Allan31 Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 I wanted to resolve my ongoing paint issues. I wanted to test the MMP/Future suggestion I found online. I also wanted to find my grey panel line wash that I failed at on my Mosquito build. With that in mind, I chose to do Ehle's aircraft in all black. I always liked the old Matchbox kit. Accurate outline, low parts count, a good test mule for my paint experiment but I MUST fix the air intakes. Once my brain figured out what they looked like, I couldn't un-see it. With those fixed, the rest went together quickly with no putty or filler needed. A quick cockpit and busy up the wheels with brake lines and vents was all I added. It was with a heavy heart I took one last look at those wonderful psychedelic colors clearly aimed at the glue/paint sniffing model builders of the '70s and applied a smooth coat of Tamiya Grey over everything. MMP Nato Black mixed with Future in a 50/50 mix went on well and resulted in a smooth black sheen ready for decals. I used a much darker grey than last time on my Mosquito build, (think battle ship grey) and that worked much better for me. I used aftermarket Print-Scale sheet 72-169 for Ehle's a/c. Airbrushed weathering then sealed with future than Testors Dull coat. Canopy frames are a mix of ruled decal and free-hand on my own vac copy. Added missing landing light, RDF loop from fine wire. Chipping is with silver pencil. The framing is not exactly correct and I goofed with the "A" on the nose, should be up higher. I'm enjoying building these old kits just as they are without going too crazy with pencil panel lines and all. Matchbox did a really excellent job of capturing the look and shape of the 110, better than some more modern iterations. All the panel lines are certainly livable with as is. No putty or filler was used or needed at all. Since this was really a test for new-to-me paints, I didn't add a lot of missing details like the landing gear spreaders and resin cockpit, etc. but I am glad I fixed the radiator intakes. The grey on black panel wash is working for me and will use again. The MMP/Future mix works as well. Hope this was helpful. Next is a FROG PV-1 Ventura to test the Vallejos for US Navy color accuracy and paintability. 42 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Excellent job.... Love it You have done a good job on that canopy.. I used to love the Matchbox kits back in the day.. Since getting back into the hobby still not done a Matchbox kit. Can I ask did you source this via @bay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigglesof266 Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Ehles' early sans radar Bf 110 from II./NJG1 = extra points. I'd give you two trophies if I could. =] 👍🔟🍻 I have the same Print Scale decal sheet. Although I ordinarily build in 1/48, I did the new tool 1/72 Airfix Bf 110 as Hptm. Werner Streib's März 1941 Venlo based C-1 G9+AB of I./NJG 1 a few years back as part of a NJG theme series. Yours is glorious! ❤️ it. Most inspirational. And oh that nostalgic Matchbox art work! Although their 110 release came after interest of my childhood/youth modelling days had been displaced by newfound pursuits, its box top art is so characteristically evocative as Matchbox's art work was in a similar vein to Airfix's Roy Cross era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Lovely looking 110, very nice build ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Very nice👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Nice build. It’s great to see an old Matchbox well built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Very impressive what is possible with these old kits! It turns out very realistic! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 What a great job on a very old kit. As you say, made up and well painted it does not look out of place against many newer models. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 That's outstanding work on that old kit! Great finish too. Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Paint work looks really realistic. Nice build. Some of those old kits are still really good starting points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan31 Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 Thanks all for your very kind comments. So nice building for an appreciative audience. My next build will be a painting experiment as well. Vallejo and future testing for color accuracy and paintability on this oldie... Thanks for following along, more soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigglesof266 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 For those enjoying Allan31's Matchbox build in this thread, a heads up. You may very well equally enjoy this. Cheers 🍻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Excellent 110! I love the old Matchbox kits, and you've done this one proud. Well done 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Very nice work on the old kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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