Building the Revell Pro Modeler 1/48 Scale SB2C-4 Helldiver Dive Bomber

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4 жыл бұрын

In this 16th amateur model build of the series, we’ll be constructing, painting, weathering, and adding photo etch to the Revell Pro Modeler 1/48 scale World War II era SB2C-4 Helldiver -kit #85-5983.
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CREDITS:
Photos: Helldiver photo images and film stock are Public Domain from U.S. Navy and other governmental agencies.
Movie Clip: “The Screaming Skull” (1958) Public Domain as this movie was never copyrighted or it has lapsed.
Music Credits:
Excerpts from “Glenn Miller Day” public domain - U.S. National Archives
"Long Road Ahead" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
“Past the Edge” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
“Prologue 2” By BenjaminHarveydesign --Creative commons (CC0) from Freesound.org
ERROR(s) for this video: The right landing gear is crooked at the end. The model structure is weak, but I should have straightened it out for the end shots.

Пікірлер: 368

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

(For those who viewed later): The Answer for Project #17 was -- The U.S.S. Indianapolis heavy cruiser in 1/350 scale.

@a.g.6224 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for the very informative video,great music and pictures.Is this the old Monogram?.Sorry for the loss of your dog, Greetings from Norway,

@F4FWildcat 2 жыл бұрын

OK, I have to say right off the bat, I really like the little facts you attach to the top of the screen. Good show!

@MaxAfterburner 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom Andrews The Hangar Deck, thanks, I'm glad you like those info banners! I just need to watch out for those occasional typos, I'm the world's worst typist! 😅

@pug5330 4 жыл бұрын

I actually really enjoy that you sometimes put the relaxed rain sounds when you don't talk and not some obnoxious music. Thumbs up!

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pug ! 😀

@lawrencereid9375 4 жыл бұрын

What a GREAT job you did on this. I LOVE build videos of these classic, older kits especially ones from the 1/48th Pro Modeler series. In your capable hands, you prove how good they can look compared to many of the newer kits five times as expensive. In addition, your videos are so well "produced." All the facts and figures you supply on the subject aircraft; your clear, concise construction sequence and techniques; identifying products you used as well as the music you've included. Keep up the good work. I am very glad to be one of your loyal subscribers. THANK YOU!

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comments Lawrence, it keeps me inspired to make more videos! So glad you're enjoying the format 😃

@robertg.fullarton4520 4 жыл бұрын

Max, I'm going to have to jump in here on Lawrence's comment. Hope Lawrence doesn't mind (the rest of the thread seems to be in another place). Fantastic build. Just goes to show what can be achieved , with good techniques, thoughtfully/ skillfully applied. Well done!

@oneastrails 3 ай бұрын

Man I first built the Monogram Helldiver in around 1977, glad to see it still around.

@MaxAfterburner 3 ай бұрын

Hi oneastrails, as long as there are models and interest in WWII, we'll definitely have Helldivers 😎

@brianoc42 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! wonderful build. Also deeply appreciate your taking the time to explain all you did. It's a great help for someone like myself with very modest skills. Thanks again sir.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

@jasonrusso9808 10 ай бұрын

"Moonlight Serenade"🎼🎶🎵 Glenn's self composed theme song. It's nice that even Benny Goodman paid homage.

@robbo1068 4 жыл бұрын

You certainly have improved your painting and weathering skills since 2001.....great job....very enjoyable watch and very glad to see a WW2 model (not that I have any issues with the modern ones you build). Your work is full of tips and the facts behind the build are always a point of interest.....thank you!!

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert! 🙂

@francesluck6597 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful finish, and perfect music accompaniment. Many thanks!

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Frances 😃

@crunter Жыл бұрын

I really love this aircraft! Thanks for the post!!

@MaxAfterburner Жыл бұрын

Hi Phil, thanks for watching!

@fleetwarrior75 4 жыл бұрын

Built this kit thirty years ago it’s one of Monograms best kits for its age... great job!

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zero, I hope you enjoyed yours 🙂

@stephengirling7859 4 жыл бұрын

1/48 Hellcat. Great build as usual. Many thanks.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen!

