theplasticsurgeon Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 This kit Here are the parts Instructions and decals Intending to build as a US Navy transport example 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 This kit was a swap with Rich Ellis - I'd requested a trade on Britmodeller for an Airbus A380 that I'd lost interest in. He offered this Privateer. We arranged to meet up at SMW, and both left happy. And here's my previous copy of this kit - well a Matchbox issue. Possibly a delay whilst I'm completing a Tornado.] 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Welcome to the GB. I have a soft spot for old Matchbox kits so a big thumbs up from me. I will be watching this one. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 I will look forward to this l do like the Navy Lib,s Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Major parts, showing flat fuselage sides and filled in bomb bay engravings.Nose and cockpit assembled.Fuselage assembled, wings dryfitted.Fuselage and tail as seams are treated. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Looking good Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 All filled and smoothed - empty engine cowlings fitted with Klear. And this morning was airbrush day! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 She is coming up nice keep it going Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Nice progress and a good coat of paint. Can't wait to see it with some decals on. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Now that's quick but very very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Looking good,......I want to do an RAF one but cutting out all of those windows is putting me off! Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 So here are the pilotsI've highlighted the control surfaces.and fitted some decals. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Coming to life looks good Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Fitted and framed the canopy. Drilled a hole to give depth to the astrodome. and I've completed the decals And given it a coat of matt. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 Undercarriage And in company with the Privateer. It's completed now, so I'll post solo photos here and for the gallery. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 That,s a cracking build and finish Tim,superb job on a sometime's unloved kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Nice model Tim. I Always love a Matchbox build!!!! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Thats nice, really very nice. I've one of these in my stock, I disremember if its the Revell or MB, the 1st I think, which I intend to finish as a RAF transport similar to yours, a local man, Arthur Bradshaw, flew one of these during the war & I've pictures of it in his book, that'll do me I reckon. I've enjoyed following this build. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 This is how we do that! - declaring completion. Farewell for now, I've got other builds to attend to - but will be watching. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Very nice build all round Tim , good finish nice and clean . Well done Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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