I read "Thunderbolt," by Robert S. Johnson, in late '71 or early '72, when I was in elementary school. Since then it has been my favorite aircraft. I think I've built about a half-dozen of them in the years since, in scales from 1:72 through 1:18, and larger flying models. I still don't have one on the shelf. There's something wrong with that, I think. You did a beautiful job on this one!

Thank you for your comments and to all subscribers. I'm looking forward to getting my next build up asap!

You did a great job! Looks fantastic. Loved the chipping. Watching you post shade all I could think of was “wow he’s got a steady hand”.

Well done! I just finished the P-47M

The finish/weathering on that model is really well executed, an inspiration, thanks..

Great build. Good to see that you include your mistakes and thoughts during the build sequence. Fantastic looking model 👍

Excelente montagem, jeito simples de executar a montagem e com efeitos incríveis. Parabéns, lindo modelo.

Excellent build, I use the AK Extreme metals and they are excellent. Some report that its fragile, but after a day or two I find the stuff is rock solid and never had it rub off on me.

love the build and the finnished model but the overlapping music gave me ptsd

Excellent build and enjoy the format; no talking, the right amount of comments and good editing. I have been building planes for many years now but when I see a video from I can learn something , I’m an immediate fan. Got a subscriber from me. Keep up the good work ( hope you like modern jets).

Amazing video. Some new painting and building techniques I’ve never seen before 👌🏻. I love the fact you keep in the mistakes you made along the building process... it makes me optimistic that I could eventually make a model as fine as this 😂

Just another home run kit from Tamiya. Nice job.

OUTSTANDING, really like the bomb casting details, brilliant.

Your builds are amazing. Absolutely stunning detail, presentation, craftsmanship, and love. I’m hooked!

I’m glad you switched to voiceover videos. This was still very interesting, but the voiceover adds a nice level of immersion for the viewer.

Fantastic! Absolutely stupendous. This is only the second video I've watched of you creating what can only be described as art. Move along folks. Nothing to see here but beauty.

Just brilliant. Thank you so much for showing.

Love that fliying sherman

I love building the Tamiya models because the kits are very precise and molded so well. Unfortunately I can’t do 1/48 because of my eyes. Too small. I do the 1/32 kits.I’ve done the Mustang, Corsair, and zero kits. You did a good job on that Jug.

Высший уровень, профессионально, творчески и это очень хорошая мотивация для меня!!! 👍👍👍👍

Wow just wow

Beautiful!

Nice. I now know how to do the "chipping" to give it the realistic aircraft look. Thanks

I came back to watch your first post after watching the Swordfish build. I'm pleased you talk to us now! Very pleased you've started the shop. You have re-kindled a fire in me, I'm going to start building again - not since I was 14 with an Airfix kit and enamel paints. Thank you.

Beautiful work. I need to start working on models again. Haven’t built one in years.

Lovely build, I'll have to dig mine out of the stash this year but mark it up in RAF SEAC markings, thanks for the kick up the arse to give me the mojo again!

Lovely job, Just need to add the rubber strip colour at the bottom of the sliding canopy there is even a panel line on the canopy to guide you.

Very cool build! Love the results. Just enough chipping and weathering. Thanks for sharing. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦

Great build. All the classics get represented but I'm wanting some of the more uncommon planes. A Curtiss-Wright Ascender would be cool.

Incredible. The film industry must be screaming out for people as talented as you to build their models etc.

Outstanding

The only thing that bothered me was that it can be made to look so easy and I know how hard it really is. Nice work!

Great build. Some panel lines on the real thing were lighter due to wear vs the center portions thet could warp inwards.

Excellent, Looks great, I built mine with the checkered nose.

I saw a P-47D at the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo Michigan yesterday. Watching this video is making me want to order the Tamiya kit and built it to match the one that was on display.

Wow!!!!

Let this be a warning: Wiping down with alcohol is an important step. Except in my case, I primed with Mr Color Black and then left the primed plane in the garage for a few days before spraying the aluminum. This ruined the plane because the primed surface had something on it - probably pollen. I am starting a fresh kit this week as a result. Holding the fuselage with a paintbrush is also a great move, since it means you can paint both the topside and the underside in one session. Quality control during priming and aluminum coats is critical. Great video!

You make it look so easy. Thanks for sharing your talent.

Thanks - great build

A work of art!

