stevej60 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Hi folk's finally got the kit I had wanted for this GB since it was first proposed,not my favoured e-bay bargain basement price had to go to £40 but the buy it now boys are wanting a lot more and let's face it these kits are getting very rare.Sellers photo's look good if the decals are fine it's a bonus but AM decals for this aircraft abound. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Well done Steve👍 I look forward to seeing this one build up. Cheers Greg 🍻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 🙌 woohoo! Nice one - can't wait to see this one hit the cutting mat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 1 hour ago, GREG DESTEC said: Well done Steve👍 I look forward to seeing this one build up. Cheers Greg 🍻 Thank's JM and Greg really can't wait to get started on this one never built it before and not a kit we see much so feeling a lot of responsibility to do it justice! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Always wanted to build the 1/32 Matchbox kits, but never had the chance Watching (with eny) /P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 2 hours ago, stevej60 said: Thank's JM and Greg really can't wait to get started on this one never built it before and not a kit we see much so feeling a lot of responsibility to do it justice! No binning this one please 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Great stuff Steve Really looking forward to this one, congratulations on capturing one at last. Cheers Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 2, 2022 Author Share Posted April 2, 2022 9 hours ago, Jinxman said: No binning this one please 🙏 No JM definitely not,patience will be my watchword on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 Hi folk's,kit arrived yesterday in good condition.I noticed straight away the decal's are beyond help so AM decals are being looked at for a BoB era finish.Another thing struck me as this is the first time I've seen this kit in the flesh is how refined the moldings are compared to the other 1/32 MB kits I have built all in fact except the Lysander.In the same way it always seemed their bi-plane kits were lovingly designed this looks like it was also a labour of love for the designer! Anyway big old box she arrived in. Sprue attachment points really delicate and the plastic hasn't hardened with age either.First job a wash in soapy water! A decent cockpit supplied only the sidewall needs a bit of detailing but not going overboard. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Cox Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Nice work, your cockpit looks great Steve, I'm working on the engine at the moment. How was the state of the back deck storage area behind the seat? mine has a big ejector pin mark and a rough area at the bottom end. Anyway thanks for posting, I have been looking forward to your one arriving, and am glad you're cracking on with it. Cheers, Daniel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 9, 2022 Author Share Posted April 9, 2022 5 hours ago, Daniel Cox said: How was the state of the back deck storage area behind the seat? mine has a big ejector pin mark and a rough area at the bottom end. Thank's Daniel,the ejector pin was present but not too bad so I didn't deal with it,I hope to have the cockpit gun assembly done over the weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 9, 2022 Author Share Posted April 9, 2022 Evening folk's,pleased with first days progress with the basics in place more little painting touches to do and the harness to make for the cockpit. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 A good start, and I am very happy that you eventually managed to get your wish with the kit! Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Steve, I must admit that when I saw the date of your first post, I was worried that it might be a prank. I'm very glad to see that wasn't . Enjoy your build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 On 4/8/2022 at 7:23 PM, stevej60 said: Hi folk's,kit arrived yesterday in good condition.I noticed straight away the decal's are beyond help so AM decals are being looked at for a BoB era finish.Another thing struck me as this is the first time I've seen this kit in the flesh is how refined the moldings are compared to the other 1/32 MB kits I have built all in fact except the Lysander.In the same way it always seemed their bi-plane kits were lovingly designed this looks like it was also a labour of love for the designer! Anyway big old box she arrived in. Sprue attachment points really delicate and the plastic hasn't hardened with age either.First job a wash in soapy water! A decent cockpit supplied only the sidewall needs a bit of detailing but not going overboard. What?? You built them all but never built the 1/32 Lysander!??? Sacrilege 🤣 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 10, 2022 Author Share Posted April 10, 2022 Evening folk's,with only the to detail 'mm happy with the cockpit.Little dark wash into the detail's,seat pad made from Blu-tack and harness from masking tape. I'm not using the pilot figure but his shute is on the seat ready. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Looking good Steve 👍👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Mike Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 I loved making this kit as a kid in the early eighties! Got an itch to make another, but they never turn up for the right price when I'm looking 😆 Great job on this one s far 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 The big GB Host thread catch up starts here and I’m so glad you’ve managed to find this particular kit and decide to build it for us here. I do say, it really looks quite good and you’re doing a great job of it so far. Cheers.. Dave 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 Hi folk's,engine painting begun,a dry run shows a lot of tweaking,cutting and sanding to get the cowl fitted,I think I'm going for the all glued up option but I will be nice to have the engine in there anyway. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventora3300 Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Lovely work, Steve. 1/32 is a great scale but not easily stored! Surely cowlings can stay removeable to have a peek at the engine and m/g's on a regular basis? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 5 hours ago, Ventora3300 said: Lovely work, Steve. 1/32 is a great scale but not easily stored! Surely cowlings can stay removeable to have a peek at the engine and m/g's on a regular basis? Thank,s Mike,I,ll have a better idea of the fit soon then make my mind up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 Afternoon folk's decal's arrived it will be one of the top two schemes used. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 Evening folk's,got a session in this afternoon so started the clean up and assembly of the wing's.Masked off the upper wings for wheel well painting and fitted the intake covers now sprayed ready for the radiators to be fitted. As I expected the engine would not fit at all there must be a knack to leave the cowling and prop to come off for display but I resorted to fitting it permanently in place. The rear of the cowling is in place and drying once dry I need to glue the front section which needs tweaking to get the shape right as it's slightly warped. So far so good,nothing that couldn't be easily be dealt with very enjoyable experience! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 All looking really good Steve, its nice seeing Matchbox’s coloured plastic in large 1/32 scale although its a shame you’ve had to permanently hide that lovely engine. Never mind, a good fit is what’s required so thats the compromise here. Nice work mate. Cheers.. Dave. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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