AIRFIX 1/72 S.A. BULLDOG 101 (Sk.61) - A building review

[TheGAMEfanatic123]

have you done a building review on the catalina

[BasicModelling]

@TheGAMEfanatic123 Not yet.. :)

[TheGAMEfanatic123]

I got the Endeavour bark for christmas an I'm finding it really hard with all the rigging

[BasicModelling]

@TheGAMEfanatic123 That's why I don't build sailships,, :)

[TheGAMEfanatic123]

thx

[TheGAMEfanatic123]

I live in Cambridgeshire and I'm not sure where are local tackle shop is:( but I gues I will have to make do

[BasicModelling]

@TheGAMEfanatic123 There's probably a shop selling fishing equipment in your nearset larger town.. even if you may not live by the sea people still do fish for carp and other fish in lakes and ponds inland.. so there's always need for a tackle shop.. :)

[TheGAMEfanatic123]

thx

[BasicModelling]

@TheGAMEfanatic123 No problem.. :)

[TheGAMEfanatic123]

where do u get the wheights and masking tape from(by the way HUGE fan of your work)

[BasicModelling]

@TheGAMEfanatic123 The Tamiya masking tape I buy from my local hobby shop (you can probably order it online) and the weights I buy from the local tackle shop, as they have a great variety of weights in different shapes and sizes.. :0)

[HksTopAndRock]

ur my neighboor :D im from denmark =D I love all the vids u have man keep it coming i have a request comment back if ur interested

[BasicModelling]

@HksTopAndRock Glad you enjoy the videos.. :) Sorry for late reply but I have been away on holiday.. Anyway, I' always interested in suggestions for builds and inbox reviews, in as much as I have the kit at all.. :) At the moment I have quite a list of kits to work my way through, though.. :) But yes, by all means.. go ahead.. :)

[dave41184]

Very , very smart - super impressed with this one

[BasicModelling]

@dave41184 Well, it was a labour of love, this model... I grew up seeing the Bulldogs flying over the hgouse on a near enough daily basis.. :)

[Woodyf650]

i hope this doesnt offend you but i have got the SA bulldog airfix and it is a rubbish kit and doesnt go together at all well

[BasicModelling]

@Woodyf650 Doesn't offend me at all.. :) I had no problem building it, and if I can find some more I quite happily build at least another two.. :) :) A Swedish Army version in splinter camo.. and one on skis.. :)

[Woodyf650]

@BasicModelling fair enough if yours went well :-) and i realize that they are both different boxes, that you are a much better modeller than me, im only aged 11 and

i only had minor problems. hope your airfix's go all well and good for the future. woodyf650.

[BasicModelling]

@Woodyf650 Don't know if I'm a better modeller or not.. I just had no problem with this kit.. :) But then again I made sure I took my time building it, as it is a plane I know well and have seen more times than I care to remember.. and so I wanted to make a good job of the model.. :)

[aguyfromsweden]

var har du köpt dina små bly vikter?

[BasicModelling]

@aguyfromsweden I en affar i stan som saljer fiskeutrustning.. :)

[EricIrl]

I think Airfix originally released the Bulldog around 1974/75, not 1991.

[BasicModelling]

Yes, I know.. but I was referring to this particular boxing I think.. haven't got the box left now, but I think that's where I saw the date.. It's about time they re-release it anyway, I could quite happily build another 3 or 4 (or more) as it's a plane I have seen plenty of... The Swedish Air Force Pilot School was just a few miles down the road from where I grew up. :) And I'd love to do a Swedish Army version to, in splinter camo... :)

[F14Lolcat]

The airplane looks like the Finnish L-70 Vinka

[BasicModelling]

Yes, they're quite similar.. but then they were / are used for the same purpose, so I guess the design and lay-out would be fairly alike.. :)

[TheModeling]

any chance that the "Klear" stuff can be found in the states?

[BasicModelling]

It is called FUTURE in the US.. but be aware they are likely to stop making it now, so if you see a bottle, grab it quick.. :)

[TheModeling]

thanks

[AdrianNtart]

the little island i live on has 3 bulldogs still painted in old raf colours!

