madmike Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Welcome aboard Will! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scifi58 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Oh sure what the heck! I was just staring at this 1/32nd Lysander that's been calling to me and now I know why - Matchbox groupbuild! So as I always say in these things, sure I'll starta model and fail to finish it :wacko: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat RIO Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 hope you guys don't mind seeing another victor tanker. it will be sprayed in raf green-grey camo scheme though. will dig the box from under my bed soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RotorheadTX Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Another late arrival. Dornier/Dassault Alpha Jet PK-5; pre-retool issue, vintage 1973!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Cool loads more entries, welcome guys. Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
newca96 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 (edited) hi, Madmike, Julien and everyone, I want to enter this GB with Matchbox F-14A, do you have any detail info about the very early stage Tomcat? Thanks. I've missed the classic Airfix GB already, sure to join this one! P.S. can I submit this Draken to the closed 2007 Airfix GB? I don't use a spray gun by then... [Airfix 1/72 J-35OE Austrian AF Farewell] Edited April 17, 2008 by newca96 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 hi, Madmike, Julien and everyone, I want to enter this GB with Matchbox F-14A, do you have any detail info about the very early stage Tomcat? Thanks.I've missed the classic Airfix GB already, sure to join this one! P.S. can I submit this Draken to the closed 2007 Airfix GB? I don't use a spray gun by then... [Airfix 1/72 J-35OE Austrian AF Farewell] Hi Newca96, The Matchbox Tomcat is PK-406, one that I've never built - so looking forward to this one. Post plenty of in construction shots, to show us how you're getting on. Absolute detail is not really what this GB is about - so don't worry tooo much about it. If you're unsure look for Tomcats on the internet, or just follow your instructions. Tooo much research material is the biggest reason that models don't get completed (or even started). This GB is about building and completing a Matchbox model. Take a look at a few other threads - this one for example http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....howtopic=145652. It's too late to submit anything to the closed Airfix thread now, and I think it's sealed anyway. Save your Draken for the inspiration thread of the next appropriate GB. As I said GBs are about the current build process - not and excuse to post photos of your already built models. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 I seem to recall a Tomcat built in the 2006 Matchbox GB. Looking forward to seeing this kit built up. MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom Phixer Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Hello, may I please join your group build with a Revell (Matchbox) He70 (PK-132)? I will try to finish it in Deutsche Luft Hansa colours (mid 30s) with some minor detailing of my own. I have to be honest with you however. I started building this kit yesterday morning and I've only found out there is a Matchbox GB just now. Not much has been done though since I started working on it. "Slow" is my middle name (for more reasons than one) but I will understand if you won't accept this entry. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Hello,may I please join your group build with a Revell (Matchbox) He70 (PK-132)? I will try to finish it in Deutsche Luft Hansa colours (mid 30s) with some minor detailing of my own. I have to be honest with you however. I started building this kit yesterday morning and I've only found out there is a Matchbox GB just now. Not much has been done though since I started working on it. "Slow" is my middle name (for more reasons than one) but I will understand if you won't accept this entry. Thanks. Welcome aboard Phantom Phixer, this is all within the spirit of the GB. Just remember to post lots of photos of the progress you're making - so that we know you're having fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom Phixer Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Thank you! I'm having fun already :wacko: BTW Loved what you did with your 5000th Phantom. I have the same kit and I wish it'll come out half as good as yours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 New entry due to my other being stalled. T-2 Buckeye backdated to A model. Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scooter Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 (edited) Ernie Hows the Dornier coming along? My BF110 is assembled and undercoated - just awaiting a coat of hellblau. It's going to be a 110 C-3. (Learnt more about 110's than I ever thought I needed to know!!) Adam Hi all,I look forward to this fun build. Thanks, Ernie A. Edited April 29, 2008 by scooter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erwin Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Entering the STUKA into the GB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Supertom Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Hey, can I join in? I have the very fun Hawker Siddeley 125-600/Dominie T. Mk. 1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aspide85 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 hi friend,can i join the group built with this old matchbox viper kit?? thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Hey, can I join in? I have the very fun Hawker Siddeley 125-600/Dominie T. Mk. 1. Welcome aboard Supertom! This is a kit that I've looked for - but never found, so post lots of photos. Main thing is have fun. Cheers, Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 hi friend,can i join the group built with this old matchbox viper kit??thanks! Welcome Aspide85, remember to post lots of construction photos for us the see. I'll take some pictures of my Matchbox F-16s next time I go into my loft. A single seat Thunderbird, and twin seat Klu with a Tiger on the tail. Enjoy the groupbuild, Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jcarr162000 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 (edited) I'll be joining in with Matchbox PK-127 Twin Otter (In a Revell boxing). OOB but in British Airways decals from spares. Edited May 26, 2008 by flankerfan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Touvdal Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Entry Supermarine Walrus cheers Jes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AeroplaneDriver Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Hello all! This will be my first GB on ARC since I mostly hang out on the 'what-if?' board. But who can resist the nostalgia of a Matchbox kit??? Anyway, I'd like to join up with PK106, the mighty Buccaneer S2. Since most of my builds at 'what ifs', this one will be one too, probably as a USMC or USN A-8 in Vietnam colors. In this spirit of recapturing the pure joy of building a Matchbox as a kid, I'm going to try to do this one in a day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jcarr162000 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 (edited) Am I a massochist? 2nd model for Matchbox Madness will be PK-116 D.H. Mosquito NF.30. With roundels, but no serials. Appreciating the fact that these are nice easy builds that I can complete in an evening or so. Gives me a chance to break away from the kits on my pile that are 150+ parts. Edited May 28, 2008 by flankerfan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denstore Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 OK, I´ll join in with two entries. Martin B-26 Marauder Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. None of the kits are built, but some parts from both are of the sprues. Might enter more later, since I´m really into Matchbox nostalgia at the moment. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Welcome on Board to denstore, flankerfan & aeroplanedriver (A USMC or USN Bucc would be cool!) Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Set to be a "633 Squadron" machine, so expect to see a little aftermarket here and there, as well as donations from an Airfix Mossie or three. BUT the vaaast majority will be PK-116! Very excited about this kit, I expect to have a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to getting into it! May end up finding another kit to enter too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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