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Grumman F9F-5, Matchbox, 1:72, PK-124, "back to the past 1"
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 3:57 am
by Bolleken
Hi guys,
here is my 1:72 scaled Grumman Panther in Blue Angels colors by Matchbox. It is build as in the good old days straight from the box. It is also painted by brush, the blue angels blue is a mixture of Humbrol Enamels 14 and 15.
Hope u like it.
Sorry guys, I am struggeling to add pictures.***now it works***
Re: Grumman F9F-5, Matchbox, 1:72, PK-124, "back to the past
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 4:34 am
by mostrich
Your image code tells me that the picture is located on your PC. Direct implication is unfortunately not possible with our forum software. Please use a picture host (like photobucket.com) to upload your pictures.
If you need further information please drop me a PM.
Torben
EDIT: Glad you find a way. Very nice pictures, thank you for sharing!
Re: Grumman F9F-5, Matchbox, 1:72, PK-124, "back to the past
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 10:54 am
by Stikpusher
Ah the Panther jet...
An old favorite of mine. Thank you for sharing this nice little build.
Re: Grumman F9F-5, Matchbox, 1:72, PK-124, "back to the past
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 2:12 am
by Thomas_M
The good old Matchbox kits! The blue colour looks spot on! The only traces of being brush painted is the silver colour. I guess this is one of the hardest colours to be painted with a hairy stick. I like the fine detail, as the lights on the outer wings!
Re: Grumman F9F-5, Matchbox, 1:72, PK-124, "back to the past
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 1:24 am
by Duke Maddog
Magnificent work! That blue looks airbrushed on! Spectacular!
Re: Grumman F9F-5, Matchbox, 1:72, PK-124, "back to the past
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 9:17 am
by tempestjohnny
Even the Matchbox kits can look good when done by the right builder. Great work
Re: Grumman F9F-5, Matchbox, 1:72, PK-124, "back to the past
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 11:18 am
by Stikpusher
tempestjohnny wrote:Even the Matchbox kits can look good when done by the right builder. Great work
It appears that our newest member has an affection for Matchbox kits like I do for Monogram kits.
Re: Grumman F9F-5, Matchbox, 1:72, PK-124, "back to the past
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 1:00 pm
by Bolleken
Thank you all for the positive feedback. And yes, it is true, building those kits as I used to brings back this wonderful feelings from the good old times. Not using any extras, no endless internet research, noch rivet-counting - just having fun and getting a satisfying result. That's what it is all about. Try it.
And to be honest, I guess Matchbox met the outer shape sometimes better than some of the brandnew kits today.
Re: Grumman F9F-5, Matchbox, 1:72, PK-124, "back to the past
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 4:48 pm
by Paul
That's real smart looking.
Re: Grumman F9F-5, Matchbox, 1:72, PK-124, "back to the past
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 1:35 am
by tigrazor
Very well done.