I really enjoy watching you Alex. But, nowadays your model building quality dropped significantly! As if you're not enjoying building models anymore. I feel that you made these videos as if this is an obligation or as if it is a job you have to do. I can't believe my eyes when I see you carelessly removing canopy masks leaving behind ugly scratch marks on canopy! Are you OK Alex? Is there something wrong in your life? My best wishes to you Alex...

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

What kind of comment is this One... Whats wrong with my life... Just because of a Model kit? And scratches on the clear? If you check the chat i explain that... And then.. how can you even compare my life with modeling ir even think that my life hás anything wrong just because a Model kit??? Please... Do unsunscribe.. because you are wrong... You don t like to see my vídeos or builds... And i AM contrary to you, being honest... I know were do you come from... But you don t know anything about me... Thank you so much for your comment

@richmondtigers7495

4 жыл бұрын

I find these to be some of the most enjoyable modelling videos on the internet. Narration and camera work are superb and level of modeling is excellent and well explained. I find these to be 'must watch' videos.

@sparetime2475

4 жыл бұрын

maydaypc 44:10 he is fixing the minor scratches I believe

@shpresaperndrecabrsakovski1513

4 жыл бұрын

I like how you tell the history of the modell you are building nice touch allex

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. I am

That was an almost zen-like experience! a total joy to watch and music choices too, the complete package - arigato and congratulations Alex. David

I love the long videos the more content the better Keep up the awesome work my friend!

Beautiful job as usual Alex... Thank you for sharing this with us...

Great build of this small fantastic FineMolds Zero kit. Thanks for sharing your job, excellent as usual !

Great job Alex, Every time I watch one of your videos I learn a bit more

Nice job man! That extra riveting brought it to life.

A superb achievement with lots of advice. Thank you. Marc

This is absolutely amazing, Alex! Keep up the great work! I haven't seen the other modellers kits, but you represented Portugal very well! Saudações do Brasil!

Top job. Well done, Alex!

You have done your country proud Alex. Your Zero looks amazing!

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Good work Alex! awesome Build!

Brother, that final shot summed up a stunning build.

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoied it! Its meant to BE a Homage to all Zero pilots. And to the plane itself as a Japanese simbol

Thank you! I’m glad to told me to watch this video. Superb in so many ways. Bravo!

I keep looking at the finished model. Alex this is exactly how I want my 1/72 planes to look when done. This is a beautiful representation of the Zero. Watching and modeling with a 😁

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Honored!

Dam, that looks amazing. I am so proud of this Portuguese modeller . A M A Z I N G. Keep it going Alex, keep it going. Well done Kind Sir

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Obrigado!

Awesome work Alex

@AlexModeling

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Another excellent build Alex!!! Love the video

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Very nice build. It is always a pleasure to see you complete a model kit. With this you brought honour to your country....

Nice job Alex, glad to see the hand shakes have gone. 😊 Keep up the awesome work and videos.

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Thank God all mighty it was only múscular trepidation. Thanks

amazing work there . you have done the portuguese modelers proud.. great work keep it up

Yes, right before bedtime. Perfect way to end the day!

@t.j.lemaster8653

3 жыл бұрын

I second that.... only problem is You plan on just watching One video.. 7 videos later You look at the clock and before you know it it's already 2 in the morning .. ! LOL

Amazing work right there! :D

Another stunning build Alex. I must try to get my hands on one of those riveting tools,

Great accolade to be chosen to build that new kit. The results you are getting with the bartsharp airbrushes are very marvelous. They appear to be standing up well to the vigorous tests.

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

They are indeed Awsome... I imorovedtmy Paint work by working the Paint and the quality of the hardware

Nice build and very enjoyable video. Well done!

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

A beaut little plane so skillfully built and detailed, Alex. A very enjoyable and pleasant way of spending 48:03 minutes during the day for any modeller. You are always the gentleman in all ways modelling. I'm not Portuguese but I can honestly say that you did Portugal proud...keep up the fine work and congratulations!!

@AFV85

3 жыл бұрын

Are you a bonsai artist yourself?

Great looking kit and build. Thanks for sharing.

Outstanding, well done sir.

Damn Alex!!!! Congratulations. Another beautiful build. You did Portugal and Japan proud. They found the best. They picked the best. I'm happy for you Brother

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Not the best... But i AM happy nontheless! Cheers brother! Stay safe

Feliz Navida To You Alex And Happy A Awesome Modelling New Year.~~~!!

@AlexModeling

2 жыл бұрын

Feliz Navidad companero!! Saludos!

