Franz75 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) Hello, my comrades in plastic madness. Finally, we have the Matchbox GB. I had been waiting for that for a long time, and the last one was three years ago. Now I can go crazy and build one of these beautiful classic kits. I love flying boats and floats planes. Therefore it must be one of many issued by Matchbox. The choice is hard, and my dilemma was to choose between Stranraer and Dornier Do 18. Maybe I will do both if will be enough time. Nevertheless, the winner is Supermarine Stranraer. The classic lovely flying boat. I don't know if I should build it with an extensive interior or add some extras only on the exterior. I will be building the 240 squadron version from Jan. 1941. It is one of two inbox paint schemes. Bellow some pictures of her from different periods and locations. Isn't she beautiful? Edited January 9, 2022 by Franz75 spelling 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Hi Franz Great to have you with us and your choice of the Stranraer is inspired, although as I'm also building one this may be a little biased Best of luck. Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Superb pictures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tucker Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I've got one of these in my stash so I'm watching along with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Great to see you once again @Franz75 and your choice of Matchbox kit is certainly a very popular one. There are many of us who still have these lovely kits stashed, however with so many being built here it will be heard not to get inspired and make a start. Cheers, welcome aboard and best of luck.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Great choice! One of my all time favourites, and I doubt it's going to be the only Stranraer in the GB (might even get to it myself). Best of luck with the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 This one is an RCAF machine. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Hi @Franz75 I hope you are well. I haven't had a chance to start on my Stranraer yet, have you started this one ? Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Hi @Franz75 I see you haven't been on here for a while. I hope you are OK and look forward to hearing from you soon. Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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