ProfSparks Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Hi All This isn't what I was going to do next, honest. Long story short, I was looking to try some canopy masking help for my Ju 88, and sort of got waylaid in Hannants. That site is a want vs need minefield. The project I was contemplating next could also have benefited from canopy masking, and so could the one after that, and so on, until I suddenly had a shopping cart out of nowhere. Anyhoo, while I await the delivery, my itchy fingers alighted on this. All there, soggy decals obvs (I suspect most of my bargain kits came from a Well Of Souls clear out) Basic cockpit Mouldings all flash free and crisp, only disparity of profile looks to be the rear fuselage / tail junction Bit of filler should sort that. I'd forgotten how satisfyingly basic matchbox kits were. OOB YAY! Comments and suggestions welcome Cheers Steve 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 (edited) Nice. Plastic is a bit bright ! This was the first plane we worked on at Halton Jan 1971 . remove elevators , remove canopy , remove windscreen wipers , remove wings . Then Refit for the next lot. Seat pans were really shiny NMF ,the black had been worn away by 1000s of Apprentices ! Just remembered that hatch on the side towards the back end, think it had first aid pack in there. We hid some guys's bag in there ,he was going nuts . Edited August 25, 2018 by bzn20 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfSparks Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 Apart from the colour, it's got the feel of a kit that would respond well to detailing, cockpit, lighting, flight surfaces etc. I'm already in a battle against adding ip, control column, sorting out the seats etc, but I must be strong, it's a BASIC BUILD! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 5 hours ago, ProfSparks said: I'm already in a battle against adding ip, control column, sorting out the seats etc, but I must be strong, it's a BASIC BUILD! Give in; you know you want to. Martian 👽 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.SAUNDERS Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 hi ALL , I built one of these MATCHBOX Models , it one of the roolly good MB Model Kits I won a prize for it even after I reglued the Wheels back on inside out after transport to an Interstate Comp. ....... as per our CAC Winjeel. Great to recieve the 1/48 Provost T.I Model Kit recently cheery "modellin' " mumbas ! Geoff F.T.G. 3156 t 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 (edited) I'd forgotten how satisfyingly basic matchbox kits were. 10 hours ago, ProfSparks said: I'd forgotten how satisfyingly basic matchbox kits were. I wish I had a few myself. There is a bloke that attends the Evans Head Flyin who has old kits. I had a few in my hand and put them back, now I wish I hadn't an interest in these old kits I now have. Gonna watch as you build here,if I may. Martian is right. Stephen Edited August 26, 2018 by StephenCJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 42 minutes ago, StephenCJ said: I'd forgotten how satisfyingly basic matchbox kits were. I wish I had a few myself. There is a bloke that attends the Evans Head Flyin who has old kits. I had a few in my hand and put them back, now I wish I hadn't an interest in these old kits I now have. Gonna watch as you build here,if I may. Martian is right. Stephen Stephen, I believe the chap that you're referring to is Tony from Modelnerds. I just picked up a string of old kits from him yesterday whilst atending our local (Brisbane) Model show. The Modelnerds website is down at the moment however he will be back online in September after doing a bit of a stocktake. BM hosted a great Matchbox Group build last Summer (Southern Hemisphere) where many a great Matchbox kit got built. There is currently a Classic Airfix Group Build taking place now and we hope to revive some Frog kits in 2019, should that Group Build get up during the voting stages. Cheers.. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Thanks Dave, I didn't think to even get a business card. I see he lives in Ballina, was there yesterday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Looking spiffy indeed. Brings back loads of memories. This is actually a fairly decent rendition of the provost. Following to see the final product rgds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfSparks Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Hi All On 8/25/2018 at 11:25 PM, Martian Hale said: Give in; you know you want to. Martian 👽 Yes I do. No, wait, what? NO I DON'T You're a BAD Martian On 8/26/2018 at 3:43 AM, StephenCJ said: Martian is right. Yes but no but, it's lucky if it gets a coat of paint. I'm not building this, I'm just thinning down the engine fairings And painting the interior a decidedly non-distinguishable shade of black As there'll be little to see in there once the canopy's on Just dry fitted to fly round the room once or twice Ahh, the irony, filling in time waiting for canopy masks by masking a canopy Comments and suggestions welcome Cheers Steve 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 24 minutes ago, ProfSparks said: You're a BAD Martian What did I do? Martian the Innocent 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.SAUNDERS Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 hi ALL , I think Uncle Les aka Les APPLEBEE produced a fine Vacform Canopy for this Kit ....... and NEVER put back an Offerin 'at a Swapmeet ! cheery mumbas ! Geoff F .T.G. 3156 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfSparks Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Hi All On 8/27/2018 at 6:39 PM, Martian Hale said: What did I do? Martian the Innocent Harrumph 21 hours ago, G.E.SAUNDERS said: I think Uncle Les aka Les APPLEBEE produced a fine Vacform Canopy for this Kit That would be a good thing on a build that included any interior detailing, the kit canopy is a touch sturdy. Anyhoo, small update on the rear Now being filled and smoothed and filled and smoothed filled and smoothed and filled and smoothed with PPP Looks slightly wonky from some angles But hey ho, fill and smooth the main wings and engine cowling until bored And perhaps next time it'll all be the same colour... Comments and suggestions welcome (except from those voices in my head ) Cheers Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Hmm, a classic MB kit, what's not to love? If it was doing it (which it may one day be, as a companion/comparison piece to my Airfix JPs), I'd be shimming underneath the tailplane with thin plastic card, to lift it level with the fuselage contours, thereby hopefully avoiding great chunks of time filling filling (well, it made sense when I wrote it...) Looking good though, keep on! