Sgt.Squarehead Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Almost certain that I will be building 1/76 Chevrolets from the LRDG set.....As many as I can get my hands on. I've already got two in the stash IIRC and I'll be watching eBay for more.....Have to confess, that while it's by far my favourite Matchbox kit, I've never actually built one before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 If there'd be a catch, that it needs to be 100% Matchbox heritage... But then again, I'm a softskin 😁 Whoops, this was meant to be a comment to the scifi/whif- Matchbox case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Surely that's a higher degree of 'Matchboxyness' than a regular kit build with aftermarket parts.....90-95% might be a bit fairer? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Sure Andy, and this is for Arnold to rule. V-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) As aftermarket has been mentioned, what's the view on this ? Should the models be built using only the parts in the box or is aftermarket allowed ? And if so, to what extent ? I've got a few Matchbox kits in the stash and for some of them the plan is not only to add aftermarket but also replace some parts with spares from other kits. An example is the Phantom, where landing gear, canopies, cockpit, engine nozzles and weapons would all have to come from somewhere else. I've also planned a G.91Y where again cockpit, wheel wells, canopy and other parts will need replacing. And what about conversions from one variant to another ? Are these allowed as long as the base kit is from a Matchbox mould ? Edited November 28, 2016 by Giorgio N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 On another forum we have the simple rule; it must still be a minimum of 51% of the original kit, either by parts count or by kit mass; its the thought that counts. Also; Conversion through simple decal changes or major plastic surgery are welcome, Aftermarket to your heart's content or what your wallet can stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Dates are confirmed as 7 Oct 2017 to 4 Feb 2018. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 awwww, I wanna start mine NOW! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg in OK Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 A late comer to Matchbox (didn't see that many as a kit) but I recently build a couple (P-38 and Walrus) and was very impressed. I plan to be in for this GB! Greg in OK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 12 hours ago, Black Knight said: On another forum we have the simple rule; it must still be a minimum of 51% of the original kit, either by parts count or by kit mass; its the thought that counts. Also; Conversion through simple decal changes or major plastic surgery are welcome, Aftermarket to your heart's content or what your wallet can stand. This rule sounds pretty good to me ! Two matchbox kits were the basis for my very first ever 2 conversions: an early MiG-21 converted into a later variant and a Spitfire XIV converted into a XIV.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Question. How do I know if a Matchbox kit is from Matchbox moulds? I have a Do335 1/72 in Matchbox box, but don't remember it from the "first" time around. Its in one colour plastic and has raised panel lines. Looks suspiciously like the old FROG kit Anyone know for sure??? Cheers Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I recommend this site for checking kits; https://www.scalemates.com/kits/ This shows that that Do.335 was originally a Frog kit. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/161781-matchbox-40135-dornier-do-335-a-6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Also check this website: http://www.matchboxkits.org/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 4 hours ago, Black Knight said: I recommend this site for checking kits; https://www.scalemates.com/kits/ This shows that that Do.335 was originally a Frog kit. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/161781-matchbox-40135-dornier-do-335-a-6 Thanks, I wasn't aware Matchbox did the repop thing! I know Revell do, and have Matchbox moulds in their range - I have the Halifax. Guess I will have to source some Matchbox originals for the GB then. Cheers Greg 4 hours ago, Giorgio N said: Also check this website: http://www.matchboxkits.org/ Thank you, I will have a look see, cheers Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Glancing at The Stash, I see a Noorduyn Norseman... The first Matchbox kit I ever built was a Boeing P-12E. If I can find one., I'd like to give that a go as well. Oooh look! There's an Aeritalia G.91Y in The Stash as well... And a Mystere IV. And a Bell OH-6 Aeroscout. And they're all in their original Matchbox boxes as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 (edited) Smug git checking in: During the voting process two Matchbox kits came my way from a colleague at work, so looking forward to this now. Both still sealed, with French Franc and Euro pricetags if that helps date them. Proud owner of another Meteor NF kit - which I've built 6 times, because we've got a few Meteors at Jet Age, and an English Electric Lightning - which I've built 5 times, because it should be illegal to pass up on a Lightning. Edited - March 2017: a Jaguar has now arrived in my stash. This is a kit I've never built, so a strong favourite. Edited March 10, 2017 by theplasticsurgeon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 4 minutes ago, theplasticsurgeon said: it should be illegal to pass up on a Lightning. There's a government website where you can nominate that to be debated in Parliament! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Enzo Matrix said: Glancing at The Stash, I see a Noorduyn Norseman... The first Matchbox kit I ever built was a Boeing P-12E. If I can find one., I'd like to give that a go as well. Oooh look! There's an Aeritalia G.91Y in The Stash as well... And a Mystere IV. And a Bell OH-6 Aeroscout. And they're all in their original Matchbox boxes as well. So Enzo you are building at least four?! You know you want to Cheers, Edited November 30, 2016 by Arniec 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Just now, Arniec said: So Enzo you are building at least three?! You know you want to nodnodnod That is my average... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 1 minute ago, Enzo Matrix said: nodnodnod That is my average... There is still some time to get some more. I managed to get a collection of around 100 MB kits in just two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 3 minutes ago, Arniec said: So Enzo you are building at least four?! You know you want to Just found a Boeing P-12E on evilbay... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Just now, Enzo Matrix said: There's a government website where you can nominate that to be debated in Parliament! I think they already know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Is there a maximum number of entries a single person can enter into this group build? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Only as many or as few you are confident in doing and hopefully completing. I've done 4 in the past but could have done more in those GBs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 4 hours ago, old thumper said: Is there a maximum number of entries a single person can enter into this group build? Absolutely no! Just check Tony O'Tooles' productivity at the current MTO GB... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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