Popular Post Quiet Mike Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 PK-601 Supermarine Stranraer by Mike, on Flickr This 40 year old Matchbox kit was fun to build. Previously attempted over 40 years ago when my eyes and manual dexterity were much better, but my modelling skills seriously lacking. There was no way nipper me could ever get those wings on, and it was binned. I've felt bad for badgering my poor mum to buy me the kit ever since, but in my defense who could resist that amazing Roy Huxley box art? PK-601 Supermarine Stranraer by Mike, on Flickr This particular flying boat, K7297 of 209 Sqn was sadly lost with all hands on August the 19th 1939, while patrolling over the North Sea in bad weather. I have represented her in the Munich Crisis markings she wore at the time of the crash. RMS Empress of Britain escorted by three Supermarine Stranraers by Mike, on Flickr "FLYING ACCIDENTS With reference to the disappearance on August 19 of an aircraft of No.209 Squadron, the Air Ministry announces with regret that, as extensive searches have failed to find the aircraft and its occupants, it must now be accepted that the following personnel lost their lives on that date:- F/O (Acting Flt Lt) Frederick Ernest Royston King; F/O Arthur Frederick Barber; L./AC Donald Fulcher; A/C.1 David George Poeten Ash; A/C.1 Walter Joseph Jeckells; A/C.2 Leslie Samuel Freshwater." <a href="http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/208561" rel="noreferrer nofollow">aviation-safety.net/wikibase/208561</a> Like many basic Matchbox kits, there was room for extra detail to be added, especially to the empty hull interior, and the sparsely marked exteriors. I was very much aided by fellow Britmodellers builds in this respect. For those wanting to check the build thread out here is the link. And for those that just want to see some photos, scroll down now PK-601 Supermarine Stranraer by Mike, on Flickr PK-601 Supermarine Stranraer by Mike, on Flickr PK-601 Supermarine Stranraer by Mike, on Flickr PK-601 Supermarine Stranraer by Mike, on Flickr PK-601 Supermarine Stranraer by Mike, on Flickr PK-601 Supermarine Stranraer by Mike, on Flickr PK-601 Supermarine Stranraer by Mike, on Flickr PK-601 Supermarine Stranraer by Mike, on Flickr PK-601 Supermarine Stranraer by Mike, on Flickr PK-601 Supermarine Stranraer by Mike, on Flickr PK-601 Supermarine Stranraer by Mike, on Flickr PK-601 Supermarine Stranraer by Mike, on Flickr PK-601 Supermarine Stranraer by Mike, on Flickr 103 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Great result! Regards J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 That's an outstanding and amazing work. I would be hard pressed to say it's the Matchbox kit. Well worth the effort you put into it! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Now that is amazing! Great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 What a cracker, this looks absolutely stunning , great work on this. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Thats a brilliant job, a wonderful Stranraer from the old kit. Like you, when I was in my youth I failed dismally with a biplane, except mine was a Frog Blackburn Shark. Ive still never completed one. Well done for this beauty 2nd time around. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Absolutely beautiful build and finish Mike - brilliant job on this old classic! Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 nice one - a special airplane for sure - you did it justice! Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Gorgeous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Outstanding finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murewa Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 I mean ... damn bro ... wow 😮 👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Stunning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Mike, I don`t know what I am impressed with more, the results you had with this “oldie but goodie” tooled kit or that you even attempted it in the first place. While I prefer the more modern tooled kits, there is always a greater sense of satisfaction when a older or poorly tooled kit is completed to the level you have shared with us here. Congratulations on the outstanding results!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 An outstanding build and finish Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Simply, Beautiful Best regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 very nice indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Mike, That's a stunning build - the level of finish is superb. It has been a most interesting WIP to follow as well - congratulations on a top model! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 That's lovely work, Mike. I remember being struck by the size of the example at the RAF Museum at Hendon a few years ago and thinking seriously about doing this very kit - it would never have been done as well as yours! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Beautifully done, Mike! Your photos really bring out the intricacy of your work on this! Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 A wonderful build on what was probably Matchbox’s best kit, great work ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Gruntfuttock Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 An outstanding model Mike - well done . Your finish and rigging are just wonderful. Definitely a 'keeper'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Love seeing Matchbox done so beautifully Congratulations 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew.S Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Amazing work, congrats on the beautiful model 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon J Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Well done on getting the Stranraer finished and hopefully laying to rest any guilt that you may have had for badgering your poor Mum all those years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Wonderful , A true masterpiece. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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