Boeing B-17 Aluminum Scale Model / True Scratch Build

[Martingjimenez]

Soy aeromodelista estático...pero de armar en plástico a hacer un modelo totalmente en metal es muy diferente y original, otra cosa es la escala que usastes! wooaw!!!!!, me haz dejado sorprendido, felicidades y gracias por compartir éste bello trabajo...es de admirar! saludos.

[rojasbazan]

@Martingjimenez

Gracias por tu comentario, amigo.

[rojasbazan]

@Martingjimenez

Gracias por tu comentario, amigo.

[abastin1]

Como siempre un fuerte abrazo desde la Asoc del Museo de Awer aca en Moron!! Siempre recuerdo la historia de michifuzz(y bueno , uno es bichero!!!)

[rojasbazan]

@abastin1

Gracias y un fuerte abrazo para vos y los amigos de la As. del MNA!

[P71CVPI07AZ]

WOW this is beautiful ! I wish I could build like this. I'd build a F-4 Phantom..

[rojasbazan]

@P71CVPI07AZ

Have a good job with your F-4

[mlbdrumsyahoo]

That is amazing! I don't know why you turned off the ratings, any one rating other than thumbs up would be crazy.

[taterfamine]

R.I.P. kitty. i heard your building companion had died.

everyone should have a nice cat to accompany a build, whether plastic or metal.

cheers on such a nice model by the way. it's truly amazing, and although i'm a plastic builder, who's taking a break at the moment, i might want to change to metal after seeing this.

[rojasbazan]

@taterfamine

Yes, Mishi, ¨the modeler cat¨ died a few years ago. Companion of so many long nights of modeling, I devoted a link on my website. Thank you for your very kind comment.

[mookins45]

'Museum quality' is no exaggeration. I think this is the best I've seen.

[rojasbazan]

@mookins45

Thank you, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts.

[pingsdk]

again and again you amaze me with your outstandig and great modelwork!

[rojasbazan]

@pingsdk

Thank you!

[Mesdriver]

Can't believe its a model.

Hats off to you SIR.

[rojasbazan]

@Mesdriver

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[manoman0]

3:13 - The Chief Engineer!

[rojasbazan]

@manoman0

you´re right!!!

[peternut1]

I'm just blown away. I'm not just saying that. I'm an artist. Impressive!

[rojasbazan]

@peternut1

Thank you, I appreciate your comment!

[1JOHNBOY213]

:-o wooooow that is the coolest model i ever seen ! im a big b-17g fan and you done it!, you have made the best model of a b-17 out there, i wish i had 1% of your fine modeling skills. awsome job

[rojasbazan]

@1JOHNBOY213

Thank you for your kind words, John!

[wellardme]

This is by far the best scale model on the net!!! The detail is truly amazing and even more so, the patience!

What materials did you use for the parts and just out of interest what tools did you use for the scratch building process? I'm asking because i want to get into scratch building myself.

Great vid!!!

[rojasbazan]

@wellardme

Thank you for your comment. I use aluminum and hand tools. I am preparing a commercial video to show my techniques and tips.

[rojasbazan]

@wellardme

Thank you for your kind comment! I built these models in aluminum using hand tools. I´m working on a video to teach my techniques and tips.

[Mr777scary]

Good Lord, The MOST AMAZING MODELS EVER!!!!!!

[rojasbazan]

@Mr777scary

Thank you, Sir, You are one of my most expressive fans!

[thhall459]

Stupendous work! No one could possibly do better. What drives you to do this?

[rojasbazan]

@thhall459

Thank you. It is my job. I make airplane models professionally.

[bvdmn21]

I Don't Even Like Airplanes, I Am Model Car Guy But I Am Beyond Impressed.

[rojasbazan]

@bvdmn21

Thank you for your kind words.

[GoldenGolfer3]

thats amazing job there, how long did it take you to build it? i've seen B-17's in person and that looks just like one, you did a great job on it.

