Great channel mate, and you have me hooked properly now. I opened the box to my 1/24 Spitfire this morning after my wife convinced me I wasn't getting it. I am so happy I do not want to even break the two seals to look inside 😁 ! ( secretly wishing she had told me and I would have used my Club discount & got the poster lol )....
It is continuing to look good. I think a lot of people will be savouring this kit next year. Have a great Christmas and keep up the good work in 2023. Thanks for the build.
Great progress. I'm amazed you stayed calm? Or maybe you didn't film the expletives!! Looking forward to the next one. Cheers and Happy Christmas. Bob 👍
@@ModelNerd "Calm" maybe whilst dubbing - but during the actual pipe work I guess there was a whole lot of vile swearing involved 😁 Happy holidays MN!!!
Another nice video. I think I had trouble getting that pipe in on the 1/32 Tamiya and it ended up being scratched and scuffed too. So glad Spitfires used Merlin engines. I'm sure it has it's own difficulties but, it isn't a radial. 😀
That engine is definitely a kit in itself.....great job, MN. Airfix has certainly done a terrific job in the detailing dept although that pipe must have caused some hypertension and frustrating moments for you. Cutting the offensive strut was a relief for sure. Hope you had a terrific Christmas day.....be seeing you in the not too distant future no doubt.
Have you tried one of those micro-size, vibrating sanders? They look similar to an electric toothbrush, except there is a small round sanding head on the tip of it instead of a brush. It should make short work of sanding filled sink marks like those in tight places on your model. I believe it's made by Mr. Hobby if I remember correctly. Battery powered. I am looking forward to my Spitfire from Hannants, due to arrive soon here in the USA. Nice videos, and they are giving us a big heads-up on what to expect and watch for with our builds of this kit. Thanks!
I could hear faintly in your background a soprano choir singing "Silent Night", prompting me to check your dating of this segment: Saturday, 24 December, 2022 day; well, a belated Happy Holidays to you and yours, then! As I type this, the date here is Monday, 12 August, 2024, round 1:07 am EDT (USA); at 14.4°C, summer's sultry heat seems to have departed (well, for the nonce).
@@ModelNerd , I watched your build videos of Airfix’s 1:24th-scale kit of Supermarine’s Spitfire RAF Mk.IXc Fighter. Since I cannot afford the model (amongst others) myself, I study the efforts of CZcams channellers. I’ll go through it again, to make comments. In addition to this, I also would like the Airfix 1:24th-scale 1) Supermarine Spitfire RAF Mk.VIII Fighter kit and 2) the de Havilland DH-98 Mosquito RAF MkVI Fighter Bomber; actually, I would prefer the Mk.IV Light Bomber. Would you know whether Airfix means to issue such a kit? Or, alternately, whether a skilful aftermarket firm creates a mixed media conversion/detail set to enable one to make a replica of the light bomber? Had I the means, I also would acquire Tamiya’s 1:32nd-, 1:48th-, and two 1:72nd-scale kits of the Mosquito, to build them in flight, forming a forced-perspective ærial diorama (FPÆD) of combat aircraft in various scales; each model’s 1) propellers spinning (this may require metal replacements: I understand that the torque in time may warp or deform polystyrene); 2) the undercarriage retracted, the landing gear doors closed over their respective wheel wells; 3) separable flight control surfaces (ailerons, horizontal and vertical stabilisers, etc.) one can set in various ways corresponding to airborne manœuvres (sharp banks and tight turns, deep dives and soaring climbs, combat engagement, etc.), their cockpit fixtures similarly adjusted; 4) the cowl flaps closed; 5) a meticulously accurate figurine in polystyrene, resin, or similar material, kit-manufacturer, aftermarket, or 3D made, of a pilot/aviator that I would set upon the seat (molded with positionable limbs and head to fit properly, so our doughty flyboy looks like he actually belongs there . . . .