As always excellent work 😉👍

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Parabéns , não só por ter sido escolhido para o lançamento dessa marca de modelos, mas também pela obra prima de toda a construção. Nota-se que tem evoluído bastante, muito bom. Um abraço.

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Muito obrigado Raul! Forte abraço

Excellent work Alex, watched your Buccaneer build then this and have now subscribed.

your on a roll at the moment real cool one of my fav planes

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

I love the Zero and its mystic! Cheers mate!

Fantastic!! Thank you for sharing!!

outstanding Alex well done

Brilliant! Thanks Alex.

Wow...all I can say is WOW..great job bud

Amazing build ,like it a lot

You represented well great job.

Man... I really like your style.... well done sir...

Zero War is the pride of the japanese Navy Thank you for the wonderful finish 日本愛國🇯🇵

That's what i call a snapp fix model. Awesome build like always. 👍😇

Looks Beautiful

Beau résultat !! Très soigné ...Bravo

@AlexModeling

3 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup!

my goodness you have been busy.......guess you loving these Fine Molds kits, they are great to build

Great build

Great build.

très beau travaille , magnifique .

Great video and kit

To start off congratulations on being nominated by your country like that's awsome, your build of this kit is absolutely fabulous 👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Ótimo trabalho!! 👍

Great video Alex. I have 3 FineMolds kits on their way from Jezz as I type this. Can't wait. :-)

nice work alex , by the way on your recommendation , I bought a bartsharp 180 , used it for the first time today on the hull of my 1/350 tirpitz , sprayed beautifully , very happy , better than a couple of more expensive ones I've got cheers .

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

I think your worrying to much on what other's think and belive me we ain't thinking what you may think us modellers are! I love the back story of the Zero you done, I love to know my build to before I will even start the build! If anyone said they were perfect at thining a white acrylic at the beginning I'd say "don't lie" lol happens all the time with white, sands and khakis! Great work! I'm more the armour builder but have recently been watching alot of planes and bought 3 kit's to mix it up get into building both and not just one subject matter all the time I got the 1.35 IL2 hobbyboss and the Storch recon plane and a 1.48 stukka I do like the stukka I've not found a nice 1.48 Zero in hobby shop as yet plenty 1.72 but way to small for me to enjoy your build is very nice I have a 1.72 spitfire there in the stash I got for Xmas from my wee cousin haha but to small for me.

Nice work

Parabéns Alex,estou a dar os primeiros passos no modelismo e tens-me ensinado muitas coisas,a mim o modelismo além de ser um hobby,dá-me uma paz enorme, contínua o bom trabalho

@AlexModeling

3 жыл бұрын

Muito obrigado! Forte abraço!

Mixing paints is an art form in itself. As such everyone does it differently. For instance, I put the the lighter tones into the darker. I somehow have a knack for figuring just a little more than necessary (most of the time), but I always add very small amount of the lighter color bit by bit, mixing thoroughly with each drop as to sneak up on the desired end color. What I’ve found is most important, no matter how you approach custom mixed paints is to develop a process to track exactly the amounts of each color and follow that process methodically every single time you mix. That way, if you need to reproduce a color, either because you just didn’t mix enough to finish the portion (it happens) or realize, later on, you need that same color in a different area or you change direction with the paint scheme mid stream. This also applies when thinning paints. I keep a notebook because I’m just old school that way 🤓😜🤣, seriously, it’s because some paints require different portions (both within brands and when mixing brands) and there’s way too many proportions to store in the ole forgetter. 😜 I almost want to say, I can’t believe after all that great paint work, that you went and messed it up by using the meatball decals instead of painting them. But I remember this is a build review for the manufacture (which is an honor and shouldn’t veer from supplied materials. I’m about to start a 1/72 Airfix A6M build and until now have been unsure if I was was or wasn’t doing the rivets. Seeing it done here really helps. I’m definitely doing them. Thank you. The only concern I have is the canopy. I have to work it to improve the clarity because it will be my first time to add p.e. But the canopy must be closed for accuracy. The diorama it’s going in is for a competition then will be put up for sale. Also doing my first content with it (in box review & build videos). Just wish I was a better orator (kinda Ben Stien-y 🤓😜🤣). I guess folks will let me know how bad I am. 😎🤓😜 Great video, and really nice build.

Very nice work, congratulations. PARABÉNS.

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Obrigado!