@FernandoRomero-eh4kg 4 жыл бұрын

Can we have a tour of all your model builds? I think it would be awesome to see all the amazing models you have made throughout the years and how far your skills have come. I started watching your videos about 2 months ago and it reminded me of when my dad use to built models when I was a kid and how I would play with them and break them (sorry dad). I then showed my dad your videos and he was hooked on watching some videos with me. We then went and bought a model kit which was the f-22 raptor. We began building it having fun but I had to go back home with my mom and I had to finish on my own. It took awhile but I finished it and I’m proud of it even though it looks like it should be burned in fire. I’m now working on the f-14 tomcat model kit and I can’t wait to finish it. I don’t know where I was going with this but I want to thank you for uploading these videos I enjoy every minute of them and I started building some of my own models. I hope you continue and have fun building them.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fernando, I'm glad you're having fun which is the most important part and that you and your father are taking time to share the hobby together when you can! I don't have too many of my earlier models, maybe just a handful. I'm always afraid to move them because something always seems to break off. But, I'll keep your suggestion in mind. It may be enjoyable for the viewers to see.

@sdefrees Жыл бұрын

My grandfather served in VMSB-244 this was so cool to see. I just picked up this kit and will be using this video as a guide. Thanks!

@MaxAfterburner Жыл бұрын

Hi sdefrees, that's great to hear and best of fun on your build! 😃

@cushionbelly2519 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work. I've never seen a whole model painted whilst still on the sprue. I also really enjoyed your chipping technique. Thank you again for sharing your skills.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Hi David, thanks! I try to mix it up a little each time and try different things. Since many of the parts on the sprue needed to have the same paint applied, I just left them on there. 😉

@robo6548 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely video, very relaxing and informative. Made me excited to restart modelling after 25 years.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Rob O, glad you're having fun again 🙂

@stevefreeland9255 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Really enjoyed the opening images and the notes that were provided during the build. Great build .... You are a true artist!

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, that's awesome, thank you! 😊

@firstnamelastname1101 4 жыл бұрын

Max, As always, a superb build, particularly the weathering and the techniques used. Also, your video style (commentary, historical information, music, etc) is by far my favorite. I enjoy watching your videos as much as I enjoy doing my own builds! Thanks for sharing - looking forward to the next one.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks so much Firstname Lastname! 😊

@Mrsnamor 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting this up. My dad was a tailgunner and radioman on a SB2C-4 Air Group 83 on the Carrier Essex for the Okinawa campaign in 1945.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Your Dad took part in one of the most significant events in human history to be sure.

@francesrichards3492 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful looking plane!

@MaxAfterburner 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Frances, Thanks a lot!

@Michelottob 4 жыл бұрын

Nice build and nice ambiance too! Tks!

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Michelotto, thanks very much 😃

@ryanyoung8245 4 жыл бұрын

Lexington.......enterprise..........another great video and build. I love watching your videos, good information, interesting stuff, cool photos and music. Keep up the good work

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan, glad to hear it! 🙂

@JackFlemingFan1 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video & job building your SB2C-4 Helldiver!

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Glad for your kind comments, thanks JackFlemingFan 🙂

@nigelconnor6960 4 ай бұрын

Great, the build, kit, video, and WW2 music, all together you nailed it bud!!! 👍

@MaxAfterburner 4 ай бұрын

Hi nigelconnor6960 , that's very nice of you to say. Thank you for the feedback 😊

@Armis71 4 жыл бұрын

I had stacks of boxes of these plastic models in the garage for years that I never had a chance to build or put together. This is fantastic! I just imagine it was me doing this. I would skip many days of lunch just to use my lunch money to buy these at the department store including paint and accessories. Never could afford an air brush. The radio recording during the WWII days is icing on the cake!

@Armis71 4 жыл бұрын

When I moved, I had to give up lots these so I took pictures of them before letting them go.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kerwin, let me be your avatar 🤭

@thebobloblawshow8832 3 жыл бұрын

Really like the weathering techniques you used. Stunning build.

@MaxAfterburner 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, much appreciated! 😃

@Miguel-re2hv 4 жыл бұрын

Excelent vid, as always, with very good historic background. Thank also for explaining the antenna building

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Miguel, glad you liked it 🙂

@bodek 4 жыл бұрын

finally a ww2 plane made by you. cant wait to watch it come together

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you like it! 😉

@juandulanto9650 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Helldiver excellent weathering now make my kit thanks 🙏 for sharing

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan, glad you enjoyed 🙂

@bruceboatwright7488 4 жыл бұрын

Love the tie-in of Glen Miller music, nice touch. Well done, you inspired me to improve my cockpits.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😃

@scottrice3549 4 жыл бұрын

outstanding job thank you for the video

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott, glad you enjoyed it 🙂

@melvyncox3361 4 жыл бұрын

Great build,video,and music.Top job😎👍!

