Matchbox 1:72 Bristol Beaufighter Full Kit Review and Build plus Kit-Bash
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- Опубликовано: 12 июл 2018
- I took the old classic Matchbox Beaufighter kit and stole some extra parts off my new release Airfix Bristol Beaufighter to bash together a model I am very proud of. In this video I show the full conversion and discuss the quality of the old Matchbox kit.
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Don’t you just love it when a plan comes together Harry. You put your heart and soul into it and it’s models like this that rise above the rest, even if they aren’t a product of modern manufacturing.
Thanks for that Ronald… this build was a labour of love for me and I enjoyed every moment of it
Nice one Harry nice old school modelling skills on display.
Also like your stand ; you put an magnet in the fuselage before you buttoned it up me thinks ?
I’m magnetic enough already Brian :)
As a kid I built loads of Matchbox kits. Now, much older, I get them just to do what you said Harry, to have fun and recharge the mojo. You have done a wonderful job on this build Harry well done and thanks for showing us the process. Al
Thanks Al... always happy to share my mad methods
Nice to see the end results Harry ! you have put in a lot of efforts and time on this little guy ! Well done mate !
It was a labour of love... so much fun!
Nice Job. Matchbox seemed to put more effort into some kits, less in others. they spanned the scale from 1 to 100 as far as quality.
Thanks
I built this back in 1975, it had a horrible colour scheme out of the box, tan brown instead of your green sprue. I never did like the Matchbox nose they picked. Your result is amazing to see.
Thanks Judebrad… it was a mojo restoring build for me which I thoroughly enjoyed.
"Lowering the expectations, and relieve yourself of pressure..." now, that's a word of wisdom. I came here to see what the size would be in 1/72nd scale as opposed to 1/48th scale. But I take away something good. Thank you for the wise words.
For imagining size in scale think of 1/72 as about half the size (area) of 1/48 (The math shows it at 0.4444 less area) and if you compare 1:32 with 1:72 then it’s a factor of 5 in area (math is 0.1975). So plan for twice as much paint for 1/48 but 5 times much for 1/32. Amazing when you do the math.
Hi Harry, A brilliant build and great video. Best of all it was fun.Cheers from kiwiland
Thanks Chris... I typed slowly ‘cause I know you guys don’t read fast! Hehe
Nice to see a fun build video of an old kit. I remember building that kit in my youth.
Thanks mate.... I’d never made Matchbox kits back in the 60’s, so it was a lot of fun for me to experience it now.
I built a Matchbox model of an Australian made Beaufighter Mk 21 and I weathered mine similarly. They were used hard and received a minimum of maintenance on rudimentary jungle airfields. I believe that often models are overly weathered, but not here. Now I really want to build a thimble nose, so when I saw you cutting it. ÷(
Very nicely done! You are absolutely right about losing one's fear of f'ing up. I have an irrational fear of botching good kits and it's led to stashing them and building 40 year old ones. I'm turning over a new leaf right NOW....probably....I think.
Be daring and don’t have a care... you never know what you might accomplish.
Hats off to you sir!. One of the most fantastic build i have ever seen!.And from an old Matchbox kit!!!!
You are too kind, Arve
I thoroughly enjoyed that Harry! You did a great job. I really agree, that when the pressure's off, the confidence is up! Well done👍
Thanks Mate I had a grin from ear to ear working on this kit.. no expectations... just creative imagination and no pressure. Loved it.
Nice, you did a great job on this kit. Kit bashing and some cutting/fitting are a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing on your video.
Thanks Bob
Wow, cool. Well done!! I love the result.
Thanks matey
Damn Harry, you took a crap kit and turned into a fantastic build. Its all about fun. Love what you do... And do what you love.
It’s all about the love man!
Great video Harry, followed it on the FB group but was nice to see it as a vid all together, cracking result! 👍
Thanks matey
Great job Harry,great weathering.Have not made a matchbox kit since 1982.The Victor bomber.all the best Phil.