Beautiful

great build :) some wires might have looked great also

Been a fan of your work over the years, can i make a little suggestion? when peeling the masking tape off of the canopy... i use cocktail sticks as sometimes using pointed tweezers like yours can cause scratches in the clear canopy parts and i noticed a couple on yours when you had peeled the tape away, and also you've just reminded me i need to get a riveter! :D loved this build!

@npg68

4 жыл бұрын

I notice the scratches as well. Still an outstanding build and the riveting really looked good.

I like everything about your show. Do some more sci- fi models when you can too!

Fantastic

Alex your up there with the best modelers .I don't build models myself but enjoy your build's especially ww2 plains must more character than jets of today plains.

Muy bueno. Me encanta.

17:29 whisky cheers nice zero

I love it, Alex. It looks superb. BTW.....I collected my Tamiya Zero today. 😀

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

They are amazing kits also... Its Tamiya.. no words needed😄

Great model!!

Magnificent. One small suggestion Alex - for your whisky tipple - that is. Try Isle of Jura 'Superstition'. My favourite.

@AlexModeling

2 жыл бұрын

Its on my list now... Thank you!

But. Excellent work, AS ALWAYS. Well done.

Hi Alex my Friend. Well done Sir. You did a Great Job. I wish you a nice Sunday. Greetings Ben

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Greetings Ben. Stay safe

Hello, it lets me always to look. At the end of the video, I was very impressed by the Imperial Navy flag and the current Maritime Self-Defense Force flag and Japanese song (Kimigayo). From Japan

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

tenho imenso respeito pelo povo do Japão e pelo seu valor e honra. os meus cumprimentos e saudações

There’s something about two-bladed props that makes me like them a lot.

very god detail on the model Loos really Nice, the construcction was amazing an the finished models looks awesome, just be carefully web remove the Canopy masks because your scisors make several scratches on the clear parts. Always is a really pleasure seen your works, congratulations!

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. I noticed that ONLY reviewing the vídeo and to be honest got scared and went to see the canopy because i didn t Saw it (had the câmera right on front of my eyez). Luckly was only pressure Marks and i could renove it with some AK Gauzy... Thank you

29:04 i was having some trouble with the trumpeter riveting tool, especially in the beginning.

Nice build as always.. Wel good that you Ceep your flag hiiggh.. Ceep smiling. Always.. Becouse it's a hobby no competition.. Have fun it's most important..

Greetings from Jacksonville, Florida. Alex, just want to say how much I enjoy your channel. The work you put into you kits and channel are both outstanding. I would like to thank you for the inspiration I need to get back into the hobby. Its been about ten years since I built a kit. I ordered Revell- Germany's Boeing 747-8 Cargolux in 1/144th scale, can't wait to get it. Again you do an outstanding Joe on all your builds, a true professional. Just curious are you a surgeon? The only reason I ask is that you have real steady hands! Great detail work. Thanks again Alex .

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Chris! First of all thank you and good luck on your 747 project! Second. Im a mounted Police officer um Portugal. Not a curgion! :) But thank you on the compliment! Cheers

@MrRon6977

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris from JAX. I'm down here in Cocoa Beach. Two thumbs up for the Florida Rep. LMAO

I love the soundtrack you used for this vid what are the names for the songs you used?

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Can t remember the titles. Its all on epidemic sound site🙂

GO Zero!

Hello again! I have question about colour of propeller. Did you use Mr. HOBBY no. 131 paint to rear part?

Hi Alex, great work as always. Can you explain what you did with the silver crayon?

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Just a small Touch of chipping on the black nose of the Zero. All trepidation of the propeller and constant Maintenance madebthis area lose all black mate Paint... Just a small touch

@greenskin86

4 жыл бұрын

@@AlexModeling Thanks for answering. Is it normal school crayon? Or some special modelling one?

WAIT! You got nominated for Portugal to do this build! They obviously recognized your talent, so however you build it will be correct and the right way!

Hello. congratulations, you are very good. I wanted to ask you, after applying the decals what do you spray with the airbrush?

@AlexModeling

3 жыл бұрын

A semi gloss coat of varnish to protect the decals

A great build spoilt by the scratches put into the crystal clear canopy when you removed the masking tape.

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

To your info this One Won bronze and those scratches were cleanned... I build for me not for you.. but you don t need glasses

@mu11ett

4 жыл бұрын

AlexModeling thanks for your reply. Your build is excellent. I really enjoyed the process. Forgive me for mentioning them. My OCD does get in the way at times.

