5 simple tips to improve your WW2 model airplane builds!

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Күн бұрын

Greetings everyone! I've got something a little different for today's video.
5 simple tips for improving your WW2 airplane model builds. These tips have really helped me to improve my model making, as well as giving an easy start into scratch building. Let me know if you have any questions or comments down below.
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@MotiviqueStudio Жыл бұрын

That tip about drilling the barrels/exhaust is simple but fantastic.

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it’s super simple but goes a long way to improving the look of your model!

@LTCDRRAZOR 11 ай бұрын

For fun barrels, another thing that can be used, depending on your scale, are blunted hypodermic needles. These can easily be cut or just bent and cleanly snapped to give you a flush barrel end, and the slightly pointed end also helps, when heated a bit, in secure installation

@HammerheadModelMaking 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing that! I'll have to give that a try some time.

@chilarai1 9 ай бұрын

Great tips. Never considered figures but now I'm sold. Another money drain 😁

@HammerheadModelMaking 9 ай бұрын

You and me both!

@that_luftwaffe_pilot8772 2 жыл бұрын

this made my 1/48 revell b17 look so much better thanks!

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

awesome! I'm glad I could help. I'm curious what tips you followed to improve your B-17?

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Also, I would love to see pictures of your B-17!

@HotelPapa100 10 ай бұрын

Brake lines are also a great way to invisibly run electricity into a model for lighting or motorizing. You have to run the wire down through the wheel throgh the patch touching the ground and throgh the base. The latter can contain the battery and switch underneath.

@HammerheadModelMaking 10 ай бұрын

This is a great idea, thank you for sharing!

@asdf9890 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip, this one gave me many ideas!

@judygarnhum2992 Жыл бұрын

Please keep this up Brett. I love your videos, your explanations are so clear and concise. Greetings from Judy in Nova Scotia, Canada!

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Judy from Canada! Don’t worry, I have a lot of content planned starting with a new build video tomorrow. I will also plan on doing more simple tip videos like this one so stay tuned! Thanks for watching.

@jdxah Жыл бұрын

Great video with great tips. I enjoy your concise and easy to understand explanations.

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! And thanks for watching, hopefully you'll find them useful!

@GuySchroeder-q6n 2 күн бұрын

You are a wonderful teacher, a produce beautiful work. Thank you for what you do. Your videos are alway well done. Very professional my friend. 💯

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 күн бұрын

Thats very kind of you, thank you!

@Foksipanter Жыл бұрын

Brett. This is very informative. Keep on doing this stuff we need this. :)

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

More to come!

@SirEatsCrackAlot Жыл бұрын

Nice! Details I simply hadn't thought of, thanks for making this.

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

No problem! Thanks for watching!

@gregchijoff9959 Жыл бұрын

Excellent super detailing tips. Thank you!

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@worldhistoryminiatureshous9757 2 жыл бұрын

Great video . Nice from you to share that !

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@hissycatbuilds Жыл бұрын

Awesome tips, thanks for sharing.

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@htc4898 Жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@user-mc9ec4kx8t 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great tips!

@HammerheadModelMaking 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@owencheeseman6922 Жыл бұрын

thanks! this was great.

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jdduran878 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great info

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dicksmith3553 8 ай бұрын

excellent thanks

@infernumdk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@tonygary7611 Жыл бұрын

Great tips and instruction

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@modelmantstewart1292 Жыл бұрын

Very good tips thank you for sharing

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jillferguson9260 Жыл бұрын

Wonderfully instructive video. Ferg

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@JuanGarcia-up2gz Жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you keep up the good work my friend

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@TheKevintegra19 2 күн бұрын

Great detail tips, thanks for sharing...

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@blacknass1943 3 ай бұрын

super usfull. thank you !

@HammerheadModelMaking 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@supercededman 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video.

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm working on more of these types of videos.

@andreagiordano2689 2 жыл бұрын

hi there, just stumbled upon your vid, which I truly enjoyed 🙂👏I'd like to share a few bits about seat belts. I am used to keep the thin metal which often comes with some medicine casing, like creams or ointments tubes. Quite often it is very thin, thus can be cut and bent easily, and serves well to the scope. Alternatively, I use some aluminium foil, bent in thin stripes and sandwiched between masking tape, to give that little extra of hardness and solidity. Cheers! 🙂

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Its always refreshing to hear of different ways of doing the same thing. I will certainly have to give this a try!

@escaperealityhobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Well done! It sure adds a lot!!!

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

I think so too! Thanks for watching!

@escaperealityhobbies 2 жыл бұрын

@@HammerheadModelMaking I've subscribed and plan of watching many, many more! I just started my own channel a couple months ago and hopefully I can have fun with it! Take care, Tom

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

@@escaperealityhobbies Great, much appreciated! I'll be sure to check out your channel! Good luck, Brett

@1932denise 2 жыл бұрын

Super video 👌

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

2 жыл бұрын

Great work. Very nice video. Greetings. Aleš 😎👍

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@therebeginner 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. As a beginner, I find the video instructive and very clear (great to see you working step by step while you're commenting). I learned a lot that I'll slowly try to apply to my humble 1/72 models while keeping in mind that the smaller the scale the less the details will be visible, so simplifying them will help too if I understood you well? Thx, once again.

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

I'm genuinely glad that this is helpful to you, and yes, you can apply any of these tips to 1:72. I've done them all at that scale at some point. Although, truth be told, drilling out gun barrels in 1:72 can be a bit challenging, but still doable! Let me know if there is anything you are curious about as a beginner, I'm trying to find more subjects to do more videos like this one. Brett

@therebeginner 2 жыл бұрын

@@HammerheadModelMaking Thx. There are so many stuff I'm interested in as a beginner. I mean everything is new and quite frankly at times can be a little bit intimidating too. Even basic skills like sanding that is probably so basic that few people would even consider it a topic (there are so many various sanding tools and so many different stuff to learn to sand: not everything is a straight line or easy to reach: removing a seam line between the wings and the fuselage without ruining the curve). Ditto for filling and rescribing, ... ;)

@jayrohumbertoguzmanvalenci1351 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this useful tips, for your inspirational modelling techniques, More efective, cheaper, and with a beautyful effect on the models. ¡This Is like the old school! Really! Greetings for you, from Guatemala, The Land of Quetzal Bird, Símbol of Freedom.

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching!

@aphanez Жыл бұрын

This is a great video with loads of interesting tips. But, why the rubbish canned music? Not needed and distracting.

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've moved away from the music in my more recent videos, concentrating more on commentary. Thank you for the feedback!

@soppdrake Жыл бұрын

Great tips! Very inspiring 😊

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@soppdrake Жыл бұрын

@@HammerheadModelMaking I'm currently working on a 1/72nd scale Beaufighter TFX, which has radial engines. The cylinders are moulded, but the "wires" aren't. On the Hercules motors they look more like sinuous exhaust pipes!

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

@@soppdrake Sounds interesting, thanks for sharing!

@jorgepielach8137 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting..!! George from Argentina..

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@matteopallaroni5265 Жыл бұрын

Hi, for landing gear I use elastic straps, the ones with hooks for packages when loading car. I cut them. The core is made of small round rubber fibers that are perfect to bend, fit and mostly don,t require painting. Just take care that sone new cheap straps are made with square rubber fibers, unfortunately…😢

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Thats not a bad idea, I might have to give it a try sometime!

@paulsawyer2326 5 ай бұрын

Great video on the 5 tips. Question, where did you get the hand drill and bits? Thanks.

