GREG DESTEC Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 (edited) 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... IMG_2679 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos IMG_2680 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos So its off to the bench for some glue and plastic action, more later.... Thanks for looking, Cheers Greg Edited February 15, 2018 by GREG DESTEC Spelling 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 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 Regards Greg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 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! with the finish line moved to the 18th I recon I can get this one in the gallery in time. Cheers Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) Right, Lets doooo it!!!! Here is this weeks progress. Once again no issues construction wise.... IMG_2681 IMG_2682 IMG_2683 IMG_2684 IMG_2685 IMG_2686 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 Edited February 8, 2018 by GREG DESTEC 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Excellent progress Greg! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventora3300 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Looking great - this is a favourite of mine since it has more machine guns to the foot than any other aircraft. Good luck! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Good luck Greg! Looking forward to seeing more. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 17 hours ago, PlaStix said: Good luck Greg! Looking forward to seeing more. 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 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.... IMG_2688 and with the wings fitted... IMG_2691 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 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) Excellent work on those stripes Greg! Looking good! Kind regards, Stix Edited February 12, 2018 by PlaStix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 58 minutes ago, PlaStix said: Excellent work on those stripes Greg! Looking good! 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 Hi Folks, On final approach now...... IMG_2692 Next update at the weekend will be the last 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 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Looking good with the rest of the paint on! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 2 hours ago, PlaStix said: Looking good with the rest of the paint on! 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Excellent rapid work Greg,love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 2 hours ago, stevej60 said: Excellent rapid work Greg,love it. Cheers Steve, And thanks for your support throughout the GB, it's been a good one. All the best Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 Hi Folks, I'm calling this done.... IMG_2693 (2) More in the gallery, thanks for watching. Cheers Greg 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventora3300 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 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 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 That's a fine looking model! The weathering looks just right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 2 hours ago, TonyW said: That's a fine looking model! The weathering looks just right. Cheers Tony, Glad you like it. Thanks, Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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