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Wicked Earthling! Your fascinating build had me deciding that I haven't got enough Matchbox kits and I ended up accidentally purchasing another Stranraer kit on EvilBay. It's all your fault! Martian 👽 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 On 8/27/2018 at 6:13 PM, ProfSparks said: Just dry fitted to fly round the room once or twice A great classic build unfolding. Have to tag along on this one, looking good so far. 31 minutes ago, Martian Hale said: Wicked Earthling! Your fascinating build had me deciding that I haven't got enough Matchbox kits and I ended up accidentally purchasing another Stranraer kit on EvilBay. It's all your fault! Martian 👽 Don't fight it Martian ............breath deep ............ relax .............. buy more 🤪 Terry 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfSparks Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 Hi All On 9/1/2018 at 10:45 AM, Martian Hale said: Wicked Earthling! Your fascinating build had me deciding that I haven't got enough Matchbox kits and I ended up accidentally purchasing another Stranraer kit on EvilBay. It's all your fault! Martian 👽 What did I do? Profsparks the innocent 🙃 Anyhoo, not quite at the all one colour stage yet, masked off the walkways and nose Added most of the the remaining sticky-out bits And left it to consolidate. Meanwhile, the Hannants fairy had been with these They were less than two quid each (including the etch as it was on special offer!), and will hopefully feature in soon to be forthcoming builds. I figure the etch won't be called upon for a good while yet, and even then it won't be a large part of the detail as it's the wheel wells, so I can mangle it without remorse. Comments and suggestions welcome Cheers Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfSparks Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Hi All NOW it's all one colour! And now it's all a shiny Vallejo Model Air 71.062 Aluminium colour I do like these paints even if they are difficult to photo. Anyhoo, unmasked! I'll go with that. A couple of places to touch up and scrape off, but all in all not bad for me. So while I was on a roll I thought I'd do some decalling. Now then, as this was one from Neptunes' personal stash, I thought there may be trouble ahead Yup, the backing paper lifted off with no bother, but left the decals firmly fixed to the protective covering sheet. A tense couple of hours of easing a small brush between the carrier film and the cover, and Hey Presto! That's a relief, I'd envisioned scratching through my off-cuts bag for anything similar. She's sitting in a bath of Micro Sol for a while for good measure. Nearly there! Comments and suggestions welcome Cheers Steve 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 She is coming along very nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfSparks Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 Hi All A couple of coats of pledge, a pair of wheels and a propeller, and here we are finished! There's a ripple in the leading edge Orange decal on the Port wing, but considering I had to actually scrape them from their protection they've conformed pretty well. The canopy is quite chunky (made even more so by my over enthusiastic spraying, must get that under control), but a vac form one would open up the wonderful opportunity to detail the cockpit interior. Then you'd have to separate the control surfaces, fit clear lights, rescribe, etc etc However, for what it is, a 1000 year old, basic pocket money kit, it has a great charm. Comments and suggestions welcome Cheers Steve 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Charm - exactly right It looks great, I always meant to build one of these but never got round to it then walking round Yeovilton last year this happened I'd never noticed them in service being a very young lad when they were, now I have one in my mind (and photo bank) I think I may pick one up and try to give it the attention it deserves I really like yours, top job 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 The other shot I took for reference Thanks for the lovely build too, I enjoyed it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 That looks really nice. I'm actually working on one at the moment. Like many Matchbox kits, it's basic but goes together pretty well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Nice build and looking great! Still one of my favourite Matchbox kits, even now. Another one of those subjects that only Matchbox would have given us and introduced this 12 year old to the Piston Provost way back in 1981. I hadn't heard of it before, but then I wouldn't have. My limited knowledge only came from the few books I owned, the books I got from the library (remember doing that?) or enthusiastically leafing through my best mate's dad's ongoing issues of Encyclopedia of Aircraft from Orbis. That was it! So thank you Matchbox for the extra education. Just finished a Matchbox Provost myself. I'll post it in RFI on September 18th. Once again, great build and always wonderful to see another Matchbox Piston Provost built up....looking sharp! Steve 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Very nice! I can see that it could definitely benefit from the after market canopy. How could anyone see anything through those prison bars? Ian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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