Dimiter Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) Well, what can I say? Venerable old Matchbox - the kits of my childhood (yes, that old) I love Meteors so much that I decided to re-scribe this one, not something I usually do... The rest is OOB, except seat belts from tape and wingtip lights made from clear plastic. Used only slight pre-shading as most photos show them quite clean. Wheel wells were left untouched though, didn't have the nerves. Edited July 10, 2018 by Dimiter 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Pearcy Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Love it. Wel built sir. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Sweet build, you can’t really beat these old kits. Matchbox and Airfix bring back many fond memories 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Nicely built, mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Hi Dimiter, Welcome to BM, that is one of the best built Matchbox Meteors I've seen. The re-scribing really makes a difference, and you have managed to hide all the bad joints which is something I haven't achieved! That kit brings back happy memories for me to. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahavelona Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 This kit looks so much nicer for the re-scribing. Great job of this one. I think the NF Meteors are strangely attractive, I love the extra length it gives the nose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Very nice Meteor ... I like all versions of the Meteor but i think the long nosed nightfighters are my favorite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 You've really cleaned up the old gal nicely! Well done! I often wonder what the kits would have looked like if Matchbox had stayed in the business- especially where scribing and transparencies were concerned. They always seemed to have very good dimensions and outlines- just needed better scribing and crisper detail parts. Their biplanes, however, don't look like they came from the same company, as they were so much better than the kits from other eras! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barak1 Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Great build! I have to say that I like this one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) Inspirational build and finish and beautifully displayed. A Matchbox Meteor nightfighter .............. thank you I agree with Colin, it is probably the best Matchbox Meteor night fighter I have seen. regards, adey Edited July 10, 2018 by adey m 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Lovely Meteor. I love to see Matchbox kits built. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goggsy Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Great job, really neat build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Hi Dimiter, This is a very good looking Matchbox Meteor- I have one on the bench at the present time that I have just started, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimiter Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 Thanks for all the good words, mates! Much appreciated! Cheers! 🍺 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Very neat indeed. I'm so old, I still look on that as a fairly new kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Great looking meteor, done a great job on the matchbox kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TME3 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Very nice... I love the classic British jets... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niknak Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Great work, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 On 10 July 2018 at 4:26 PM, Colin @ Freightdog Models said: Hi Dimiter, Welcome to BM, that is one of the best built Matchbox Meteors I've seen. The re-scribing really makes a difference, and you have managed to hide all the bad joints which is something I haven't achieved! That kit brings back happy memories for me to. Colin Agreed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Fantastic build. A real beauty. Which paints did you use? That green reminds me of Humbrol 30 - another classic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimiter Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 3 hours ago, IanC said: Fantastic build. A real beauty. Which paints did you use? That green reminds me of Humbrol 30 - another classic! Humbrol 30 indeed The other one is some grey from the Vallejo range, don't remember by heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 You must really like Meteors! The Matchbox kit is not the easiest to make but you have made a 'silk purse' out of it, well done for that. I haven't recovered sufficiently from my first attempt at one to start any of the others in my stash Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimiter Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 You really make me blush, mates! I got such a nice comments, some of them from people I admire for years - thanks a million And yes - I ❤️ Meteors (and early British jets in general) I have several more in my stash from F.1 to F.8 waiting their turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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