UKguyInUSA Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hello Chaps, This is my second "Hairy Stick" adventure that I completed in November 2016- a very basic kit by Matchbox from 1976 that has been in my stash untouched for a very long time. I was really concerned about the decals being so old and the fact that they had "yellowed", whether they would work or not, but, if I let them sit in warm water for a few minutes, I was able to carefully peel them from the backing paper, they wouldn't slide, but beggars can't be choosers...I was just happy i got them to work! I'm not going to say anything about the kit itself, because it's no longer available and I'm just going to post my efforts with a very basic kit... If you'd like to see my YouTube build video for this model, here is the link to it: Thanks in advance for taking a gander and commenting, much appreciated! Happy modeling, Cheers, Martin 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 That's blooming marvellous.....very nice.... Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I admire your work on this kit, especially the weathering. Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hello, Martin - Your presentation and build of this classic 'Skyhawk' kit is simply superb in every respect.My full compliments to you. 😉👍 All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicarage Vee Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Lovely work, especially the weathering. I don't suppose that I could put in a cheeky ask that you put up a photo of the colour schemes on the back of the box? I have one without the box, so I'd like to get it somewhere near right! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 8 minutes ago, Vicarage Vee said: Lovely work, especially the weathering. I don't suppose that I could put in a cheeky ask that you put up a photo of the colour schemes on the back of the box? I have one without the box, so I'd like to get it somewhere near right! Thanks Vee, much appreciated and sure, here is a photo of the back of the box that only indicates the colors with letters, so I've also included the page from the assembly instruction booklet with the color call outs next to the letters: Have fun! Cheers, Martin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicarage Vee Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Martin, you are an absolute gentleman! Thank you and once again, splendid work on the old girl! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Superb job on the old matchbox kit,great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Back in the day I done loads of Matchbox aircraft but never done this,I agree with whats been said,well tidy mun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Simply stunning, an amazing finish on the old girl. I have one of these in the stash, but I have managed to lose the canopy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Great Finish on that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Fantastic result from a "classic" kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Excellent result. At the time it was released it was a vast improvement on the already old Airfix Skyhawk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I think that's lovely, great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Good looking Matchbox kit! Fully agree on superb job done! Remember this one when it had Israeli decals. One wonder what Revell have done with som Matchbox moulds? They could produce this one toghether with the P-51D Mustang insted of their own old an bad P-51D... Regars! André Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Great result on an old classic kit. Proper Old Skool...!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Nice job on this one, You really make the best from that old kit, Congrats, Corsaircorp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I am loving seeing all these old Matchbox kits that I never saw built up ..................and presented so well. You are becoming a bit of a Mr Matchbox Martin........... all the best Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 On 2/22/2017 at 11:47 AM, DaveH said: That's blooming marvellous.....very nice.... Dave Thanks Dave, much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 On 2/22/2017 at 0:15 PM, Michael Enright said: I admire your work on this kit, especially the weathering. Michael Thanks Michael, much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Brilliant again! I love Matchbox....nostalgia in a.....umm........box! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) Great looking build. Your matchbox kits all look great, a bit of work and come out really well. Edited March 5, 2017 by invidia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 There is a great deal of satisfaction in taking an old kit and turning it into something special, rather than looking at it and everything falling into place, you have done just that, a wonderful build. I do love the old Matchbox kits and boxing, so very colourful and a reminder of my 'yoof' Thanks for sharing. Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Sow's ear = silk purse Bloomin marvellous! Pappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane39 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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