Airfix 1/72 Whitley GR MkVll Progress Update. A cautionary tale about AK paint as well!

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@leslieschramm6252 28 күн бұрын

Woohoo, picked this up a couple weeks ago, had a free addition of a set of photoetch flaps, so going to enjoy this right now.

@petesplasticplayground7791 28 күн бұрын

Its a great kit to build!

@ronaldbyrne3320 26 күн бұрын

Glad to see that the kit goes together really well because I bought one online several weeks ago. I find the Coastal Command camo rather attractive on this aircraft. I’ll start on it after I get all the paint colours I need. 👍🏻🙂

@petesplasticplayground7791 13 күн бұрын

Hi Ronald, good to know that you’ve got yourself a Whitley and I hope yours is going as well as mine is I agree the coastal command camo is brilliant. I wound up using a mixture of Tamia and Revel paint on mine.

@ronaldbyrne3320 13 күн бұрын

@@petesplasticplayground7791 Thank you, and for the info on the paints. The kit is still over the water from Japan but should arrive soon. ☺️

@MrSmith7726 28 күн бұрын

This will be an exciting build to watch and im sure you'll give it all the attention and love it deserves.

@petesplasticplayground7791 28 күн бұрын

I should do my best thanks for watching the video and I hope you’re keeping alright

@BobbyG-bp9xr 28 күн бұрын

Hi Pete. Thanks for the update. Nice to see the speeded up footage of you building, gives you an idea of how well this kit goes together. Looking really good mate! 👌 Great video, look forward to the next one. Hope you're doing ok. Happy modelling Bobby

@petesplasticplayground7791 27 күн бұрын

Cheers Bobby, again I have my son to thank for putting the video together. Hopefully you get a reasonable feel for how good the build is!

@BobbyG-bp9xr 27 күн бұрын

@@petesplasticplayground7791 yes mate, I like it. I love watching other people build almost as much as doing it myself! Take care Pete. 👍

@Mike-mm4mx 27 күн бұрын

nice build so far. Had the same trouble with a set of AK paints they kept clogging up the airbrush even when thinned. I have built the 1/72 Airfix RAF Whitely also a lovely kit. Its such a weird looking aircraft with that distinctive nose dip when flying. Look forward to finished model.

@petesplasticplayground7791 27 күн бұрын

I’m fascinated by the subject, there are a few videos featuring Whitleys on KZfaq, Shame we can’t hear the engines though!

@glencwilson 27 күн бұрын

Great progress with the kit. I have got to the point where I my H&S airbrush is only used for lacquer paints and have a couple of cheap airbrushes (one for water based acrylics and another for clear coats). The water based acrylics don't seem to affect the cheap airbrush seals and it avoids any cross contamination between paint types. Even deep cleaning an airbrush doesn't seem to stop the clogging.

@petesplasticplayground7791 27 күн бұрын

I sometimes wonder if I spend more time painting or cleaning / faffing around with the airbrush!

@neilconlon1298 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for the update Pete,great work,really enjoyed the video

@petesplasticplayground7791 27 күн бұрын

Cheers Neil, thanks for watching!

@jeffreyhansen2806 27 күн бұрын

I used AK paints with Tamiya thinner and have had no problems.

@rodneygreenway 27 күн бұрын

same here

@petesplasticplayground7791 27 күн бұрын

Oh that’s interesting, I’ll give that a go, thank you. What proportion mix roughly?

@jimbraiden2094 28 күн бұрын

Thank you Pete, it's always good to watch some one else build a kit before one adds one the ever increasing stash, I hope you are 3:49 mending ok?

@petesplasticplayground7791 27 күн бұрын

Thanks Jim, yes this is my second Whitley, great to build. Recovery going quite well thanks.

@RedViking2020 27 күн бұрын

Ive had probs with AK. Thicker,grainier was surprised from such a good company. May be a batch issue but ive never had that problem with Vallejo or Ammo Mig. My go toos every time now. Makes you wonder what the 3rd gen is all about. I use a 0.35 needle,correct thinner but didnt like the feel. Humbrol avoid. The old enamels were good after much stirring but their dropper acrylics are pants. Give Vallejo a go and the range is immense. You wont be disappointed. People will say they have no probs but you did. Ive used 3 airbrushes,home made thinners,tamiya and Vallejos own brand. Zero probs. Humbrols are gloop. Ammo migs range are win/win too in my experience.

@petesplasticplayground7791 27 күн бұрын

Yes, I may well buy some Vallejo and give those a try. I’ll also give the AK another go, could be me!

@Payne2view 27 күн бұрын

I'm glad to see this video because I am considering buying a Whitley kit. I may get one now.

@petesplasticplayground7791 27 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching, and if you get one I hope you enjoy building yours as much as I’m enjoying mine!

@ljscalemodels526 27 күн бұрын

Hey Pete great wee video, build looks great - bad luck on the AK paints - cant go by Tamiya paints, cheers Liam

@petesplasticplayground7791 27 күн бұрын

Hi Liam, yes , the Tamiya paint did go on very nicely- it’s the dark slate grey, which looks green!

@darkwood777 27 күн бұрын

AK paint and their leveling thinner has always worked beautifully for me and many other modelers. Maybe you had a contaminated airbrush (alcohol-based cleaner) or you aren't using a water trap on the compressed air line. Try cleaning the airbrush with pure acetone and let all the parts dry before reassembling.

@petesplasticplayground7791 27 күн бұрын

Yes, all good advice, thanks, I have been thinking that I should try it again.

@potrzebieneuman4702 27 күн бұрын

I always liked the Stirling despite it's poor performance due I believe to the Air Ministry decision to limit the wingspan to 100 feet so it would fit into existing hangars. These new Airfix kits are light years from the ones I built as a child.

@petesplasticplayground7791 13 күн бұрын

They certainly have come a long way, haven’t they?

@stevebrace1792 28 күн бұрын

Thks for sharing, looking great 👍 you are so honest, are their any pilots ? Good health, love your update 😊

@petesplasticplayground7791 27 күн бұрын

Thanks Steve👍, no, there are no crew included with the kit- shame.

@mikecrane3148 27 күн бұрын

Looks great Pete👍. I suggest having a look at Vallejo WW2 set paints. They go down really well using a 40-60% ratio.Also paint really well using a brush.

@RedViking2020 27 күн бұрын

I second that

@petesplasticplayground7791 27 күн бұрын

Thanks Mike, good call, I’m going down to Alton soon so I’ll pop in and see if he’s got some.

@blacknass1943 27 күн бұрын

Pete.s Plasitc playground : happends the first time to me and afhter 3 times i startet higer pressur and witout thinning but more shaking and it works . but it is not the same like you mix it wit hobby 1200 and thinner . by the tiker ones we haf to us higer pressur and dont cross cleaning with difrent typs of thinner and color tat can clump. . but i know exakt wath you mean .

@petesplasticplayground7791 27 күн бұрын

I think a period of trial and error lies ahead!