[BasicModelling]

Ah.. nice!! Would that be the Red / White scheme, or the Black / Yellow?? I saw one at a fly-in locally a couple of years ago, the photo is in the video.. I used to see them every day at some point!! :)

[AdrianNtart]

Yes it is the red and white. they were bought from the RAF. we bought 4 but one crashed in 2007. i rarely see them. im lucky enough to have sat in one. i almost always see them at the local annual airshow

[BasicModelling]

Well, your island (or should I say your country, rather) have a very strong RAF connection, I believe... :) You should film them and post a video, I'd love to see some again.. :)

[WWIIIthenovel]

Hah, a light tank used in the fighting of korea has the same nickname.

[BasicModelling]

I didn't know that?? There's also the 'Bristol Bulldog', a biplane that was used by the Swedish Air Foce.. amongst others.. :)

[WWIIIthenovel]

Yeah, the bulldog was officialy the first model I've built. Just a quick question, have you ever built the Hercules (spruce Goose)

[BasicModelling]

In a word: NO!

Didn't know you could get a kit of it... but if you do anything larger than 1/144 scale, it must be MASSIVE.. :)

[WWIIIthenovel]

I actually have a small scale Spruce goose. I ussually hang all the model airplanes I build, and this one nearly fell. Decided to take it down. The scale of the model was 1/200. It was Level 2 or something, and was particularly easy to build. The propellers broke pretty easily though

[BasicModelling]

I would imagine so.. in that scale. :)

[wildwyckedknight]

Returned to favorite this one, Lots of educative material in it about painting filler and things like that. Not to mention, its also an outstanding model. I love the finished product. :)

[BasicModelling]

Thank you, kind Sir Knight.. I have had this kit on the shelf for a couple of years, until I felt confident enough to build it! It's one of those classic Airfix kits that's very rare to come by.. but the main reason was that it's a plane I used to see a lot of when I grew up, and so I wanted to make the model as good as I could.. :) I'm pleased with the outcome, and it's now on display in the modelshop in town.. from what I have been told it has had some positive comments! :) :)

[WonderWeasel2]

Nice!

[CurtisWildebeest]

Thank you!! :)

[NaturalTwentyFilms]

Excellent work. It's so tiny I don't know how you get all that detail in.

[CurtisWildebeest]

The detail comes with the kit.. but it sure helps to use the pilot figures supplied! Takes out a lot of work in the cock-pit.. :) One of the most enjoyable builds I've done in a long while, but then it is another one of the planes I've always wanted to do, as I 'grew up with them'.. :)

[CapLAGOS]

nice Model !!!! i would like to build a "Cessna -172" in 1:32 but there are only in 1:48 or 1:72.... so i´m still building the Tomcats in 1:72......

five* S*T*A*R*S*

[CurtisWildebeest]

Yes, I can't see anybody making a kit of a Cessna-172 in such a large scale.. but if you do Tomcats in 1/72, why not build the Cessna in that scale too?? Why the interest in that plane, anyway?? Just curious... :)

[CapLAGOS]

cause my uncle had one in Venezuela... and some years ago he let me flew..... or better ... he gave me the paddle... fantastic :-)))))))

[BasicModelling]

Ah, I see.. well, that would explain it... :) :)

[BillyJimmyLee]

nice paint job on those pilots! 5*

[CurtisWildebeest]

Thank you.. I painted them fresh from memory.. :)

[randomwritings]

That's a cute plane. I am not sure about the merits of stuffing lead up your nose but each to his own I suppose

[CurtisWildebeest]

It stops you from falling flat on your ar*e... :) :)

[randomwritings]

as a reply that was a good shot

[CurtisWildebeest]

Does that mean I'm in the lead??

[justplainerica]

Re-releasing it this year? That is good news! BTW, which filler is better? I've seen you use the MMD/Squadron white putty, and the Vallejo filler. I've tried the white putty once long ago, but it wasn't the easiest to apply. Congratulations on another beautiful model! Erica ;) xx

[CurtisWildebeest]

Both fillers are very good, but for different purposes.. I find the Squadron works best on deeper cuts and cracks, and the Vallejo filler on the more shallow cracks and narrow gaps.. The Vallejo filler doesn't sand down that well though, so any excess is best removed with a finger or cottonbud immediately after applying.. that's my experience, anyway! I apply the Squadron white putty with a small spatula, preferably a stiff one.. I have a couple custom made for small narrow places.. :)

[justplainerica]

Wow! You've really outdone yourself! It's absolutely beautiful! The cockpit is no nice and spacious, you've detailed it beautifully, and yaa the red was tricky, but you really pulled it off! I mean, it knocked me out of my seat and across the room! lolol! It is THAT gorgeous! So gorgeous it doesn't even need mg's or cannons on it! :)

[CurtisWildebeest]

Ha ha ha.. Well, it is only a trainer.. but I believe it has hardpoints fitted under the wings, and other Air Forces may have fitted them with rockets.. but I'm not sure! They used to be all over the place when I grew up, so I've always wanted to build one.. but didn't feel I was ready until now.. :)

[GerbilEssences]

Ah I miss the sight of a "plane coming together". Are you going back to sleep, I hope?

