F4U Corsair. Model Engineering. Truly Scratch-Built. One-Off Models.
1:15 Scale. Model Engineering. One-Off Aluminum Models. Truly Scratch-Built.
The custom metal models built by Guillermo Rojas Bazán are considered the best in the world in their category by several institutions of wide international prestige such as the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, the National Museum of the United States Air Force and Christie's South Kensington. See "Recognition letters" here:
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He has worked as a professional model maker in four different countries building over 150 aluminum models in different scales for museums, collectors and aviation art galleries around the world during 38 years. See the related story:
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You have truly achieved the ultimate dream of every modeler. You have constructed a true miniature of the full scale plane, down to every rivet. Unbelievable!
Thank you, sir.
Mr Bazan, Not only you have scratchbuilt a model like I have never seen anyone else do, you than painted it like I have never seen anyone do. Those positive aluminium rivets give the model amazing reality. Than the patina... I'm left speachless. You are the KING!!!
Sir, thank you very much for watching my videos and your comments; I really appreciate that.
It took me a while to realize this is a model and not pictures of a real aircraft! Amazing!
Thank you, sir.
He has more hours in these models than some full-size aircraft I have built. Unbelievable craftsmanship and perseverance.
Patrick, thank you for the comment. Yes, it's true; the time I have invested in building my models is tremendous. Comparing, Ford built a B-24 every 60 minutes and I've been working on a 1:20 scale Liberator for two and a half years (full time) and I still haven't finished it!
I have seen this many times and some of your other models, your talent is incredible , there is no description that can fit your skills
bucky bowman Thank you, Bucky!
You built this from scratch? Sir ... allow me to salute you! What a talent you have.
Thank you, sir!
Amazing. This isn't like building a model, but basically a real plane, just smaller. Respect for such skill and determination.
Thank you sir. In a couple of months I'll upload my new video about the Ju87 B1, another "engineering model".
There are no words Sir! Totally world class craftsmanship!! Bravo!! Well done!!
Thank you for the comment, Sir!
@@rojasbazan Hi again, Your quite welcome!!
My God. Unbelievable. Unequaled. Master piece. Thank you Rojas Bazan.
Thank you for the comment, Joe.
I have scratch built large models that had great details, but they look like first grader clay blobs now. Bravo! I would love to see more of how you made all the parts. I am very happy that you have this gift! Who knows how many countries you would have conquered by now if you didn't stay so busy with the models!?
Brian, thank you for the comment. I already started working on my first DVD tutorial a few days ago: I mentioned that in my last video "Ju 87 B-1 part 3". Either way there are many clues to my techniques in several of my videos and in the hundreds of photos uploaded to my website. Watch on my channel the videos about the Zero, the Vought OS2U, or the Stuka (for example), where I show the chronological progress in building my models from start to finish. It is a big help for modelers that have no idea where star. This is a good help for modelers who don't know where to start.
This work of art should be preserved in a museum
Many of my models are in museums but most are in private collections. Thanks for watching.
It's been about a year now since I first stumbled across one of your videos, and I can still say with complete confidence that I've yet to see finer workmanship or attention to detail. Thanks for remaking these amazing pieces of history in all their glory!
To say your work is incredible is a vast understatement.
Thank you, James.
You sir, are truly amazing! EVERY TIME I watch your videos and look at your work I have to do a double take to make sure it IS a model and NOT the real thing! I am awestruck and astounded at your fantastic skill and attention to the utmost tiniest of details! Please don't ever stop!
Again, I look at this model and it's hard to believe I'm not looking at a full size Aircraft, I just can't imagine how any person can do such detailed exacting work. What a gift you have, thanks for showing this video.
Sir, in these times where all modeling is based on plastic kits and accessories, it is very motivating for those of us who still work by hand to receive messages like yours. Thank you again!
Thank you for showing the world your talent and skills!!
Aristotle, Plato, Leonardo Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Mozart, Bach…… And now Guillermo Rojas Bazan. I know it's been a few years since you posted this, but time has not diminished your incredible accomplishments, but merely allowed us to appreciate them even more. Words do no justice. Thank you will have to suffice! Greetings from the USA.
