nimrod54 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 My first completion for the Matchbox 50th Anniversary Group Build and the first of my 2022 starts to be finished. Jaguar SS/100 Matchbox PK-304 by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr Regards. John 58 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Tempest II, Xtradecals, Xtracrylix greys, Vallejo green, Windsor and Newton. 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 PK-123 Wellesley Mk.I finally done SD 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) Ta154 by Pionner (PM Model) 1/72. Edited June 19, 2022 by Walter 51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Henschel 126, PK-26 from 1974/5, original boxing and decals with some light cockpitology and home made vac canopy: WIP is here if you are interested. I said I was going to take some better pictures, but I will put these up otherwise I will forget. Now I've got a desert camo example to do after my SdKfz 251! Regards, Adrian 65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Took a while to get the pics, but here is my build of the Matchbox A-7D Corsair II. I improved the cockpit but otherwise it is pretty much OOB. I should really have replaced the weapons and ejector racks, both of which are pretty crude, but I have rather a lot of builds on the go due to a pile-up of GB I want to enter in the first half of this year, so I left it as Matchbox intended. Pete 55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 PK-42 T-2C Buckeye 53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 PK-78 M16 Half Track with an added Matchbox P5002 American Infantry figure.... Had some overcast but bright conditions, which gives a soft light and avoids hard shadows, and so did a few shots. Did a little cropping and rotated a couple. 50620002 by losethekibble, on Flickr 50620004 by losethekibble, on Flickr 50620005 by losethekibble, on Flickr 50620006 by losethekibble, on Flickr 50620007 by losethekibble, on Flickr build thread here. 57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek D. Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 (edited) PK410 Grumman EA-6B Prowler OOB, Kit purchased at least 37 years ago...Decals worked!!! (different lighting for last pic.) Edited March 5, 2022 by Derek D. 52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 PK-171 SdKfz 11 with 7.5cm PAK 40 and BMW R75 Build thread: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235106612-pk-171-sdkfz-11-with-75cm-pak-40-and-bmw-r75-finished/ 54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 PK-175, Monty's Caravan, Leland Retreiver somewhere in North Africa along with a Daimler MkII Scout Car of the 10th Royal Hussars. Built OOB apart from some glazing. Painted with Humbrol, Revell and Citadel sands and greys. I do like these Matchbox diorama bases. I had as much fun making and painting it as I did the vehicles and figures. 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tucker Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 PK-605 Handley Page Heyford in 1940. Built OOB apart from the decals which were used in part. Here is the build thread. 63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Curtiss SBC-4 Helldiver Air Group Commander. USS Enterprise (CV-6) 1/72 Matchbox The stash is now Matchboxless! Only the 2nd aircraft I have tried rigging since I came back to the hobby 15 years ago. 55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Here we go, the Matchbox PK-4153 VW Scirocco is officially finished. It's mostly out-of-the-box. The most obvious addition are the dodgy home-made number plates (as bad as they are, the model looks a lot better than it did without them). Under the bonnet I've added ignition leads, a representation of the brake servo and windscreen washer bottle. On the interior I added pedals and seat belts (not that you can really see them). The rear bumper mounts were shortened and the side marker lights were removed for a more European look. Full details of the build and all the methods used can be found in the build thread linked below: 47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 My Buccaneer build is finally done. What started as an out the box build got a bit more involved as it went along. A few aftermarket sets got added, nothing much, but it took the build slightly away from my usual stock as a rock builds. I really like the look of the real thing and can see me getting seriously tempted by the new Airfix 1.48 kit when it turns up. Build thread here... 60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2man Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Here's my first completion of the Group Build , the Percival Provost . Built OOB and with mostly kit decals . Just had to replace the roundels with Modeldecals . 51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Rockwell Buckeye T2C of VT19 of the US Navy based at NAS Meridian in 1975. Finished OOB with Citadel Ceramite White and Xtracrylix Signal Red. All brought together with Liquitex Satin Varnish. 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Here we go, Matchbox PK-308 Porsche 935, bought as a part-started kit from eBay. Most of the body and part of the engine was assembled and there were no decals. It's almost completely as Matchbox supplied apart from some styrene strip used to add some texture to the transaxle moulding. Decals came from Indy Decals in the USA and aren't completely right for this version of the 935 as the cut-outs for the NACA ducts in the rear wings don't line up and require some cutting and splicing. It also lacks the "Martini Porsche" decal that is shown on the front bumper in the box art. The build thread is linked below: 49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-muc Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Messerschmitt Me 410 1. Staffel "Edelweiss", Kampfgeschwader 51, Beauvais France 1944 Though I suppose she never was in the Alps I lke the background photos courtesy KaleuNW, Switzerland. Build thread . . 47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbdave Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Here's my completed Skyservant not sure how to add a link to the build. Dave 53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Here's my Armstrong Whitworth Siskin Mk.IIIa...19 Squadron, late 1920s, early 30s. Xtradecal roundels, Model Maker numbers and letters. I masked and airbrushed the checkerboards on the top wing and the fuselage sides. Other than that, OOB. Great little kit and a very handsome looking aircraft if I say so myself. WiP is here... https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/forum/752-matchbox-50th-anniversary-group-build/ --John 53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 PK126 Lightning T55 45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainierHooker Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Here's the 1979 AMT release of Matchbox's 1974 PK-024 Brewster Buffalo. I scratch built a cockpit out of styrene, with instrument panel decals and seat belts out of the spares bin. The engine, prop, and spinner were missing from my kit, so I substituted the same from an even earlier Revell kit. The engine received detailing in the form of styrene rod pushrod covers, lead wire ignition loom, styrene and lead crankcase details, and spark plug leads from fine copper wire. The wheels and tires were replaced with appropriate-sized replacements from the spares bin (I think Airfix Fw.190?) and modified with hub covers made from styrene card. Markings, also scrounged entirely from the spares bin, represent Buffalo AX814, one of three FAA 805 Sqn Buffaloes dispatched to Crete during the invasion of Greece. AX814 never made it into the fight as she was strafed on the ground while down for maintenance and awaiting spare parts. IMG_5364 by Evan Bailly, on Flickr IMG_5373 by Evan Bailly, on Flickr IMG_5376 by Evan Bailly, on Flickr IMG_5366 by Evan Bailly, on Flickr IMG_5370 by Evan Bailly, on Flickr 49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) Edited March 11, 2022 by Marklo 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Hi folk's,the lovely little Sabre,probably one of the best of the bunch as far as MB goes yes it's simplified but they did a great job of the panel lines.After a hard time with the decals on earlier builds I went for an AM set to avoid the dreaded metal finish so she represents the colours of the Iranian air force. 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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