Rabbit Leader Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 49 minutes ago, Rob G said: Sadly, the Do.X isn't a Matchbox original, even though it fits so well with the Matchbox view of the world. Originally done by Otaki in the mid-70s, it's been rereleased by quite a few manufacturers over the years. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/135167-matchbox-pk-571-dornier-do-x It's still a nice kit of a very interesting type. 15 minutes ago, Ventora3300 said: Yes, I thought it was too good to be true. However, a very interesting subject for a model , though. 12 engines!! You could always save this Dornier for next years (TBC?) BM 10th Anniversary GB - It's got a big "X" in it!! Cheers.. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Or indeed you could swing over to the currently running Flying Boats and Float Planes GB and enter it there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 After the Hellcat is finished I was going to dig a new build out of the stash but then I remembered I had this: The only issue it is also started like Tony's Shrike It has been sitting in the stash for the past 10 years or so in this state. Some assembly of wings and AM engines installed. Plenty more to do on it. There is plenty of other AM to go into it as well and rest of the kit bits What do you think Mods???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 My Canberra’s basically done, do have outstanding models that mean a large build is out of the question, so no Halifax, b25 etc so has to be something smaller. My an AW meteor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 8 hours ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: After the Hellcat is finished I was going to dig a new build out of the stash but then I remembered I had this: The only issue it is also started like Tony's Shrike It has been sitting in the stash for the past 10 years or so in this state. Some assembly of wings and AM engines installed. Plenty more to do on it. There is plenty of other AM to go into it as well and rest of the kit bits What do you think Mods???? I see no problem with it, so go for it!!!! Cheers, 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Thanks Arnold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 The best thing about this GB? The way that all these 'collectible' kits are being built, just the way nature intended. More power to you all, gents! ('Collectible kit' - that's some sort of oxymoron, surely?) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventora3300 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 On 25/11/2017 at 21:48, Ventora3300 said: Thanks stevej60 and I have had a look- looks like a Revell re-issue though as there is no 'x-colour' logo on the box. I am holding out for an original Matchbox boxing...... On 25/11/2017 at 10:12, stevej60 said: King Kit have a P-40n in at the moment just over eleven quid with postage. Ended up getting a 1982 boxing P-40N from ebay, £14.99 inc postage. It has the '2-Colours' logo so should be OK. If no one else puts in a P-40 then I'll enter it in this GB so it can get crossed off the Master List! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventora3300 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 On 25/11/2017 at 23:46, Rabbit Leader said: You could always save this Dornier for next years (TBC?) BM 10th Anniversary GB - It's got a big "X" in it!! Cheers.. Dave Good thinking - the timing could be good if I can get the He.115's through in this GB. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventora3300 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 On 26/11/2017 at 00:23, Rob G said: Or indeed you could swing over to the currently running Flying Boats and Float Planes GB and enter it there! Yes, that is another idea, thanks. That would apply further pressure to get the Matchbox GB entr(ies) done in reasonable time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lloyd Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Has anyone spotted an M3 Honey for sale? This was I think a really nice little model, but seems to be much rarer than most others. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Just been over at Matchbox.org and realised I'd never even seen this one before, http://www.matchboxkits.org/product_info.php?cPath=81_83&products_id=361 Also noted there's some cracking kit's still to appear in this GB,I'd love to see a Mitchell and wonder if we'll see a Victor (I'm certainly stupid enough to have a go at one)! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 11 hours ago, Peter Lloyd said: Has anyone spotted an M3 Honey for sale? This was I think a really nice little model, but seems to be much rarer than most others. Not seen one anywhere Peter,as rare as hens teeth and their Phantom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 8 hours ago, stevej60 said: Just been over at Matchbox.org and realised I'd never even seen this one before, http://www.matchboxkits.org/product_info.php?cPath=81_83&products_id=361 Also noted there's some cracking kit's still to appear in this GB,I'd love to see a Mitchell and wonder if we'll see a Victor (I'm certainly stupid enough to have a go at one)! Ehhhh, I bought this set a few weeks ago at the Telford show for a tenner. Cheers, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 10 hours ago, stevej60 said: Just been over at Matchbox.org and realised I'd never even seen this one before, http://www.matchboxkits.org/product_info.php?cPath=81_83&products_id=361 Also noted there's some cracking kit's still to appear in this GB,I'd love to see a Mitchell and wonder if we'll see a Victor (I'm certainly stupid enough to have a go at one)! The Revell boxing should still be reasonably easy to find: http://www.revell.de/en/products/model-building/military-figures/vehicles-wwii/id/03252.html John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I had a look to see what's new at Kits for Cash,Phantom in stock not cheap but if you really have to have one not often seen,tenner for the two seat Lightning is a steal they normally go for a minimum £20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I believe you are mistaken; when I looked a short time ago the Lightning T55 is £19.99, the F6 is £9.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 9 hours ago, Black Knight said: I believe you are mistaken; when I looked a short time ago the Lightning T55 is £19.99, the F6 is £9.99 Are you looking at King kit they've had the T55 for ages at £19 99 and I got my F6 for £9:99 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 ah, yes, got them mixed up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Good afternoon all I am looking for pics of NMF Raf Tempest Mk II / VI .. Thank you for your help Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 The silver Mk.VI, [F6] were not NMF but painted high-speed silver and were usually in squadrons serving in the Middle East, eg 6 squadron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 5 hours ago, TEMPESTMK5 said: Good afternoon all I am looking for pics of High Speed Silver Raf Tempest Mk II / VI .. Thank you for your help Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Good afternoon I have this decals sheet in my stash and I am surprised by the red color of the Tempest Mk II can someone confirm that ? Best regards Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterqq Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Guys, Would a revell rebox of the Matchbox Beaufighter TF 10 be allowed in this GB, I am starting one soon.. this one https://www.scalemates.com/kits/102250-revell-04290-bristol-beaufighter-tf-x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 19 hours ago, TEMPESTMK5 said: Good afternoon I have this decals sheet in my stash and I am surprised by the red color of the Tempest Mk II can someone confirm that ? Best regards Patrice Patrice, hard to say to be honest. I recall reading something about these codes being paiinted in flight colours so perhaps they were both red as well as blue. I believe there is something written in Chris Thomas’ latest Osprey book “Tempest Squadrons of the RAF” but I’m away on holiday at present so won’t be able to re-read this chapter until Friday. Black and White photos should be a little easier to decipher if comparing the codes to the fuselage roundel. Cheers.. Dave Edit - how much do you want for the ‘Dooleybird’ decals?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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