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  1. Thanks Mike, as with regards to the aileron and flaps, I only looked at the reference photos , thank you for that information. Yes this kit is still great. MB will always have a special place in my heart no matter how bad it is compared to kits today. I still think they will build up to a nice representation of the subject. Even better if we can add small details to enhance it. Would always love to see Matchbox builds especially at this present times.
  2. Another classic build. I think a lot here can relate to this old kit. I was so worried about the decals disintegrating but at the end it was great. I have turned the propeller hub on my lathe, added some surface details on the floats, rig the plane with scrap stretch sprue, replaced the exhaust with styrene tubes, improved some tiny parts such as the entry steps and aerials. I just followed the scheme though i find it challenging to mask tight areas at this scale. Thanks for looking, Raphael
  3. Hi everyone, this is my classic Tamiya Tyrrell P34. The kit was opened up to exposed the radiator configuration. The tub was detailed. Engine was also detailed (all scratch built) as well as the radiator and its mounting. The only aftermarket parts I used was a braided hose and the seat belts. The air filter mesh was done via a custom die that I made on my lathe. Mostly painted by rattle cans. Thanks for looking and hope you enjoy this classic kit. Some detail shots
  4. Hi Michal, thanks! I used the flat part of the clear plastic but I have mould it to shape using warm water and appropriate size glass to form the right curvature. But before that I have to thin down the pillars and reshaped the top and bottom including the lower corners Thanks Vesa!
  5. Many thanks everyone! One thing is for sure when I build matchbox kits, it always makes me smile and happy at the end no matter how difficult and challenging it is. It’s always a kit that belongs to their own era and time frame and still gets a top mark even if compared to todays kit (not from engineering’s point of view) and it’s special place in everyone’s heart.
  6. A classic kit. This is the 1/72 Matchbox kit which was re-issued by Revell. I got to build this as this brings back so much memory. Well not much to say other than its a very challenging build due to the age of this mould but hey its good to complete the build at the end. I have to improve the cockpit windshield and used some clear plastic from a "blister pack" I found lying around. I think it was from a knife sharpening stone I bought from Robert Dyas. Most of you can relate to this kit. This build is not aim for accuracy but more of a fun build and to improve it a little bit ( I did my best) . Happy of the out come. Hope you enjoy and maybe build your old Match box kit. Regards, Raphael
  7. Many thanks to everyone! Hi Steve, I'm aiming for a clean "airshow or restored finish" and not really an operational plane on that specific time frame and of course to save space on storage. Not many 1/72 Corsairs with wing fold build so I decided to give the folded wing ago. Cheers, Raphael
  8. Revell 1/72 Corsair. Simple build with scratch built wing folds. Thanks and enjoy!
  9. Wow Vesa! Wish I had one! First Dibs? Just joking, so jealous here!
  10. Wow! I can only dream of the MFH let alone a 787B!
  11. The sound of the 787B is so dangerous! (in a good way) more like a sonic boom of the Concorde, you know its loud and dangerous but so nice at the same time. The flat 12 will likely rev fast than the M119 but how did they address the turbo lag is just insane. Loved the 787B but the kit commands a high price!
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