SCM Groupbuild - Matchbox Nostalgia
Kommentare
10 30 November 2013, 12:53
Stefan Schneider
Started the project with cleaning all the parts. Additionally I fitted the new machine guns.
Started the project with cleaning all the parts. Additionally I fitted the new machine guns.
4 January 2014, 15:59
Gordon Sørensen
I started his model a while ago, but stalled because I am unsure about how to do the rigging. The replacement guns look great. Will the engine fit in the cowling?
I started his model a while ago, but stalled because I am unsure about how to do the rigging. The replacement guns look great. Will the engine fit in the cowling?
4 January 2014, 16:45
Bruce Leyland-Jones
Fine lycra thread for rigging...it's the easiest way to go.
here's a link to a How To...
Youtube Video
Whilst the Heller Gladiator has now been bettered by the new Airfix tooling, the old Matchbox is still an excellent kit and is the cheapest, by a long shot and is readily available. This means that you can buy lots of them, for all of those interesting schemes.
Fine lycra thread for rigging...it's the easiest way to go.
here's a link to a How To...
Youtube Video
Whilst the Heller Gladiator has now been bettered by the new Airfix tooling, the old Matchbox is still an excellent kit and is the cheapest, by a long shot and is readily available. This means that you can buy lots of them, for all of those interesting schemes.
8 January 2014, 20:46
Stefan Schneider
Thank you for providing the link Bruce. The rigging will be a challenge for me but it is a good opportunity to practise.
Thank you for providing the link Bruce. The rigging will be a challenge for me but it is a good opportunity to practise.
9 January 2014, 08:41
Stefan Schneider
Thx guys! It is not an accurate representation of the real cockpit but it is better than the empty space provided by the Matchbox kit. As there is no detail set for the Matchbox kit I bashed three PE sets to get the parts together.
Thx guys! It is not an accurate representation of the real cockpit but it is better than the empty space provided by the Matchbox kit. As there is no detail set for the Matchbox kit I bashed three PE sets to get the parts together.
1 February 2014, 23:25
LUIS ALFONSO AGUIRRE MORALES
Hi Stefan: I have also the same kit but looking at yours, really want to build it, you are doing a craftsmanship masterpiece with this one, and as soon I can will watch the rigging class you have added here. thank you very much for sharing!!!
Hi Stefan: I have also the same kit but looking at yours, really want to build it, you are doing a craftsmanship masterpiece with this one, and as soon I can will watch the rigging class you have added here. thank you very much for sharing!!!
27 March 2014, 20:35
Stefan Schneider
Started the rigging using transparent nylon filament with a diameter of 0.15mm. So far it works very well but consumes a lot of time.
Started the rigging using transparent nylon filament with a diameter of 0.15mm. So far it works very well but consumes a lot of time.
13 July 2014, 18:16
Stefan Schneider
Ok. For several reasons I switched to miniature painting and building tabletop models for a few years but I am still shocked that I abandoned this project for over 6 years!
However, after moving to a new apartment, getting a new man cave and getting my mojo back again I resumed to work on the gladiator. First task will be to match the resin motor to the cowling.
Ok. For several reasons I switched to miniature painting and building tabletop models for a few years but I am still shocked that I abandoned this project for over 6 years!
However, after moving to a new apartment, getting a new man cave and getting my mojo back again I resumed to work on the gladiator. First task will be to match the resin motor to the cowling.
25 November 2020, 21:15
LUIS ALFONSO AGUIRRE MORALES
Nice to know it... Go ahead and enjoy the job. Don't forget to show your advances!!!
Nice to know it... Go ahead and enjoy the job. Don't forget to show your advances!!!
2 April 2021, 10:00
LUIS ALFONSO AGUIRRE MORALES
Is wonderful to know you are back with this project, keep on Stefan, and don't forget to show your advances!!! Cheers!!!
Is wonderful to know you are back with this project, keep on Stefan, and don't forget to show your advances!!! Cheers!!!
2 April 2021, 10:03
Stefan Schneider
@Luis: Thank you very much for your motivational words!
Meanwhile I fitted the engine to the cowling with lots of sanding. Lower wings are attached and cockpit is closed. I am soon starting the paintjob. New pics will follow soon.
@Luis: Thank you very much for your motivational words!
Meanwhile I fitted the engine to the cowling with lots of sanding. Lower wings are attached and cockpit is closed. I am soon starting the paintjob. New pics will follow soon.
9 April 2021, 19:50
Stefan Schneider
Wings joined. Now lets finish the rigging and hopefully the whole project.....🙂
Wings joined. Now lets finish the rigging and hopefully the whole project.....🙂
4 March 2022, 20:54
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My first groupbuild. I choose the Revell rebox of the Matchbox Gladiator and will add some aftermarket stuff especially for the cockpit area.
Group Build
SCM Groupbuild - Matchbox Nostalgia
1. Januar bis 28. Februar 2014
1. Januar bis 28. Februar 2014