Thom, thank you very much for the comment (people are going to think that you are someone of my family or my best friend, ha ha). I'm about to finish a Ju87 with lots of details, so I'll soon upload the new video. I also live in the USA.
wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful!!! I can sit and watch these videos all night. what a talent
Ted, thank you for watching my videos!
Truly mind blowing attention to detail. I'm totally speechless!!! Very many thanks for sharing! I can't wait to see more of your work!
This is why I visit your profile! You never fail to amaze with beautiful work, attention to detail and just plain "fun to view"! You do have a great talent and create such excellent examples of old classic aircraft. Very Well Done, Sir!
Guillermo, your workmanship is stunning. Truly, in all respects, you are a consummate artist.
Thank you for the nice comment, Gareth!
rojasbazan, haz llevado el modelo a escala a otra dimension. Para ti, mi mas profunda admiracion.
Outstanding! I love the Corsair. I made a model in CGI using MAYA and it includes the cockpit, complete engine, landing gear/bays even animated the gear functions. You learn a lot about a plane when you build it piece by piece, even in the computer! Again, outstanding workmanship!
Literally one of the most amazing things I’ve seen!
Thank you for the comment, Greg.
Simply wonderful ! No other words....
Guillermo, nuevamente felicitandote, eres un MAESTRO!!!!!!!!!!!!! en modelismo estoy maravillado y sin palabras, lo unico que les falta a tus modelos es volar.....!!!!!!! Wao!!!!!!!!!! Felicidades desde México.
Truly beautiful. This is not a model, this is a work of art created by a true master! I am in awe of the detail and can't begin to comprehend the amount of time spent researching and creating this masterpiece. Hats off to you sir!
Thank you, sir. I took a whole year (full time) to build this model.
Seriously Sir, your skills are legendary. Thank you for posting!
+celticat61 As other comments, I have just found this after a year (youtube bureaucracy). Thank you for the comment!
This is nothing short of AMAZING!
you are truly a gifted man. stunning is the word that comes to mind.
No words, just amazing...I build myself glider models, but in front of such a mastering I just can say that you did nearly the impossible. Congratulations, and as french people say: chapeau !
The level of detail on this is just off the charts! That's not just a model, but an entire aircraft in miniature scale! Props to you sir!😁👍👍
Thank you, Dan. In two months I'll upload two videos about my new model, a Ju87 B1.
Words fail me, No amount of words can do justice to your patience craftsmanship and dedication. truly stunning and almost impossible to comprehend. You have my upmost respect.
Once again, you have completed another masterful creation. It is inspiring to a duffer modeler, such as myself, to see what is truly possible señor. Thank You.
To simply construct a model kit of this magnitude would be noteworthy. To envision, fabricate, and create a model of this caliber from nothing, is truly astounding! You have an extraordinary gift Guillermo, thank you for sharing your masterful work!
Robert, thanks so much! I really appreciate your comment.
Rojas- I'm an artist and furniture maker and modeler and blah blah blah. Your work COMPLETELY BLOWS MY MIND. I wish I could even have a dream that I built something like this. You rock!
This is absolutely incredible !! Amazing crafsmanship !!
Thank you for your kind words, sir!
In that model hangar, I honestly struggled to tell whether you were showing the model or a real one for comparison. amazing work!
WOW!!!!! Fantastic, truly you are a master at your craft.
The acute sense of detail and dedication command my utmost admiration.
After looking at your videos and website I've finally figured out how you do it. Magic! Obviously it's just magic! Although I will never be able to even attempt a feat such as this if you do produce DVD's I would purchase them just for the joy of watching you do what you do. Thank you.
Wow! 1/15 model all metal working nicely.. Simply amazing!
Thank you, sir.
Estimado señor Bazán: Usted no es un genio, ES UN ARTISTA!!!! No alcanzan mis palabras para expresare mi admiración. Simplemente excelente. Un argentino.
These models are so great, i check you website on a regular basis, and i'am thrilled to see hoe the A6M is coming along!
Maxi, gracias por tus palabras y por estar por acá. Espero tus videos y los del Instituto Aeronaval!