That canopy was a job well done, especially given the very light frame printed on it. Again, some nice orange painting. What models is sir making next/now?

Best shots 5:15, 5:57 :)

I'm getting to grips with some wonderful plywood - only 1.5mm thick! But oh so much stronger than balsa. Segment 1 of 19 almost complete, guess what I'm actually making...

[granskare]

a matched pair of matchsticks? :)

[GerbilEssences]

close but no cigar lighter.

[CurtisWildebeest]

No sleep just yet, still preparing for the show tomorrow! Getting picked up at 7 a:m, as we have to make sure we can get a parking space.. I'm taking 2 'Tunnan', a Tiger Moth, the Bloodhound, the Bv 141, Wallace & Gromit and the Sk 60.. ALL Airfix kits for the table! The next kit built will be an Airfix 'Jeep & trailer' in 1/72, by request.. after that I'll definetely stop building on request, though!! I hope to find some interesting stuff at Hornchurch.. (cont)

[CurtisWildebeest]

(cont).. as there will be lots of traders, incl. Hannants.. but if I come home without anything I won't be too upset!! As for what you're making, I'd say a glider.. or the Natter! Goodness knows.. but I'm sure looking forward to seeing the end result.. :) :) Have you seen 'granskare's' entry in the competition?? It's rather different, but certainly not bad... :) :)-

[GerbilEssences]

He's made his already?!

Yes projekt natter is under way :)

[GerbilEssences]

You made a Bv141? The lopsided flying pencil wonder?

[CurtisWildebeest]

Ages ago.. and Airfix is re-releasing it this year, so I'll probably get another one and make it better... :)

[granskare]

well done basic...so Safire replaced this trainer later on?

[BasicModelling]

Nope, Sir is wrong! The Sk 50 SAFIR was before the Sk 61 Bulldog.. I have a kit of the Saab Safir as well, just trying to make my mind up as if to build a F10 'hack' in 3 colour camouflage, or an all over yellow Trainer from F5.. or an all over yellow Norwegian version.. I'm torn between all three possibilities, guess I should have bought more than just the one kit, when I was at the F10 museum.. :)

[granskare]

oh, I did not know that...I saw a Safir in Tikkakoski Finland museo so just assumed that it superceded bulldog...I vote for F10 hack, a nicely scrubby looking one, patches of different colours, etc....that gives a trainer class :)

[CurtisWildebeest]

F10 didn't use them as trainers, but as weather planes and general transport of personnel.. probably only had 1 or two.. And as I now have a plane from F5*, I guess the F10 plane is a better option! Then again, I'm very short of ANY Norwegian aircraft.. :)

* = 1 step closer to my goal of at least ONE plane from every Swedish Air Force Wing, incl. the UN operations in Kongo (F22) and the Finnish Volunteers (F19)..

[CurtisWildebeest]

..as for scrubby / grubby, the F5 Wing kept their planes in pristine condition, so I need not worry about weathering on the Bulldog.. :)

[GerbilEssences]

Does a floatplane spitfire count as Norsk?

[CurtisWildebeest]

I assume you're referring to the 'Narvik Nightmare', but no.. that Spit was RAF through and through.. :) Now I'm off and won't be back on 'til Monday, most likely.. :) :)

[GerbilEssences]

Next time I'm in Finland that will be my first port of call. It wasn't so much which planes they had as what they did to, and achieved with them ;) ?Very skilled fighter pilots and mechanics, and these days rally and f1 drivers. I heard that Finnish driving lessons last 3 years...

[CurtisWildebeest]

Yes, thay're waiting for enough daylight to see.. :)

[GerbilEssences]

I thought that's what headlights are for?

