pizzapaolo Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 (edited) I started this around Christmas and completed a month or so ago, I really needed a mojo-restoration build that was simple. Decided to use the classic stand and do it wheels up The different shades of green on the stand were an accident but I liked it. I had to do a few minor repairs to broken parts as it had a hard life before arriving in my stash. Decals were ruined so had to buy some new ones. I like RAF desert colours so went with The Fiery Queen from Xtradecal X72107 sheet. Before: After: Edited April 21, 2019 by pizzapaolo 45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Niiiice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 That Matchbox kit is still a great looking Wimpy when correctly build... cheers, Jan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Great looking model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 That is very nice. It looks really good in that scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 That is nice. Very similar to the old mould Airfix Wellington I built a few months ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 But way better guns. I built one of these for a friend several years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Pearcy Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) Stunning. Edited April 22, 2019 by Ron Pearcy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 We're getting some classic kit's in RFI this morning and that's another beautifully finished example.Excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, stevej60 said: We're getting some classic kit's in RFI this morning and that's another beautifully finished example.Excellent. We sure are Steve, perhaps the time is ripe to check out this years GB calendar and see what's around the corner? Oh look, the Frog Classic kit GB starts on the 1st of June, who would have thought?? Well done @pizzapaolo, there's always room on here for these old kits and even better when they turn out this good. Cheers and well modelled.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Great stuff! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 That is just fantastic. Who would have thought the old Matchbox kit could look so smart Great build and scheme Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Went looking but you've left the crew out with the bird in flight??? Those old Matchbox lads looked fine in the front office back in the day. Like the painted stand too but why not paint it the colour of the terrain she's flying over.......just a thought Now where can I get my hands on that kit!........... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzapaolo Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 19 minutes ago, Winenut said: Went looking but you've left the crew out with the bird in flight??? Those old Matchbox lads looked fine in the front office back in the day. Like the painted stand too but why not paint it the colour of the terrain she's flying over.......just a thought Now where can I get my hands on that kit!........... True on the pilots - I kinda made the wheels up choice after canopy went in. To be honest though - they are not the best figures that come with the kit so I don't miss them For the stand- decided on green just to contrast with the desert colours a bit. Didn't really plan this build at all, just made decisions as I went! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Neat build and a great reminder of simpler modelling times! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Nice Whimpy and good recovery from what may have been it's last flight to a bin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanex Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 What a beautiful Wellington-you’ve really done it justice! It’s really refreshing to see just what can be accomplished with an old model without having spend a small fortune on resin/brass accessories-most of which can rarely be seen anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Sorry forgot to say very well done build of the old girl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevejj Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Just goes to show that with skill and dedication the old Matchbox kits turn out really well. An exelent build and result Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 That looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troffa Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Beautiful model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Excellent looking classic Wimpy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 A centerfold-esque Wimpy which makes it beautiful!!!!! Nice job with the dated Matchbox kit too. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Love it, very smart indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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