1/72 Matchbox/Revell Panther
Total out of the box build. Model Master GSB. A very decent kit with some diligent work preparing for the final color. Kit decals were used and they are excellent. The nose sits a bit high due to the front gear...I could fix that after the fact. This build has been a bit extended due to a busy work schedule but the long Thanksgiving break gave me the time I needed to finish up. Hope you like her.
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Tom Cleaver said on November 29, 2021
The Panther is supposed to sit nose-up. Don't change anything on this small gem.
Clark Cook said on November 29, 2021
10-4 and thanks Tom...definitely an under rated kit. So much so that I found another one at a decent price to add to the proverbial stash.
John Healy said on November 29, 2021
Looks great. That’s another nice Matchbox kit. Well done.
Clark Cook said on November 29, 2021
Thanks John-nothing like a good Matchbox kit.
Jim Sullivan said on November 29, 2021
Really nice job on that 1/72nd Panther and a fine choice of not often seen squadron markings. Very well done Clark.
Clark Cook said on November 29, 2021
Thanks very much Jim...I appreciate your comments!
John vd Biggelaar said on November 29, 2021
Very nice work on this oldie, Clark @clarkcook
I'm impressed what you did on this 1/72 kit.
Clark Cook said on November 29, 2021
Hello John, definitely a nice kit to work with. Thank you.
Spiros Pendedekas said on November 29, 2021
Nothing better than seeing a Matchbox kit perfectly build.
Congratulations Clark!
Clark Cook said on November 29, 2021
Much appreciated Spiros.
Clark Cook said on November 29, 2021
Thanks Spiros!
Bob Torres said on November 29, 2021
Nice job on your build, it came out looking great! I always love seeing a Matchbox kit build.
Clark Cook said on November 29, 2021
Hello Bob. Thank you. Matchbox does have some great kits.
Greg Kittinger said on November 29, 2021
Looks good - I also like seeing these old kits built up nicely!
Clark Cook said on November 30, 2021
Thanks Greg...
George Schembri said on November 30, 2021
Great looking Panther Clark.
Just more proof that those older molds can still do the job, I've always have been a fan of Matchbox.
Clark Cook said on November 30, 2021
Thank you George-some skills used!
Jay Mitchell said on November 30, 2021
Looks like a nice model. Is it better then the Hasegawa F9F Panther?
Clark Cook said on November 30, 2021
No Jay, the Hasegawa kit is much better but this one built up nicely.
Robert Royes said on November 30, 2021
Nice work on a classic kit of a classic plane! I did one a while back it is a nice kit.
Clark Cook said on December 1, 2021
Thanks Robert!
David Mills said on December 1, 2021
Love those Matchbox kits - nice work Clark!
Anthony Ricco said on December 2, 2021
Nice work Clark, looks great - love these old matchbox kits they are pretty simple but for some reason so nice to make - you did it brilliantly.
Clark Cook said on December 2, 2021
Good day Anthony. Yes and regarding this kit there are many small detail parts. I left the bombs off as they were out of proportion and didn't look correct. To my eye, the wingtip tanks are a bit elongated, and of course you have to do a bit of fill work on it both the wings and fuselage. But in the end it sure looks like a Panther. Thanks for your comments.