@HammerheadModelMaking 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, Pin Vise: www.amazon.com/General-70804-4Pc-Pin-Vise/dp/B0031F02NQ/ref=sr_1_14?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.95x4ZJwiKrmvGs2JA5Go8RuvXNPvg_L_L5lCbEsHKrX9w2H4Kds-xv2MiWPf16-JI31jfKoFP9xAjVcSfYnIDh2z7g5m93QbpR5NdtSstZZDAtF4SarS5cLdC1dCmjLnUG8DRYnqG5qK7MUIjMHUVmA590cq6jQnAr_ZYZP3oMbuM68SzPKelsE0St9A6TgeMVRdN1hZmzVCyNmSA3n_Xa_iZCWks1gNeETqFmlGbJEs29gY4WNWkhmT0lu4jAbVS29L9-eknIsZhFjsHIpVxbKbPj0dT0ybhzg1asmC3S8.0TtID8vqU7IQP6Os2igOcjc7-iuDCmsbE2GfT16G7-w&dib_tag=se&keywords=general+pin+vise&qid=1705893873&sr=8-14 Drill Bits: www.amazon.com/WayinTop-Carbide-0-3mm-1-2mm-Circuit-Engraving/dp/B07S636JHY/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=C8V4TPXNSBUJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DoxfFReoMuXZYVcftJhX7NDC3ccfYcZkFsYEnq5EQTvONBHjnA3YYZGzHobK1xjg5mfaNYMTws3aosaw7jLQ_n1kZGQYPfIvIWTKYSqPa4R-SkvS_7Jh6gcZxf6v3sQE36T3aUVHcH-FZqNT3CrCPlu5H6X206-fGA7BgnFmOnmf_rB-fsgndbVcQT9kPlGo1DbaQsA8zf4Qu4Jchpi5otPlkSNrvfz0lGy7bC7Uw6rp7bVogqXtBFKz3dqPNCrG3FU0iOvsfDIwUdKLnl6FUnlCIvsRX4bRjr5I05qPXN0.Sj9MhP9sSXX5M9yqHNhw9cs7tKlMieuLZxBSyECxD8Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=micro+drill+bits&qid=1705893918&sprefix=micro+drill+bits%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-3-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

@stephenkastory2322 2 жыл бұрын

I am a diabetic and have lost the feeling in my hands so I have to go slow. I like the tips that you have given and will be trying some of them. With the diabetes it takes me a long time to finish anything if at all.

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

I hope these tips help, I don’t think there is much wrong with going slow. Good luck with your modeling!

@kenshin73himura70 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this awesome video! If it's not too much trouble, what size gauge wire would you recommend for 1/72 and 1/48 size models? Thanks

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, no trouble at all! I typically use a combination of 30 and 22 gauge wires for both 72nd and 48th scale models, I will lean more towards the large wire for 48 and the smaller for 72, but it wouldn't be uncommon for me to use both on the same model.

@kenshin73himura70 Жыл бұрын

@@HammerheadModelMaking Awesome broham! I've seen it done before, but I guess the time wasn't right. Time is now to take my modeling to another level. Keep the tips coming! 👍🤘

@theoutlawjoseywales8711 Жыл бұрын

What drill is that you used? I found drill bits like you show, but not your pin vise... Thank you!!! Great "how to" video!

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Here is the pin vise I use: www.amazon.com/General-Tools-75801-Pin-Vise/dp/B000OR0TIC/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=general+pin+vise&qid=1682728227&sr=8-10 cheap but effective! Thanks for watching!

@MVeminor7 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Brett, this is some great info. Thanks for putting it all together. You simplified the engine wiring. I've never seen it so clear before. Thank You!!! You have a good point about adding the figure. I'm getting into simple bases now. Fantastic video, well worth watching (twice). Thanks for sharing your hobby skills

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@gonzalomendoza3152 Жыл бұрын

Hello! I loved this video. I do have a silly question. Where did you get the personalized cutting mat? I love it!

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching. Glad you enjoy the videos. The cutting mat I got from a small local print shop in my home town. It was something of a one off, just trying it out.

@StyreneDreamsOfficial 28 күн бұрын

14 rods. 7 cylinders

@normansmith8184 Жыл бұрын

It was both. Your relaxed style goes a long way to inspire patience aswell. Bravo.

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@billaicklen9914 3 ай бұрын

Where did you get the chuck/handle for your drill bits? Brand?

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 ай бұрын

Here you go: www.amazon.com/General-Tools-75801-Pin-Vise/dp/B000OR0TIC/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2JEFFA0UUK12U&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MgJlVuVjs5-IGh6_Bk2Quvq6bGdtn_e08cylEgUv9O6LdhsIoNmx5ortYNoT86JNTZQXsVOFcvN2_1s4XHxhtdCNvNLuyHipXrh_ATFkSav90S8M4GGOK3Aq3cJeFejPeg0dSIsS3Qn9n9Q-33acIO-87AK8Gm-41xJjJX6MVC2cKIWpJEKiGAx5yLGpD0Du_zpBSZYfBGyWVufn4Tp9PsMXrPq6eQYK5H6Yy_WIZkRpyjhL2TTG9fufjUaK1q-ChBN8KTVG3hauAStQDKNv6rWVMIvrYV1AXhgNMp0sNyM.Vo_kiGj3-kch7TO3kxx9okHDTSivrstnpR7vHE3QGZ0&dib_tag=se&keywords=general+pin+vise&qid=1712777696&sprefix=general+pin+vise%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-6

@1romcat Жыл бұрын

What gauge wire for ignition, brake lines and radio wires in 1/72 scale? Thanks.

