The carpet monster always has the last laugh when it comes to missing parts, Tom. Regards, Stephen, Melbourne, Australia. See, we Aussies follow you too. Like you, I was affected by the Challenger disaster. I remember the day like it was yesterday. These personal elements of your story make it all the more rewarding. Keep up the great work.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

🤭

Love the build and the story ! thank's !

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks PlastikDream! Keep up your good work!

As a kid, I would build cars. Brush painted, then spray cans. Now I'm older, I finally upgraded to an air brush. Getting the hang of it, I have an F-18 I'm using as a test bed for shading and such. I am now building an Italeria KA-6 1/72. I was doing the instrument panel with decals and gave up: they wouldn't conform to the details. Never occurred to me to send them all down flat! Great tip! Great videos!

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, thanks, I hope it all works out with great results!

I remember that day. We were home from school because of snow. I woke up later than my brothers and walked into the living room. Everyone else was already watching the TV, and I thought, “oh that’s right! The shuttle launch with the teacher is today!” It was a replay, but I didn’t know that. The excitement of watching it rise was waking me up, but then it exploded, and I must’ve audibly gasped because my mom turned around. It felt like someone hit me with a sledgehammer, because I loved the space program and had all kinds of NASA paraphernalia, books, and magazines. I can’t remember if I cried or not, but those few seconds have been burned into my mind ever since.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

A day we won't forget. Thanks for sharing your story.

Great tribute to those astronauts!! I live in Lancaster California so the T-38 is something that I can relate to, specially living right next door to Northrop. Great work and thank you for such a special video!! God bless our astronauts!!

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi LT Models, thanks! I was such a NASA fan back in the day, especially during the shuttle era. I had really hoped to fly in space one day. I even recently tried for the St. Jude/SPACE X flight, the Virgin Galactic/Omaze flight, and the future SPACE X moon shot with that Japanese billionaire. Lost out on all three. These offers really sparked untapped hope after years of knowing I'd remain earth bound. These were all disappointments I didn't need! 😏

GREAT build and WONDERFUL astronauts/NASA tribute! THANK YOU for this.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lawrence, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

This brings back memories. I worked at NASA Dryden in the 80s. I remember walking past most of the shuttle astronauts and saying hi. A great bunch of people. I always admired how kind and willing they were to talk. Challenger was hard to take, seeing these fine people around on prior missions. It was a wonderous place to work when I was in my 20s. Thanks for the memories.

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the inside look Dale, what an interesting agency to show up for work. 🙂

Awesome detail work Tom! Thanks for the flyby salute! ✈

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks "Jj", it's a Card 5 formation flyby salute!

Wow just incredible , you can go anywhere to watch great models but you can only go hear for amazing models and great stories !

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ace, it was some extra work with all the presentation, but it seems everyone is finding it entertaining. Thanks so much, I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it!

Thank you Max, not just for the great tips you share with us regarding your model building, but the historical info you insert as well. I haven't modeled in a few years, but would like to get back into it. And, you've helped get that spark back for me. I know practice is what makes us all better, but seeing the awesome techniques you use is an inspiration.

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks dezinguy 1971, your kind comments are very much appreciated. Model kits, tools, etc., have come a long way over the years and this has really helped improve the overall results for everyone in the hobby.

another model that you can be proud to display not only because of the great build but also because of the memorial and history lesson that you have so eloquently written. thanks so much for your talents and the videos!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much again for your kind words and your support, it is appreciated mustangbob51!

@mustangbob51

5 жыл бұрын

@@MaxAfterburner call me Bob. The mustang is about p51s. You're welcome. I remember where I was when that happened. I'm old enough to remember John Glenn orbiting the earth

You really put a lot into this video. Much appreciated.

@MaxAfterburner

Жыл бұрын

Hi Cratecruncher, it has a little bit of everything rolled into this one. Happy you liked it.

Once again....outstanding video....your personal experiences, explanations, and research makes each build that little bit more, each video standing out from the dross that permeates YT....I love researching each build I do, knowing everything I can about the subject. Please don’t change the way you present these builds....wonderful! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, I was so enthralled with the space shuttle program and the astronauts during that time and happy to add those sides to "spice up" this build video. So glad you enjoyed it!

really enjoyed your stories in this build! Keep 'em coming!