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

I have PTSD.. no problem... It was minor scratches and it was out with a polish... The tweezers were Brand new and i didn t knew how good they were until i Saw it... Thanks

Nice model, best Japanese fighter of ww2

I just watch your vid another one, and I guess what paint you used to main gear caves and flaps in wings? It's Gunze Navy Blue?

Perfeito!!!👍

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Não... Mas adorei ainda assim. .. obrigado

@muhammadalzarkauimarcelino4932

4 жыл бұрын

@@AlexModeling valeu amigo!!✌👍

It does indeed look a great kit. Question re the decals if I may. You use a scapel blade to help recess them into the panel line. Do you do this when the decals fully cured or whilst they are still soft? I'm guessing the latter. Also, I ordered a Bartsharp 186 today after seeing your recent builds and review of the brand. Looking forward to frying it out. Many thanks, John.

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

I cut it 20 minuts after started drying

@Jarbie

4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the reply Alex.👍

I really enjoy your build. I' m just finished A6M3 Tamiya, and build another one A6M3, but this vid inspired me mabye to buy Fine Models Zero. I have question. Where question what colour of silver paint you use? Tamiya X-11?

@AlexModeling

3 жыл бұрын

I use silver from Mission Models. Thanks

@ktos337

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlexModeling thank you for your answer! I used tamiya Silver and I was disapointed because of thick pigment. Greetings from Poland! Do you make vid about A6M2a Fine models?

@AlexModeling

3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Portugal! I still have that second A6 on the box

Алекс, скажу честно, самолеты у вас получаются гораздо лучше, чем парусные корабли... ждем новых интересных моделей.

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Я ценю честность и, возможно, буду вынужден согласиться, привет из Португалии

@user-ii6vl2jf5l

4 жыл бұрын

@@AlexModeling А вам привет из России. Приезжайте в гости, у нас тоже есть очень многокрасивых мест.

I always thought zeroes were painted flat white.... Will you do a product review for those new polish product?

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Yes i Will... I just don t do it now cause i have to BE sure about its quality... But sure looks Awsome right now

@devinrussell2372

4 жыл бұрын

In the beginnings of WW2,the Japanese painted their zeros with a shade of off white;which was similar in color to RAF sky gray.From 1943 until the end of hostilities;in November of 1945,Japanese Zeros were painted with a blotchy field green pattern on the top,and an off white/sky grey color on the bottom.There were reports of allied reconnaissance aircraft;who have spotted and photographed;Japanese air fields and aircraft carriers,with Japanese planes painted RAF sky grey and RAF azure blue,amc grey and sky grey,flat gull grey and light ghost grey,USN haze grey,USN dark sea blue,ect.;as well as bearing the national insignias of the U.S.,Canada,U.K.,New Zealand,and Austraila,in an effort to fool allied aircraft,into thinking that the Japanese Zeros were allied aircraft;and shoot them down when they have realized too little;too late,that they were in fact enemy aircraft,disguised as allied aircraft.The fact that the Japanese used the colors and insignias;of other nations on their aircraft,was a clear and direct violation,of the Geneva convention accords for military aircraft,and R.O.E.Since the Japanese never signed onto the Geneva Convention accords;before the start of WW2,the Geneva Convention accords never applied to them.

Insane model, Vers nice video keep going. Maybe the bartsharp isnt that precise for that paintjob

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

You are wrong... Bartsharp os indeed precise as a H&S... Why i know? Cause i have One and STILL i use the Bartsharp... Thank you for your comment...

Nice, im building 1/48 spit at the moment

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck with it!

@ryzenenjoyer2824

4 жыл бұрын

AlexModeling thanks :)

Hi Alex - Are you able to advise about the new riveter and if you had tried it out yet? I am after a new riveter and want to hold back until you comment on the new one.

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Still haven t received it. And the link its for Facebook page if you want the Zero kit not the riveter... But i AM still waiting for the new riveter to arrive

Alex, did you say over ten thousand zeros produced? And to think there are probably less than 10 in existence and I think only one that is air worthy. Hard to believe we are left with so few.

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! We should have kept a lot of those WWII gems!

As a basic color you have taken black, and made the shades with white? What colors was that exactly from Tamiya?

@tr4ncy99

4 жыл бұрын

XF-1 and XF-2 for tamiya acrylic

What a shame that your beautiful cockpit cannot be seen.

greetings from Portugal! where do you buy your kits and materials?

@AlexModeling

4 жыл бұрын

Se é de Portugal podemos falar Português porque eu também o sou. Compro os meus materiais na BigCat online e na Marsigor na Maia. Mas tb uso bastante o eBay. Abraço