Popular Post AdrianMF Posted January 19, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2017 Hello All, After several years on the shelf of shame, my Matchbox/Revell Privateer is done. It has been converted to the Coastguard version and the next time I see him it is going to a pal of mine. His Dad flew in these back in the day. The conversion involved replacing the side gun turrets and with big picture windows and replacing front and rear turrets with observation canopies. I also added interior framing (mostly now invisible) wheel well detail, exhausts and some other minor engine detail. I could have done more accurisation and improvement, most notably the air intakes around the cowling and the propellers, but it isn't appropriate for a desktop model (and would have taken another two years at my rate). This is my first 4 engine "heavy" and my biggest model ever. My wife's only comment on it has been "It's very big isn't it" so I think she's quite happy it's going to my pal's house! The insignia are from an aftermarket sheet but all the lettering, coastguard emblems and engine grilles are all laser-printed onto clear decal paper. The "DANGER" lettering was applied on top of scrap white decal squares and the coastguard logo was applied over a spot of white paint to deal with the transparency issues. Pics: Thanks for looking, Adrian 89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Very tasty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Very unusual, and a treat to look at. Your pal is gong to be very pleased! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 wonderful job on a seldom seen subject , top marks on that one my friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 That's brilliant. Not only a rarely seen model but a conversion to boot. Beautifully rendered. Yet another interesting and unusual type that Matchbox kitted. What a shame they are no longer with us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 great looking model. unusual version of a unusual plane, the matchbox kit scrubs up well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Great to see it finished Adrian, well worth the wait. Quite different as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 From shelf of shame to pride of place. You've done a stunning job with this one Adrian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelglue Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Wonderfully incredible @AdrianMF. I think I recall when you started this! Great job overall but I am really liking the decals. Good work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 That is fantastic Adrian. If it was mine I would not want to part with it....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Hello, that looks state of art and well done, although I like armed one more. Ok I'm just an old Matchbox junkie, but who cares. Anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Outstanding build and finish Adrian,really superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Very nice, probably not the most easiest kit to build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 That is a very good looking Privateer Adrian. Never seen that particular version before. Top work there mate. Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Excellent work, Sir! A real treat to the eyes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 A great build on an unusual subject - She's a beauty Adrian, good job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Meatbox8 said it best: Not only a rare subject, but a conversion to boot. And well-rendered, too! I have one partially started, before i got seduced by the seemingly more straightforward Academy PB4Y-1. Say what you will about Matchbox and their sometimes ham-handed treatment of surface detail, but more often than not they get the shapes right, and IMHO they got the shape of the nose better than most. -d- 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Fantastic result. This looks amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Very nice Adrian and definitely worth seeing it through to the end! By the way, what brand of decal paper did you use? Thanks Richard C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 That looks very smart Adrian! Well done! KInd regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolHand11 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Interesting bird and awesome work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSK Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Very nice Privateer, excellent job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Stunning work, beautiful subject. Bravo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Great work , something you don't see every day ! Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Amazing finish Ade, another ancient kit utterly rejuvenated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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