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Daniel 😀

another great video and build.

Looks great! I really look forward to your videos.

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, herojh!

Thanks for the new upload. I really enjoy your build videos. Very informative.

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks WADIII, I'm glad you enjoyed this one too!

Awesome history and a great build!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Justin, thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for posting. I really like your modelling attitude. Keep it up please.

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

burakt16, thank for your comments, I appreciate it!

Nice! Enjoyed watching this build!

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, keep having fun!

Wonderful !

@MaxAfterburner

Жыл бұрын

Hi Alex, thanks! 🤩

really nice build, good tip with the decals.

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mel, I hope it helps!

I really enjoy your videos, I watch them during my dialysis treatments . Enjoyable too watch, and always learning something new. I would love too see you build battleship Bismarck. Your weathering skills on a battleship would look so rad!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, I'm glad it's helping to entertain you! Bismarck is #3 on the project list right now.

Another lovely build. Loved the info too.,really enjoyed it.

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! "Houston is now controlling..."

Great video yet again! I visited Cape Kennedy space centre 2 years ago and was so excited to see Atlantis on display. The space shuttle is the whole reason as to why I got into Avionics engineering. I remember being stood there as they unveiled it as we finished watching the film and being so close and seeing my “hero” aircraft right in front of me reduced me to tears! Crazy how machines invoke these feelings in us. I remember challenger and Colombia so well and I felt so honoured to see the memorial hall for both crews in the Atlantis exhibit. Sorry for the long comment! 😀

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Ali, I loved the space space shuttle program. I got to see the Atlantis and also Columbia carried on the Boeing NASA 747 flying in to Arizona for a stop over on their way back to Florida after completing missions back in the day. A few days before Columbia was lost I observed a fast bright light go over in the night sky. I knew it was the space shuttle or the ISS. I wish I had noted it down specifically at the time. It would be freaky to know if it had been indeed Columbia. Thanks for your comments!

You made my day, i'm sick at home and nothing to watch and then i saw you upload. Thanks!

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Get well soon!

Welp, 3 days of binging and this is the last of your build videos for me to watch. I worked my way through every other one of your videos. lol I find your style of model building with additional background information to be the most interesting out of any other model builders I've looked at on KZread. You make the videos really enjoyable to watch and listen to.

Always the most interesting builds on the net! Keep up the great work!

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Paul! I used to fly gliders, mainly the Blanik L-23.

Yea I remember those 2 days in in my life time... Yea I just had to watch the whole video.... I use to live in Columbus Mississippi back in 89 and use to go out to the AFB and watch the T-38s doing touch and goes while I worked on pump jacks around the AFB... The good ole days...

Outstanding. I really like your attention to detail

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dan!

G’day mate, Ray from Sydney Australia! Thank you for sharing your build of the NASA Talon. I throughly enjoy your well put together video. I also thank you for sharing your love of Space flight. As well as bring back some both happy and sad memories that I also witnessed from our television. Take care mate and happy model building to you👍🏻

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray, I'm glad you enjoyed the presentation and to hear from you all the way over from Australia! We are "Go" for Main Engine Start ;-)

Great subject build. I always loved the look of the T-38 and F-5 aircraft. Looks like an excellent kit. The one time I got up close and personal with a T-38 was when the Naval Test Pilot School flew one down to our base. I was in charge of catching the plane when it arrived and launching it out when it departed. The thing that impressed me the most was how roomy the cockpits were. The NASA markings look very sporty on this plane. Perfect!!! ❤️👍

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ed's Attention To Detail, hope you're doing terrific! 😃

Another great video. I’m certain I’m watching them out of order, but I’ve loved them all and learned a little something from each one, beyond just hobby stuff. Thank you for your high quality work.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, I'm glad you're enjoying the series! :-)

Love to see a crippen up here! He was my great grandpas cousin!

Congratulations on your beautiful kits ... true works of art. I suggest the assembly of the Kinetic kit 1/48 of the Mirage IIIE.

