theplasticsurgeon Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 My matchbox stash....What to build next! Go for it Roy - do a Tim and build the lot! If you're seriously short of inspiration - I'd like to see one of those HS125s built - to see how it compares with the Airfix kit. That Surtees is a rare beast - I built mine when it was current. Look forward to seeing whatever you build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scooter Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Wow - reminds me of that corner of the hobby shop that existed 30 years ago!! AC My matchbox stash....What to build next! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill B Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Although not from a Matchbox box this is the Revell kit which is the Matchbox molds. The kit was modified for 3 crew poisitions and rigged with fishing wire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scooter Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 (edited) Wonderful - congratulations on a great build. Thanks for sharing it. AC Although not from a Matchbox box this is the Revell kit which is the Matchbox molds. The kit was modified for 3 crew poisitions and rigged with fishing wire. Edited April 4, 2008 by madmike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roym Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 If you're seriously short of inspiration - I'd like to see one of those HS125s built - to see how it compares with the Airfix kit. Like this??? I did a nice masking jobbie on the cockpit windows, after filling the gaps with Kristal Kleer, and rounded out the necessary corners on the frames. Then the masking tape lifted the Kleer when I removed it. Nice kit, a few mad trenchers panel lines, but nice. The wing trailing edges are too thick, and I cut out the wing landing lights. Will do more work to the next one (gonna build all 3 of the Irish Air Corps machines....) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roym Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 This is for madmike..... I see Mike has the Chinese issue, like mine, if so the decals are crap and will disintigrate and silver. If you can use alternatives, do. and also these... I love these and build them totally OOB. Great AMS cures and good practice, and even more important, GOOD FUN! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Like this???I did a nice masking jobbie on the cockpit windows, after filling the gaps with Kristal Kleer, and rounded out the necessary corners on the frames. Then the masking tape lifted the Kleer when I removed it. Nice kit, a few mad trenchers panel lines, but nice. The wing trailing edges are too thick, and I cut out the wing landing lights. Will do more work to the next one (gonna build all 3 of the Irish Air Corps machines....) Very nicely done Roy - thanks for sharing them with us. Best of luck with building the others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scooter Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 This is for madmike..... I see Mike has the Chinese issue, like mine, if so the decals are crap and will disintigrate and silver. If you can use alternatives, do. and also these... I love these and build them totally OOB. Great AMS cures and good practice, and even more important, GOOD FUN! ________________________________ Roy - I was just looking at the finish and the decals. I remember buying the Firefly way back when! It was the first of the "new" matchbox kits that I ever bought, and that bridge was fascinating... Decals - question: did you glosscote the tanks before you applied the decals? anyway - application of clear gloss/decals/flat clear always works to avoid decal sliver... cheers Adam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Go for it Roy - do a Tim and build the lot!If you're seriously short of inspiration - I'd like to see one of those HS125s built - to see how it compares with the Airfix kit. I did one for the last MB GB, finally found the pictures. The kit had no trasparencies so I had to use Testors Clear cement for the openings. I have another one in the stash somewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Thanks everyone I will find some alternatives. I had experience with the Chinese releases when I did the Provost Mk.1. thankfully, someone provided me with replacement decals! Fantastic builds btw! MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Max Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 good work here. The Spit is on the workbench, so here are two others from 2006 GB : Firefly : Corsair : Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sabre6 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Most of my Matchbox jet builds. Thanks for dropping by, Vic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RotorheadTX Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I finished this one last summer... used Airfix decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UKPonchoMan Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 (edited) This is my recently completed Mystere, which I've built as a BDRT airframe from RAF Lakenheath in the late '80s... Kit is from the box, with the exception of the cockpit interior (Neomega A-10 cockpit!) and undercarriage (Aeroclub white metal). Hope you like the pics! Edited April 4, 2008 by UKPonchoMan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share Posted April 5, 2008 This is my recently completed Mystere, which I've built as a BDRT airframe from RAF Lakenheath in the late '80s...Hope you like the pics! Nice pics, I thought these were used as airfield decoys not BDRT? Cheers, Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eaulive Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 (edited) Hi all This is some pictures of my Matchbox's build. First, for the last GB, a A-4 with a "what-if" scheme: Second, a Wessex HC-2 with some improvments and scratch: And last, a G-91Y: Edited April 11, 2008 by Eaulive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RotorheadTX Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 That Wessex looks a lot like an Italeri kit.... :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eaulive Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 That Wessex looks a lot like an Italeri kit.... Hi I built the Italeri's one in the mean times. Building here: http://www.master194.com/forum/viewtopic.p...172&start=0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RotorheadTX Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 HiI built the Italeri's one in the mean times. Building here: http://www.master194.com/forum/viewtopic.p...172&start=0 Please understand, I meant no offense. I see now that you rescribed the fuselage, and modified many of the detail parts to improve the kits appearance. It is a beautiful model, and your efforts show in the quality of the final product. Well done!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eaulive Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Please understand, I meant no offense. OK no problem. It's the smiley who cause confusion! Sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom Phixer Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Although I have built a number of Matchbox kits over the years (naturally) I don't have many pictures to share. Here are some of the "presentable" ones: One that made it to the display shelve, the Me262 (PK-021) the 109 is an Airfix and the F4U is a Heller kit. About 30cm to the right is the Wellington (PK-402) and for the life of me, I don't know why I don't have a picture of it. And here is another one, hiding in the unfinished kits den behind the Airfix Walrus. The SBC-4 Helldiver (PK-035) Not much I'm afraid. But I hope it did bring some inspiration to someone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scooter Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Hi all This is some pictures of my Matchbox's build. First, for the last GB, a A-4 with a "what-if" scheme: Is that an Exocet under the wing of the A-4? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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