Airfix F4F-4 Wildcat 1/72 Full Build- WW2 Plastic Model Airplane

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Let's build the newly tooled Airfix 1/72 F4F Wildcat as depicted during the Guadalcanal campaign. I want to build it as it would have appeared after just arriving to Henderson field. This plane was flown by World War 2 fighter ace Major General Marion Eugene Carl. I will go through the entire build start to finish, and point out things of interest as I go. For a more in depth analysis, I created a vlog series as I built this here:
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0:00 Introduction
1:07 THE BUILD
2:28 Cockpit Green
3:17 Detail Painting
6:27 Drybrushing Flat Aluminum
7:02 Brown Panel Line Wash for Dirt/Mud
7:21 Black Panel Line Wash
10:34 Good Overall Fit with this Kit
11:45 Stretched Sprue to Fill Seam
15:45 Masking the Canopy
16:18 Painting and Weathering
20:49 US Insignia White
20:59 US Blue Gray
21:54 Post Shading
23:20 plane
24:29 Salt Weathering
26:34 Detail and touch up painting
30:34 improving future builds is crucial for me.
30:42 FINAL ASSEMBLY
31:00 Small decals on the wheels
31:56 Final weathering

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@thebobloblawshow8832 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice build. Love the final result and the weathering. 👍👍🇨🇦

@joekmodels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 I had some video editing issues, but I tried a lot of things on this one. Thank you so much for watching Bob!

@timf2279 Жыл бұрын

@@joekmodels what did you think of their choice of paint colors? For the top I went with a lot darker than they suggested. Mine ended up about the same color as yours.

@esuwarriormodelshop6369 4 жыл бұрын

That is great with the whole build. It shows how much you love doing this.

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I keep thinking I'm going to do a quick build, but I always seem to go down a rabbit hole. Thanks for checking it out :)

@neilharrison1420 4 жыл бұрын

that was amazing to watch,i cant think of any words to say apart from such a epic build.

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil :) I was on the fence about doing a full build video, but I'm glad I did. I tried some different things so maybe it will inspire someone to try something new. Really appreciate your support and checking out the video!

@EdsAttentionToDetail 4 жыл бұрын

Been following this build and the updates. Great job!

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

I know you have Ed, and I certainly appreciate your support :)

@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Spectacular Build!! Joe

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Shawn! I appreciate you following along with the build even before the full build.

@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681 4 жыл бұрын

@@joekmodels yes sir I always enjoy following your builds

@xavierbatista6201 4 жыл бұрын

You put a extraordinary amount of detail into a small build you do wonderful work joe great job

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that Xavier. As I learn about the subject, I try to pay it the respect it deserves even though it will never be perfect. Thanks for the kind words man.

@mitzyismad 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job.

@joekmodels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Dana!

@Martin. 4 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome👍, great work Joe.

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin 👍 Really appreciate that :)

@dfactoryrat653 4 жыл бұрын

That was very fascinating to watch. You show amazing techniques and what a Great looking plane in the end 🏭🐭

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother :) Appreciate you checking it out!

@SprueFascinationChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent work Joe 😊 👍

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

4 жыл бұрын

Great build. Very nice Wildcat Joe. 😎👍

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir :)

@smokymountainmodeler3054 4 жыл бұрын

I'll be putting this video in a folder for when I build mine. 👍

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff! I can't wait to see it once you get around to it!

@smokymountainmodeler3054 4 жыл бұрын

@@joekmodels Too many kits,too many choices. 😁

@chancerNW 4 жыл бұрын

Good compilation vid of an excellent build.

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly. Really appreciate you checking it out!

@plasticalchemist 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing work buddy.

@joekmodels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot sir!

@MrMarcocamp 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic 👏 I love the way you prepared for base colors

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 I wanted to try out some new things on it, I'm happy with how it came out. Really appreciate you checking it out!

@MrMarcocamp 4 жыл бұрын

@@joekmodels I was surprised by the different colors you used below. I have never taken into consideration for example to use others in addition to the white. This has resulted into a new pattern once the base color has been put on top. May I ask you the ratio you thinned those tones?