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, much obliged Melvyn 😉 👌🏻

@darrylleggaviationart2927 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome build - great video!

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darryl, much appreciated 🙂

@uncletatscreativeshack1702 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Excellent job !!

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Uncle Tats 🙂

@jerryrichards8172 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job thanks for sharing.

@MaxAfterburner 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jerry, thanks, I'm so glad you enjoyed it 😊

@michaelnaven213 2 жыл бұрын

Well done

@MaxAfterburner 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, that's very kind to say, thanks 😊

@gnashings 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful build, I love the realistic (as in, attempting to mimic what actually happens to the real plane) weathering technique, I have always wanted to try but never had the guts, and you made it look amazing!

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks gnashings, trying to get into he swing of things again. Hope to do better on the next one. 😉

@guy-be-man6908 4 жыл бұрын

looks awesome

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks B-MAN 67 😃

@richardmartin1432 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice presentation 😀

@MaxAfterburner 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard, thanks a lot! 😊

@gianluigimarino8264 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work friend!

@williamneuman7783 4 жыл бұрын

Love the build. Makes me wish I had bought the kit when I had the chance. I have the Monogram version of this kit to build. Interesting note, the Army Air Corp wanted a dive bomber before the war. They placed an order for several of these planes on December 31st, 1940. They made a few changes to the plane. Larger wheels, removal of the tailhook, removal of the folding wing mechanisms and a few other minor changes. The plane was based on the SB2C-1. They were designated A-25A Shrike. Info from Squadron Signal aviation book on the SB2C Helldiver. I was a volunteer at an airshow one year and had the priviledge of keeping the crowd back from a Helldiver as it started up to do flyovers for the show. That prop sent every tiny piece of sand and rocks flying. Glad I was wearing long pants. The best sounds to hear are the sound of a radial engine and merlin roaring to life followed by allison engines when it comes to planes.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the story. I got a good dusting from a P-51 prop one time. 🤨

@johnatsf1564 4 жыл бұрын

And Sir, Its the ENTERPRISE!

@alexandergarcia3459 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful build max ! 😊

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alexander 😃

@orchardwatchandclockrepair8346 4 жыл бұрын

It's great to watch ur skill and talent .and the fact you work at aircraft. . excellent

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Jon! 🙂

@DavidRamirez-ww5kv 4 жыл бұрын

Nice build.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David 🙂

@jayrohumbertoguzmanvalenci1351 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Max. Dogs are the best and faithful friends. Thank you for your excellent and useful videos. I will wating for the next. Greetings and blessings for you Max, from Guatemala, the Land of Quetzal Bird simbol of Freedom. Sorry about my bad english.

@MaxAfterburner 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, no worries! I can understand your comments 😃

@aviationfilms5601 3 жыл бұрын

This guy can make a model look real to a newbie like me

@MaxAfterburner 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks aviation films, I appreciate that comment very much!

@randyrauch8210 2 жыл бұрын

I really like your videos. Good voice over, good content. I really like the era specific music and radio announcements. Keep up the good work.

@MaxAfterburner 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy, much appreciated of your thoughts on this video. It was a chance to do something a little different 🤗

@piloto5248 4 жыл бұрын

Wow nice job thanks for sharing......

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan! 🙂

@jayrohumbertoguzmanvalenci1351 2 жыл бұрын

Great musical background! For me, maybe the best music that ever made in the USA. The appropriate background to build an aviation legend, like the "Helldiver". Fantastic building, from the start to the end. Great technique and superb skill on your model. Congratulations for a great work. Thank you for share your skills, in this great video. Greetings from Guatemala, the Land of Quetzal Bird, simbol of Freedom. Have a Happy New Year 2022.

@MaxAfterburner 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jayro Humberto Guzmán Valencia, thank you and I'm so glad you enjoyed the presentation! 😃

@robertsalanon2909 4 жыл бұрын

Super résultat ..Bravo ..

