nimrod54 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 This is my latest completion, built for the Matchbox II GB which ended recently. A mainly OOB build with the addition of Pavla's Resin update set for Cockpit and Nose Wheel Bay, then completed with HATAKA's Orange Line US Navy and US Marine 'High Viz' paint set and the kit decals. Rockwell T-2C Buckeye VT-19, U.S. Navy NAS Meridian 1975 1/72 Revell (Re-box of Matchbox PK42) by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 John, You’ve accomplished a superb little Buckeye with what in all honesty is a fairly basic Matchbox kit. The manner in which you have brought this up to modern standards is a true reflection of your excellent modelling talents. It was so good to see this build come alive whilst tracking the Matchbox GB. Thanks. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Another eye catching scheme for your excellent collection John! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 tasty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Great little Buckeye 👍 ... Reminds me of the one at the local museum about 5 miles down the road. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 18 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: John, You’ve accomplished a superb little Buckeye with what in all honesty is a fairly basic Matchbox kit. The manner in which you have brought this up to modern standards is a true reflection of your excellent modelling talents. It was so good to see this build come alive whilst tracking the Matchbox GB. Thanks. Cheers.. Dave Thanks a lot Dave. When I look at some of the wonderful work displayed on this forum, I consider myself to be a mediocre kit assembler, but I enjoy what I do and try to do it to the best of my abilities. It was a great group build to be a part of and the number and standard of completed models making it to in the gallery reflect this. 17 hours ago, Cookenbacher said: Another eye catching scheme for your excellent collection John! You know me Cookie, always attracted by an eye-catching scheme. 17 hours ago, spaddad said: tasty Thanks a lot @spaddad, glad that you like it. 16 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Great little Buckeye 👍 ... Reminds me of the one at the local museum about 5 miles down the road. Thanks for the comment. That's what I like about the US, you're never too far from an aircraft museum. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Awesome work John, loved it from start to finish. Well done mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 12 hours ago, modelling minion said: Awesome work John, loved it from start to finish. Well done mate. Thanks for the very kind comment Craig. I'm glad that you enjoyed the build. There is still plenty of room for improvement though, and should I ever build another one, I would fill the existing panel lines and scribe new ones, use clear sprue for the tank tip lights, and whilst I opened up a couple of the intakes on the fuselage sides, the shape of these is incorrect from photos that I have looked at. There are also a couple of large fire doors on the sides that are represented by a decal in the kit, so I would open those up too. Cheers again, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Hi John, this is a glorious build of a challenging kit! And the plane and paint scheme are both super, so this RFI ticks all the boxes!!! Congratulations!!!! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 hour ago, jean said: Hi John, this is a glorious build of a challenging kit! And the plane and paint scheme are both super, so this RFI ticks all the boxes!!! Congratulations!!!! JR Thank you very much Jean, it comes as no surprise that you should like this one, especially with your weakness for US Navy subjects. I hope that things are settling down in your area of the world. Stay safe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Very smart! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 hour ago, nimrod54 said: Thank you very much Jean, it comes as no surprise that you should like this one, especially with your weakness for US Navy subjects. I hope that things are settling down in your area of the world. Stay safe. Hi John, unfortunately, US Navy aircraft are not my only weakness... Marsipan is a strong contender for the top podium step! Life can be hell... Here things are still settling down, but one can now be cautiously optimistic. Much better than with Bob and Disgrace! The main challenge now is poaching at night with dogs, so a lot of bush work, tracking and raids... Same O, same O... Hardly any time left to look at a kit! Congrats again on your Buckeye! Regards to Mrs. Nimrod and your growing furry ball! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 10 minutes ago, jean said: Regards to Mrs. Nimrod and your growing furry ball! JR Molly is approaching eight months now and is great fun to be with. Here is how she looked on Monday of last week by John L, on Flickr and this was on Tuesday. Much easier to clean after a walk through woods. by John L, on Flickr Apologies for the thread drift guys, thanks for your patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Wow, that is a real beauty. I love seeing these old kits being built up, what a lovely job you have done. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 That's the Matchbox kit? No way! Well done! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 6 hours ago, Viking said: Wow, that is a real beauty. I love seeing these old kits being built up, what a lovely job you have done. Cheers John Thanks very much John. I am pleased with the way that this one turned out. 5 hours ago, 72modeler said: That's the Matchbox kit? No way! Well done! Mike It sure is Mike, and here is a shot of one of the sprues showing the kit number. You can also make out part of the original manufacturers name. Thank you for your comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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