[CurtisWildebeest]

Nah.. headlights are for sissies.. :)

[granskare]

be sure to check online for air museums...they have several...I know of Tikkakoski and one near the airport at Vantaa...you must visit all of them :)

[GerbilEssences]

It may take a while, I am actually scared of flying ;O

[granskare]

Finland has excellent walking trails :)

[GerbilEssences]

Yes but my legs would be tired before I reached Belgium!

[granskare]

nonsense...basic is headed that way soon...just climb into his backpack...he'll never notice :)

[GerbilEssences]

Now you've gone and blown it XD

[granskare]

I just wanted to remind him of the look of Swedish aircraft in the last century :)

[GerbilEssences]

They is some fine aircrafts P

[CurtisWildebeest]

I recall having seen 1 or 2.. :)

[CurtisWildebeest]

I'm quite snug about the fact that I scratchbuilt the antenna as well, from white sheet styrene.. NO need to paint it at all!!! :) Now and again I have the odd moment of brilliance.. :) If I say so myself, as nobody else will.. :)

[GerbilEssences]

Hahaha, in deed. Scratch building is quite a joy.

[CurtisWildebeest]

In this case especially, as it took two cuts with a knife, a quick match for size, another snip to get the right angle.. and hey presto.. done! :) Which all additions were that easy.. :)

[wildwyckedknight]

Very nice Rob.

Have a great time at the exhibition. :)

[BasicModelling]

Thanks.. and I sure hope to go, but still waiting final confirmation! The one I go with always leave it until the last minute to let me know if he is taking me, which is a little irritating to say the least! I won't believe I'm going until I'm actually there.. :) (and it's not the first time I've ever been let down either.. )

[BasicModelling]

Going!! Yay.. :)

[wildwyckedknight]

Thats awesome. be sure you have plenty of film and batteries. :)

[CurtisWildebeest]

Bought a new 2Gb card yesterday, so 'film' is not a problem.. but it's worse when it comes to the batteries.. :P

[myhuxpo]

Hey.. does that Revell colour say "Email Color" in that picture??

And one problem I see... the right pilot has a nasty seam down the right shoulder ;)

But really a gread job! Always a pleasure to watch and comment your videos! =D

[BasicModelling]

Yes, I saw that seem in the photo, it doesn't show much otherwise, and certainly not now the canopy is on, so I'm not overly bothered!! :) Glad you enjoyed the video and finished result!! This has been on the 'MUST DO' list for years, but I didn't feel ready until now. Some models / planes mean more to me than others and so I want to do my best with them.. :) Needless to say I'm quite pleased with the model.. :) :)

[BasicModelling]

seam!

[BasicModelling]

..and yes, for some reason Revell call their enamels 'email'.. Could be German, I suppose!?

[GerbilEssences]

German for enamel.

[CurtisWildebeest]

Yes, I know we discussed that in one of our enamel exchanges a while ago, or so.. :)

[GerbilEssences]

Mind you I'm against enamel crueltly. Except cats - they get what is coming to them ;p

[lazymornings]

Yea, your getting skillful alright..thats alot of patiences and effort..but the result is impressive.

great job.

[BasicModelling]

Thanks.. I finished it at 3 o'clock this morning!! Final touches done this afternoon, just before making the video.. :)

[ntrains]

WOW!! very nice, im a big fan of basic planes.

[CurtisWildebeest]

This sure is basic enough.. :)

[svinehunden]

looks really good... to bad they so rarely include sub countrys decals...

[BasicModelling]

What do you mean by 'sub countries'?? There's always 'after market' decals anyway, covering most types these days.. at least for the more common planes! Maybe not the Bulldog though.. but I didn't use the kit decals at all for this model, as I had superior after market sets to use instead, as shown in the video description.. :)

[svinehunden]

didn't know what to call it... ;)

i mean countries other than usa, ussr, gb and so on...

[CurtisWildebeest]

Yes, I'm with you.. but like I said, there's normally quite a few after market decals to buy these days, and the more popular a particular kit is, the more decals there will be.. :)

[CurtisWildebeest]

Jeg letar stadigvaek efter dekaler / transfers for en Dansk Saab Draken, men hvem hved hva jeg finder imorgen?? :)

[GerbilEssences]

You know the inferior ones that take second stage in global affairs. Sweden for instance ;p

[CurtisWildebeest]

Hrmpf.. I'll let you know that Swedish aircraft are very well represented on the after market market.. :)

[GerbilEssences]

And they sell Grippens to any country they can find ;)

[demonokron]

great build

[BasicModelling]

Thank you very much.. :) :)