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fábio 😀

Absolutely mind blowing by your attention to detail!! The astronaut stories were interesting too, but sad to see Challenger and Columbia go.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rohan!

👏👏👏🏆🏆🏆👏👏👏 Wonderful!!!! Best!!!!

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Luiz, Thanks so much 😊

building "clean" is VERY hard to do well. you did just that. hats off! And as always, the stories and insights are wonderful and make your videos unique and such a pleasure to watch!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The astronauts make me feel like the Grim Reaper. Another astronaut I met died climbing Mount Everest. (Karl G. Henize of STS-51F Challenger)

Very cool. Nice build, stories and autograph collection. Thanks for sharing. I grew up here in Rockledge, Fl, about 25 miles from Kennedy Space Center. I'll never forget watching the Challenger launch, from my Science class window and running outside after the explosion, on that cold morning. My family worked with IBM on Apollo and Rockwell and USA on the Shuttle. I work for Rockwell Collins building actuators but am trying to get on with Space X. I also am a space and flight junky, and collect paraphernalia and build model aircraft. Your channel is a breathe of fresh air! Please, keep up the good work.

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael! That must of been an unbelievable sight to see the contrails of the launch and also the debris trails of Challenger. I envy your family background. Good Luck with Space X, they sure are doing some interesting things!

I have been wanting to build that one my self. Your videos are quite interesting with the history and extra information. Excellent work. Thank You! Glad you got your flight in the F-16!

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi PCJ3 40, thanks, I'm glad you like the mix of history and other little tid bits! Thanks so much for watching! 😊

@michaelbenjmitchell1

2 жыл бұрын

@@MaxAfterburner My dad had his Incentive ride in a F-15D during Red Flag. Pilot kept trying to get my dad to blow chunks the entire flight because he was bribed to do so. Well he failed even when they were flying full speed down the Grand Canyon. This was during Red Flag 84 when he was still with the 94th TFS. He still has his plaque from the flight.

Just found your channel about a week ago and have been watching these builds a bit out of sequence, enjoying every one. This T-38 turned out especially nice. I had sympathy cringe when you were laying out the long pinstripe decal, as I'm terrible at those myself, but you nailed it. Great work! I look forward to seeing more.

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerrod, glad you're enjoying them 😊

Nice work👍

@MaxAfterburner

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tehno Home, thank you! Cheers!

what a great built

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jason 🙂

I enjoy watching your videos and hearing your stories. I used to work security for Boeing here in WA and as I'm sure you are aware, Boeing is very heavily invested in the space program. Here in WA, Boeing has 2 T-38's that I believe are retired NASA ones, and they use them for chase planes to get in-flight photos of their jumbo's. During my rounds, I would walk around the T-38's. Those are some amazing aircraft. To watch them fly was awesome, especially in close formation with a 747 or a 787.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike L! You must have seen some unforgettable sights for sure :-)

Beautiful build and☝️great editing! It was fun watching you build while the historical videos played! I’m 60, so I remember all that. Watched the first flight of the 747 because my Grandfather worked at the Everett plant! My Grandmother remarked “This is something you can tell your Grandkids about!” At the time I thought “Whatever!” ( I was 10) Had a buddy in Everett that told me his Uncle was on Apollo 13 when that situation happened. I had no idea the Apollo 13 mission was in danger until years later because the Apollo missions were becoming sooo routine! Dave Lovell is his name. And after I watched the Tom Hanks movie Apollo 13 with Jim Lovell’s cameo, I put two and two together because you could see the family resemblance! Anyway! I do remember where I was when the Challenger incident happened. Playing Darts while stationed at Cannon AFB, N.M. My ex-wife called the shop and told me the space shuttle just blew up at launch. Because I didn’t witness it, I asked “Were there any parachutes?” Wasn’t until I was able to watch the launch on TV did I realize, of course, no parachutes!🥺

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

😊 Thanks for the stories.

Very nice work on that kit. I’m very happy I got to see Discovery at the Smithsonian. They also have recovered artifacts from Columbia, which was pretty surreal to see.

@MaxAfterburner

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, I have yet to see a shuttle very close up. I did see Columbia, Discovery and Atlantis back in the days of the active program when they flew by on the 747 carrier aircraft.

