You really do take kit building to another level and you're entertaining to listen to while you're at it. Brilliant.

I think you did a great job of building and updating the original kit, despite all life's interruptions.

@hubristicmystic

9 ай бұрын

It’s a really amazing aeroplane and that last scene with ramp cars and people is museum quality. Loved every second of this build especially the moulding and rebuilding to allow the doors to be opened, brilliant job.

A beautiful build of a kit I'm sure any of us attempted in our youth but I'm equally sure none of us managed to build anything as impressive as your build - Brilliant

An incredible amount of work done to get the kit looking right. Your patience is rewarded with an amazing end result.

I have one of these, and I thought it would be a quick build.!! What an amazing job, beautiful. An old story ,one of these beauties was on fina😂l approach into a North American airport. The tower controller asked, "Say what kind of plane is that?" The pilot, a Brit said proudly, "This is a Bristol Freighter." After a short pause, the controller responded, "Did you build it yourself? "😂

@GregsModels

9 ай бұрын

😂😂👍

I had this kit three times in my life (I'm 59), in the 1970s and 1980s. The plastic was nice and thick on this kit, when it was made at this time. Another nice thick plastic kit, made at the same time, was the Short Sunderland lll. I haven't bought Airfix kits for over thirty years, the plastic is too thin, almost translucent.

Used to watch these fly over our home in Southend on Sea

Your patience, attention to detail and pursuit of accuracy never cease to amaze me. For us viewers it makes for a fascinating watch and I hope you're pleased with the superb end result in spite of the many frustrations encountered in getting there! In a corny B&W British film "A Weekend With Lulu" (it's on KZread) a Silver City Superfreighter features in the last few minutes.

@GregsModels

9 ай бұрын

Will check it out👍

@GilbertdeClare0704

9 ай бұрын

I remember watching these as they flew low over my Uncle's house in Southend, taking off for Europe. Also used to see the later four engined Carvairs rumble over too.

@Robutube1

9 ай бұрын

@@GilbertdeClare0704 I saw them too, from the other side of the estuary😀.

@GilbertdeClare0704

9 ай бұрын

@@Robutube1 They were impressive, weren't they ? As a kid they always seemed to me to lumber along, yet they were quite awesome as they flew right over the rooftops as we all had evening tea😂😂

@jaws666

8 ай бұрын

​@@GregsModelsamazing result ...im not going to lie...i wouldnt have the paitence (or skill level) for it.

You "turned a sow's ear into a silk purse" as we say in Ireland! What a great job! Bravo!

@GregsModels

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Excellent. I made one as boy. Got an unmade one (boxed) in my spare room. Brought back happy memories. I remember playing in G-ANVR in 1965 when it went to the dump at Southend airport awaiting scrapping. Me and my mates climbed out of the escape hatch on the roof and we used to sit on the wing watching the take offs and landings of the Carvairs and Viscounts. G-ANWK and others were lined up. Needless to say we helped ourselves to many of the old dials etc for souvenirs. "DO NOT JAR - HANDLE LIKE EGGS". Still got a few bits. Thanks, cheered me up.😊

@MaboPete

9 ай бұрын

That must have been a great visit. The aircraft was leased by Air Charter in Mar 1955 for operations on the airline’s new cross-Channel Southend-Calais car ferry service - ground-breaking at the time!

I flew in one in 1960 from Hurn airport to Cherbourg. I have no memory of the flight only the journey to Hurn, waiting at Hurn, being called for the flight, and landing at Cherbourg and going through customs. I do remember wanting to build a model of one when Airfix or another company made a model of one.

I remember seeing a film about the Bristol Freighter as a kid. I had to look it up "The Man in the Sky" 1957 staring Jack Hawkins. I seem to remember it being an Ok film for the time. I really like your build and especially the British United colours. I remember flying to Jersey in a BUA BAC 111. I would have probably flown over your house.

Now that is modeling, Greg ! Very impressive !

Looks great! These old kids need a lot of work, but you have great skills 👍🏻

This is without question one of my favorite builds. I’ve watched numerous times now. 😁 Excellent excellent excellent build !👍

@GregsModels

5 ай бұрын

Thank you👍

I remember the 60ies when British Air Ferries Superfreighters landed her in Ostend (Belgium) on a daily basis. We called them fatheads. I recall the model, too - assisted my father with the sanding and painting. Nice job!

