old thumper Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) Picked up from a show for a fiver. Against all odds this unloved, unwanted and forgotten old kit found itself completed, unfortunately the landing gear was missing so it had to be built wheels up. Like with most of my Matchbox builds the panel lines have been enhanced but other than that it was built mostly as nature intended. As I wanted the Matchbox scheme that I remember from childhood the original Matchbox decals were chosen over the better ones included in the recent Airfix kit. As with their Me109 kit a much lighter shade of blue was used by Matchbox for the Romanian national markings. The kit was a joy to build, but perhaps one is enough for the Matchbox collection. If you have enjoyed looking at these builds, have fond memories of Matchbox kits or just fancy a challenge then why not join the vote for the 2017 Matchbox group build. Edited November 8, 2016 by old thumper 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Gee, Matchbox really went to town with the colours of the plastic!!! I think I may be sick... But before I do, I want to congratulate you on the build! It really looks the part and I like the paint scheme!!! JR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Yes I also will congratulate for the good job you did with this Heinkel He-111. The colours of the plastic are rather disturbing, aren't they? Very fine result . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Nice work. I'm up for a Matchbox GB. Count me in, I've got plenty of contenders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I remember buying that one from a gift shop in Seahouses in 1982. The bloke behind the counter remembered them coming over during the war when he was a nipper. (Not Romanian ones though). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Oh the nostalgia! I bought this with my pocket money when visiting my grandparents in Bognor, in a toy shop called Gamleys. I asked my dad if he had some paints I could use as I wanted it to look like the wonderful box art! Thanks for waking up dormant memories. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Lovely build, by far the best Matchbox Heinkel i have seen so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Thanks all, and yes the Matchbox plastic colours were a bit loud, they always remind me of seventies and eighties bathroom suites. I bet there are plenty of people who remember chocolate brown toilets, burgundy sinks and green baths. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Hello, Nice job, to have such a result from an old Matchbox kit.. Congrat's As a kid, I did some of them, but to my parents, paints are Dangerous and expensive. So with the colors of the plastic, one can Wonder at the result.... Thank for sharing. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomis61 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 9 hours ago, old thumper said: . I bet there are plenty of people who remember chocolate brown toilets, burgundy sinks and green baths. Don't forget the avocado coloured suites!!! Great build, love the finished look, the paint job looks super. Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Excellent build,one of the few Matchbox kit's I never got round to building,glad you did! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Very nice, that's a great scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I'm rather taken with that! Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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