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

I use 30 guage wire for most 1:72 scale projects.

@1romcat Жыл бұрын

@@HammerheadModelMaking thanks Brett!

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

@@1romcat you’re welcome!

@josephlau8476 2 ай бұрын

I like to play with model too.

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 ай бұрын

Nice!

@gillesbueno1153 11 ай бұрын

Check ! Thank you for your remark regarding prices of drills as explained in your answer. I erased my comment/observation and your answer came out with it…sorry. Take it easy.Gilles

@HammerheadModelMaking 11 ай бұрын

No worries! Take care!

@gw7648 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video - excellent tips - excellent presentation style. I’ve been interested in using every one of these on my kits but have been hesitant to try. At some point I’ll try them out using your video as a guide. Right now my focus is on building basic models that look respectable as opposed to creating something that looks like a young child built it. (no offense to young children intended). 😊

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video and I hope it can be helpful to you. I'm working on some more videos like this, so stay tuned! Nothing wrong with focusing on the basics, thats a really smart thing to do, because a great model can be made or broken in the basics!

@cjkirkland2334 2 жыл бұрын

great tips. what size drill bits?

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

You know, off hand I am not sure, the drill bits I bought were off of Amazon and they do not identify their sizes.

@supercededman Жыл бұрын

@@HammerheadModelMaking they are colour coded. Not sure what size they are, but I always start as small as I can. If I need to, I can use next size up. I'm building the Airfix 1/48 Mustang after watching ur build. Great kit - drilled where u did, too. Not quite as good, but ok for my first attempt. Thankyou!

@Goosen. Жыл бұрын

Hey Brett, so I made an A-10c thunderbolt II from italeri model #1376 and the plane is super tail heavy any tips would help please. Thanks.

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

If the kit is already done, it might be difficult to do something about it unless you want to try some surgery or glue it down to a base. I find the easiest method for avoiding a tail sitting aircraft is to add fishing weights to the nose. Depending on where you live, fishing weights can be inexpensive and come in different sizes.

@Goosen. Жыл бұрын

@@HammerheadModelMaking thanks I might try BBs or try gluing it to a base.

@darrellid 4 ай бұрын

I'd advise against figures if they are going to come out looking cartoony. It's all personal preference, but for me, they can really detract from the model if not done well.

@HammerheadModelMaking 4 ай бұрын

I mean, that could be said about any aspect, if not done well can be a detractor, but like you said, its definitely personal preference. Cheers!

@Ensign_Cthulhu 3 ай бұрын

3:39 - I'm trying to imagine doing this for a 1:72 kit and my brain is breaking.

@HammerheadModelMaking 3 ай бұрын

Ha ha, it can be a little daunting, but I promise its possible!

@ninus17 2 жыл бұрын

good video as always, but when you speak the sound still only comes out of the left audio channel. im not saying i could do better, but it may be a simple setting in either your audio software or your edditing software.

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

I'll have to keep playing around with the settings, appreciate the feedback!

@supercededman Жыл бұрын

Thought I was going nuts, too! Lol.

@yvngdann6757 Жыл бұрын

I wanna get into this hobby so bad but i have no clue how to start. Is there any tips on how someone can get started!?

@limcw6092 Жыл бұрын

Find the closest hobby store near you, the people there should have helpful advice

@supercededman Жыл бұрын

I have just started again after 40 years off. I bought myself a couple of the airfix starter kits, to ease my way back into it. Very simple kits - the 1/72 Spitfire Vc is easy to brush paint, but don't use the kit paints! Buy some cheap but good paints. I bought Vallejo acrylics. Cheers.

@gdubzyau5503 2 ай бұрын

KZfaq was my best friend and hobby shop as well. It takes years to become a pro but just start small and build from that. Over time your skill tools and supplies will grow and it gets easier