[rojasbazan]

@GoldenGolfer3

Thanks for watching my videos. About two years and two months

[underworldlounge]

you're one big freak! but a really really really talented one! just amazing how much details you've put in it! how long did you work on it?

again, great work

[rojasbazan]

@underworldlounge

Thank you. Two years and two months.

[graplingurty]

A masterpiece! It has no equal.....

[rojasbazan]

@graplingurty

Thanks for the comment, Mike!

[bnjones28]

OK, but could you build it in a bottle? God bless

[Idaho278]

That is unbelivable, I've been in a B-17 and this looks exactly like it, right down to the paint on the parts, and there is fewer dents on the wings then the real ones! I've tried things much simpler, and everything ends up a twisted, uneven mess. I dont know how you even started working on this, but I agree with videoman931, this could end up in the Smithsonian. Beautiful job, simply breath taking.

[rojasbazan]

@Idaho278

I appreciate the kind words, Zach!

[solosum41]

realy realy GOOD job

[rojasbazan]

@solosum41

Merci beaucoup!

[solosum41]

real good job ) nice

[daz167]

you missed a rivet at 7.41

haha just kiddin ;-) so when does it maiden? ;-) beautiful job by the way

[rojasbazan]

@daz167

I´m glad that you enjoyed the video.

[creeper0123]

holy...crap... ive seemed to soil myself

[deedsie]

That was the most painful thing I have ever experienced. I THOUGHT I was a pretty good modeler, and now I see this...you are a planet unto yourself, Sir! ABSOLUTELY SENSATIONAL!

[rojasbazan]

@deedsie

I´m glad that you enjoyed the video and appreciate the kind words. Thank you!

[stig99914]

That was the most incredible piece of Art I've ever seen. You're in a totally different league. Out on your own. What an unbelieveable talent. Sir, I salute your brilliance. Just stunningly accurate, beautiful beyond anything I've ever seen. I'm so gutted I don't have skill of that kind. Just amazing, Mate. That deserves an Award.

[rojasbazan]

@stig99914

Thank you for your very kind words! One of my reasons to show these models is that people can appreciate that despite all the new technology (laser cutting, photo etching, etc.), it is still possible to build models using the mind, hands and simple tools, and without spending money on expensive electrical machines (lathes, drilling, etc).

[videoman931]

I agree wholeheartedly with HallaBalla 1959. This is without doubt the most fantastic example of model-making artistry I have ever seen.  This should be in the Smithsonian. This goes beyond mere model-making. You've taken this to a new stratospheric level that is just unbelievable. The detail is staggering and the workmanship is beyond belief. You are a true artist. Congratulations on your remarkable achievement.

[rojasbazan]

@videoman931

Thank you for watching my videos and the very kind and generous comment! I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts.

[TRAMPje]

Nice cat!

(For the plain i have no words.

My mind still cant belief it, its great!!!!

I always love to see you work.)

A big thump up!

[rojasbazan]

@TRAMPje

I´m glad that you enjoyed my videos. Thanks for your comment!

[MatiasVivas]

Unbelievable. Just unbelievable.

[rojasbazan]

@MatiasVivas

Gracias Matías

[HallaBalla1959]

As a model aircraft aficionado my jaw just dropped to the floor watching this. The research! The workmanship! The detailing! I'm deeply impressed.

Congratulations! Truly magnificent work. I would no believe it had I not seen it with my own eyes.

[rojasbazan]

@HallaBalla1959

I´m glad that you enjoyed the video. I appreciate the kind words.

[DEVASTATOR478]

PERFECT !!!

[rojasbazan]

@DEVASTATOR478

Thank you!

[mudman1959]

Fantastic Construction!!! You are a True artist... Looks like it's ready for duty. You did it proud! Mudman1959

[rojasbazan]

@mudman1959

Thank you for your kind comment!

[llthpofh]

wow hey how many yrs did this take to build ?

[rojasbazan]

@llthpofh

almost three years

[BillyChan]

Astonishing!!!!



[rojasbazan]

@BillyChan

Thank you, Billy.

