tonyot Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Hiya Folks, Here is another Matchbox Wellington, built as a B.Mk.X of 425 (Allouette) Sqn, RCAF when it was based in Tunisia during 1943. The model was brush painted and the kit was modified,...... new nose and tail turrets were added from the spares box, the nose from an old Airfix Wimpey kit and the tail from an old Airfix Lancaster, the fabric effect around the rear of the nose turret was also added using masking tape and white glue. As the kit interior is practically non existent and incorrect, I used the interior from an old Matchbox Halifax. The wheels also came from a Trumpeter Wellington kit and the cockpit canopy was sanded to reprofile it. Here is the WIP, from the Matchbox Group Build; And here is the model,...; Cheers, Tony 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 As usual a very satisfying result. I always look forward to seeing your work. Reminds me I really must finish my Trumpeter coastal command Wimpy based on the one that ended up in the bottom of the bay just a few miles from where I sit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Very nice. Note to self, 'get a Wellington'! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Verry nice . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Hello,Tony- Another magnificent build with your ‘Wellington.I love your chosen scheme too.Great work on this classic kit indeed. 😉👍 All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Call me strange but ive always liked the look of these with the MS/DE uppers. Yours looks very good to my eye 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bunting Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Très merveilluex! I agree it looks terrific in the dark earth uppers and all of those mods/fixes too! Always happy to see your work. Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Very nice build Tony ! I like the 425 "Alouettes" Squadron. Patrick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Superb! I did not even thought that old Matchbox Wimpy can look like that Cheers J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Another cracking Wimpey. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Lovely work and smooth, clean finish with your brush - you should be proud of your Matchbox Wellington model. Regards Dave PS - remember this particular kit together when I was a kid .......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazontipede Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Jeepers Tony, you've got a real knack for making silk purses there! She's bonza, mate! Excellent subject choices as well, both this and your Palestine based ex-CC Wimpy are really beautifully executed, interesting beasts that one doesn't see every day! Any more sow's ears on the conversion line? A SEAC Wimpy perchance?* *Cheeky beggar ain't I? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Beautiful work, love it Interesting alternative scheme, a nice change. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 That's a magnificent looking build. Superbly done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Very nice indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BombingPompeii Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I'm coming to this very late, but is there any clear evidence that RCAF Wellingtons in Tunisia actually were DE/MS? They were only there from the UK for about half of 1943, so I've always wondered if they bothered to repaint them. I just can't tell from the b&w photos I've seen. Not that that detracts from the build, of course, which is fabulous! I'm just curious from a nerdy historian's perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Excellent, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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