rafalbert Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Hi Guys, As I mentioned before, Old Thumper has made me yearn for the building the Matchbox kits of my youth, so I am in with this beastie. I am not sure whether to build it literally straight from the box in homage to my childhood, or improve it slightly (i.e. jet pipes). Anyway, I am looking forward to getting started. Dave 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Wow there's a blast from the past! I remember building a few of these many years ago, a great looking aircraft. I look forward to seeing what you can do with it. Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 As a Matchbox fan I say "Good luck with the build" What ever you choose to do I will be watching. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Good one Will be watching Martin H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Nice choice! You've certainly picked a rare bird Dave and regardless of which path you go with this kit I'm sure it'll generate a lot of interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Very nice subject. Looking forward to the build! -Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Matchbox takes me a long way back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Awwww, cute - a baby fighter. Looking forward to this one! Cheers, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) Well, since my amazing missus has just bought me the two main kits I always wanted as a kid (namely the Airfix 1/24 P51 and FW190 - both in the inital release boxes), nostalgia has won so I am building this straight from the box as I would have done as a child. That said, I will endeavour to build it properly, not in about 30 mins with a bit of paint splashed randomly here and there... It all begins tomorrow. Edited February 4, 2017 by rafalbert 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 One from my childhood. I'm sure you'll make better use of it than I did back then! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 As I said, I have not modded the cockpit but have tried to differentiate the seat from the bulkhead with paint, and some representation of panels on the side consoles. I don't normally use the pilot figures, but due to lack of detail have done so on this occasion. I still need to put an ejection handle on it but that can wait for another day. I was hoping to do more but life has a habit of getting in the way... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Very glad to see this kit built here, the Matchbox offering is unfortunately still the only plastic Yankee (as the G.91Y was known in Italy) around. Have one in my stash and I've pondered building it for this GB but will watch yours for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 It is a pity there isn't a modern tooling of the G-91 in either 72nd or 48th scale and a somewhat strange omission from many manufacturers catalogues given the number of more esoteric subjects which have been kitted recently. Hopefully someone will fill that gap soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 On 6 februari 2017 at 7:52 PM, Col. said: It is a pity there isn't a modern tooling of the G-91 in either 72nd or 48th scale and a somewhat strange omission from many manufacturers catalogues given the number of more esoteric subjects which have been kitted recently. Hopefully someone will fill that gap soon. Ehhhh, yes there is. Well at least in 1/72 nd scale. Here is a link. Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Nice start - Pilot looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Thanks guys. I have spent the last day trying to rub down the fuselage seam line as there was a massive step in both the upper and lower halves. It does look better but I have lost some of the surface detail which I will attempt to recreate with panel line shading (never tried it before so it may be a disaster). Whilst I said I wasn't going to mod the kit at all, I will eat my words a little as I can't live with them as they are (see below). I am going to drill them out and fit some plastic tubing to make them a little better. Standby for swearing and plastic being flung against the wall when this goes wrong.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I have just spotted this 'Gina' in the list of builds and had a quick catch up. I have a Revell kit in the pile which I think may have come from the same stable, so I look forward to watching your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 On 8-2-2017 at 5:42 PM, Arniec said: Ehhhh, yes there is. Well at least in 1/72 nd scale. Mengs kit is a G.91R - not the substantially different (the number of engines, for starters) G.91Y. Cheers, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 Hi guys, Apologies for the break in updates, work and the house extension have gotten in the way somewhat. I have been getting on with it a bit, not least of which has been sorting out the nose: As you can see, there was a hell of a step. That has now been rubbed down, jet pipes drilled out and filler liberally applied. Still some way to go but it has been good fun so far. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Looking good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Good work getting the nose blended in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Ok, well we are now primed ready for painting. I tried to preshade the panel lines but couldn't set it up on my airbrush so it is going to have to be a "factory fresh" finish. I am hopeless at masking canopies too (unless it is a pre cut set) so will hand paint it later. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 The primer coat has revealed a smooth build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Well, the aluminium undersides and dark grey camo done, now masked ready for the green. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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