That problem with the nasty brass pipe not fitting through the engine bearer frame - I would put money on that being a CAD issue! It's all very well when you are designing these things on a computer where it doesn't matter if one part morfs through another, it's just a screen image, whole different ball of wax in the real world though. I watched an actual restoration of a real Spitfire on, I believe, channel 4 recently and the chap they were talking to had the same issue with the real pipe. Everything on the Spitfire was kind of hand built so a lot of jiggery-pokery was required assembling them. Poor bloody mechanics in the factory! This is one area the Germans had right, a lot of their designs, although occasionally over engineered, were thoroughly thought through for ease of manufacture, compare the graceful hard to manufacture curves of the Spitfire with the business like straight lines of the Bf109E. Your build videos are an invaluable source for the modeller looking at building this amazing kit, I have one in the loft as we speak and it has been a great help watching you going through the motions on your build pointing out the areas where you have experienced problems, your efforts are appreciated!
Agh. The Brussel sprout of pipe fittings encountered.😊 detailed engines are really enjoyable, Brussels sprout aside.
Hehe
Nice looks great. Fingers crossed for tomorrow
Thanks mate. Merry Christmas!
Very informative and objective, thanks for that! Still a bit strange to watch this in June at +30°C and hearing "silent night" in the background :)
Hehe :) Thanks for watching!
Airfix needs to address the engine piping issue-that every builder so far have encountered.
Definitely - a very strange design choice IMHO.
Merry Christmas to all.
Thank you Robert. You too!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Great channel mate, and you have me hooked properly now. I opened the box to my 1/24 Spitfire this morning after my wife convinced me I wasn't getting it. I am so happy I do not want to even break the two seals to look inside 😁 ! ( secretly wishing she had told me and I would have used my Club discount & got the poster lol )....
Haha, I know what you mean! Merry Christmas mate - enjoy!
Love to get my hands on this kit. I like your presentation style - softly softly
Thank you Mark
*Wonderful engine, the Merlin is really iconic for WW2 fighters!*
Definitely! And for the Lancaster, of course.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄👍
Thank you Dave. Merry Christmas!
Thanks for another great hear of videos, my friend! Happy holidays!
Thank you! Happy Holidays!
Fantastic video. 👍 marry Christmas and happy new year. God bless
Thanks Clayton. Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays! That is one heck of a project on your hands. Hope the ejector pin marks don’t give you anymore grief.
Thanks Bryan. Merry Christmas!
Always good work sir merry Christmas and good 23.
Thanks Steve. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, thanks for a great series of videos this year.
Thank you Simon. Merry Christmas!
It is continuing to look good. I think a lot of people will be savouring this kit next year. Have a great Christmas and keep up the good work in 2023. Thanks for the build.
Thank you for your support Paul. Merry Christmas.
Thanks for another interesting and informative video. You are a very good instructor. Best wishes for the festive season and for 2023.
Many thanks George. Merry Christmas!
Great progress. I'm amazed you stayed calm? Or maybe you didn't film the expletives!! Looking forward to the next one. Cheers and Happy Christmas. Bob 👍
Thanks. Generally I stayed calm but the piping did make me ask "why?!", or words to that effect :)
I watch a variety of modelling channels. Love your content and double thanks for always being so calm when you model! Happy holidays!
Thank you Marc, I appreciate that. Happy holidays!
@@ModelNerd "Calm" maybe whilst dubbing - but during the actual pipe work I guess there was a whole lot of vile swearing involved 😁 Happy holidays MN!!!
@@MikeUSA67 Hehe, I couldn't possibly comment! Happy holidays!
Well done, you put us in the frame with this build,nice to watch.
Thanks 👍
Fantastic work sir!👍👨🦳
Thanks Michael
Another nice video. I think I had trouble getting that pipe in on the 1/32 Tamiya and it ended up being scratched and scuffed too. So glad Spitfires used Merlin engines. I'm sure it has it's own difficulties but, it isn't a radial. 😀
Thanks Tony
That pipe being the “personification of evil!” 😂
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, sir…here’s to a great 2023!
Thank you T.J. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
That engine is definitely a kit in itself.....great job, MN. Airfix has certainly done a terrific job in the detailing dept although that pipe must have caused some hypertension and frustrating moments for you. Cutting the offensive strut was a relief for sure. Hope you had a terrific Christmas day.....be seeing you in the not too distant future no doubt.
Many thanks Robbo! Merry Christmas!
People not watching this when it came out are going to be so confused about the music choice... At least until they notice the date and comments.
