
Nice job Steve, another great outcome!
Cheers Simon
Another spectacular build Steve.
Cheers Chris
Very enjoyable build. I have one in my stash so this has given me some things to think about. Many thanks.
Get it out of the stash and build it - you’ll enjoy it I’m sure
@@TheModelShed I am tempted but I have half a dozen others on the go at the moment.
Another splendid model. The camouflage in particular came out very well. Thanks.
Thank you 👍
I'm glad to see we had the same approach to the building of the struts, albeit with different outcome; as I said I blame 100% on user error but at least I know I had the right idea to begin with. Very nice job, thanks for sharing it :D
👍 what happened with yours ?
@@TheModelShed I started in the middle like you did by glueing the central struts except that I didn't want to risk ruining the painting so I thought I could use CA glue since the location seemed very positive. So I pushed them on until the fit seemed perfect and let the glue set, in hindsight I should have tried to put the upper wing on before but it seemed so right... Long story short it wasn't; I tried to fix it but in the end the outer struts were either trying to bend or not reaching the location (by a hair, but still...). The icing on the cake is a drop of CA glue that I didn't see dropped on the side of the fuselage opposite to where I was looking and left a visible smear on one side... You know, when it rains it pours kind of thing. It's still there on my living room table but as soon as I build another mid-size plane it will be replaced, I've been on a large scale streak lately (1/48 HKM Lancaster first and now I'm building the huge ICM Skycrane, with much better results if I may add :D )
excellent work on rigging and strut for top wing
Thanks Mick
Hi Steve,
throughly enjoyed this build as ever, and thanks for sharing all your great work. Now you’ve got to build the new Airfix 1/48 Seaking 😀
Jason
I’d like to Jason but too much else in the pipeline.
Hi Steve, I loved this build so much that I’ve started the ICM Gladiator. I’ve just purchased the Albion Alloys 0.33 steel for the rigging, but could I please ask where you got the 0.1 Nickel wire from please, as I can only find it on rolls.
Thanks Steve
Steve, an absolute jewel!
thanks Finlay it’s one of my favorites.
Another stunning job! The struts and rigging was a master class!
Cheers Steve 👍
Outstanding sir, brilliant build.
Thanks Kevin
Beautiful job again, Steve! It was good fun to watch you tackle a somewhat unusual subject. And congrats on 9k well-deserved subscribers!
Thank you - 10k up next hopefully 😃
BRAVO! it's a nice model,it looks real,a job well done
Thank you Antonio 👍
Steve a fantastic job, just one point. The front of the propeller should be light blue and have manufacturer's logo.
Thanks Vincent. I’ll try to get some logos: ICM didn’t provide any 😞
She came out really nice!
Thanks Paul
Wow! That wow is a ten on my richter scale of wows. Marvelous from start to finish. Thank you and bravo sir. Happy to subscribe.
Thanks Norman and welcome to the channel
Cracking build pal👍
Thank you
Wow ,simply awsome job on the kit
I really enjoyed it Thanks 👍
What a fantastic looking plane - you made the tricky bits at the end look very simple. Thanks again for a great series. Gloster Gladiator next if you haven't already done one? :)
On order as we speak 👍
Splendid work Steve! I have to admit, my heart did stop a few beats when drilling into the finished surface! I wish I could of bought you a stout afterwards!😬
Note to self made for my next biplane build - prep the rigging holes before paint!
Amazing kit, amazing build!!!
Thanks Chuck I sure enjoyed it 👍
This is so beautiful. Excellent result. I have built this kit but my end result falls way short to your standard of finish.
Never mind - if you enjoyed building it that’s what is important. we all have something to learn and improve on for our next effort.
That was a truly excellent build and the finish was exquisite, congratulations on a job well done mate, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍👍👍
Thanks very much Les 👍
Super clean, great job
Thanks Patrick
Beauty!, thanks mate =)
Thank you
nicely done
Thank yu
Superb!
👍
Lovely job of a lovely aircraft. Italy’s involvement in the Battle of Britain is not hugely well known, but all the fighters/bombers and transport aircraft are available as plastic kits of at least 1/48th scale. Not always the easiest Camo schemes to accurately represent, and certainly not to the exceptional standard we witness here.
A fine example of your Falco was on display at the RAF museum (Hendon) “Battle of Britain” hall. Regrettably, but rather predictably, this world class collection of aircraft , artefacts and film was disgracefully repurposed as part of the rather WOKE 100th anniversary hall of the RAF in 2018. This fitting memorial to the British and Commonwealth’s most selfless and greatest hero’s who protected Europe from the complete domination by the Axis powers was replaced by a rather limp and uninspiring exhibit which seems to focus more on how inclusive the RAF has been and how bad bombing is. The original hall was a firm favourite of my family and we were excited to see what had been done to commemorate the 100th anniversary. Disappointment is such a huge understatement of just how bad it is and I actually found myself feeling rather emotional and devastated at what had become of “our” B of B hall.
It seems such a disgrace that as we have seen the last of our B of B aircrew die (most without any public honours), we se fit as a nation to retire this once astonishing exhibit. As a nation we must obviously recognise (what we already know) that women, people of colour and differing genders and sexual orientations quite rightfully form important parts of our most junior service. It is just a shame that this is at the expense of those men and women of so Few in number held back the evil who would have seen these groups of people annihilated.
Sorry for the rant, but it hit a bit of a nerve. We have the honour of a pilot who died in the battle, buried in my village and I drive past the grave most days and so I have the a small memorial as a reminder. It is such a shame that one of the very few national memorials has been so badly treated.
Thanks Alan it’s a while since I was at Hendon - I’d be interested to see for myself how they’ve changed it.
Very nice Steve U.K.
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That’s lovely. I see that Hannants have them on special offer at the moment so I’m definitely going to take the plunge! What type is your little power drill? It looks very handy.
It’s a very old minicraft no longer available unfortunately. By the number of questions I get asked about it someone ought to produce it again. Wonderful little bit of kit I wouldn’t be without it.
This has built up into a superb looking model! One question: Where do I get a small electric drill such as you are using to drill holes in the plastic, and run at a suitably slow speed? I have a Dremel Moto-Tool, but it won't run slowly enough to avoid melting the styrene, even if I adjust it to the lowest possible speed.
You won’t get one like mine - it’s a 30 year old minicraft which has served me well for all that time. They don’t make them any more unfortunately. I have a dremel as well but I much prefer this one.
A fine build of an interesting subject. That camo job is beautiful. you must be very chuffed at the result. With regard to the aircraft's wing arrangement . it is, I believe, technically a sesquiplane rather than a biplane as the lower wing does not exceed 50% of the area of the upper plane. I am looking forward to the Tempest!
Yes I’m very pleased with it John. hope the tempest goes as well 🤞