Nigel, as a fellow engineer, me being a electrical engineer. Never apologize how you build your models .those who complain are actually jealous my friend ....... hello again from outside Orlando Florida. Great work Nigel. We all can learn tricks of the trade from one and another. Thanks again
I , agree Nigel, gloss coat first . It seems the decals stick alot better as well . I ,do the same .......great work as usual nigel . I, wish airfix would do a 1/24 hawker tempest love that aircraft .
Dear Nigel, I think that when you are showing the procedures you employ when taking on tasks like placing decals you are at your very best- it is no wonder you see what you do in other people’s videos as imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Kind regards, Z
Hi Nigel, that is a absolutely outstanding job on the Spitfire, looking forward to the finish episode, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍👍👍
Your model - your way. Great video and attention to detail. I’ve learned a great deal and look forward to seeing completed model before purchasing kit and all the necessary tools, paints etc. Not how I built models in the sixties!!!! Cheers.
Another terrific video. I painted my roundels and fin flash however I now realise that the fuselage position is wrong. I followed the instructions to the millimetre. The painted version does look rather good though ! For the walkway lines, I used NATO black which looks slightly faded. For your next build, the Eduard exhaust stubs look very nice indeed.
I've done 'rough' invasion stripes on a 48 mossie - and it just looks stupid - I, like you, think the same - it's just one of those odd 'modelling' things, like finishing models being 'matt' while in real life there was some 'gloss'... interesting on this as I was planning to use my kit decals too.. nicely done.
Your skills are top notch as usual Nigel. Watching your other videos in the past has improved my decaling skills immensely and has taken a lot of my anxieties away while doing them. I actually enjoy them now unless I am stenciling an F-4 Phantom. I put micro-set under and on top of decals as I always have. Didn't know some people thought that is an issue. I am wondering why that is an issue for some if the instructions say to do it that way
I don't think it's an issue for some, I just think that some don't realize, and question why I do it. Thanks for your kind words there. Much appreciated.
Nigel, While watching this video, I had a small epiphany about something you do, but which I don't think most new modellers would realize simply by watching your videos, and that is: having patience, taking time, and not rushing whether it be applying decals, or the painting of parts, or gluing pieces together, is absolutely key to achieving good results. Adding this suggestion to some of the narration that you direct toward the newer modellers might help them enjoy the hobby more as they obtain better looking builds. (RANT ON -The instant gratification provided by social media in today's society, of course, doesn't help people learn to slow down and take the extra time required to do a job really well - RANT OFF).
This is the only thing I hate with modeling that's doing the decos. Especially the fiddling ones. I do try to spay paint the decor but watching how you done your I will try your method. Really enjoy watching you do this model kit sorry I've not watched all you videos the two I watched is this and the lancaster bomber.
It is very good Wayne, but I find it a little too aggressive and can become "sticky" in use and lift the decal. It is also not so easy to use on curved surfaces.
Fantastic work N. A question: I am not sure what the reason was, but when I was starting out I plumped for Mr Hobby's Mark Setter Neo and Mark Softer Neo instead of Micro Sol/Set. Do you [or any of your readers] have experience with them? How do they compare? I think they are great, but if the Micro system is that much better, obviously I would swap.
Hi Nigel, great videos and advice especially for a novice builder lick me and can’t wait to start my spitfire. Just wondering what mixing ratio you would recommend for the Tamiya paint (ie: 50/50 75/25 or none) with water or thinners? I use brushes as only just got back into modelling so no airbrush yet. Would be great full for any advice on this. Thanks in advance Andy M
Hi Andrew. For brush painting Tamiya X or XF colours you'll need a thinner/retarder like Modellers World Acrylic Doctor or levelling thinner for Brush painting. It's available in the UK from Premium Hobbies and you can save 10% with code "NMB 10". You can mix as thin as you like. The finish will be better with 2 coats of thinned paint rather than one coat of thicker paint.
The problem I find with using Microsol on a glossy surface is that the surface tension of the liquid draws it into a single blob instead of it being spread around where I want it. Any solutuion to this?
@@NigelsModellingBench I’m currently watching the video,at 19:50 mins in, and there have been two ads during the video. Cheers! Edit. Another ad at 23:47. They have been skipable
Thanks Ivan. So, it looks like YT are putting ads in now and I cant remove them as they're not listed!! Normally, I can pick and choose where they go and how many!!
