Courageous Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 Cabin roof on. Cargo deck painted and weathered and fitted out with benches, rifle rack and spare wheel. Also painted up acouple of dudes doing their stuff. Tilt fitted. Time to look at the outside before laying more paint down. Stuart 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APA Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Cracking work. I'm enjoying this build 👍 A 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Nice work Stuart. I do like a good Matador. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Coming together nicely ! Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Nice job Stuart not much left to do I would say. 👍 Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Boy Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Looking great Stuart, fine modelling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 @APA@Bullbasket@longshanks@beefy66@Del Boy, cheers guys, much appreciated. 10 hours ago, beefy66 said: not much left to do I would say. Theoretically Mr B. it's all down to the paint job now but at my current glacial modelling speed... Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 Life as we know it has caused a disruption in the work flow but I've managed to get its camo on. As this is an early Matador, I've chosen a scheme from 1939-1941, dark green over khaki green. All I've got to do now is lighten these greens and apply them over the canvas areas. Stuart 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 Not much happening. The canvas parts were painted with lighter shades of the camo colours and everything was given gloss coat before decals. Unfortunately, Milicast kits don't come with decals and currently are not available. Will need to give my decal bank a thorough going through. Stuart 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 After a 9 month hiatus, thought I'd better get my finger out. I've no excuses now after entering the world of retirement . Milicast kits do not come with decals, so it was into the spares box & another kit. The serials on the doors were taken from an IBG Scammell kit, obviously not a matador but it got serials. The AoS marking was made of RAF fin flashed cut to size with a white '6' decal put on the top. Bridge marking was just a disc of yellow paint with black numerals penned on. The model was pin-washed to bring out the detail and the wheels were given a heavier wash. Everything coated with Mt Colour Matt varnish. The next task is the cab glazing... Stuart 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 That's looking excellent Stuart. BTW. Welcome to the "old farts brigade". Enjoy your retirement. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Courageous said: After a 9 month hiatus, thought I'd better get my finger out. I've no excuses now after entering the world of retirement . About time you got some modelling done again, and about time you retired! This one is looking pretty good. As John says, welcome to the retired masses! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Bullbasket said: That's looking excellent Stuart. BTW. Welcome to the "old farts brigade". Enjoy your retirement. 1 hour ago, Terry1954 said: About time you got some modelling done again, and about time you retired! This one is looking pretty good. As John says, welcome to the retired masses! Cheers Guys, thanks for the welcome to the 'old farts'. How long does it take to realise that you're retired and not just having a holiday or is thee no difference? Anyways, a little later... Windows in in shape of acetate sheet, a helpful vernier caliper, s scalpel and some Formula '560' canopy glue. Doors have been done too but to delicate to handle. Next step is the base. Time for a beer or two. Stuart 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Looks very good! And congratulations on earning 7-day weekends. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 39 minutes ago, Courageous said: How long does it take to realise that you're retired and not just having a holiday or is thee no difference? Mine was a gradual shift as I worked freelance, and eased my way into first part time over several years, then no time, which then felt like one big holiday! 42 minutes ago, Courageous said: Time for a beer or two. .... and those seemed to taste better and better! That front view looks great, must try some of that Formula 560. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 After a 9 month languish on the shelf, the Matador is done. The Matador. A couple of dudes. And a simple base. RFI here: Stuart 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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