Aaronw Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Revell pops one out here and there, the Lysander I posted earlier was Revell, I've got a Heyford in a Revell box, I think I saw the Twin Otter is due to be re-issued sometime this year. They just dribble them out here and there, would be nice to see them dig a little deeper and open the tap a bit faster. When they re-issued the Revell P-26 and Stearman a couple of years ago, I was hoping they would get to the Matchbox and Monogram interwar aircraft, but no luck so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I've got the Revell boxing of the 1/48 AD-5 percolating along. I have a Cobra Co cockpit, fixed the wheel wells, and closed up those wing folds. I still need to rescribe the wings. Haven't looked much at the engine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldslaziestbusker Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share Posted June 20, 2015 I have the Revell re-release of the Stranraer awaiting my attention and I built the Twin Otter in Ken Borek markings in a boxing from... I forget. They're great but there's something not quite right, having the sprues all in one bland colour. It's Matchbox nostalgia in monochrome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I picked up an original near perfect condition 1973 boxing of the Jaguar at this years Model Expo buy, swap and sell. Rather happy with that :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Been going through my stash (100% Matchbox) and figuring out which duplicates I can build, given I've now built all my non-Matchbox builder kits. Checking the inventory Classic Matchbox box-art Some duplicates for building Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 What an awesome collection ! Seriously, I am envious of a few of those kits. Thanks for posting. Regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 What an awesome collection :thumbsup:/> ! Seriously, I am envious of a few of those kits. Thanks for posting. Regards, Don. Cheers Don. Only just over half way there though in my quest! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmk0210 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Ah, those multicolored sprues. That brings back pleasant memories. Popping open a box after coming back from the local dept store, having spent my weekly allowance on a Matchbox (or Monogram) kit. Building said kit right there on the kitchen table. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john53 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I feel the need to do a Matchbox F-4M/K Phantom. Was in a Matchbox GB years ago, did a Lanc, Sabre. Also built their Skyknight and countless Panthers and the Harrier.---John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I would love to do the Matchbox Victor if I could find one (I think Revell reissued it...?). That or the Wellington for nostalgia sake. Great little kits that bring back fond memories of simpler times. Happy modeling! Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Ah, those multicolored sprues. That brings back pleasant memories. Popping open a box after coming back from the local dept store, having spent my weekly allowance on a Matchbox (or Monogram) kit. Building said kit right there on the kitchen table. Me too. That's why I collect and build a few. They are no pressure kits that take me back to the reason I do this hobby. I would love to do the Matchbox Victor if I could find one (I think Revell reissued it...?). That or the Wellington for nostalgia sake. Great little kits that bring back fond memories of simpler times. Happy modeling! Don. Used to see the Victor quite often on Ebay, but not so much now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldslaziestbusker Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Knowing that collection exists makes me happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barkin mad Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Me too. That's why I collect and build a few. They are no pressure kits that take me back to the reason I do this hobby. Used to see the Victor quite often on Ebay, but not so much now. Revell have just re-issued it I believe. ---------------- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mumbles Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) Been going through my stash (100% Matchbox) and figuring out which duplicates I can build, given I've now built all my non-Matchbox builder kits. Checking the inventory Classic Matchbox box-art Some duplicates for building Worth it just for the box art :)/> The Huxley era Matchbox stuff is still some of the best, most evocative boxart ever produced in my opinion. Does anyone else remember the 500 piece puzzles produced of some of those, or were they just a NZ thing? I have the puzzle for the Hurricane stashed somewhere at my parents place I think. Edited July 29, 2015 by Mumbles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mumbles Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Propose a Matchbox GB! :whistle:/> Seconded. I have a small stash of unbuilt Matchbox kits I've slowly been accumulating over the years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob.w Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Having cut my modelling teeth on Frog kits I found it an enjoyable transition to Matchbox in the early 70's. In particular I enjoyed Matchox's willingness to produce injection kits of a/c not previously available in plastic, ex. Siskin, Twin Otter, Norseman, Stranraer etc. I'm glad to see that Revell have reissued some of these kits. In case anyone dose'nt realize it a nice book was published on the history of Matchox kits in 2011. It was called 1973-2000 The Story of Matchbox Kits by Jean-Christophe Carbonel. It's only 82 pages but then the company didn't have a long kit history. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) Knowing that collection exists makes me happy. Me too. I'm still trying to add but it is becoming an expensive exercise! Found a few of crackers in a local Antique shop down the road about 10yrs ago. Gave him an old pram in exchange for 3 kits including the big Privateer. Went back there y'day for another peek, but nothing Also saw a couple on the local buy/swap/sell website the other day, but already had those. I stopped collecting them for about 5 years when I got obsessed with triathlon, but after I destroyed my body doing that, I've settled back to a more sedentary interests :lol: Having cut my modelling teeth on Frog kits I found it an enjoyable transition to Matchbox in the early 70's. In particular I enjoyed Matchox's willingness to produce injection kits of a/c not previously available in plastic, ex. Siskin, Twin Otter, Norseman, Stranraer etc. I'm glad to see that Revell have reissued some of these kits. In case anyone dose'nt realize it a nice book was published on the history of Matchox kits in 2011. It was called 1973-2000 The Story of Matchbox Kits by Jean-Christophe Carbonel. It's only 82 pages but then the company didn't have a long kit history. Really! I'll have to track that down. Our eldest daughter gave me the 74 Matchbox catalogue for a birthday, she found it somewhere in a 2nd hand bookstore. Edited July 31, 2015 by Thommo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 The stash has grown a little. Been trying to get the Wellesley (damn that thing is ugly) and the Siddley 125 for years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 The stash has grown a little. Been trying to get the Wellesley (damn that thing is ugly) and the Siddley 125 for years. Whoa...SWEET !! Awesome finds! Congrats...my jealousy just increased... :lol: Regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Christ knows what I'll do when I have the full set - give em to the kids as their inheritance perhaps :blink: They are a full on nostalgic endulgence for me - halycon days when I was 10 in a small country town scanning the Newsagents shelves for my next Matchbox build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ross blackford Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 :D, Nah Thommo. Spend the kids' inheritance. Let 'em find their own Matchbox kits if they want 'em so much. Build those suckers. Your Gladiatior is coming along nicely there mate. Keep going with it and show us the final result when she's finished. , Ross. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I know I've probably already said this, but I miss the matchbox armor kits too. They were great little kits. A well detailed tank/AFV, a nice figure or two, and a neat diorama base/setting. They also did some ship models that I remember some guys in the club building back in the day. Good old Matchbox . Cheers all ! Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I know I've probably already said this, but I miss the matchbox armor kits too. They were great little kits. A well detailed tank/AFV, a nice figure or two, and a neat diorama base/setting. Quite a lot of those have been reboxed by RoG. Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mossieramm Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I would like to do a matchbox lancaster and a heinkel 111 if I could find them. Found a lanc on evilbay a few years ago but it wasn't complete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I would like to do a matchbox lancaster and a heinkel 111 if I could find them. Found a lanc on evilbay a few years ago but it wasn't complete. The Lancs come up quite a bit on Ebay. The 111 used to, but less so now. I built the Lanc I had with my nephew one Xmas hols, so now need another. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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