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Matchbox range of model kits

Matchbox 1/72 Northrop F-5A

Matchbox 1/72 Northrop F-5A PK-12 was first released in 1972. A simple and sharp looking kit that took the modeling world by storm, well for someone who was 13 years old back then. But to be honest, a lot of my paper route adult customers [...]

JU-87 Stuka G-1; Matchbox, 1:72

This is an old Matchbox kit from the 1970's, that we still remember 🙂 The Stuka was a very special aircraft, specialy for a young boy. Having built a couple in the 1970/80's imagine what I felt when a friend gave me another [...]

Airfix 1/48 Supermarine Walrus Mk.I

A kit I've been wanting to build for a long time now and when Airfix announced the reissue in January I had my preorder ready. And what a kit. It just fits together. Even the canopy clicked into place. There was barely any filler used, [...]

Revell 1/72 Victor K2

The Revell Victor is a 1982 Matchbox mold that builds into an impressive model. Yet, much work is required to eliminate the seam trenches. The engine intakes area is particularly problematic. Also the exhaust area is crudely molded. I [...]

Matchbox 1/32 D.H. Tiger Moth

This is an old build from 1986. A few days ago I gave it a good cleaning after sitting on the shelf for many years. While cleaning the Tiger Moth a lot of memories of the build came rushing back. I remembered this being a nice build and I [...]

My 2023 Builds

It has been a while since my last post so I figured I better get my wheels rolling again. A little late on posting my builds from 2023 but here they are. A little different year for me but happy with the results. I had my usual fun [...]

Review: Matchbox/Revell 1/32 Lysander Mk.I/III Review

Matchbox 1/72 Mosquito Mk 30 (PK-116)

This is the Matchbox Mosquito built up as a nightfighter. It is built out of the box with the only addition being the vac-form canopy from Falcon. The kit took several applications of putty and primer to get the finish I wanted. I [...]

Matchbox 1/72 Beaufighter Mk X

It's been a while since I've posted here; I did take a small hiatus from modeling and I've returned to it recently. I recently finished the Matchbox Beaufighter. It was a fun build. The kit is an early one with multi colored plastic [...]

Stringbag

Hello, i finished this kit some months ago but didn´t post it for some reason i can´t remember, but here it is. As you can see i like vintage model kits a lot, so this is another oldie, Matchbox Fairey Swordfish with some bit of [...]