@@NigelsModellingBench hey Nige. I don’t know how it all work. I’m not a content provider like yourself, I just like watching you videos. At the end of the day I still enjoyed your video and I enjoy your content I know you are keen to keep ads to a minimum and I anything I can do to help just let me know. Cheers and take care and give Jess a hug from me!
Quick question, my supplier was out of Mr Colour Levelling Thinner so I got Rapid Thinners, what can or can’t I do with this? I’m sure they aren’t interchangeable…
Hi Paul, Rapid is hotter, so will damage clear parts if you use it to remove Mr Surfacer. Also it doesnt level like levelling thinner and will leave a rough finish if you spray "dry", especially with Tamiya XF paint.
@@NigelsModellingBench is that all…. Sounds like I wasted some money, oh well, live and learn. Thanks, I’ll get proper levelling thinner when it’s back in stock and use this for cleaning!
Hey Nigel, hello from across the pond :) I really enjoy your content !! So much so I even bought some figure off the auction awhile back. I was wondering do you have a merch shop? I would love to buy one of your stickers for my collection. :) Have a great one Mate
Nigel, as a fellow engineer, me being a electrical engineer. Never apologize how you build your models .those who complain are actually jealous my friend ....... hello again from outside Orlando Florida. Great work Nigel. We all can learn tricks of the trade from one and another. Thanks again
I , agree Nigel, gloss coat first . It seems the decals stick alot better as well . I ,do the same .......great work as usual nigel . I, wish airfix would do a 1/24 hawker tempest love that aircraft .
37:18 Hey! Watch out with the wing tip! You almost had my eye out 😅
Super job, Nigel. Awesome skills, sir 🤩
Dear Nigel,
I think that when you are showing the procedures you employ when taking on tasks like placing decals you are at your very best- it is no wonder you see what you do in other people’s videos as imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Kind regards,
Z
Hi Nigel, that is a absolutely outstanding job on the Spitfire, looking forward to the finish episode, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍👍👍
Nigel the spit is looking absolutely gorgeous mate I’ve always taken ur advice on all u do as I think it’s the correct way ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks for the videos Nigel. Beautiful work. =)
Your model - your way. Great video and attention to detail. I’ve learned a great deal and look forward to seeing completed model before purchasing kit and all the necessary tools, paints etc. Not how I built models in the sixties!!!! Cheers.
Decals look anazing Nigel, lots of great tips to. Cheers mate.
Thanks Peter.
This is really nice Nige love the camo colour you’ve done this kit justice mate
Well done indeed. What a great video.
Thats looking so good! All OOB as well. Thanks for posting!
Thats a big Bird mate
Dayum Nigel, that blue green camo scheme came out beautifully
This is looking so nice Nige. Really love the camo colour
Thanks Wendy, i personally prefer the earlier green and earth.
@@NigelsModellingBench true most models ive seen have the green and earth. Don't know just something about the this one. Its Just good.
Nicely done
Another terrific video. I painted my roundels and fin flash however I now realise that the fuselage position is wrong. I followed the instructions to the millimetre. The painted version does look rather good though ! For the walkway lines, I used NATO black which looks slightly faded.
For your next build, the Eduard exhaust stubs look very nice indeed.
Looking good!
I've done 'rough' invasion stripes on a 48 mossie - and it just looks stupid - I, like you, think the same - it's just one of those odd 'modelling' things, like finishing models being 'matt' while in real life there was some 'gloss'... interesting on this as I was planning to use my kit decals too.. nicely done.
Your skills are top notch as usual Nigel. Watching your other videos in the past has improved my decaling skills immensely and has taken a lot of my anxieties away while doing them. I actually enjoy them now unless I am stenciling an F-4 Phantom. I put micro-set under and on top of decals as I always have. Didn't know some people thought that is an issue. I am wondering why that is an issue for some if the instructions say to do it that way
I don't think it's an issue for some, I just think that some don't realize, and question why I do it. Thanks for your kind words there. Much appreciated.
Decals on a Spitfire - why am I nervous (Hobby Boss Spitfire), nicely done.
