Dermo245 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) Hi all and I'm in with this one. Matchbox_Lysander_PK7 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Will be finished in Irish Air Corps markings. Cheers, Dermot Edited February 20, 2022 by Dermo245 Completed! 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Great choice again Dermo one of their best 1/72 kits in my view! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Great to have you with us Dermo, best of luck with this one. Cheers Pat 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 The Matchbox Lysander is a RL family favourite and although I cannot seem to lay my hands of a decently priced 1/72 kit, I'll be tackling Matchbox's monster 1/32 kit as soon as this show makes a grand start. I've always has a soft spot for the IAC too, so will look forward to seeing this great model take shape in this thread. Cheers, welcome aboard and best of luck.. Dave 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 So here we go - another trip down nostalgia way! Matchbox_Lysander_contents by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Matchbox_Lysander_contents_2 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Scheme will be standard RAF dark earth/dark green and light grey undersides with Irish Air Corps Celtic boss and tricolour under wing. Matchbox_Lysander_scheme by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Six Lysanders were supplied to the Irish Air Corps in July 1939. While intended for an Army Co-op role, they served with 'B' Flight, No.1 Fighter Squadron. Three were written off in accidents between 1941-42 and the remaining three were replaced by Hurricanes in 1943. Converted to target tug duty in 1944. they remained in service until late 1946/early 1947, Thanks for looking and good luck with your builds. All the best,, Dermot 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Dermot, that sprue photo brings back so many memories of my two Lysander builds from many many years ago. This Lysander will look great in IAC markings. Cheers and apologies for the lack of feedback so far.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 On 09/01/2022 at 12:57, Dermo245 said: Scheme will be standard RAF dark earth/dark green and light grey undersides with Irish Air Corps Celtic boss and tricolour under wing. Always nice to see a Lizzie. I’m a bit gutted I didn’t go for the one that popped up for sale here last week. The light grey should probably be aluminium dope, if you’re worried about such things. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek D. Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Hi Dermot Built the Airfix Lysander last year in the IAC finish using the very old Maxdecal sheet. I had built the Matchbox kit a fair few times over the years and the Airfix kit isn't a patch on it. Would like to get my hands on another Matchbox one. Looking forward to your build. Derek D. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 3 hours ago, Heather Kay said: Always nice to see a Lizzie. I’m a bit gutted I didn’t go for the one that popped up for sale here last week. The light grey should probably be aluminium dope, if you’re worried about such things. Thank you and correct - dud reference on my side; should be aluminium dope. Cheers, Dermot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepboy Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 I remember that as such a nice easy kit to build (weren't all Matchbox) which gave a very impressive model. Happy days. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Thanks everyone and here's a small update. Cut out the inspection windows at the tail. Matchbox_Lysander_wip_1 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Then added some framework inside the fuselage just to take the bare look off it. Matchbox_Lysander_wip_2 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Not at all accurate but will look better with the cockpit floor in place. Matchbox_Lysander_wip_3 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Cheers, Dermot 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Nice internal additions Dermot. That will most certainly be seen under that large canopy. Good work. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 This is awfully nice. A bit from the Old Sod... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 Thanks everyone and a little more done. Matchbox_Lysander_wip_3 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr The interior got some colour which is the closest I had to interior green. I've also made an instrument panel for the front and a fuel tank to go in the middle of the cockpit, both from plasticcard. Won't be able to see much in there and just to take the bare look off it. Cheers, Dermot 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Great addional details, looking fantastic. Cracking job Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Yep, lovely additional details, and very well worth doing. I look forward to seeing more. Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Nice work on the interior details. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKirwan Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Looking good Dermot ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 Thanks everyone - looks rough in the close-ups but it's just to give a sense of some internal detail. Here's all the bits ready now to add, just need to give the belts a wash to highlight them. Matchbox_Lysander_wip_4 by dermot.moriarty, on Flickr Stay safe and happy modelling. Dermot 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 All buttoned up now. Won't win any awards for accuracy but better than a plain floor and seats. The pilot's column was made from some hollowed-out sprue and plastic rod. Matchbox_Lysander_wip_5 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Matchbox_Lysander_wip_6 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr The fuselage fit was great, just a small bit of filler needed at the tail which had a bit of a gap where the left-side meets the full tail on the right-hand side. Thanks for looking and enjoy your builds. All the best, Dermot 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Coming on a treat Dermo,great job I would love to see Revell give this kit another airing it would sell well. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 That cockpit looks great! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Well done Dermot and a belated re look at this great thread. All the little extras to busy up those open spaces is always helpful and what you’ve done so far is excellent. Nice progress mate. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Nice build Dermo, great to see someone else flying the flag I have a Hawk 1/48 Lizzie in the stash that’s earmarked for the same scheme whenever we get around to it. Maybe we could propose a STOL GB for 2023! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prenton Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Good one Der, and great progress too. @Marklo - I would vote for that. Philip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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