@mikemontgomery2654

Жыл бұрын

@@MaxAfterburner you’ve still seen more than I have. You’d like discovery. They left it in its post mission state. You can see the angle of re-entry on the sides of the tiles, left by the extreme heat. Super cool, beautifully displayed.

Hi Tom, hope you and your family are well ? As usual another , honestly , thoroughly enjoyable and informative video. I just loved it. I'll admit I'm not into that many modern aircraft apart from attack aircraft and the big beasts. Or perhaps I should say I'm not that into trainers and smaller type stuff. But, because your such a talented modeller and seem a cracking chap I just love watching your videos. Another masterpiece you have produced there . Stay safe my friend and I look forward to seeing your next project whatever that may be !! Simply fantastic

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, thanks so much! Rough day at work this past evening, so your comments were wonderful in bringing up my spirits. Let's keep building and having fun! My next model in progress is going well. I hope to have a new video on it uploaded in about two weeks. Best Wishes, my friend!

Nice work!

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeremiah!

We’re about the same age so I remember and dread my parents making me wear those shorts that the astronaut was wearing in the pic!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

He looked goofy, but it was hot that day, so he hung up his NASA flight suit on that aircraft platform.

I remember I saw my first T-38 Talon when I was in the first grade when we sat I the school library watching the the space shuttle Enterprice lifted off the SCA and came in for a landing at Edwards in Califorina

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Amazing view! Long time ago now...

Nice build.

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Another nice and informative video mate. The NASA background info was informative as well. To look at it, you'd be hard pressed to guess that the T-38 dates back to the early 60's!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, it's a timeless classic!

Es un exelente video y la información de la NASA es muy completa gracias por compartirlo

@MaxAfterburner

Жыл бұрын

Gracias Jorge! 😃

Amazing. I really appreciate your videos. And I really like you. Amazing keep it up bro

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement Venkatesh!

CapCom on the day Columbia broke up was Hugh Hobaugh. I knew his dad Jimmie Hobaugh for years he was a friend of my fathers and former commander of the Coast Guard base in Sault Ste Marie Michigan. Like with Hugh during the Columbia disaster his father commanded the search and rescue efforts for the MV Edmund Fitzgerald that November of 1975.

Yet another wonderfully informative and wonderful skill learning video. Please make an F-14d.

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Edward! I saw that the Tamiya F-14D is coming out soon. I'll have to pick it up when it's released and give it a go!

Very nice! Id live to see a T38 Thunderbird build. They are Very hard to find on the internet.

I remember the day and where I was... story to follow: We were in assembly in elementary school. I was 7 years old. I was one of the children selected to ask Christa McAuliffe a question once she was in space. In the assembly room (which was the school cafeteria) was an elaborite microphone system and a lot of important looking television and sound people. There were time display units on the wall all ticking the same time in several timezones which I didn't understant (ZULU, EST, PST). We were able to watch the launch in real-time with less than a 1 second delay. The launch was projected on the wall which, at the time, was extremely high-tech and amazing to watch. I knew something was wrong because the flame at the side of one of the boosters didn't look right to me, all of 7 years of age. I mentioned it to a teacher and one of the important sound men. The teacher shushed me, but the man looked and a look of grave danger appeared on his face. Less than 1 minute later, both that sound man and I knew that the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded. I said it outloud when many children and even some adults were wondering aloud what had happened. I said, "it exploded," and again I was shushed and scolded by the teacher not to say that. I then said to that teacher, "Why do you want to lie to everyone here and tell everyone something that didn't happen? Why should I be quiet when all you are doing is lying to everyone!?" Much later, I found out those "sound men" were actually NASA communications technicians, and they knew what the problem was as soon as I saw that ploom of flame at the side of the booster. I received a letter from that sound man some time later. NASA letterhead expressing his extreme apologies about the tradgedy we had witnessed and thanking me for pointing out to him something he should have noticed immediately. The letter has long since been lost. That day I will never forget, nor that letter, nor the tradgedy of that day.