Nigel, While watching this video, I had a small epiphany about something you do, but which I don't think most new modellers would realize simply by watching your videos, and that is: having patience, taking time, and not rushing whether it be applying decals, or the painting of parts, or gluing pieces together, is absolutely key to achieving good results. Adding this suggestion to some of the narration that you direct toward the newer modellers might help them enjoy the hobby more as they obtain better looking builds. (RANT ON -The instant gratification provided by social media in today's society, of course, doesn't help people learn to slow down and take the extra time required to do a job really well - RANT OFF).
This is the only thing I hate with modeling that's doing the decos. Especially the fiddling ones. I do try to spay paint the decor but watching how you done your I will try your method. Really enjoy watching you do this model kit sorry I've not watched all you videos the two I watched is this and the lancaster bomber.
It's looking great!!
I expected to see you using your fancy decal squeegee rather than cotton buds 😂
It is very good Wayne, but I find it a little too aggressive and can become "sticky" in use and lift the decal. It is also not so easy to use on curved surfaces.
Fantastic work N. A question: I am not sure what the reason was, but when I was starting out I plumped for Mr Hobby's Mark Setter Neo and Mark Softer Neo instead of Micro Sol/Set. Do you [or any of your readers] have experience with them? How do they compare? I think they are great, but if the Micro system is that much better, obviously I would swap.
In my opinion the Micro set/sol is better.
Hi Nigel, great videos and advice especially for a novice builder lick me and can’t wait to start my spitfire. Just wondering what mixing ratio you would recommend for the Tamiya paint (ie: 50/50 75/25 or none) with water or thinners? I use brushes as only just got back into modelling so no airbrush yet. Would be great full for any advice on this. Thanks in advance Andy M
Hi Andrew. For brush painting Tamiya X or XF colours you'll need a thinner/retarder like Modellers World Acrylic Doctor or levelling thinner for Brush painting. It's available in the UK from Premium Hobbies and you can save 10% with code "NMB 10". You can mix as thin as you like. The finish will be better with 2 coats of thinned paint rather than one coat of thicker paint.
@@NigelsModellingBench Thanks Nigel
The problem I find with using Microsol on a glossy surface is that the surface tension of the liquid draws it into a single blob instead of it being spread around where I want it. Any solutuion to this?
Just put the decal down on the blob John.
HI Nige, quite a few adverts in this video. Not complaint, just letting you know as you request. Keep up the great content!
Thanks Ivan. I shall sort it now. edit:- I just checked, there aren't any mid roll ads?
@@NigelsModellingBench I’m currently watching the video,at 19:50 mins in, and there have been two ads during the video. Cheers! Edit. Another ad at 23:47. They have been skipable
Thanks Ivan. So, it looks like YT are putting ads in now and I cant remove them as they're not listed!! Normally, I can pick and choose where they go and how many!!
@@NigelsModellingBench hey Nige. I don’t know how it all work. I’m not a content provider like yourself, I just like watching you videos. At the end of the day I still enjoyed your video and I enjoy your content I know you are keen to keep ads to a minimum and I anything I can do to help just let me know. Cheers and take care and give Jess a hug from me!
Adblock. I've never seen a YT advert!
dumb question i am sure but would the roundel have been over the walkway black stripe or vice versa,
Not dumb at all Ralph.. I looked at the airfix colour guide and the roundels were over the lines.
Quick question, my supplier was out of Mr Colour Levelling Thinner so I got Rapid Thinners, what can or can’t I do with this? I’m sure they aren’t interchangeable…
Hi Paul, Rapid is hotter, so will damage clear parts if you use it to remove Mr Surfacer. Also it doesnt level like levelling thinner and will leave a rough finish if you spray "dry", especially with Tamiya XF paint.
@@NigelsModellingBench darn…. So what is it’s best use?
It's good for cleaning your airbrush!!
@@NigelsModellingBench is that all…. Sounds like I wasted some money, oh well, live and learn. Thanks, I’ll get proper levelling thinner when it’s back in stock and use this for cleaning!
Where did the Hair come from Mate. ?????😊
From Jess, my little dog mate!!
@@NigelsModellingBench Ha Ha . Blame the Dog . 🐕
Well, i have to.. I have no hair lol..
@@NigelsModellingBench That was the Reason ! How close to Hull do You live .
Hey Nigel, hello from across the pond :) I really enjoy your content !! So much so I even bought some figure off the auction awhile back. I was wondering do you have a merch shop? I would love to buy one of your stickers for my collection. :) Have a great one Mate
N8gel, sorrybut you were working off screen
Yeah, it happens from time to time.