There is a Bristol freighter in Omaka (Sth Island) in New Zealand. Videos on You Tube, very nice sir, great that you didn't park it up forever!

Now that's modeling. Great job.

Fascinating, glued to the TV start to finish. Brilliant mate, and I nearly got the standard greeting at the beginning 😂 nice one

@GregsModels

9 ай бұрын

Yes nearly😂

Watching this build took me straight back to around 1959-1960 when I was a young teenage Airfix fan. Back then their kits ranged from two shillings (10p in new money) to 17 shillings and six pence (87.5p in new money). I think the Bristol Freighter was around 15 shillings (75p in new money). Yes they were a bit on the crude side but in the range of most schoolboys pocket money. Over the years they have come a long way and I'm astounded at the detail in todays kits. Of course the current prices reflect this. As a final note I loved watching your build of what wasn't considered a popular model.

@Taketimeout3

8 ай бұрын

Yes. I paid two shillings for HMS Cossack in one of those clear plastic bags. Tattersalls in Clitheroe.

Good on ya for sticking with it. As tenacity is its own reward, thanks for sharing.

The patience of a saint, the skills of a brain surgeon ! BRAVO sir, BRAVO !

Incredible work, you sir are truly a MASTER BUILDER and an artist also! Wouldn’t it be fun to have old Goldfinger’s car going into the plane like in the movie! Great build sir!

You got a jewel from a crude stone. I am trying to do so with an Airfix Catalina issued in 1964,so your tips are very useful,thanks for sharing

Take a bow, brilliant 👏 🙌 👌

I remember building one of these way back in early 60s. I was only 10 or 11! Those clam shell doors never worked! And I have a memory the decals we Silver City.

some fantastic modelling Greg, just to show what can be done with these ancient kits 😄😄👍

Excellent build. When pouring rubber just pour it in one continuous flow into one corner and allow it to find its way around the pattern. Continue all the way to the top. That way no bubbles will attach to the pattern.

I built one of these back in the 60’s. Simple kit,typical Airfix.

I did two trips (1968) in the Bristol Type 170 Freighter Mk.31, of SAFE, New Zealand.

I truly love how you bring up ancient Airfix kits to display standards using scratch building techniques.

Amazing work my friend.

Outstanding work, she looks fantastic! 😳😲👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻🥰😍😎

Fearless. You continue to prove there is no such thing as a bad kit. Awesome work.

I can’t believe the skills you have- simply amazing

Greg. Before I forget to comment because your video is so mesmerizing. You're my hero and I wish you all the best!

@GregsModels

9 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

You turned a wobbly kit into a master piece. EXCELLENT WORK !!! a show winner for sure.

Breathtaking. From a lame duck kit to a brilliantly detailed and painted one. Well done.

Fantastic build Greg! Show's in no uncertain terms what can be done with these old classics. This is my kind of modelling too. I love nothing more than taking old kits, often subjects that are not available elsewhere, and correcting and adding all the missing details. I could build more state of the art models, but stuff like this is what I enjoy the most. Makes me wish Airfix had released a Carvair to go along with the Superfreighter.

@GregsModels

9 ай бұрын

Yes that would have been a big kit👍

Nice one mate... I went for a ride in a Bristol Freighter ages ago with SAFE Air.. cheers from NZ👍🇳🇿✈️

Whats to say... Wow! Lots of work really paid off!!!

What a beauty, Greg! 👍👍👍.

Fabulous work!

Not for you yet another Tamiya P-47! Your projects are getting more extensive with even better results! A wonderful model. May I also compliment you on your editing, commentary and production in general. Everything explained, no time wasted.

@GregsModels

9 ай бұрын

Must appreciated 😎

That's quite something, thanks for sharing with us.

Wow, great result finally! Very interrested airplane!

An amazing job. Superb result and some good tips too like copying the decals to make masks. Well worth all the effort.

I lived inside the wreck of an old Superfreighter for two years during my youth. Consequently I knew every inch of the fuselage very well. What you have done here is commendable! Though I wonder at your infinite powers of patience! Well done and good luck.

@chrismartin3197

8 ай бұрын

What? Literally? Or you just played in one?

@juleshammond5652

6 ай бұрын

I lived inside it.@@chrismartin3197

Amazing Greg!