@dezinguy

4 жыл бұрын

That's an amazing story Eustace. I'm sorry you had to experience it that way, but it's because of people like you even at 7 years old, that helps to make our world a place of knowledge and learning, even if the lesson is a hard one to learn. I was a sophomore in high school on January 28, 1986, and I didn't witness the event live, but as I was in my geometry class, our teacher wheeled in a TV and we watched all of the aftermath. I think I stayed in that class for about an hour longer than I should have and missed my next class. It was a sad day for a lot of us! And, the horror was renewed in 2003 with the loss Columbia and its crew.

Because it covers better and dries faster, I'll use flat white and then gloss over it. Works for me.

Incredible build:) Hope you will get more subscribers.

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! I'm amazed I have the number of viewers that I do for such a small channel :-)

it is a very beautiful hobby I find and in addition we learn a lot of interesting things on your channel, the challenger is a topic large enough, interesting to understand but sad at the same time .. congratulations for this exciting work ! very good channel here

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Hi sam ps, thanks for the comments. I'm glad you liked it!

Es simplemente hermoso!! Si hay algo que siempre me atrajo de la familia NORTHROP es la simpleza de su estructura y su rendimiento. Por algo sigue en servicio en muchos países a pesar de ser un modelo de finales de los 50's . ¡¡¡¡ BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

@MaxAfterburner

Жыл бұрын

Gracias, me alegro de que lo hayas disfrutado. No queda mucho tiempo para el T-38 antes de que sea reemplazado ahora.

@FMA678

Жыл бұрын

@@MaxAfterburner entendemos que el BOEING T-7 RED HAWK será el futuro reemplazo del venerable T-38 TALON. Todo cumple un ciclo. Sin embargo estoy convencido de que el T-38 se ha ganado un lugar y una reputación en los anales de la aviación como uno de los mejores entrenadores del mundo. Un cordial saludo para usted desde ARGENTINA. 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

@MaxAfterburner

Жыл бұрын

Hola GLADIO, sin duda todo cierto!

The worm is back!

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Venera Alabaster, I remember when the worm came out and a lot of people didn't like the "new" logo. It's definitely ingrained into my memory when recalling the space shuttle era.

You should try building an airliner, like a 747 or the space shuttle carrier version of the 747 in its old silver livery!

Max... probably not your name but im calling you Max. Get the .5mm nozzle and needle set for your Neo. It come as standard on the siphon feed but it works in the gravity feed. It will give you a better spray.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Interesting, thanks!

I want that model kit for myself too.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Neil, it's a relatively cheap kit compared to most model airplanes out there.

It’s possible that the difficulty in getting an even white coat is partially down to the airbrush you’re using. I’m not 100% sure but it looks like it’s more for fine detail work than large even surfaces. Changing the nozzle and needle if possible can make a big difference. You need a wider ‘cone’ of paint and spray in long even strokes, not in patches like you do now. Usually with will require 2-3 thin coats to get an even result. Look at some videos of professionals painting cars using long smooth strokes, this is how you should paint large surfaces with an airbrush too. Same principle.

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Makes sense, thanks for the tip!

@foabmoab

6 жыл бұрын

White is a major pain to spray, or paint in general for more than small areas. Its almost a different consistency to other paints, similar to metallics in that it spits flecks more. I have to thin it down considerably more than other colours for some reason. I've often wondered if a rattle can may work better, but then you risk pooling and the general lack of flexibility with a can vs an airbrush. Still, though great job as usual ^-^

@milky55way2012

6 жыл бұрын

Try applying a tan or light brown color as basecoat, then light gray, after they dry, paint your white....this will help eliminate your "Opaque" affect. It's better to build up the color to the white rather than just painting white over a darker color, etc. Keep the coats thin but sufficient to cover properly....an old "figure" technique.

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ammarmar3628

5 жыл бұрын

A white primer might do a nice job. I plan to use Mr Finishing Surfacer 1500 White for my next "white" project (which is an F-108 Rapier).

👍👍👍

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Peri, thanks for your support!

@PerisModels

6 жыл бұрын

Max_Afterburner any time 👍

I lived 2 or 3 miles from Ellington Air Force base, and knew an F-16 pilot that flew out of there.