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Merci Robert! 😄

@kyawnaing65 4 жыл бұрын

Nice.I really want to see this SB2C Helldiver Dive bomber.Keep it up.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kyaw 🙂

@howardg2435 4 жыл бұрын

I built this same Pro Modeler kit in the over all sea blue version off the Bunker Hill. It was a beautiful kit then, and I plan to build another in the near future. Same version, but with lots of aftermarket detailing. Along with other books to research, IPMS Stockholm is a great website for research. On the later Helldivers (late 1944 and 45) the cockpit was olive interior green, with everything else inside chromate green. The earlier Accurate Miniatures kit is also great. The cockpit on that one was painted with an in house "Curtiss interior green," or olive drab with some flat yellow in it. This is a great model, and you did a great job on this kit.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Howard! 🙂

@christianszczeoan7264 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice job keep it up

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

😀

@jakeenglish4974 4 жыл бұрын

SO FREAKIN COOL

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Hi R34DLINE Gaming, thanks again! 😃

@MrWiking61 2 жыл бұрын

verry beautifull workoriginal model congratulations

@MaxAfterburner 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick, thank you so much! 😀

@lehagusev583 4 жыл бұрын

У вас очень интересный подход к сборке и окраске... Отличная работа!!!

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Leha, Спасибо, надеюсь, вам понравилось!

@Brimmlinn 4 жыл бұрын

Every time I read statistics about how many aircraft our country built for WW2 I am thoroughly amazed. Over 7000 of this type alone in 2 years. Just think about the amount of work and raw materials it takes to do this. What an amazing feat!

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Crimson_Ghost, I agree! I was dumbfounded that 7,042 Helldivers were produced in just two years despite the early problems. It is a testament to the will and fortitude of the American people back then.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

*7140

@jayrohumbertoguzmanvalenci1351 2 жыл бұрын

Cab Calloway's music Is excellent, i like it.

@steveproctor1748 2 жыл бұрын

Good job! I was surprised to see that Revell fixed that old Monogram kit. I built it back in the 80s with the folding wings and retractable landing gear. Those old Monogram kit's were kind of toy like. But I always saw them as a blank canvas that you could make a masterpiece out of with a little bit of time and detailing. And they were a lot of fun to build when you were a kid. The old Monogram P40 is still one of my favorites and they all bring back a lot of fond memories. 🙂

@MaxAfterburner 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, thanks! Oldies, but goodies sometimes 😉

@stevie65able Жыл бұрын

This is not the old Monogram kit from 1961. This is the model released by Monogram under their Pro Modeler label as a new tool in 1997. Later issued by Revell after they had absorbed Monogram into their product range.

@TJRohyans 4 жыл бұрын

I'd say your skills have improved since the first one; as I would expect after 18 years! LOL! I work in aviation radio (Ground Traffic Control) and I have to say, I really like your tone and narration.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks TJ! If anyone's out there who wants me hire me as an expensive voice actor... I'm available 🤪😉

@AndrewTubbiolo 4 жыл бұрын

Gonna look up that song "Duration Blues". Awesome!

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

😉

@lostinpa-dadenduro7555 4 жыл бұрын

I really like the colors of WWII Navy planes.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

My favorites too!🙂

@hornet900f Ай бұрын

Came for the build, stayed for the music

@MaxAfterburner Ай бұрын

🎹🎼🎺🎧

@rubytheater6330 4 жыл бұрын

Love it

@matthorne787 2 жыл бұрын

My dad flew Helldivers and may other carrier and land based Navy aircraft from 1942 - 1962. No matter the plane he told me his favorite was 20mm canon.

@MaxAfterburner 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, thanks for sharing, it was a different type of flying back then for sure! 😃

@paulgerald5808 4 жыл бұрын

Like the kit . Looks the old Monogram kit ,retooled ,Pro Modeler ,Revell /Monogram .

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty good for the day 🙂

@jaanikaapa6925 4 жыл бұрын

I feel you. I lost my cat, Aku, a couple of months ago... It is a nice tribute to give to your doggo in the video. I did something similar. Since it's kind of illegal or at least not allowed I can't tell.. But I feel you. Also... I really like your builds, the history you give before the build and so on. This build with building the paints from aluminium up is great. I've wondered why nobody does it. Keep it up, looks neat.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, sorry for your loss as well.

@Dreaded88 4 жыл бұрын

Ahh, the *_"Sonnovabitch-2nd Class! :D_*

@cameraman655 4 жыл бұрын

Damn.....beat me to it.....!