Señor Guillermo,,,para un modelista no hay peor cosa que haya alguien que haga las cosas mejor que uno,,y para rematar ,, encima que lo muestre,,,,, buenoo,, espectacular,,como ya estamos acostumbrados pero no por eso,, dejar pasar la oportunidad de reconocer la genialidad que has presentado para todos los amantes de la aviacion y el modelismo,,un calido saludo desde Buenos Aires.
Incredible craftmanship. Very well done.
Thank you, sir.
incredible work! and i thought i was an aircraft geek. truly stunning.
Probably the most detailed and accurate model I've seen in my entire life.. Bravo.
I built this Corsair 25 years ago. My Stuka under construction is superior and in my opinion is the best model I ever built. This is because today I have more experience, I work better and the finishing of my models is superior. In two months I'll upload two videos about this new model. Thank you for the comment, sir.
@@rojasbazan Looking forward to it! Subbed.
rojasbazan, Sir, even though this is an old posting, I must say that your work is pure art. I've had an eye toward authenticity all of my life and I've built many models in many different scales with WWII aircraft being my favorite. Your work is the very best that my eyes have ever seen. The weathering effects give your work perfection beyond words. Sir you should be proud, you have a God given gift like no other. I just had to subscribe.
Dear William, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, I really appreciate it. Guillermo.
Absolutely talented. The details are astonishing.
Thank you for the comment, Eric.
Just amazing. The attention to detail is staggering.
Thank you, sir.
rojasbazan me too im am a scale modeler, giant scale warbirds...almost 20 years by now..but when i see this.. i feel humble ! i take my hat off for you and make a deep bow!!
Thank you for the kind comment, Jean!
This is mind blowing! Massive Respect!
I appreciate the kind words, sir.
C'est absolument MAGNIFIQUE, SUPERBE !
Absolute genius! A work of art of an exceptionally gifted man!
I greatly appreciate your kind words, Ton. Thank you.
You're very welcome Sir!
Nothing but a top quality museum piece utterly beautiful
Thank you, Barry.
Excellent, just excellent work! Thank you for posting your video(s)!
Thank you, Jack!
AMAZING! What talent, absolutely stunning!!!
flatworm00 Thank you, Sir.
The model is so very, very beautiful. The F4U Corsair is my favourite plane. You are indeed an artisan...a very rare breed of artistic individual. Thank you for making this amazingly beautiful things.
Michael, thank you so much for the kind comment.
OMG...great job, this is amazingly fantastic, god bless you.
This is beyond skill and dedication. Quite amazing.
Thank you, Chris.
Your work just made any jaws fall off! 👌
Thank you, Andre.
This brought me joy,and words fail me for the beauty and skill of the engineering I salute you sir.
Thank you, Mark. I built this Corsair 25 years ago. My Stuka under construction is superior and in my opinion is the best model I ever built. This is because today I have more experience, I work better and the finishing of my models is superior. In two months I'll upload two videos about this new model.
rojasbazan I very much look forward to to the release of the Stuka! All the best to you,and thank you for taking the time to reply.
OK, Mark
My favorite airplane! Thank you for investing your time to do the work and putting this video up. Much appreciated!
Thank you, Paul, I appreciate the kind words!
Bravo. Watching this gives me butterflies in my stomach, realizing that my 40 years of building pale in comparison. Again good sir...BRAVO.
Thank you for watching, Dave.
Without question Sir, this is the finest (model) I have ever seen. You are Master. I build model ships for a living, 22 years, I'm 58 and I started when I was 5 or 6 and I have never seen such beautiful work. For the rest of my life I will think of your work. Thank you Sir "Master" Thank you. This is the first I have seen of your work.
Thank you, sir. My first models were tall ships (my favorite book was Chapman Architectura Navalis Mercatoria). I started working as a professional model maker at age 30, building model airplanes in metal (that over 30 years ago).
Absolutely Incredible. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, David.
Tu sei semplicemente un genio. Non ho mai visto un livello di dettaglio così alto. Tutti i miei complimenti.
Grazie mille, signore!
Seriously dude, that's just of the charts unbelievably sensational! You deserve every accolade there is. Wish I had a tenth of your talent and I'd be happy.
Thank you very much for your nice comment, professor.
@@rojasbazan is your book close to being published? I would be first inline Sir.