A bit late the party I fear! Absolutely wonderful video! Really enjoyed your memorabilia and history! Did I miss it or did you tag and lock the under carriage without tagging and safety locking the seats? LOL Guess that is why the driver only borrows the aircraft from the plane captain. A wrench turner just having a little fun at your expense, again great video thank you.

@MaxAfterburner

3 жыл бұрын

Hi G A Pratt, thanks, so very much enjoyed your comments! Believe it or not, I was a wrench turner too -- F-16 Viper flightline avionics back in the day. 😉

@gapratt4955

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaxAfterburner Ahhhh, explains much, confused seeing you in the back seat of a 16. Gotta love those electric chickens!

Great videos and model builds! How did you score a flight in an F-16???

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks ahillery3! We had a incentive flight program where you could put your name on a (very long) list to get a flight. I had to wait longer because the queue was paused due to a crash of an incentive flight that killed the pilot and back seater (F-16B #82-1040). The program was halted for awhile and then reinstated later. Believe it or not, #82-1040 was the sister plane to the jet I flew -- #82-1039. (My jet was retired in 2007 to the boneyard)

@ahillery3

5 жыл бұрын

Very cool.

No clear coats before and after applying decals?

@MaxAfterburner

3 жыл бұрын

Hi guimplenchik, I let the natural gloss white coat suffice for decal application. At the completion, I didn't want an overly glossy bird at the end either.

i would like to see a video where you build an f 35

Haha I hate losing those little parts

@ammarmar3628

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but it's funny that someone would choose 1:48 scale because of bigger parts. In fact, 1:72 scale has much less of these small parts. All those fiddly little bits are simply omitted :) Some kits don't even have a flight stick in the cabin. Any (modern) 1:48 kit has maybe twice as many parts as 1:72 scale model.

Hey nice work. What ratio and pressure do you spray your paint?

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Nathaniel, my usual ratio is 80% paint/ 20% thinner. For the gloss I probably had to go down to 70% paint/ 30% thinner. My old compressor has no gauge, so I do it by "feel".

@nathanielrichards2177

6 жыл бұрын

Max_Afterburner thanks

Where would I be able to get the rotating display stand?

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Hankercheif, it's a little cheat of a device. It's just a drum pad on top of a spool wound with fishing line that I pulled to make the display stand turn. 😜

@Hankercheif

2 жыл бұрын

@@MaxAfterburner haha well done looks great! I'm currently building the tamiya fiesla fi storch, but looking to add this build to the stash

I want the t38 talon.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

It would be great to commute to work with for sure :-)

11th grade in Health class. Austin, TX

Talon away!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

13:59 Never Forget

How come the radio transmission quality doesn't seem to have improved in 50 years in these clips? The 2011 transmissions from Atlantis sound as 'bad' as the late 60's and eraly 70's transmissions from the Apollo program... Hmm?? Interesting stories about your experience buddy!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

oh boy i dont like this plane, but with your narrative skills its all different. let's enjoy 30 minutes of relax and information :)

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks 95Micro! I hope you always find these videos entertaining!

@95Micro

6 жыл бұрын

For sure, i make models of old planes, ww2. and i stumbled in your f-16 build, even if i found modern planes kind of boring, all gray. I found really entertaining all the videos, audios, your personal experiences and the foto references that i though only me would find interesting. Your work made me buy an eurofighter, f104 and f4u. Keep it up!

Its well known that a small black hole opens up whenever you drop something...and it ends up in a different galaxy far, far away.

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

I sense a Star Wars theme here, or is it The Force?

@denofearthundertheeverlast5138

4 жыл бұрын

@@MaxAfterburner Whatever you choose is fine by me, I admire all your work...all aircraft vintage and modern and all space craft whether real or fantasy.

also the russian planes used in topgun more importantly!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Hi The English Channel Fishing, I don't know if you've read the book "Top Gun Days" by Dave "BIO" Baranek who became an F-14 RIO and also participated in the making of Top Gun. It's a great read about Navy training, the F-14 and working as part of the Russian "MiG" team in the film.

I think that is a MiG-28

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

We happened to see a MiG-28 do a 4G negative dive.

Do recon u would build a shuttle