Airfix P40B Warhawk - Beginner's Guide - 1/72 Scale Model Kit Build & Review
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- A beginner's guide, build and review of the Airfix 1/72 scale Curtiss P40B Warhawk plastic model kit, which is included as part of the Pearl Harbor Dogfight Doubles Gift Set, also featuring a Mitsubishi A6m2B Zero.
In this video I break things down a bit more for those of you who are just starting out in the hobby , or have had a break. This gift set would be suitable as a starter set due to the number of included paints, brushes and the tube of poly cement.
Additional paints used (not included in set):
Humbrol 135, 49 & 53, Decalfix
Find the kit here:
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A guide to applying decals:
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A guide to stretching sprue:
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Airfix Curtiss Tomahawk IIB (P40B) Starter Set (1:72):
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Airfix Curtiss Tomahawk MkIIB - Quick Review 1/72 scale kit:
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Fuselage seams are always present no matter how good the fit. Even if you don't use filler, shouldn't you at least give it a few swipes with a sanding stick or sand paper? (That would be something Airfix could include in the gift sets as well).
Great that you use basically what's included, even the paints that may not be your favorite. You show that a perfectly acceptable model can be built from the box without photo etch, resin updates and special paints. Very encouraging to those getting started out and for parents not wanting to invest a fortune if this doesn't turn out to be something the child really doesn't like(don't know how that could ever be the case though!).
Thanks! Yeah, on older airfix kits the join seams are very noticeable, but on these newer ones they're pretty good. I find that many CZcams modelling channels out there focus on the more advanced/professional techniques of model building, which can be quite daunting for newer modellers. I try to make my videos more accessible :)
How do you even eliminated the seams?
I meant "eliminate".
@@duduliang4060 With a little filler (if needed), very fine sandpaper, and a scriber or something to re-make the panel lines if you remove them.
Thank you for explaining the process so patiently. It helps new modellers in their first steps.
Thanks for watching - hopefully it'll be a helpful video :)
Airfix markets a A6M2 Zero, a B5N2 Kate, and a D3A1 Val. Airfix ought to offer these three in one package as Pearl Harbor Raiders, with a markings option for the the Battle of Midway. For that matter Airfix could also offer the Spitfire, Hurricane and Defiant in one package as Battle of Britain Defenders.
Yeah, even a gladiator could be added because they were used too
@@ModelMinutes or a night fighter version of the Blenheim.
Great review Matt! I am surprised that Airfix did not include a small container of primer in the kit. I have read on forums that this is a very nice model and your build bears this out. Thanks for sharing this information.
Thanks! Yes, it's a nice little kit. I don't think i've ever had a model kit set where they've included a pot of primer paint . . .
A super good beginners guide!
Thanks!
I bought my first Airfix kits yesterday P40b warhawk and Spitfire I'll start them after my Tamiya King Tiger .
nice!
Use the extra sprue of the stand for rigging cuz it's waaaay better than the normal sprue
Yeah, and it's already the right colour
@@ModelMinutes hey where do i find the panel lines so i can bring them out?
@@frost7724 the panel lines are the recessed details on the surface of the model. Applying a wash to them of thin dark paint will help give them contrast and make them more visible
Nice beginner's build video! Well done..
Thanks! :)
12:34 That's genius! I used to use cotton thread, it was kind of painful. Wish I'd thought of your idea! 👏🏻
Glad it was helpful! I can't honestly say that I own the idea lol, just passing on knowledge that someone else gave to me :D
Great video! I agree the P40 is easier to build than the Zero I just finished my P40 a few days ago and took me about 14-16hrs 😅 I used Tamiya mark fit to apply the decals but the decals it still shiny and I think I will buy a matte barnish and a Tamiya wash (because I don’t know how to make it)
Sounds like a good idea - i've been interested in those ready made washes - let me know how it goes!
Model Minutes of course I will 🤔 I hope this wash works well
Enjoyed this, and will use many of your tips in my next build, thank you!!