I have ready half the book, but I need to write the second part, which is the one dedicated to my techniques. I hope to be able to publish it this coming year, although I am very time-tight because of the orders I have to build. I have ready half the book, but I need to write the second part, which is dedicated to my techniques. I hope to be able to publish it next year, although I have little time for that because of the commissions I have to comply with.
I've always thought the Corsair was one of, if not the most beautiful aircraft of WWII. This model is just incredible in detail and a real treat to look at. Superb.
This is 100% legit scale modeling , nothing I have seen in my 40 years compares to your masterpieces!!
Thank you sir, I appreciate your comment.
Ein Meisterwerk! Das Beste, was ich im Modellbau jemals gesehen habe. Allerhöchsten Respekt!!! Hajü
A masterpiece of art, form and dedication. The original machines are a wonder to behold, your miniaturized rendition is a such a beautiful recreation as to truely capture the power and grace of the original. I am in awe and have complete respect for your work. Bravo!
Muchas gracias por el comentario, Antonio (recién acabo de encontrar este mensaje; youtube ha hecho un desastre con la configuración).
No puede ser más hermoso este modelo. Felicitaciones al constructor
Muchas gracias Marcelo.
Wow!!!...truly amazing and incredible.
cplcabs Thank you for the comment and for watching my videos.
Absolutely stunning. 😳 I have never seen anything like this in my life.
Thank you, Jim. I appreciate your kind comment.
This has to be the greatest scratch build ever, truly amazing.
Thank you, sir!
Can this model be purchased sir?
It was sold in 1995
Fantastic as always Guillermo !!!! In awe !! /Lars
+Lars Jönlid Thank you for watching my videos, Lars!
How can one not ? /Lars
Another masterpiece!!
You are out of this world. No words, except: beautiful.
thank you, Juan.
Holy cow, what a build! And there I have trouble scratch building a basic radio box for a cockpit for a plastic kit! Its amazing theres so many brilliant people in this world that can produce items like this.
+jbvap Thank you for your kind words!
WOW ! Thank you for this video ( and planes of course ) . Hope to see more stuff .
sutte 1 I have uploaded 13 videos on youtube. In the next two months I'm going to upload two new videos. Thank you for watching.
Dumbfounded, just.... Amazing. More than an artist, more than a modeler, just a true and pure magician! Thanks for posting!
Thank you so much for the comment!
Amazing engineering skills. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, sir.
absolutely incredible. I don't understand how he could make the components without the help of electric powered equipment!
Jim Slaughter I'm going to show that in my tutorial DVD. Thanks for watching.
I want one !!!! The time and effort involved with something like this is amazing.
Thank you, Richard.
Superb craftsmanship!
Thank you, Derek.
breathtaking work! never seen something like this before, congrats!
Thank you, Vivi.
Rojas, I look at your models here and on your website, and they look like they should taxi, line up for take, call the tower for clearance and off then soar off into the wild blue yonder. Bravo!
Astonishing work
Thank you, Robert.
Absolutely perfect! I havn't seen such detailed work before..... amazing.....👍
+turbocompound Thank you for the comment, sir.
I can explain how this was done...simply pure genius!!!
Thank you, sir.
This is the most amazing model I've ever seen ! I thought I was good scratch building a few things for 1/25 model cars....now I feel embarrassed . I just can't believe the craftsmanship , the attention to detail...ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE....WOW !!
Rob, thank you for the words. In a few days I'll upload new videos about my latest model, a Ju87 B-1 in 1:16 scale, that I consider my best model.
Incredible. Amazing work sir.
Thank you, sir.
Michelangelo and DaVinci would be jealous. Just indescribably incredible. Thanks for sharing your talent and technical prowess.
Pete, thank you very much for the nice message.
WOW! A true masterwork!
Thank you, David.
This corsair is a marvel I hope I could get one
Thank you for your kind comment. I appreciate it very much!
Amazing work. Inspiring to all model builders.
Thank you very much, sir!
Thank you for posting this well done
Thank you for watching, Stephen.
Absolutely the best I've seen!
Thank you for the kind words, sir.
@@rojasbazan I've worked on F-16s, F-15s and F-117s... Your model looks as real as anything I've worked on
I would love to have one of those Corsairs. That is my favorite plane. Great job rojasbazan.
Lynn Dippel Thank you, Lynn.