ChernayaAkula Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 (edited) When I started modelling about 16 or 17 years ago I build all of the 1/76 Matchbox armour subjects. Well, all those I could get my hands on. At a pocket money-friendly price and with the diorama plate they were great fun. One I never built, though, was the Humber Mk.II scout car. A friend of mine got the last available kit in those days. So, this Matchbox Madness GB and the re-release of the Matchbox kits by Revell have provided a great opportunity to finally build that kit. The title is a reference to Madmike's "Was it los?" build of a German scout car. So I'm building the Brit version. <_< Box-art: Sprue B: Sprue C: Sprue B and C. Whatever happened to Sprue A? ;) Decals: Marking options: What I don't get is why the British would paint German Balkenkreuze on the turret f the second option. Or did Revell screw up and ths is a captured scout car pressed into German service? So, that is the kit. Started building right after taking pics of the sprues. ..... 117 minutes later :) (no kidding!): Neat little kit! Was a lot of fun. No major fit issues and a surprisingly little amount of flash. There are some gaps that may need a bit of attention from Mr. Dissolved Putty. Hope to get the first colours on on Friday or so. Edited May 8, 2008 by ChernayaAkula Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Moritz Looking great mate! I am half way through painting the base now and will need to go back and add decals (sourced some Italeri ones) to the little 6 rad. MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Max Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 and why not 116 minutes ? I like very much this kit, good work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 Thanks, guys! :blink: and why not 116 minutes ? <...> Because the co-axial Besa machine gun fell down. :P :lol: But the carpet monster wasn't swift enough! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Moritz, I see you're building a model! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 Sshhh! But don't tell anyone! ;) Prospect of damaged reputation, loss of credibility and such, you know. :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2.0_Alpha Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Mister "Don't build, put it in the stash" did it again, he has built a kit, recently a Hasegawa F-16 and now this one. Two weeks ago I got a kit from his stash as birthday present. May be he is ill and don't dare to tell . See you next week. Bis denne, Tobias Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 (edited) Don't know whatcha talkin' 'bout. I'd like to exercise my right to remain silent. Edited June 15, 2008 by ChernayaAkula Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Hows the humber coming on? Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 (edited) Not too fast, I'm afraid. It's still sitting there waiting for a little putty and paint. Edited July 6, 2008 by ChernayaAkula Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Moritz Looking forward to seeing some more You must admit, they are fun though! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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