eng Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Always remember drooling over this in the Matchbox catalogue as a youngster but never bought one. This is a mighty fine piece of work, beautifully executed for an ageing kit. Lovely and unusual. Eng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Very, very nice. I love what you've done with this kit. The next time I see the Privateer kit I'm buying it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Very nice indeed! Cheers J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Not the nicest looking aeroplane but a great model of it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLos Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Excellent model of a not so easy kit. And great photos! Carlos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Rhodes Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Well, that was definitely worth saving from The Shelf of Doom, that's turned out rather stunning! Darren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Great job on the conversion and great result too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 It looks fantastic Adrian. I too, always wanted one, but only managed to finally get one late last year. It really is one of Matchbox's best kits and your conversion here is just amazing. Your friend is surely going to be very pleased indeed ! All the best TT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 It looks rather brilliant Adrian Wonderful machine, I love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I think it looks splendid, the paint work so smooth, decals immaculate . . . what a beaut you have turned out . Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 This is outrageously good Adrian- the subject, the build, the nmf... very nice indeed. cheers, Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 just a beautiful version Adrian. looks superb congratulations you have made a kit of my youth absolutely shine😎cheers Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali62 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 fantastic model, certainly you have done a lot of work to the Matchbox kit, to get out this version and to the high standard that you have achieved, and it is also JUST different form the run of the mill, well done Ali 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Thank you all so much for the kind comments. It has been a learning experience for me and I've come to love the Privateer with its strange stretched appearance. I've also come to love the kit (grudgingly). Normally I enjoy the build and blow it at the paint stage but this time I think the painting redeemed it as a project for me. I'm grateful to my pal for getting me to build a pretty unique model. On 20/01/2017 at 13:07, spruecutter said: By the way, what brand of decal paper did you use? Lazertran textile. It is a clear laser printer paper and the printing I did came out incredibly sharp. I applied the transfers after printing with no protective coat and they did not run, smear or break up. It's my new favourite paper. For other printing I use Lazertran Inkjet, which has a strange, Schrodinger's cat-like existence as either white (with water-based varnish) or clear (with oil-based varnish). I think I will be using the laser-printer paper more now that I've tried them both (and I have a laser printer at work!). Thanks All! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Thanks Adrian for coming back to me. I will have to try this brand of decal paper myself as the results on your model were excellent. Like you I have access to a decent laser printer at work, hee hee. Cheers Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 BRILLIANT!!!,........I`ve enjoyed watching this one go together and the result is superb, well done mate, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 That looks awesome, I've always loved the Privateer, looks very mean! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Hello All, Just to complete the story, we finally managed to meet up this year, and here's my pal with his Dad's plane: Thanks for looking, Adrian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 No wonder he's smiling - it's a great model! Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Brilliant work Adrian - what a treat for your friend too and such a nice tribute. Dermot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Hello Adrian, Great job on a great plane. Very generous of giving the model away. Regards, Orion / The Netherlands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Cracking kit. I hope your friend's better half is as glad to see it arrive as yours is to see it go! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbbusybee Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Lovely Work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convair Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) A very inspiring and very well executed work. Now I want to build my Privateer like this, but I doubt it will look so beautiful! Edited April 26, 2017 by Convair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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