AndyC Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I think I'm the only person in the world who doesn't have a Matchbox kit or a re box version 😢😢 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Add me in too please Arnie, I have a couple of Fairey Seafoxes - the Matchbox and Revell versions - and a Stranraer in the stash, if I can perhaps get one of them done it will be a start... Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Sounds like fun! Sign me up please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) Guys you have been added to the list. We are almost two third away. I think I'm the only person in the world who doesn't have a Matchbox kit or a re box version That can always change. But ehh Andy, does this mean you are interested in building one for this GB?! Cheers, Edited August 31, 2015 by Arniec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Well I may have a look on ebay even just to save me from noisy grandkids 😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Is this the line for the Matchbox GB? Sign me up old sport, I'll have a jolly good shot at this, what. Andy C, before perusing eBay, have a look through the For Sale section here - you may find what you're looking for. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) Rob, that´s a good reminder. I´ve neglected to follow that section. Somehow I believe one can do more reliable trading here than at some bay. V-P Edited August 31, 2015 by vppelt68 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 OK guys this one is going very smooth. We have already got 21 contestants. Just 9 more fellow modellers to have a go at the end of the year. I have just bought three more matchbox models this weekend. My Matchbox stash is exploding to have a go. Cheers, 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 A Matchbox GB? Sounds great, count me in, please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I'll be up for this. Must be able to find something on eBay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanxs guys, You have been added. Just 7 to go now. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Count me in! I've got build those Matchbox kits in the stash sometime. I think I'm going to do one of the 1/32 cars, perhaps the Mercedes SSKL or the Porsche 935. Edited September 2, 2015 by VMA131Marine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Count me in too, it will give me an excuse to check out Kingkit again, or break out my Stranraer. Cheers, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Again thanxs guys. Just 5 to go now!!! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Oh it'll be the toughest vote ever, for 2016 group builds, that is! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Don't forget that Revell still do some of the old Matchbox kits and that they can be easily found in shops, so need to pay over the mark on ebay for genuine old fashioned Matchbox packaged kits. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) Don't forget that Revell still do some of the old Matchbox kits and that they can be easily found in shops, so need to pay over the mark on ebay for genuine old fashioned Matchbox packaged kits. I know. There were also some ertl packages as well. I think that these were mainly for the US market. I have got the Stranrear, F9F Panther , Halifax, swordfish and some more in my stash in a Revell box. Also have some 1/76 armour kits in a Revell boxing. Erwin (post 15) gave us a nice link to a site where you can see a lot of Matchbox kits. Cheers, Edited September 3, 2015 by Arniec 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Don't forget that Revell still do some of the old Matchbox kits and that they can be easily found in shops, so need to pay over the mark on ebay for genuine old fashioned Matchbox packaged kits. Revell re-did nearly the whole 1/32 nd range. For some reason they never did the Me 109. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 I know I shouldn't commit to any other GB as I already have a very bad track record of starting models that are then never completed, however this is too tempting to give it a miss so please, add my name ! As many here, Matchbox kits got me into this hobby. Today I've got several Matchbox kits in my stash and I still buy certain subjects whenever I can find them for decent prices. And 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) I know. There were also some ertl packages as well. I think that these were mainly for the US market. I have got the Stranrear, F9F Panther , Halifax, swordfish and some more in my stash in a Revell box. Also have some 1/76 armour kits in a Revell boxing. Erwin (post 15) gave us a nice link to a site where you can see a lot of Matchbox kits. Cheers, I have got 7 Matchbox kits already made and displayed, 1 being built and 12 in the downstairs stash, plus a few Revell re-boxes up in the loft stash. I like Matchbox! Matchbox kits mostly go for what seems like a lot of money on ebay now, small kits like the P-47 or Hellcat normally work out at over £10 including postage and the Wellesley can go up to £30. A Halifax in Matchbox packaging for example is generally a lot more expensive than the Revell re-box, incidentally the Revell re-boxes have much better transfers. Edited September 3, 2015 by old thumper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) It doesn't matter what youtr building record is Giorgio. You are always welcome. The more the better. Wohoooooo, Just 4 to go now!!!! :yahoo: Common guys!!!! You know you want to be in his GB!!!!! I have got 7 Matchbox kits already made and displayed, 1 being built and 12 in the downstairs stash, plus a few Revell re-boxes up in the loft stash. I like Matchbox! Matchbox kits mostly go for what seems like a lot of money on ebay now, small kits like the P-47 or Hellcat normally work out at over £10 including postage and the Wellesley can go up to £30. A Halifax in Matchbox packaging for example is generally a lot more expensive than the Revell re-box, incidentally the Revell re-boxes have much better transfers. O, ehhhmmm I have at the moment about a 100. I have been collecting them in the last few years and want them to build again. This is due to some fond youth memories. My last two builds was the Stranrear and the B-25 a few years back in the two GB's. Here is the link to the Stranrear build. The B-25 hase lost it's pictures. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234940392-172-supermarine-stranrear-update-5-7-2013-finished/ Cheers, Edited September 3, 2015 by Arniec 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 It doesn't matter what youtr building record is Giorgio. You are always welcome. The more the better. Wohoooooo, Just 4 to go now!!!! :yahoo: Common guys!!!! You know you want to be in his GB!!!!! O, ehhhmmm I have at the moment about a 100. I have been collecting them in the last few years and want them to build again. This is due to some fond youth memories. My last two builds was the Stranrear and the B-25 a few years back in the two GB's. Here is the link to the Stranrear build. The B-25 hase lost it's pictures. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234940392-172-supermarine-stranrear-update-5-7-2013-finished/ Cheers, Well done with the Stranrear and the best of luck with your next Matchbox 100 kits. I now only collect the Second World War Matchbox aircraft personally but I remember building a number of jets when I was a youngster, the Skyhawk and Harrier I think were my favourites out of the jets. Matchbox tanks were always head and shoulders above most of what Airfix had to offer and the stands were great as well, I have been meaning to start a collection of tanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Common Guys!!!! We just need 4 more Matchbox lovers. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) Oh Arnie, the purists today complain about everything. All they accept is Tamigaward and even those seem to just disappoint many a modeller. C'mon you people, throw your arrogancy away for a moment and assemble a Matchbox kit for a change! Better yet, leave the beautiful multi colour parts unpainted and if the manufacturer has been generous enough to supply the kit with two sets of decals, why on earth should you only use half of them? That's the way I "decorated" my kits in the late -70's . V-P Edited September 9, 2015 by Mish Not a nice word to call members 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Fingers crossed we will get the 4. Looking at the stash again, there are indeed quite a few MB kits. Straight forward to build with a small number of parts which was how I liked them back in the day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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