:)
Have you tried one of those micro-size, vibrating sanders? They look similar to an electric toothbrush, except there is a small round sanding head on the tip of it instead of a brush. It should make short work of sanding filled sink marks like those in tight places on your model. I believe it's made by Mr. Hobby if I remember correctly. Battery powered. I am looking forward to my Spitfire from Hannants, due to arrive soon here in the USA. Nice videos, and they are giving us a big heads-up on what to expect and watch for with our builds of this kit. Thanks!
Thank you Craig. I haven't seen those sanders but I will definitely look them up. Sanding is by far my least favourite part of modelling :)
3rd to comment 👍 . Enjoying this build .
Thank you John
I could hear faintly in your background a soprano choir singing "Silent Night", prompting me to check your dating of this segment: Saturday, 24 December, 2022 day; well, a belated Happy Holidays to you and yours, then! As I type this, the date here is Monday, 12 August, 2024, round 1:07 am EDT (USA); at 14.4°C, summer's sultry heat seems to have departed (well, for the nonce).
Wow, it doesn't seem like it was that long ago - almost two years
@@ModelNerd , I watched your build videos of Airfix’s 1:24th-scale kit of Supermarine’s Spitfire RAF Mk.IXc Fighter. Since I cannot afford the model (amongst others) myself, I study the efforts of CZcams channellers. I’ll go through it again, to make comments.
In addition to this, I also would like the Airfix 1:24th-scale 1) Supermarine Spitfire RAF Mk.VIII Fighter kit and 2) the de Havilland DH-98 Mosquito RAF MkVI Fighter Bomber; actually, I would prefer the Mk.IV Light Bomber. Would you know whether Airfix means to issue such a kit? Or, alternately, whether a skilful aftermarket firm creates a mixed media conversion/detail set to enable one to make a replica of the light bomber?
Had I the means, I also would acquire Tamiya’s 1:32nd-, 1:48th-, and two 1:72nd-scale kits of the Mosquito, to build them in flight, forming a forced-perspective ærial diorama (FPÆD) of combat aircraft in various scales; each model’s 1) propellers spinning (this may require metal replacements: I understand that the torque in time may warp or deform polystyrene); 2) the undercarriage retracted, the landing gear doors closed over their respective wheel wells; 3) separable flight control surfaces (ailerons, horizontal and vertical stabilisers, etc.) one can set in various ways corresponding to airborne manœuvres (sharp banks and tight turns, deep dives and soaring climbs, combat engagement, etc.), their cockpit fixtures similarly adjusted; 4) the cowl flaps closed; 5) a meticulously accurate figurine in polystyrene, resin, or similar material, kit-manufacturer, aftermarket, or 3D made, of a pilot/aviator that I would set upon the seat (molded with positionable limbs and head to fit properly, so our doughty flyboy looks like he actually belongs there . . . .
Hello; I love you building this Airfix Spifire.
I watched the first four parts, but Im missing the reveal episode.
Where can I find it...? Thanks!
Hi Manuel. I haven't finished the Spitfire yet :) The next episode should be op next weekend :)
What colour/paint did you use for the pipe, please? I love it!!
It's brass by Ammo / Mig.
That problem with the nasty brass pipe not fitting through the engine bearer frame - I would put money on that being a CAD issue! It's all very well when you are designing these things on a computer where it doesn't matter if one part morfs through another, it's just a screen image, whole different ball of wax in the real world though. I watched an actual restoration of a real Spitfire on, I believe, channel 4 recently and the chap they were talking to had the same issue with the real pipe. Everything on the Spitfire was kind of hand built so a lot of jiggery-pokery was required assembling them. Poor bloody mechanics in the factory! This is one area the Germans had right, a lot of their designs, although occasionally over engineered, were thoroughly thought through for ease of manufacture, compare the graceful hard to manufacture curves of the Spitfire with the business like straight lines of the Bf109E. Your build videos are an invaluable source for the modeller looking at building this amazing kit, I have one in the loft as we speak and it has been a great help watching you going through the motions on your build pointing out the areas where you have experienced problems, your efforts are appreciated!
Thank you mate, I really appreciate your feedback. I'm glad the videos were useful - good luck with your build!
What about installing that difficult pipe back end first so you don't have to fight the vertical section on the front end of the pipe?
I think either way the through-and-then-back-again part would be a problem
@@ModelNerd man that sucks especially with old hands like mine.
great vudeo and what a nice work. What is the name and type of glue do you use
Thanks mate. I use Tamiya cement (regular, not extra thin)