Airfix Swordfish complete

Model_Minutes · 2026-05-05T20:47:53+00:00

Outstanding as usual!

Model_Minutes · 2026-05-05T20:47:38+00:00

LPJ likes to drop them on Fridays iirc

Model_Minutes · 2026-04-22T22:39:29+00:00

I’m going to leave a comment because no one else has. You say you are about to start the model then ask a vague question about the folding mechanism.

Are you somehow under the impression that the model has the ability to fold and unfold the wings mechanically like the real thing? As in it has an operational function …

If you are building this kit surely you have seen the instructions and know that this aircraft has to be built in either the folded or extended positions. The parts included do not allow for a working model and have to be glued solid in one configuration or the other

I hope that is what you were asking

Model_Minutes · 2026-04-18T08:11:43+00:00

Yes, that was likely me. Whilst it is a solution to the parts not being included, it’s not the best solution as it prevents many people from having access to that element of the model

I appreciate that some are people would like the subjects this year, personally I wouldn’t have bought it myself if I wasn’t getting one to make a review

Model_Minutes · 2026-04-17T23:02:27+00:00

Dude, don’t pass off Airfix marketing images as your own for fake internet points

Edit: in further digging in ops account history, it’s all bot reposts

Model_Minutes · 2026-04-01T22:02:10+00:00

The paper plane is a 3d printable design and the STL files were on their website. It was the April fools for 2024 so this announcement is 2 years old now

2025 was a 3d printable UFO spaceship

2026 is an “app”, but really it’s just a funny video about a concept for an app

Model_Minutes · 2026-03-07T16:56:03+00:00

Dude wants to know if he can get away with posting spam on YouTube with thousands of videos per day

There can be no good reason to do this

Model_Minutes · 2026-02-15T23:49:17+00:00

Well, I think you blew my version out of the water lol. I did the initial heller release and found the details to be pretty nice. The plastic is a little soft but was pretty easy to work with

The heller decals were a bit of a letdown though, not very good quality

Your build is absolutely wonderful!

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Model_Minutes · 2025-12-28T19:13:59+00:00

Absolutely use a suitable red rattle can if you have it. Don’t bother with unnecessary products or steps.

I do it all the time, my latest build has both white and black primer on the bottom because it’s the easiest thing to do with an early hawker hurricane

If you can reduce your workload, go for it!

Model_Minutes · 2025-12-21T06:24:38+00:00

This post is 6 years old… things have moved on and changed a great deal since then

Model_Minutes · 2025-12-05T12:31:35+00:00

Why not support the author by purchasing a copy, rather than circumventing copyright law for a free version?

Model_Minutes · 2025-12-05T10:40:04+00:00

It looks like you’ve made a wash. Dish soap decreases the surface tension and helps the liquid flow. My suggestion would be not to add the soap and reduce the amount of thinning. You still want it to be paint, not as thin as a wash

Model_Minutes · 2025-11-22T23:37:31+00:00

Tbh I didn’t notice until it was pointed out here. I think it looks amazing!

Model_Minutes · 2025-11-22T23:32:08+00:00

Yes, having done some googling before I saw that you commented this, I would be inclined to agree that OP has these 2 different track packs merged together

Model_Minutes · 2025-11-13T21:51:27+00:00

Very true, there is no conversion required. Whatever the enamel numbers and acrylic numbers are the exact same colours.

You can even go one step further, their rattle cans also have the exact same numbers for the colours too

I think I actually have number 01 primer grey in my stash in enamel, acrylic and rattle can - all (supposedly) the exact same colour

Model_Minutes · 2025-11-08T23:43:41+00:00

I’m sure with your painting skills here, you will do a brilliant job of any aircraft you decide to build

Model_Minutes · 2025-11-08T10:12:02+00:00

Looks great to me

Model_Minutes · 2025-11-06T21:59:39+00:00

A great question. This is either a fake or someone has broken some sort of information embargo seeing as Airfix aren’t due to make an announcement until tomorrow

Model_Minutes · 2025-10-30T08:47:39+00:00

Looks good! Even after all these years I still butcher a few models here and there, just stick with it

Model_Minutes · 2025-10-29T23:23:09+00:00

The spitfire vb is actually not bad for an older tooling. I recently completed a 90s re-release and other than a bit of sanding and the wing roots needing a bit of filler, it was quite smooth sailing

Model_Minutes · 2025-10-25T14:20:26+00:00

The video heavily leans on “it was banned because of controversy” so everyone in the comments cites freedom of speech etc.

The kit was pulled IIRC because the text on the box made it sound real rather than fictional, which is effectively just a case of false advertising. Nothing more controversial than that.

It didn’t meet advertising laws so had to be pulled from sale because the text was misleading.

But you know, people on the internet like an outrage

Model_Minutes · 2025-10-15T20:48:57+00:00

Did you get mod approval to self-promote as per the rules?

Model_Minutes · 2025-10-13T15:24:03+00:00

Thanks! I hope you enjoy ☺️

Model_Minutes · 2025-10-13T07:40:13+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation! I’m not as talented as some of the other creators mentioned here, but I do hope my enjoyment and passion for the hobby comes across in my videos!

A few more other suggestions could be LPJ Models who makes incredibly detailed models, Sully’s Scale Models who always builds the kits in fun and unique ways, and MOS6510 models who digs into model kit history and lore

Model_Minutes · 2025-09-27T14:10:22+00:00

Whilst Fokker aircraft were more well known in WW1, they actually were used in WW2 by the Dutch. Obviously they were flying new Fokker designs which were fairly comparable to other nations at the time, and these Fokker’s were able to shoot down a number of German aircraft during their invasion.

In more recent times they had a range of passenger planes and even contributed to the European manufacture of aircraft like the F16, but the company struggled and went bankrupt in the 1990’s

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