[hanknagel]

In a world made in China, I am elated to see such craftsmanship. Thank you!

[rojasbazan]

@hanknagel

Thank you for your nice comment.

[SirRobertofKnoxly]

Fantastic, well done Sir

[rojasbazan]

@SirRobertofKnoxly

Thank you, Sir Rob!

[twinstu50]

Stunning, simply STUNNING!

[rojasbazan]

@twinstu50

Thank you!

[hawk08ht]

That is one insane work oO droooling now while watching ur vid :D

[hawk08ht]

I like ur cat more AWWWW so cuteeee, what species it is ?

[rojasbazan]

@hawk08ht

Was a Maine Coon

[Fastbikkel]

Wow man!! that is just awesome, im glad i found this. Keep up the great work!

[rojasbazan]

@Fastbikkel

Thank you!

[cavdragoon]

This sir is by far the greatest model i have ever seen. Perfect in every detail. You are truely a master of your art. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[rojasbazan]

@cavdragoon

I´m glad that you enjoyed the video. I appreciate the kind words, thank you!

[Poopingbotham]

A fantastic piece of work, breathtaking. Brilliant music to go with it, too

[Paiadakine]

Fantastic. 

[joemharvey]

i need this on my model shelf!!!!

[givemetoast]

Wow, is all I can say. Where is the model now?

[rojasbazan]

@givemetoast

Really...I don´t know...

[duffythewhitedog]

an oustanding work of intricate detail !!

[polotoabuelo]

estas loko¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ te quedo impresionante

[SlyDawg951]

That is Just Awesome Model, Wow Great

[wingspan100]

Absolutely amazing!

[53Peterbilt]

This belongs in the Smithsonian Museum. What an outstanding piece of artwork!!! Phoenominal job!!!

[rojasbazan]

@53Peterbilt

Thank you, Peter!

[JSdodgem37]

Never seen anything this good in a museum...

[rojasbazan]

@JSdodgem37

Thanks for the comment!

[Doomsday971]

I never get anything this nice for my birthday.........hint hint! :P

[TheBeatlesRock401]

HOW MUCH BECAUSE THIS IS AMAZING

[1339LARS]

I have not seen anything this nice!!!!!!!!!!!!! I´m stunned.

[rojasbazan]

@1339LARS

Thank you for your kind comment!

[1339LARS]

I have not seen anything this nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[silver965]

The jig is up, we all know it was really the cat who built that, admit it!

[wjskyout]

I'm speechless, that is amazing! You are a very talentled artist

[otskymotsky]

I just love and amazed by every details you made for this work of art, It such a masterpiece! Thanks a lot Mr. Rojas..

Warm greetings from Indonesia

[jamiekenta]

HOLY!!!! that's an incredible! better than museum quality!!! ever consider building a full sized b-17 lol

[UPTwinCities]

An absolute masterpiece, Guillermo. Simply outstanding.

[rojasbazan]

@UPTwinCities

Thank you, I really appreciate your kind comment!

[J4NN3K]

one word up: EYECANDY !!!!

[airbutz]

i am building and flying rc-planes for almost 40 years now.. but i have never seen this scale of perfection.. very very impressive.. bravoooooooo!!!

[rojasbazan]

@airbutz

Danke Sehr, Butz!

[natespapa09]

I am extremely impressed.

[rojasbazan]

@natespapa09

Thank you!

[ian8354]

I've never seen anything so impressive as your B17. FANTASTIC !

[rojasbazan]

@ian8354

Thank you for your kind comment, Ian.

[RacerX41]

WOW! WOW!! WOW!!! SIMPLY WOW!!!!

[kidscoda]

This is awesome. How long did it take to make?

[rojasbazan]

@kidscoda

I needed 27 months to complete the 1/15 scale B-17.

[growl2222]

Breathtaking

[moidgreat]

wow. im speechless! Its a priceless masterpiece.



[rojasbazan]

@moidgreat

Thank you!