LOVE this kit🤗. Supurb build!

Amazing..!!!

First the model is well chosen, I love the P-47. Very nice work, well filmed and broken down for beginners. Thank you

Beautiful...exquisite modeling all through the process. I’ve got two bubble tops waiting to be built. Really loved the inspiring video!

Отличная работа!Браво!!!

You are an artist! I made very basic models as a kid, and you blew me away with your patience, skill, and knowledge! It was a pleasure watching you work! Or can you even call it work?!?!? ; )

Great model - love that kit.

Un trabajo impresionante. Me gusto mucho tu trabajo con la pintura, lástima no pude ver algunos detalles porque había partes donde había mucho reflejo, pero definitivamente aprendí mucho. Gracias por compartir, este avión es mi próximo proyecto, solo que es un Monogram.

Very nice job. As an oldie newbie to this obvious craft, I now am learning modeling includes understanding not just the mechanics of cutting fitting and gluing (what kind of glue did you use?), but paint and finishes and coatings and brushes and and and....... I look forward to seeing more of your work, thanks!

Thanks for showing your mistakes as well as the good stuff. Well done.

Pure quality....

dude love what u did w/ the kit. it's awesome!

Beautiful result. Never bothered with a P-51 build but there's something aqbout the "Jug" that draws me to it. Actually most radial-engined WW2 palnes look very appealing to me.

Tip: At the end of the video, play music from the 40's and sounds of airplanes and weapons.

awesome!

Awesome, friend!

Very nice job on this. It looks fantastic!

Wow...you make it look easy! Great job!

Hell ya P-40 taking out those train bridges!!, fantastic build just looks the part. Do another with 60lb rockets taking on the 12th ss panzer.

Beautiful build

I really like how you approached the NMF and weathering; very informative. An appealing alternative to Alclad2...

great work, that looks fantastic

Beautiful model!

Beautiful techniques, and a wonderful result. Cheers!

Simply stunning 👏👏👏

Fiquei com vontade de entrar e sair pilotando. Parabéns !

TOP JOB.

Another awesome model keep them coming.

This thing looks like it’s pilot had been having some fun at the rail yards.

amazing!

Beautiful job! Looks like a fun kit!

Super, Congratulations and thank you

Great job, mate! The result is ultra realistic!

Nice chipping paint effect !

Great job!

Fine build thanks for sharing ❤

Ohhhh, you gotta take your hat off to these amazing skills. Another first rate build

Wow that was impressive. Just starting out in the hobby and it’s great to see what can be done. Even if atm it is way above my skill level. You must get great satisfaction out of doing models to such a high level. Subscribed for more...

Wow incredible 👍

Un nuevo suscriptor desde España! Great job!

Magnifique ! Bravo ! Technique bluffante !!!

WoW! I wish I had half your skill! Awsome built and painted man!

You are a true craftsman and artist..love your work and attention to detail.

Amazing work.

Awesome Video Tutorial Sir...Inspiring! Thank you

Dude, you have to, have realize by now...ooohhh by the way this is my 3rd time through this build!!! you have opened up a sleeping giant! So many of us have wanted this! Needed this! Thanks again dude! We really appreciate it!

Very nicely done. Very fun to watch. That is some very nice metallic paint there.

magnifique

Fantastic Jug and video!

I loved the bag throw at the start!! 😂 superb video and skills.

Absolument magnifique !!!!!!

I discovered your channel today, through your build of the Tamiya P-38. Excellent videos. And, of course, subscribed. Thank you.

Very nice build indeed! 👍🏼 Personally I don’t dip my canopies because if you check out period photos of operational warbirds with high flying hours the canopies are never crystal clear and high gloss. They’re scratched, sometimes hazy, and abraded by the ravages of constant handling and flight.

I'm 70 years old and of course built models when I was a kid in the 1950's and 60's. I came across an online catalog of model kits recently and I was SHOCKED to see the price's for some of these kits. No wonder kid's don't build model's any more.

Amazing work. Meanwhile, ten year old me had one tube of glue, a few bottles of Testor's paint and one brush. Lol. like rubbing two sticks together to get fire.

Just found your channel, absolutely stonking build! Really enjoyed that. Cheers! Dan

Very nice, didnt come here to watch the full vid but stayed the whole time

Truly fantastic build. Very informative comments throughout. Subscribed.

Really really awesome

Шикарно!