RAF Red Arrows Model Kit | 1/72 Airfix Starter Kit | The Inner Nerd

Build and Paint the Airfix RAF Red Arrows Hawk in 1/72 scale model kit with me, The Inner Nerd. If you're new to modelling or have a few kits under your belt, this video is for YOU! I'll be working this simple kit, adding resin aftermarket details, painting using an airbrush as well as polishing the model to a super shine with Tamiya's polishing compounds. Showing you not only what, but how it's done. I hope you enjoy, Matt.

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This video explains my techniques in the building, painting and weathering of Airfix RAF Red Arrows Hawk in 1/72 scale scale model kit by The Inner Nerd. I start the video by building the scale model kit using Tamiya, AK Interactive glues and Mr Hobby tools. The key to building the Airfix RAF Red Arrows Hawk in 1/72 scale scale model kit is to carefully read the instructions and assemble, using the tutorial as a guide. Take care in assembling the scale model kit so the the parts fit accurately and align as intended, this is the easiest way of speeding up the build.

To paint the Airfix RAF Red Arrows Hawk in 1/72 scale model kit it is best to use an airbrush. This video is designed to cover the airbrush technique so that you can see the thinning of paint and application onto the scale model kit. Harder & Steenbeck Evolution Silverline is used in this video along with AK Interactive Real Colors, Tamiya Acrylics, Mr Hobby and Alclad II Metal Lacquers. Thinning paint is a very important technique so I will explain how to do that using the correct thinners for each paint type, suitable for beginners.

Decals are applied with the aid of Tamiya Mark Fit which helps conform even the thickest decals onto the Airfix RAF Red Arrows Hawk in 1/72 scale.

The final part is the weathering using more AK Interactive weathering products as well as artists oil paints, weathering washes from AMMO and finally Pigments. I start the weathering techniques using an enamel wash to bring out the panel lines on the scale model kit. Here I use oil washes. To seal decals in I use a clear acrylic coat from Matte varnish. Further and more detailed weathering techniques follow using artist oil paints which enable me to add streaks, grime and bleaching onto the model. The matte clearcoat varnish is airbrushed onto the Meng Rolls Royce Armoured Car. This matte varnish will help the weathering process as the matte finish allows more oil paint to stain the model surface. Dust weathering effects are created using pigments to imitate the weathering on tyres and undercarriage/landing gear.

Final assembly of the Airfix RAF Red Arrows Hawk in 1/72 scale model kit is completed using super glue. All of the final small parts and lights are added onto the model kit to complete the model build.