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrMarcocamp I had them pretty thin to control how much I was putting down. I would say maybe about 70-90% thinner. The more paint you have the higher the opacity, so I try to go light and go over parts I want to show up more with more passes. Also, when you put your main color down, you want to be putting it down thin so you don't cover up everything too. You can never go too thin imo but def too thick. As far as colors go, there is probably a lot of color theory here, but I try and use complimentary colors and study photographs. If you look really close you can see hints of greens/browns sometimes and this might be done using a filter also. Adding the brown before the white on the bottom would give a "dirter/dull" appearance simulating many mudding landings or fluid stains over time. Hope that helps. If you look up Doogs models on YT, he has a whole video series on the subject of black basing you might want to check out. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qMmgn658nrqtqHk.html

@MrMarcocamp 4 жыл бұрын

@@joekmodels thanks again! I'm just working on a P70 in all black (being a radar equipped night fighter) where all these tips can come useful. Thanks again

@islandrc-duke1972 4 жыл бұрын

great video and awesome build

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Duke! I appreciate it!

@andygamble650 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely build Joe! Couple of nice tricks there too. Liked the way you used the extruded sprue to fill the nose seam... not seen that before but will giving it a try! Thanks for sharing 👍

@joekmodels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy 👍 Always trying new things out when I can. I really liked how it takes away any ghost seams you might typically get if you were to just sand over regular filler. Certainly something worth experimenting with. I've also been having good success with sprue goo on my more recent projects which is kind of a progression from this what I did in this video. Appreciate you checking out the video!

@rcsnapon2132 4 жыл бұрын

Very awesome video brotha always fun to watch your videos 🙏

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that :) Thank you

@palldut2975 4 жыл бұрын

Great job! Amazing work and much time you put in that little bird. Greetings from Hungary😁

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I wanted to try some new techniques on it, really appreciate you checking it out :)

@ScaleModellingVideos 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video mate.

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks! I appreciate you checking it out! So happy I was able to check your channel out too, so many great builds!

@ScaleModellingVideos 4 жыл бұрын

@@joekmodels no worries.

@keithsmodelsandrcs6593 4 жыл бұрын

Joe its Keith thats turned out absolutely excellent my freind i can only wish oe day icould buildplanes and other stuff to that standard well done looks awesome

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith, I appreciate it! I feel the same about the cars you build! Trying out new things and growing as a model builder is what we are all here for!

@LaziLowcollectables 4 жыл бұрын

beautiful model,very talented.I used to build planes but now just restoring toy cars .new subscriber .I really enjoyed your video .

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That really makes my day. I wanted to give this project the respect it deserved. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video 😊

@jantimmer5558 4 жыл бұрын

You are the ceo of underrated.

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@Rainbow_factory728 3 жыл бұрын

Good blue

@joekmodels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@recoswell 2 жыл бұрын

you must have super vision to see parts that small

@JesusManuelTorresTiscareno 14 күн бұрын

Where can I get the us blue gray paint?

@jerrymccrae7202 3 жыл бұрын

Good job! I learned some points. Suggestion...parts were filmed to fast to take it all in.

@joekmodels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and the feedback! I had some issues with the video editing/quality while I was doing it so I can appreciate what you are saying.

@jerrymccrae7202 3 жыл бұрын

@@joekmodels you did a really good job on you wildcat! I have several really anxious to try your methods! Thanks 4 the reply...i didnt mean that as a criticism. Have a great weekend and the best to you! A fellow modler.

@marcguidry5744 3 жыл бұрын

I have this very kit, and its not finished yet , because I just got the back half of the engine that was missing.

@joekmodels 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this kit and I think you will be very pleased with it once completed!

@johncurrie846 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the build and love the music, who is the music artist or group name?????? i could model to this all day :)

@joekmodels 3 жыл бұрын

It's called Heaven and Hell - Jeremy Blake Thank you so much for checking it out!

@mrobsidian1977 3 жыл бұрын

Do I need primer before I paint? Great build btw😊👍

@joekmodels 3 жыл бұрын

You don’t have to have primer but it does help with checking cleanup and doing pressing techniques.

@teenagerinsac 3 жыл бұрын

why no lightening holes opened? if you go that far in otherwise detailing the plane, go a l l the way :)

@timf2279 Жыл бұрын

The landing gear assembly is really a hassle. I wouldn't get any awards the way I just have it jammed up there.

@alfiehazeldine6375 4 жыл бұрын

Why is the music so dramatic

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

I agree it’s a little over the top, someone else edited the video and that’s what I got 🤷‍♂️

@philiplewis9842 9 ай бұрын

Music too intense!!!

@joekmodels 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the feedback!

@ytwos1 4 жыл бұрын

What’s with al, the lines in the image. Especially when quick action happens. Unwatchable.

@joekmodels 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback!

@ytwos1 4 жыл бұрын

Might not be very positive feedback but what happened. Such a shame, the content is great. Image quality is very low, Must be possible to prevent that fromhappening again.