old thumper Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) Another kit is added to my Matchbox collection 2nd Patches was an Italy based olive drab painted B-17G, at some point or points in it's life various parts of this machine were replaced with parts from other aircraft giving it a part painted / unpainted livery. Nearly all the larger clear parts have been replaced on this model, but apart from that is pretty much as Matchbox intended with very little re-scribing or other work. Paints are Revell olive brown with Humbrol and Testors olive drabs, while the bare metal is alclad. To sum up, a fun build that I could of carried on messing about with for ever. The windows need a bit of a clean. Thanks for looking. Edited January 19, 2017 by old thumper 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 That's a nice looking B-17, great job. Currently building the new airfix 1/72 if I get anywhere near half the finish you have I will be well pleased. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Great looking Fort OT. I like the paintjob and the exhaust staining on the wings. Another great Matchbox build. I am looking forward to the Matchbox. GB but it's so far away. Cheers Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 A really great job with this Flying Fortress !!! Congratulations, very realistic model and nice background. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Yes built this , when I was kid. It was not painted, but I liked the sharkmouth on it and was pleased with the Matchbox kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Great to see it finished, you`ve done a lovely job on it, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezburger Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Great! I'd really like to find me a Matchbox B-17. They are quite rare to find. And if they are pricey! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Nice to see a non- Eighth Air Force B-17G Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Nice job OT, a very lovely model Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Thanks to everyone for their kind comments and likes. This may be the last Matchbox B-17 we see on here, they were never the most common kit and like Cheezburger said are getting harder to find. 2nd Patches is a nice subject for a B-17 and I believe there are aftermarket decals available should anyone fancy doing a more modern build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 That's some cracking work mate, she looks great! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Another superb finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 On 1/15/2017 at 2:42 PM, rob85 said: That's some cracking work mate, she looks great! Rob On 1/17/2017 at 6:25 AM, Mark4700 said: Another superb finish. Thank you both. The close ups show a few things I didn't notice with the naked eye, time for stronger glasses maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBOT Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Cool nostalgia build ! Once had a matchbox buccaneer kit and gave it away... Olli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Hello,Old Thumper - Well,my friend,your customary expertise shines through with this fine looking 'B-17'. You have a magic way with these classic kits which always results in a model that I thoroughly enjoy viewing.Keep up this great work. 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 19 hours ago, mcdonnell said: Hello,Old Thumper - Well,my friend,your customary expertise shines through with this fine looking 'B-17'. You have a magic way with these classic kits which always results in a model that I thoroughly enjoy viewing.Keep up this great work. 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. Thanks very much, I think a Matchbox Mosquito needs building for the De Havilland group build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Great job on the Matchbox kit. Good idea about the Mosquito for the D.H. GB. Might pick that idea from you. Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Nice job. I don't think I got close to this Matchbox kit - I was probably losing touch with the hobby at the time it hit the market (I was into my later teen years and going to university; when many young modellers typically fade out of it, only to "rediscover" it after education, marriage, babies, etc. are done with). Good work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 23 hours ago, Arniec said: Great job on the Matchbox kit. Good idea about the Mosquito for the D.H. GB. Might pick that idea from you. Cheers, Thanks. The more Matchbox the merrier. 10 hours ago, kapam said: Nice job. I don't think I got close to this Matchbox kit - I was probably losing touch with the hobby at the time it hit the market (I was into my later teen years and going to university; when many young modellers typically fade out of it, only to "rediscover" it after education, marriage, babies, etc. are done with). Good work. Matchbox were more common in paper shops than model shops where I was from, the bigger Matchbox kits were out of most of us kids pocket money ranges so I don't think there was that much demand for them. I also discovered more exciting things in my later teenage years. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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