Thanks Phil... I never nade them as a teenager... Matchbox is now a new experience for me in my 6th decade
Congratulations ! Well done ! It looks gorgeously...
Thanks Jurgen
Good job on a dog of a kit Harry. It's always hard to say "now I'll stop" when your doing something simple.
It becomes addictive
Brilliant job, Dude! 👍🏻
Thank you! Cheers!
Looks great Harry’ its all about the fun.
Grinning from ear to bloody ear mate!
Nice build Harry
Thanks Gary, it was a lot of fun!
That looks great. Nice work
Thanks FineKits
Привет !! Классно у Вас получилось перед вентилятором "лететь" 👍😅
Я смеялся над этой шуткой !!!!
Хорошая модель и руки из того места растут ! Здорово ! 👏
Glad you liked my joke
Very nice work Harry glad to see you could get out of bed to do it
I needed to stretch my legs!
this one is absolutely stunning Harry, love how it turned out !!! and i love your videos always allot off fun, love the flight scene :p and always learning some things with you what can you ask more for ;-)
You want more! LOL thanks Jean
Very nicely done Harry! I did a 1/72 Matchbox Hurricane a while ago and it was a blast! Got to love the old Matchbox kits.
Thanks Mr Moo... I am becoming a fan of Matchbox myself now.
Here is my little Hurricane, far from perfect but good fun: flic.kr/p/V55VXJ
Very nice... I like the spinning prop and are those French rondels on it?
Yes Harry they are. Got some stick for it due to the kit being a Mk.II with a metal wing but the decals were for a Mk.I with a fabric wing. Bloody rivet counters hey! Anyway I enjoyed it.
Came up great... Fokker the Rivet Counters!
Some would say that this build has to much weathering but i think it looks great,it really made this Beaufighter look good without this much it would have looked boring, well done!
Actually I did my research and for a Beaufighter in the Pacific flying out of muddy airstrips in Port Moresby it’s probably not weathered enough!
Love it
Thanks John
Magnifique travail monsieur et de bonne explication
Très beau modèle
Je suis abonné de FRANCE 👍
Magnificent work sir and good explanation
Very nice model
I enjoy watching your video this is a pleasure for the eyes 😎👍
I am subscribed of France 🇫🇷👍
And I would be proud to have you as subscriber too 👍
Thanks matey
A beautiful build and story as usual Harry. Maybe you could paint the base as the Australian roundel. Cheers from the US.
Thanks John... that is a great idea for the base... I might just do it!
Amazing
Thanks Matey
Great job Harry . Funny how that fun little build turned into a kitbash . But it looks great and you still have another Beaufighter to build .
I know! Double the fun!
Overall a very good build although on a personal choice level I would have calmed the shine down a bit more and less chipping on the top colours. But you've managed to turn a pigs ear into a silk purse Harry.
Thanks Fulcrum... I matched the chipping to actual photos from the Pacific Arena.. the Australian Beaufighters did really get that worn and weathered.
I can't remember which maker...but..w.w.1 aircraft at 1/72 are great.
Roden make a lot of very nicely moulded 1:72 Great War aircraft kits
I am the same Harry,,in my sixth decade,I try to model kits in bigger scale, eye's getting bad.
Yes this is a problem with age... I have sold all my 1:700 scale ships and only build 1:350 or larger now... rarely build 1:72 aircraft or armour unless it’s a largish kit like this Beaufighter
The Airfix Bristol Beaufighter box top says 1/72 scale but the side says 1/48
Hilarious!
Yes that was so comic !
I think they made a mistake on the side of the airfix beaufighter box.
Box counter! LOL... ok what was it?
Harry Houdini Models Its the fact it says 1/48 on the side.
Well I’ll be a Wombat’s uncle... look at that!
great build and it looks great, i had a go at the tf 10 really enjoyed it ruclips.net/video/eKRHkrQ5SiI/видео.html
It’s a fun subject. I have the new tool Revell one in 1:48 to build one day