Awesome! Let me know how you get on :D
Great and very nice !!!!
Thanks!
Gracias es un excelente trabajo... La pintura es muy firme...
Thanks :)
Looks good!
Cheers!
Nice mat Matt :) I especially like the ones with angles and/or a protractor built in so you can cut to exact angles if you need to.. also the ones with a known size of squares so you can also get precise sizes by just counting squares. Mind you at 1:72 one inch equals six feet so precision might be a dead duck *lol*
Diorama thought... a Warhawk taxying at Wheeler airfield being shot at by a Zero on a low pass? You could use your battle damage ideas to simulate bullet strikes on the Warhawk :)
That's a pretty cool idea :D
*Do an ear reveal*
not weird . . . . :P
Wasn't interior green the cockpit? Beautiful model, I'm glad Airfix remade the old mould, I remember the old Kittyhawk from the'60
Yes it was
Great video as always, nice build also.
Thanks :)
Very good guide and an acceptable build. The paint brush marks and seam joint lines make your construction look a little rushed.
yeah, this is one of my earlier builds, you should be able to note a marked improvement in my more recent videos
@@ModelMinutes Yeah, I've seen a few more recent videos, you do indeed have great skills :)
@@lloydgarland4667 Thanks! I'm sure that in time I will improve further (and make a fair share of mistakes along the way)
Nice work........however, I just have no luck brush painting models. I (reluctantly) use an airbrush. I say reluctantly because I hate the cleaning airbrushes need after use, however I do like the paint job they provide. I would try brush painting some but I inevitably wind up with thick brush strokes and colors that are too vivid, instead of the effect with an airbrush where you tend to get colors a little more "soft" and subdued.
Yeah, it can be a bit tricky with a brush, i feel that i do ok most of the time :). I might look into an airbrush in the future . . .
I think I might buy this but I like tanks better
It's a good set! I'd like to build more tanks :)
@@ModelMinutes where did you buy yours ?
I bought it in a shop that was closing down a couple years ago - it's not there anymore :(
@@ModelMinutes rip shop
Sad times
Nice vid. are you going to make ship models in future videos be good to see it
I've got some on the cards and in my stash :)
@@ModelMinutes great can't wait
Make more Dogfight doubles sets please.
I don't have any in my stash at the moment, but perhaps i'll get some soon :)
My favorite is the Sea Harrier and Skyhawk, wish it would be re released. Revell did same thing in the early/mid 70s, but without a display stand.
I find that gloss varnish isn't needed as the Humbrol DecalFix creates a smooth surface by itself, its a bit of an all in one that stuff
Yeah, it does have that quality, but sometimes it depends on how high-quality the decals are too - sometimes I just like to play it safe
@@ModelMinutes true, better safe than sorry. At least when it comes to models you really dont wanna mess up
Love the vids
Thanks! :)
What glue are you using? I am newbie at model kit so I don't know what the perfect glue for model kit. Can someone give some tips?
Any polystyrene cement will work on plastic kits but there are loads of different kinds for different jobs. Tamiya extra thin cement is good, but then something with a nozzle like the Humbrol or revell precision ranges are good for getting the glue in the right places
Is humbrol 135 varnish the same as the Matt vanish? I just brought some Clear gloss vanish and it’s made my model milky. Should I use 135 satin instead? Thanks any help would be much appreciated
135 is a satin varnish. The matt varnish does leave a white residue (as mentioned in my Academy Sopwith Camel video). I combat this by mixing the matt and satin varnishes together at times, it prevents the white finish but still gives a more matt than satin finish
Thank you I’ll try this!
Gues what i love you
Awesome!
@@ModelMinutes Lol, Matt, I think "ribbit" would be a better answer ;)
can we build this kit with landing gears extended?
Yes, as mentioned at around 13:50
sorry might have skipped that! but thanks for the vid im thinking of buying this kit
@@Triptunee You should, it's a good one :)
Tbh your desert camo p40 is much better than this one....
Good build btw
I really like the BoB one because it's unusual :)