Quite remarkable…there’s modelling and then there’s Greg’s modelling!

Fascinating, great job!

Fantastic work

Cor, Greg, that was some build! I'm very impressed!

@GregsModels

9 ай бұрын

Thanks👍😎

Really inspirational. Thanks for creating this video.

Excellent build.I thoroughly enjoyed watching.

Absolutely brilliant! Thanks for posting!

Great to see you back!

Great build! I don't ever remember seeing this in the model shop in Yeovil in the late 60's or early 70's... perhaps it was alway sold out 😄

Fantastic work as usual Greg, truly outstanding!

FANTASTIC video 😃 BEAUTIFUL model👍 You are real craftsman!

@GregsModels

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Just beautiful Greg, a real piece of art.

The legend is back!! Awesome as always Greg. Glad you’re back!

@GregsModels

9 ай бұрын

Hope you're well👍

ABSOLUTELY incredible!!

Literally made a silk purse from a sows ear. I'm not surprised you had to take a few days off! Fantastic build Greg 👍 Now go buy a Tamiya tank and take it easy on yourself 😀.

@GregsModels

9 ай бұрын

😂😂

Congratulations the epic build.

Absolutely stunning!!!!

Glorious build, and my big sister remembers flying from Lyde in 1955 with mum and dad and a motorbike and sidecar on a freightliner, and having to have a medical before being allowed to fly!

Fantastic build!

Incredible ! well done Sir.

amazing built. thx for sharing.

Superb, Greg , as always.

Always excited to see you upload something new. Another stellar build 👍

Excellent Greg. Great build.

Remember seeing these fly out of Lydd Airport many moons ago :)

I think that's amazing Great build. These odd British prop cargo planes are fun.

Absolutely superb work.

You’re onto a winner with that one mate!

I’m one of the exceptions mate. Built this as a lad and I remember it being an impressive size…..a bit like Mars Bars. Hand painted it with original Airfix enamels from bottles. Halcyon days!! Great job on this one Greg!

@jonwills9160

9 ай бұрын

Sorry - great doesn’t do it justice!! I hope Airfix can see what can be done with this kit. It’s a remarkable transformation!

@GregsModels

9 ай бұрын

I'm keen to do a video on painting a model by brush using Humbrol enamel paints. Just to show the technique used before my airbrush came on the scene.

Really like these classic kit builds. Great job.

Another superb build, Greg. I built this kit back in the 1970s. I really like your solution for the poor glazing in the main cabin area. Replacing the entire flight deck area was a masterwork - very impressive. Keep the builds coming.

Wonderful job as usual!!

Incredible exceptional work. Thanks from Sicily

Awesome! I used to see one in Terrace, British Columbia, Canada for many years. There is one in the aviation museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba as well.

Absolutely excellent work, making that kit really shine. Thank you for sharing. Hope things settle out for you.

Incredible job. I admire your perseverance with this kit, really amazing!

Beautiful build!

Fantastic job, congratulations.

beautiful job Greg, and a joy to watch.

Some 63 years ago (aged 10) I took my 2nd and 3rd air experience flights in the Bristol freighter, flying from Southend (Rochford) to Oostend on day trip to Belgium with my parents. The outward flight was in, I believe, a British Air Ferries craft and was noisy, smelly and uncomfortable. The return journey was in a Sabena Airlines version which was not quite as noisy or smelly but was made extremely uncomfortable when we encountered a thunderstorm on the way back! In the dark! My mum vowed never to fly again but in later life relented for a family holiday to Croatia. I, naturally being an adventurous lad, loved every second of it, including the storm!

Stunning, looks great. Well Done.

Great work on this old kit Greg. I love this kind of build. Thanks for sharing.

An epic, epic job Greg. Fantastic result.

Oh my word, another wonderful above and beyond build. Looks lovely 😉

I was the kid who built one of these back in the day - it didn't look anything like as good as your one. Love the markings aswell - just before BUA became part of British Caledonian.

It is always a joy to see your builds! Especially when you make of junk a goodmodel

Thats a brilliant build. Love the scratch building.

Brilliant and Fantastic as always. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Awesome! your work on this model is just amazing. Beyond museum quality model. Sincere congratulations and thanks for sharing your techniques and tips.

Beautiful job, Greg.

Excellent idea to make such foam-boxes! Many, many thanks for showing this !!! 👍👍👍