Tomjw Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Please can I be added to the list. I have no idea what I'm going to build for this one, but my stash is riddled with Matchbox reboxings. Cheers, Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erniewise Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Got it! And for less than a tenner. Ah the memories... Roll on 2022. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 On 06/05/2021 at 06:16, Tomjw said: Please can I be added to the list. I have no idea what I'm going to build for this one, but my stash is riddled with Matchbox reboxings. Cheers, Tom Hi Tom Welcome to the Matchbox GB, great to hear you have lots to choose from. 19 hours ago, erniewise said: Got it! And for less than a tenner. Ah the memories... Roll on 2022. Great choice Ernie, always a wonderful feeling when you get a bargain ! Cheers Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Hi Pat, just wondering if there's room for me as well? I've got a couple of Matchbox originals in my stash, a Buffalo and a P-12E, but might cast around for something else. Also, is there any restriction on adding aftermarket etc? Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 16 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Hi Pat, just wondering if there's room for me as well? I've got a couple of Matchbox originals in my stash, a Buffalo and a P-12E, but might cast around for something else. Also, is there any restriction on adding aftermarket etc? Cheers, Mark Glad to have you onboard Mark and to answer your question there’s no restriction to AM items, decals etc. We just ask that the bulk of the base kit is all Matchbox and can be easily identified by one of their classic ‘PK’ numbers. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 4 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: Glad to have you onboard Mark and to answer your question there’s no restriction to AM items, decals etc. We just ask that the bulk of the base kit is all Matchbox and can be easily identified by one of their classic ‘PK’ numbers. Cheers.. Dave Thanks, Dave, that's brilliant! Looking forward to taking part Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 I've decided on my entry. I've checked on Scalemates and the Revell 1/72 Twotter is a Matchbox original 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Well I looked in the loft and indeed I have both lightnings (the F6 and T5 versions) Had a good look at them but I still haven't got any yearning to build anything that takes to the skies, so I put them back with the rest of the aircraft and started trawling the net to see what else was available without paying through the nose for a kit that was originally bought with your pocket money, glued together on a Saturday morning and painted in the afternoon, happy memories I found this could be delivered to my door for £12 which I thought was ok, so this is what my offering will be It's all there and apart from the number 10s for the doors being very yellow (which don't need to be added) It's in great condition. I just need to resist the urge to start building it now before the GB 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touvdal Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 (edited) Just loved these kits when i was a kid staring at all the colorful parts, they rearly made a difference to the the Airfix kits. Will look in my starsh for an old one. 😀 Cheers Jes Edited May 14, 2021 by Touvdal 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 7 hours ago, Tomjw said: I've decided on my entry. I've checked on Scalemates and the Revell 1/72 Twotter is a Matchbox original There is a very nice build of a Twotter over on ACAM : http://airliner-civil-aircraft-modeller.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2331 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 6 hours ago, Rob S said: There is a very nice build of a Twotter over on ACAM : http://airliner-civil-aircraft-modeller.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2331 Thanks for the link Rob. That was a good build. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Hi Pat and Dave, Just to broaden my possible horizons a bit I've got a P-40N and Beaufighter Mk.X on their way, both kits that figured in my formative years. Looking forward to taking part in this GB! Cheers, Mark 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 1 hour ago, 2996 Victor said: Hi Pat and Dave, Just to broaden my possible horizons a bit I've got a P-40N and Beaufighter Mk.X on their way, both kits that figured in my formative years. Looking forward to taking part in this GB! Cheers, Mark Excellent stuff Mark, I’ve had / built both in my youth as well, although I think I tried some early modifications to the Beau which didn’t quite work out. We will look forward to seeing them when this GB eventually kicks off. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 On 14/05/2021 at 19:41, Redstaff said: Well I looked in the loft and indeed I have both lightnings (the F6 and T5 versions) Had a good look at them but I still haven't got any yearning to build anything that takes to the skies, so I put them back with the rest of the aircraft and started trawling the net to see what else was available without paying through the nose for a kit that was originally bought with your pocket money, glued together on a Saturday morning and painted in the afternoon, happy memories I found this could be delivered to my door for £12 which I thought was ok, so this is what my offering will be It's all there and apart from the number 10s for the doors being very yellow (which don't need to be added) It's in great condition. I just need to resist the urge to start building it now before the GB Outstanding choice even if I am a little biased ! Cheers Pat 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 1 hour ago, JOCKNEY said: Outstanding choice even if I am a little biased ! Cheers Pat Lovely photo, Pat! TA or TC? This is our family heirloom: http:// Being driven by my dear departed Dad in this photo, taken in 1995 at Longleat in Wiltshire. Still running, but the coachwork is getting very scruffy and in need of TLC. Cheers, Mark 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 20 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: Lovely photo, Pat! TA or TC? This is our family heirloom: http:// Being driven by my dear departed Dad in this photo, taken in 1995 at Longleat in Wiltshire. Still running, but the coachwork is getting very scruffy and in need of TLC. Cheers, Mark Hi Mark TC, With me aged 18 months. Also a family heirloom trying to get it back on the road this year after 52 years in hibernation ! I'll drop you a PM. Apologies @Redstaff but you started it ! Cheers Pat 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Count me in please. Have a few matchbox kits in the stash, but will have to try and track down something special for this as matchbox featured so heavily in my formative modelling years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 16 minutes ago, Rafwaffe said: Count me in please. Have a few matchbox kits in the stash, but will have to try and track down something special for this as matchbox featured so heavily in my formative modelling years. You are very welcome and #55 on the list of participants ! This is going to be a biggie Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Hello Pat, My sincere apologies for the lack of contact. Two years from hell. I know that my record of being in group builds is poor now. However, I have a lovely Matchbox Mosquito, right here by the side of the bed, ideal for this. Please could you consider putting me in? Also send me a message - I'm not quite myself and not very good with IT at the moment. It would be great to catch up with you. All the best TonyT 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsModeller Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Count me in - I've ordered a Matchbox F-16, so as long as it arrives I'm sorted! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 Hi @TonyTiger66 and @MsModeller Great to have both of you with us. Tony I'll catch up soon, and both you and the Mosquito are very welcome. Hi Ms Modeller You should be fine with getting the F-16 in time as we aren't starting till next year, feel free to join in with any of the current GBs in the meantime there's no need to wait ! Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Hi Pat, Please don't forget to add me to the list! Wouldn't want to get left behind Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 17 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Hi Pat, Please don't forget to add me to the list! Wouldn't want to get left behind Cheers, Mark Great to have you with us Mark, you are very welcome. Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzapaolo Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Count me in please, I'll be up for this with Matchbox Dornier Do G-1 PK-409 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEscaleSHOW Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 On 09/03/2021 at 09:03, JOCKNEY said: @Rabbit Leader aka Dave Has brought our attention to the fact that if his calculations and history are correct, 2022 is the 50th anniversary of the first Matchbox (Lesney Products) kit releases. Yet another one of those great British plastic kit manufacturers now lost to childhood memories. So anyone up for another Matchbox Classic GB ? Cheers Pat List of Fame 1. @JOCKNEY Host 2. @theplasticsurgeon 3. @vppelt68 4. @TEMPESTMK5 5. @Rabbit Leader Co-host 6. @Heather Kay 7. @DaveyGair 8. @nimrod54 9. @Jinxman 10. @Jb65rams 11. @malpaso 12. @Mjwomack 13. @Corsairfoxfouruncle 14. @Ray S 15. @Black Knight 16. @Marklo 17. @rafalbert 18. @Bonhoff 19. @Pete F 20. @cmatthewbacon 21. @CliffB 22. @Arniec 23. @bigbadbadge 24. @stevej60 25. @junglierating 26. @Paul821 27. @Angus Tura 28. @airfixpeter 29. @Foxbat 30. @IanC 31. @TimJ 32. @John Masters 33. @klr 34. @Ventora3300 35. @Robert Stuart 36. @Thom216 37. @Desk Flyer 38. @AdrianMF 39. @Wez 40. @ijs302 41. @Rob S 42. @Richard Tucker 43. @TonyW 44. @Mike Dean 45. @fightersweep 46. @Grandboof 47. @Ozzy 48. @Joecool 49. @erniewise 50. @Redstaff 51. @Joecool 52. @GREG DESTEC 53. @Pin 54. @Tomjw 55. @Rafwaffe 56. @TonyTiger66 57. @MsModeller 58. @2996 Victor 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. Please note all reboxings of Matchbox kits are naturally included. Hey Pat I've been waiting for this day for over 30 years and now a dream has come true 🤗 One of my first models was of course one from Matchbox (who, by the way, also built much better model cars than, for example, the shabby ones from Hot Weels) 😁 Ok- I reacted immediately and got myself an original kit from 1974, so pleeeeeease put me on the list!!! It's unbelievable... MD See you! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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