@johnredcorn1649 4 жыл бұрын

My grandpa was in the Navy and told us it's true sailor name the son of a gun second class

@Duececoupe 4 жыл бұрын

Ooooh....a lot of USS Yorktown CV-10 there! 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻😍😎

@Duececoupe 4 жыл бұрын

....if I remember correctly, Captain Jocko Clark turned the USS Yorktown around, sailed back to port, demanded the Helldivers to be for swapped SBD Dauntless machines....as the SB2C's wasn't good enough to use as anchors! 😳😲😆😂

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Hadn't heard that one, funny story if true. 😃

@themajesticmagnificent8561 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant..Great video and build.But don’t know if I enjoyed watching or listening.Excellent idea having 1040’s radio as the soundtrack .!👍

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Paul B 😃

@isaacclarke8420 4 жыл бұрын

Great video again, Max! My guess for the next kit is that it’s going to be either the aircraft carrier Enterprise, a P-51, or a P-38

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your guesses Isaac! 🙂

@foabmoab 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one, Max ^-^

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for your kind words Foab Moab 🙂

@discoworm48 4 жыл бұрын

1. 1/48 P38 by Tamiya 2. 1/350 uss Missouri 3. 1/48 Spitfire by Tamiya (Also thanks for another amazing build, looks great!)

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks It's Free Real Estate, and thanks for the guesses. 😊

@purplejarvy 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid as usual...my guess, 1/72 Sherman firefly, 1/48 mustang or 1/350 Arizona! Either way, can't wait!

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support and the guesses, purplejarvy 😉

@stephenf25 4 жыл бұрын

Epic

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen 🙂

@aarong.4691 4 жыл бұрын

Well, from the looks of it the box is pretty big. I'm going to go and hope it's a B-52 (with an x-15?). I love your videos, rain noses are nice as well. You keep making your models better and better!

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Aaron 😀 I hid the actual box behind that "curtain" to conceal the size of the model. Could be big, could be average size 😉

@Zone5Aviation 4 жыл бұрын

Great work on the Hell Diver. My guess on the No: 17 build: Eduard 1/48 P-51 Mustang or Tamiya 1/48 P-38 Lightning.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks tomcatter11 and good luck with those guesses 😄

@gnashings 4 жыл бұрын

PROPELLERS!!!!!!!! Nice!:)

@VonDrinkoften 4 жыл бұрын

Fabulous looking Helldiver mate. What a difference 18 years of experience makes aye? You've given me some cool ideas for when the time comes to build my RNZAF Dauntless and Ventura! A small tip re the aircraft canopies. I like to paint the exterior of the clear parts with the interior colour first and then paint the exterior colour over the top. This gives the effect of looking like the interior was painted from the inside as well which is very tricky to do. As for the mystery model... at a guess I'd say possibly either a 1/48 scale Grumman Avenger or Hellcat, or if a 1/350 scale ship.... perhaps the USS Missouri?

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, I'll have to try that sometime. And thanks for your guesses 😃

@captaincruise8796 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for making your videos with such attention to detail with little factoids and period footage/audio. I have a question about decals if anyone can help. I’ve been having problems with decals that bond too quickly and tightly, after only a couple seconds (even with plenty of liquid around) so they become unworkable and stuck in the wrong position. Are there any tricks for these problems? It’s almost impossible to slide them on perfectly the first time and they slide and bind randomly while trying to get them aligned right.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Captain Cruise, if I have this kind of problem, I tend to use a lot more water from the decal dish. The model will be dripping wet in the area, but I can easily float the decal still and not have it bind. On the other hand, this will dilute/wash away any decal setting solution you've pre-wetted the model with.

@captaincruise8796 4 жыл бұрын

Max_Afterburner I see. Thanks for the tip; I’ll give it a try next time!

@RosettaStonedd 4 жыл бұрын

B-25J South Carolina battleship M4A3 (76) Sherman

@paladin0654 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job. The diving brakes did "give the pilots more time". All purpose built dive bombers have them to prevent overspeed in a dive, the cause of compressability.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Yup 🙂

@petermoscone3115 4 жыл бұрын

its a 1/350 fletcher class destroyer.. Tom, I've been modeling for 55 years and I still learn something new from your builds..always enjoy the background audio and info..only gripe is put some crew figures with the aircraft, they establish scale of the aircraft ( they'rs not UAV's ) lol...as always another great build and video..hope you do the 1/48 L-39 soon..

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, as to the Helldiver there was no pilot figure. I have indeed omitted pilots and aircrews in the past. I think figure painting is probably the hardest thing to pull off in the model world. I haven't built up the confidence to try that avenue yet.

