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Once more into the breech! #FINISHED#


GREG DESTEC

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Hi again folks,

 

I have been following all the fab builds in the Gb with much interest and with the call for a final push to close the GB with a bang, and coupled with the extended finish line i felt the need to drop everything else (model wise) and get one more done before full time.

 

With the brand spanking new Airfix B-25 hitting the shelves as we speak i thought now is as good a time as any to get my Matchbox one built. I anticipate a few of these will appear on e-bay or second hand dealers as people "upgrade" to the new all singing and dancing version.

 

So heres the box and obligatory sprue shots...

 

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So its off to the bench for some glue and plastic action, more later....

 

Thanks for looking,

 

Cheers

 

Greg :D

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Wow another new build and the first B-25 to be entered into this GB?? 

And here's me thinking that we've probably seen the last new build in this GB and that the Matchbox enthusiasm may be drying up - not so it seems. 

I'll happily add this kit to the build list Greg. 

 

Cheers.. Dave 

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17 minutes ago, Rabbit Leader said:

Wow another new build and the first B-25 to be entered into this GB?? 

And here's me thinking that we've probably seen the last new build in this GB and that the Matchbox enthusiasm may be drying up - not so it seems. 

I'll happily add this kit to the build list Greg. 

 

Cheers.. Dave 

Thanks Dave,

 

my enthusiasm is still there for Matchbox builds, but I am running out of suitable kits in the stash! I have another Beaufighter and a Halifax left but both of these have been done very well by the other guys in the GB. I may well save these for the next GB B)

 

Regards 

Greg

 

 

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Hell yes Greg,go for it! a new build and a B-25, looking forward to this,I ordered a couple of Frog kit's on friday and they're arriving tomorrow.if I'd known

they were going be this quick I'd of ordered  a Matchbox kit and had a last go.

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19 minutes ago, stevej60 said:

Hell yes Greg,go for it! a new build and a B-25, looking forward to this,I ordered a couple of Frog kit's on friday and they're arriving tomorrow.if I'd known

they were going be this quick I'd of ordered  a Matchbox kit and had a last go.

Cheers Steve,

 

I got a bit bogged down building the 1/32 Mk 22 Revell/Matchbox Spitfire kit, and decided I needed something a bit more straightforward! :rage:with the finish line moved to the 18th I recon I can get this one in the gallery in time.

 

Cheers Greg :yes:

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Right,

 

Lets doooo it!!!!

 

Here is this weeks progress. Once again no issues construction wise....

 

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I like to work in sub assemblies, which gives you the impression you are making quick progress. Note the comfy pilot/co_pilot sofa in the very simplified office. Cozy or what 😆! At the weekend i plan to have the wings on. I am making the box art version of the kit and mounting it on the display stand in an effort to copy the brilliant box top artwork. 

 

Thanks for looking,

 

Cheers

 

Greg

 

 

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17 hours ago, PlaStix said:

Good luck Greg! Looking forward to seeing more. :thumbsup:

Kind regards,

Stix

Hi Stix,

 

Thanks for the kind comments. I have made more progress and will get more pics posted later today.

 

Cheers Greg:yes:

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More progress on this one over the weekend. I decided to paint the fuselage and the white stripes before adding the wings, which i hoped would make life a bit easier.

 

I think its worked....

 

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and with the wings fitted...

 

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So far so good, with a week to go i recon i will have it all together in time for the grand finale!

 

Thanks for looking,

 

cheers

 

Greg ;)

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58 minutes ago, PlaStix said:

Excellent work on those stripes Greg! Looking good! :coolio:

Kind regards,

Stix

Thanks Stix,

 

No transfers for the stripes so anyone attempting this scheme has to paint them on. A bit easier to do without the wings in place. 

 

Not too much more to do...

 

Cheers Greg 

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Hi Folks,

 

On final approach now......

 

 

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Next update at the weekend will be the last :o for me in this GB, it will be a shame to see it all end come Sunday,

 

See you at the finish line,

 

Cheers

 

Greg

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2 hours ago, PlaStix said:

Looking good with the rest of the paint on! :thumbsup:

Kind regards,

Stix

Thanks again Stix,

 

I am going to try and weather this one to try and replicate the box top artwork. Hopefully I won't overdo it!!

 

Cheers Greg 

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She flies! Fantastic result Greg and a lovely model. Good result on the weathering and I see that the Matchbox adjustable stand has also been put to good use. The P-40 will be along any time soon for 'top cover'. All the best and enjoy a well-earned rest. Mike

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5 minutes ago, Ventora3300 said:

She flies! Fantastic result Greg and a lovely model. Good result on the weathering and I see that the Matchbox adjustable stand has also been put to good use. The P-40 will be along any time soon for 'top cover'. All the best and enjoy a well-earned rest. Mike

Cheers Mike,

 

I look forward to seeing your P-40 join us in the gallery. 

 

Just enough time now to catch my breath before the Airfix GB 😁

 

All the best, Greg. 

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Well that was mighty quick - blink and you would have missed it.

Any chance of another with just two days to go?? - only joking. 

I have to say that you most certainly have captured the look of Roy Huxley's box art to a tee.. that's quite impressive. 

 

Thanks for taking part Greg, it's been a pleasure seeing your builds and noticing all your encouragement.

Will probably bump into you again during the Classic Airfix GB later this year, so looking forward to that. 

 

Cheers.. Dave  

 

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10 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said:

Well that was mighty quick - blink and you would have missed it.

Any chance of another with just two days to go?? - only joking. 

I have to say that you most certainly have captured the look of Roy Huxley's box art to a tee.. that's quite impressive. 

 

Thanks for taking part Greg, it's been a pleasure seeing your builds and noticing all your encouragement.

Will probably bump into you again during the Classic Airfix GB later this year, so looking forward to that. 

 

Cheers.. Dave  

 

Thanks Dave,

 

I have signed up for the classic Airfix GB and am looking forward to that too. 

 

It was a pleasure to take part in this GB made all the more enjoyable by the enthusiasm and encouragement added by participants such as your good self. 

 

All the best, 

Greg:yes:

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