Lord Riot Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 The forty years old Matchbox kit and the first biplane I’ve attempted. Pretty much oob apart from some wires for rigging, and a little instrument panel and wire bracing in the cockpit which you can barely see. Because of its size I hand painted this one, just Tamiya silver mostly with Tamiya olive green nose and gunmetal engine. The decals broke up a bit so had to be very carefully slid off, with some needing a bit of coaxing back together. I’m fairly pleased with the overall result for my first inter-war biplane anyway. All comments and advice welcome as always. 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Nicely done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Mike Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Such a pleasing little kit. Great job, especially in 1/72. I'm thinking of doing a biplane next, but 1/48 scale at least! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 First by plane? It came out really well. The brush painted Tamiya silver gives a good representation of silver dope I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Wonderful, very well done Lord Riot. Old Matchbox kit, first biplane and you made a little gem. Richie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Very nice indeed , i have one made up in the same markings , for your next bi plane build may i suggest Halfords Grey Primer followed by 2 coats of Humbrol polished Aluminium , works every time for a flawless silver finish even when using a brush . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrik Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Very nice! Gauntlet decals posted today. Hope to see it built soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Very nice indeed. Some of these old matchbox kits are real gems and you've done a superb job. I built a few several years ago but i wasn't brave enough to tackle the rigging. 😳 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) Nice result for your first 'silver wings' model! That Matchbox Siskin is a cracking little kit; it's a great shame that it hasn't (to my knowledge) been reissued by another manufacturer, as was the case with Revell's reissue of the Fury. 3 hours ago, keith in the uk said: for your next bi plane build may i suggest Halfords Grey Primer followed by 2 coats of Humbrol polished Aluminium , works every time for a flawless silver finish even when using a brush Wot Keith said! Definitely 2 coats of Polished Aluminium to get a smoother, deeper finish, although I find that the more recent tins of Humbrol PA seem to be less easy to brush-paint (and airbrush) with than the original formula. I use the aerosol in 2 coats over Halfords grey primer. Silver finishes can be deceptive: you think that they're smooth, but when you come to applying the decals the carrier film can be really obvious; applying a gloss coat - such as a couple of coats of Future/Klear - generally solves this issue as it does with matt paints. I like to apply a final top coat of Humbrol Matt Cote to give a nice (to my eye) representation of silver doped fabric. Keep it up - I'm looking forward to seeing the 74 Sqn Gauntlet (and getting round to working on another 'silver wings' model myself)! Jon Edited January 10, 2023 by Jonners 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Very nice and this brings back some memories. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Looks fantastic, matchbox biplanes are lovely and you have done a great job on the siskin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Beautifully done! Your brush strokes are hardly noticeable, and the finish is really excellent overall. I had no idea Matchbox produced this kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Lovely finish to the build, it's such a delightful little aeroplane. All the best, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 On 1/11/2023 at 7:23 AM, Jonners said: it's a great shame that it hasn't (to my knowledge) been reissued by another manufacturer, Be careful what you wish for. It has been kitted by Kora recently - by most accounts an inferior kit to the Matchbox one https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235063964-172-armstrong-whitworth-siskin-mkiii-by-kora-models-released/ Well done @Lord Riot on your first biplane. It looks good - do a few more! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 On 1/11/2023 at 1:41 AM, Lord Riot said: I’m fairly pleased with the overall result for my first inter-war biplane anyway. You've every right to be, that has come up a treat. I sold my one of these ages ago & then when I started seeing how well it built on here, I went & paid a heap more for another. Yours just reinforces the wisdom in that. 👍 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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