[TFB777]

I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy! Sir, I stand in absolute awe of your amazing craftsmanship! You are a true master of your craft.

[rojasbazan]

@TFB777

I appreciate your kind comments. Thank you!

[jz62]

If only one model could be chosen for the definitave museum quality replica, this would be the one. I am in complete awe.

[rojasbazan]

@jz62

I appreciate the kind words!

[bliglum]

Wow! Stunningly detailed... Breathtakingly beautiful!!! More than a model.. This is a work of art!!! No, a MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!

[rojasbazan]

@bliglum

I´m glad that you enjoyed the video, thank you!

[arbee11]

There is NO WAY you are a human being! A billion dollars at NASA couldn't build that either! I demand to know what planet you are from! Tell me! And the cat looks strangely alien as well. NICE JOB, now excuse me while I go change my shorts. I would love to gawk at that for an hour or two next time I'm at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, justa-thought.. Or hint..

[rojasbazan]

@arbee11

Hahaha, greetings from Ganymede!!!

[arbee11]

There is NO WAY you are a human being! A billion dollars at NASA couldn't build that either! I demand to know what planet you are from! Tell me! And the cat looks strangely alien as well. NICE JOB, now excuse me while I go change my shorts.

[FragNet0]

i'm speechless....:-) all those little parts. should take years to make.

Beautiful plane

[jaja1818]

OMG!!if ever you do continue on making those tutorial vids ill be sure to watch them!!this is nothing short of amazing bro, un-freaking-believable =)

[airborne50804]

I am nothing short of speechless. This is absolutely amazing! I would absolutely love to know the techniques you used to make all of the parts, but I'm sure you could spend months talking about it : ) Fantastic work!

[rojasbazan]

@airborne50804

Thank you for your kind comment. You are right, I would need a lot of time to teach my techniques (many people do not understand and believe that I have plenty of time)...That is why I am working to make some video tutorials in the future.

[tocamadera]

bueno, esto directamente no existe. No puede ser. Será el Non Plus Ultra de las maquetas

[rojasbazan]

@tocamadera

Un honor tu comentario por ser un luthier y restaurador profesional. Gracias Fernando.

[lunhil12]

Absolutely Superb ! A masters work. Nice cat too.

[rojasbazan]

@lunhil12

Thanks for watching.

[mylegoproductions100]

is this the b-17g version

[rojasbazan]

@mylegoproductions100

Boeing B-17 G Sleepy Time Gal of the 532nd BS with lengthened F nose cone (feature of many built B-17Gs) and earlier tail gun station.

[freakyflow]

Cats dreamming of flying a B-17 lol Great work ! I helped once with a prop on a Lancaster MK X only 1 of 2 still flying  closest i'll ever come to building anything close of what you did. But i'm sure we both had a good smile when it was done

[iridialia]

Hola Guillermo, soy operador de steadicam de TV.

Tus trabajos son absolutamente impresionantes.

Te ofrezco mis servicios (totalmente gratuitos) para grabarte cualquier vídeo profesional y en HD de tus obras.

Saludos muy cordiales.

Carlos

Barcelona

[587den007]

You are truly a skilled artist and craftsman! Thank you for sharing your work.

[rojasbazan]

@587den007

Thank you!

[lylevasser]

Most realistic model I have ever seen. Stunning!

[rojasbazan]

@lylevasser

Thank you!

[tomato6999]

@lylevasser this is a fantastic work of art and yes totaly stunning

[rojasbazan]

@tomato6999

Thank you, David!

[earniemanson]

amazing work, i wish i were the same scale this is incredible detail

[rojasbazan]

@earniemanson

Thank you!

[chajalmexico]

Muchas Felicidades, tu trabajo es impresionante

[rojasbazan]

@chajalmexico

Muchas gracias amigo!

[dr3nZ66]

AMAZING!

i can't stop watching your videos! words cannot describe how amazed i am!

looking forward to your next master piece :)

-Kenny

[rojasbazan]

@dr3nZ66

Thank you Kenny, I really appreciate your comment!