@grahamhunt1902 4 жыл бұрын

I loved your work, especially using metal, interior green and then the actual colour which is realistic in my mind and yours. You are the first modeller that I have seen using that method which I have always thought about along the same kinda lines as the way to go. My only comment is that I thought maybe you should have mixed maybe 15 % > 20% white into your sea & intermediate sea blue colours just to simulate the sun fade of the harsh Pacific Ocean sun and salt for a little bit more realistic effect. Cheers mate 🍻, love ya stuff.🇦🇺

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Graham 😃

@jernejfunkl8300 3 жыл бұрын

Good job Max! I like that because here is not to much 'weathering' added.

@MaxAfterburner 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jernej Funkl, happy that you liked it. There was a bit of groundwork laid down, but I only used a little of it to get the final effects. 😃

@jernejfunkl8300 3 жыл бұрын

@@MaxAfterburner Yeah! All your models are great :)

@tpbbuzzelli1327 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you TPB Buzzelli 🙂

@fishbarbeque8540 2 жыл бұрын

I LUV YOUR VIDEOS SIR.

@MaxAfterburner 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Fish Barbeque, much obliged, I'm always happy to read there are viewers out there who enjoy my content 😃

@thethirdman225 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting kit. It was a rubbish aircraft from a pilot perspective but I’ve always wanted to build one.

@MaxAfterburner 3 жыл бұрын

Hi TheThirdMan, it's a decent kit, but the landing gear is a little weak support-wise.

@richharris1562 4 жыл бұрын

Another great build. I am working on this very kit right now, although it's the Accurate Miniatures boxing and I am using the Atlantic City dark gull grey scheme. Did you find the clear plastic was a problem? My front windscreen is a blob, with no real framing and most other clear parts are equally bad.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Rich, the cockpit glass pieces were pretty nice and detailed. The very front windscreen could have been a little better, though. The only real weakness with the kit is the main landing gear attach points to the inside of the wings. They're very flimsy and a good bump would probably break them.

@cs8862 4 жыл бұрын

1/350 Scale ship is my guess. Excellent work as always!

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carlos! Which one? 😀 😉

@cs8862 4 жыл бұрын

@@MaxAfterburner USS Lexington

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Carlos, thanks for the guess. Did you see the recent footage when they found the Lexington?

@cs8862 4 жыл бұрын

Max_Afterburner Ya they found it in March. The underwater footage is crazy.

@user-zu5vi6xs4t 3 ай бұрын

Easy way to start off aerial two little nicks in rudder same place glue in whatever you use as aerial wire got a good start on fitting it

@MaxAfterburner 3 ай бұрын

Hi Wendy, good idea. I would hope I didn't cut the antenna mast in two trying that😅

@themajesticmagnificent8561 3 жыл бұрын

If that video was 2 hours long,I would have happily watched it.Great video as well as the wonderful build.I seldom like music on model videos but you had a great choice that was both interesting but not overbearing.In fact some of the tunes help to enhance the view of the build.A balance like that is hard to achieve.Also I liked the camera angles to show the work.They were clear enough to see how the part looked and how it was transformed by picking up on subtle details.Sometimes when the angle of filming is too flat fixed and straight it’s hard to see subtle details like weathering being added by the modeler.Only later when we see a different view we see the effect. This is my second view of this video as I got this kit in my stash and finally its on my build list.

@MaxAfterburner 3 жыл бұрын

Hi The majestic magnificent, thanks so very much for your very generous comments, I surely do appreciate them and it helps keep me motivated for the channel's work. Good luck on your build! 😃

@enki1598 4 жыл бұрын

Красотень!!! С интересом посмотрел!!!

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Спасибо, энки!

@freddydeleon3939 4 жыл бұрын

Did you ever going to show the video for the Russian Su -27 ? I really like to learn to apply three different colors

@captaincruise8796 4 жыл бұрын

Two 35th scale armor pieces in one box The Saratoga A B-25

@mayuthecop 4 жыл бұрын

1/48 scale Plane for sure !

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Hi AzuAlx Ex, but which one? 😀 😉

@mayuthecop 4 жыл бұрын

@@MaxAfterburner Oh man, I think its either the P-63 Kingcobra or the P-40 Warhawk. Those 2 planes are so good looking and so unpopular with the modlers, myself included sadly.

@MaxAfterburner 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting, two have guessed the P-63 which I think would be slightly unusual to pick.

@mayuthecop 4 жыл бұрын

@@MaxAfterburner That's because everyone builds a P-47 or a P-51 hahaha