Greg in OK Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I will be in with this. Greg in OK 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I've never seen that illustration before, the artist has painted the prop in an interesting position- usually the single blade is up. Never mind, it's a great picture, and an interesting type, such a shame that it's been almost forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Good choice Greg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Great choice Greg. I have never seen this boxing either, but am very interested in the builded model. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder greg, i look forward to seeing this kit built up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Nice choice, I tried (and tried) to get a Matchbox Wellesley (having made one as a boy) but gave up and bought a Valom one, so I'd like to follow your build. On 2 October 2017 at 5:16 AM, Rob G said: I've never seen that illustration before, the artist has painted the prop in an interesting position- usually the single blade is up. Never mind, it's a great picture, and an interesting type, such a shame that it's been almost forgotten. The Wellesley had a three-blade propeller... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I think what Rob means; usually in the illustrations of three blade props in motion, one of the three is to the top whilst the other two are at 4 and 8 o'clock 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Black Knight said: I think what Rob means; usually in the illustrations of three blade props in motion, one of the three is to the top whilst the other two are at 4 and 8 o'clock Re-reading his post, I see what you mean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Yeah, what BK said. There's every possibility that I didn't communicate my thoughts very well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 (edited) On 6 October 2017 at 1:26 AM, Rob G said: Yeah, what BK said. There's every possibility that I didn't communicate my thoughts very well. There is, also, every possibility that you did but I failed to understand. Edited October 7, 2017 by Beard to correct text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 It is a great looking plane and it will be an attractive result for sure. Some weeks ago i missed an auction of the first boxing but the price went through the ceilling. Maybe i will go with Valom as well but i think the Matchbox kit is more fun to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 A classic! Looking forward to this one. Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 23 hours ago, BerndM said: It is a great looking plane and it will be an attractive result for sure. Some weeks ago i missed an auction of the first boxing but the price went through the ceilling. Maybe i will go with Valom as well but i think the Matchbox kit is more fun to build. You’ve just reminded me that I have one in storage, covered in dust, far away Bernd. I thought that they wouldn’t be worth anything . This is a great choice Greg. The way Matchbox reproduced the geodetic pattern is very effective. It’s a great build afair. Huge wingspan for a single engined Aircraft. I associate the Wellesley with the desert and long distance flights; it always looked very pioneering and futuristic for its time to me. Really individual. Looking forward to this (and rescuing mine from storage; to build ) Best regards TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 25 minutes ago, TonyTiger66 said: You’ve just reminded me that I have one in storage, covered in dust, far away Bernd. I thought that they wouldn’t be worth anything . This is a great choice Greg. The way Matchbox reproduced the geodetic pattern is very effective. It’s a great build afair. Huge wingspan for a single engined Aircraft. I associate the Wellesley with the desert and long distance flights; it always looked very pioneering and futuristic for its time to me. Really individual. Looking forward to this (and rescuing mine from storage; to build ) Best regards TonyT Tony, Matchbox kits in a good condition have a worth for collectors, the good old 1:700 HMS Exeter was priced well above 100€ ( incl free shipping ! ) on Ebay. Aircraft kits like the Wellesley are way cheaper but i have a red line ( These are old kits after all ) So i look for good bargains. I also agree about the kit and the design of the aircraft, the long span for long range flights, a bubble top fighter style canopy and the bomb bays as well shaped underwing stores were well ahead of the time. Matchbox made created a lovely Surface on this kit and the Wellington. Cheers Bernd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 1 hour ago, BerndM said: Matchbox kits in a good condition have a worth for collectors, the good old 1:700 HMS Exeter was priced well above 100€ ( incl free shipping ! ) on Ebay. ..... Phew!! - I was only looking at the Matchbox back catalogue and thought that a ship build would be something quite different - perhaps the HMS Exeter from River Plate fame could be an option?... If its as rare as mentioned, then I might have to look at something else. Cheers.. Dave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Rabbit Leader said: ..... Phew!! - I was only looking at the Matchbox back catalogue and thought that a ship build would be something quite different - perhaps the HMS Exeter from River Plate fame could be an option?... If its as rare as mentioned, then I might have to look at something else. Cheers.. Dave. A ship is a great idea, the best is to have a look around for well priced kits. This here is is completely beyond me: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Matchbox-HMS-EXETER-B-CLASS-Heavy-Cruiser-Scale-1-700-ovp-/202066884264?hash=item2f0c1ff6a8:g:GeMAAOSwdGFYzZBE Maybe go for the HMS Ariadne, i am consider it as long it is for cheap. Cheers Edit: No free shipping for the Exeter. AFAIK Fly Hawk will do a 1942 Exeter so your River Plate project is just a question of time. Edited October 7, 2017 by BerndM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 That is an odd looking one! So ugly, it's quite attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 On 01/10/2017 at 8:25 PM, Greg in OK said: I will be in with this. Greg in OK Are you going for a regular squadron machine or the L.R.D.U. version? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg in OK Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 I love the cowl on the standard machine so it will be one of those...no disrespect to the long range flight record (which if I remember correctly finally fell to the B-29) but I just like the cowl's looks better. Greg in OK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg in OK Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Here I am as of Feb 10th..... I was thinking the GB ended today but do I have another week?? Greg in OK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 It certainly looks that way Greg, 18th Feb now according to the header on the Matchbox GB page., see the link top of this page. I'll look forward to seeing this. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg in OK Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 This one is going to be right down to the wire... I will TRY to get 'er done. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Thats good progress. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbrownra Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Looking good. Hope you make the deadline! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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