Ray S Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Hello all. On this fine Forum there is a Group Build running which is concentrating on Classic Matchbox kits. It is quite a success as at the moment there are 9 pages of builds running, and it is certainly bringing out the nostalgia! My contribution was a Twin Otter (Matchbox ref PK-127) although it was a Revell re-issue. I like to do my Twin Otters in unusual markings, and this Yeti Airlines fits that bill. I got the transfers from Parkes682Decals (in the Manufacturer section on BM). I made a few modifications to the kit, left a few modifications off, and generally had fun. It was sprayed with Halfords Appliance White, but the green was brush-painted with Humbrol 101 mid green and 2 Emerald enamels, thinned with Colourcoats Naphtha Thinners. The gold was three coats of brush-painted Humbrol 16 Gold acrylic. I had a lot of fun, so why not pop over to the GB and have a go! The build thread (aka catalogue of errors!) is here if you want to see what was done: Any, here are some piccies: Oh yes, I was also daft enough to make some 1/72 scale luggage - a rucksack and a travel bag based on kit I have taken there in the past! That is it for now, thanks for looking, Ray 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Looks Nice. I have Revell boxing waiting. I think I will make it in Kar-Air colors. Nice build Sir! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertielissie Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Stunning work. Love your striking colours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socjo1 Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) Very fine result, Ray, gratulations! I see here motivation for continuing my Otter's build. Really nice to see your finished Otter. I appreciate scratched extras, especially doors with ladders and tiny, tiny handrails catched my eyes. And of course Karrimor 😉 PS. Good Mr. Santa Claus or Mr. Special Hobby or even Airfix, send us new, modern kit of Twin Otter, please, please , please. Of course, we are all here good girls and boys who love nostalgy and build these old models but to be honest we would love even more modern, easy to build and accurate new model. Your sincerely Michał. PS. And don't forget floats and skis. Edited February 4, 2022 by socjo1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_K Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Lovely Twin Otter! Excellent work. You've done a fair amount of scratch building and those details bring the model into life. I like this a lot. Cheers, Antti 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxhandybread Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 I have one of these on the bench as we speak and if it comes out a fraction as good as yours, I will be very pleased. Really nice work, particularly with the scratchbuilt doors and luggage, lovely detail. Very cool livery too. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 3 hours ago, Vesa Jussila said: Looks Nice. I have Revell boxing waiting. I think I will make it in Kar-Air colors. Nice build Sir! I had to google that, but what a lovely scheme that is - are there markings for it? Thanks for your comment! 2 hours ago, bertielissie said: Stunning work. Love your striking colours. Thanks, it took me about five years to pluck up the courage to do that one due to the masking required for the cheat lines! Glad I did now. Thanks for the comment too! 2 hours ago, socjo1 said: Very fine result, Ray, gratulations! I see here motivation for continuing my Otter's build. Really nice to see your finished Otter. I appreciate scratched extras, especially doors with ladders and tiny, tiny handrails catched my eyes. And of course Karrimor 😉 PS. Good Mr. Santa Claus or Mr. Special Hobby or even Airfix, send us new, modern kit of Twin Otter, please, please , please. Of course, we are all here good girls and boys who love nostalgy and build these old models but to be honest we would love even more modern, easy to build and accurate new model. Your sincerely Michał. PS. And don't forget floats and skis. Thanks for that Michal. I keep hoping and hoping someone would do a new kit, but then it probably would not have been £10 each (or £12 now the prices are going up). I am sure Airfix or Special Hobby would do a grand job on it! I am looking forward to seeing yours (and your son's) done. 2 hours ago, Antti_K said: Lovely Twin Otter! Excellent work. You've done a fair amount of scratch building and those details bring the model into life. I like this a lot. Cheers, Antti Thanks Antti, I did do a fair bit, but there was loads I didn't! 1 hour ago, foxhandybread said: I have one of these on the bench as we speak and if it comes out a fraction as good as yours, I will be very pleased. Really nice work, particularly with the scratchbuilt doors and luggage, lovely detail. Very cool livery too. 👍 Thanks for that, hopefully you will show your when it is done, good luck with the build! Cheers all! Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Ray S said: I had to google that, but what a lovely scheme that is - are there markings for it? Arctic Decals make those. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Like the scheme on the twotter, nice job. It is nice to see these in different colour schemes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Beautiful build and lovely finish, excellent work.! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 Thanks again for the comments, likes and views, they are all very much appreciated! Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Great work on this Ray, it does look wonderful, great job and love the extras you have added. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Simply lovely. Well done! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 That's really good from the old time kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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