tonyot Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Excellent job there Russ,.....I`ve never seen a Matchbox Skyraider built up before and yours looks superb, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basuroy Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Superb model and great photography as always Russ Are those rocket pods under the wings ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 28 minutes ago, Basuroy said: Superb model and great photography as always Russ Are those rocket pods under the wings ? Cheers Bas`, no they`re cluster bomb dispensers, the small bombs are either white phosphorous or tear gas. Along with the napalm tanks I guess it was equipped for `Area Denial` probably on SAR mission. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMLA Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 OK, just gazing, again and again! So nice Spad and not seen very often this one! Excellent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Brilliant take on the old Matchbox kit Russ,superb job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 What a stunning build Russ. A real sows ear of a kit and you created a silk purse! Bravo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 That's alright that Russ, very smart & nicely photographed. You do knock them out pretty steady at a high quality. Good effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Another excellent build Russ, I do like this. I'm surprised there isn't a more modern tooling of this type in 1/48 & 1/72 for us lesser mortals! cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Great Spad! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 12 hours ago, ForestFan said: Another excellent build Russ, I do like this. I'm surprised there isn't a more modern tooling of this type in 1/48 & 1/72 for us lesser mortals! cheers Thanks, but it won`t happen until I`ve finished the last one in my stash ( only one more to go though ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 very nice job Russ. li had this kit when i was younger lol....wouldent mind getting this on again myself and would be nice if someone brought a new kit of it out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Hello,Russ - My apologies for this late reply but once again I see a superbly built,finished and portrayed subject in your hallmark style.This version of the 'Skyraider' also makes a pleasing change to view.Great work. 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 That really is stunning! Your modelling skills never cease to amaze. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Great work on a kit I love. I have built that kit at least a dozen times, but never to such a fine standard. Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindan Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I must very much agree with all the above comments, a pleasure to look at. I especially like the panel lines very neat. Got any more like this one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Spadly excellence ! ... very dramatic and convincing scene. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 2 hours ago, lindan said: I must very much agree with all the above comments, a pleasure to look at. I especially like the panel lines very neat. Got any more like this one? Thanks Lindan, yeah I`ve posted a few more like this over the years, sorry I can`t tell you an easy way of finding them, but if you search for the phrases: Indochina, Laos, Secret war, Flying Dragon, Air America, Air Commando etc, you should find a few of them. Or for less common aircraft like Bronco, Mohawk etc try searching for the aircraft names. Thanks again, Russ Also: Thanks to every one for posting such great feed back, appreciated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Fabulous model. You've really captured the aggressive look of that heavy brute. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 It looks superb to me Russ,..... another winner in your jungle warrior collection! Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Spiffing Spad and great presentation. Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Tremendous build - love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Great build with a 'challenging' kit - just goes to show what can be done with some brilliant modelling skills and perseverance. Well Done (again) Sir ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markmcguire25 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 great build, and awesome weathering job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 that's very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 On 2/16/2017 at 9:33 AM, Meatbox8 said: Is this really a Matchbox kit? They really deserve to be around today. Revell re-released it under their label a few years ago if you're interested. Cracking model, Russ. I admire your focus on the SEA theatre. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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