[dr3nZ66]

omg! - This is just amazing!! ... I want one!

[kmzjackson]

Outstanding! I simply can't imagine doing this. I will stick to my plastic kits and leave this to the pros!

[FeelinGipper]

kitty like b-17

[WW2MODELBUILDER]

if some one say's they can do better , they are a damned liar .

[rojasbazan]

@WW2MODELBUILDER

Thank you, I really appreciate your comment!

[LordAnubis0909]

simply without words, words are not enough to describe this .... could only watch and admire this masterpiece

[LFSIUN]

YOU ARE A GRATEST ARTIST !!!!!

VERY GOD JOB !!!!

[rojasbazan]

@LFSIUN

Muchas gracias Juan!

[n8tivguitar]

i think this is the longest my grandpa was in front of a pc.

[Tecnobingo]

You have to change the title of the video; this is not a "scale model"; this is a "masterpiece model".

I am really curious to know which is your daily job...

The video is great because shows a great workmanship; but I believe it would be simply astonishing to see a video showing while you are creating these masterpieces...

[rojasbazan]

@Tecnobingo

Thank you for your kind comment, I really appreciate it. I´ll make videos about my techniques and tips.

[wellardme]

@rojasbazan

You should definately make a list of vids on modelling tips from the basics to advanced. A lof of us want to learn to scrach build even for dios. And you would have manyyyyy loyal followers.

You inspired me to buy a 1/48 B-17 last week. Thanks for that :)

[rojasbazan]

@wellardme

Thank you! Yes, I am working on that.

[gibson192]

I've been scratchbuilding for years but nothing I've done comes close to what you achieve. I never get tired watching your videos. You are a true master.

[rojasbazan]

@gibson192

Thank you very much for watching all my videos,  I really appreciate your comment!

[sbjaymk2]

Fantastic,awesome,brilliant,A+­+++++++++++++++++ congrats on such a superb build,so life like,at any moment you think you are gonna see a minature aircrew jumping into it and starting her up :O) well done,you should be very proud my friend..... :O)

[rojasbazan]

@sbjaymk2

Thank you for watching my videos and your kind comment !

[wellardme]

OMG that's the most amazing scale model I've ever seen!!!!! I've been modelling for two eyars now but i could never imagine reaching your level. WOW!!!! Absolutely beautiful and talented work!!!

[rojasbazan]

@wellardme

Thanks, I really appreciate your comment!

[themixeduphippy]

You sir, are awesome.

[rojasbazan]

@themixeduphippy

Thank you, David.

[waterlooreader]

Amazing, Fantastic Detail both exterior and interior .... Have no idea where you would start, the hours you devoted or the materials you used.... also need to say... my wife seemed to be more excited about your cat....

[rojasbazan]

@waterlooreader

Hi, thank you for your kind comment! Someday I´ll publish some material (videos and books) to teach all of my techniques (there will answer your questions). My beloved cat died a few years ago. I gave him a link on my own website.

[barkon]

Stunning! Absolutely stunning! Here I thought I was something detailing a Monogram TBD cockpit in 1/48 plastic ;)

You're a master craftsman. I was really wondering 1) how the heck you did the plexi without using any electrical devices 2) how many hours that took.

[rojasbazan]

@barkon

Hello, thank you for your kind comment. You do not neeed to use electrical devices to build plastic canopies (there are many websites that teach how to make). Usually need a year to build a model (single engine). I needed two years to build the B-17.

[BeauxsChalet]

Wow, to the Smithsonian I say! Fantastic Work!!!!

[rojasbazan]

@BeauxsChalet

Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate it.

[jerrycs2000]

excellent work and detail, a true labour of love!

[rojasbazan]

@jerrycs2000

Thank you for your kind comment, Jerry!

[hogsandhercs]

OUTSTANDING MODEL!!!! Truly a work of art!!!! Wow!

[BelgianCommando]

Amazing!

[rojasbazan]

@BelgianCommando

Thank you!

[rojasbazan]

@rojasbazan

Thank you!