PK-1 Matchbox 1:72 Fury

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PK-1 Matchbox 1:72 Fury

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Okay i thought id better start a thread on this one. Im not entirely decided on how to do this, im actualy tempted to use a 1:48 as the main subject and 1:72 for the others. Im open to ideas here.
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Well im going to make a start on these tonight. I have four origonal matchbox kits i will use and i may still source two of the Revell Boxing, the decals are going to be cobbled together but are in hand. Hopefully i will have some photos by tomorrow.
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Six biplanes with rigging that will be fun.
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Well i do like a challenge.
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Ollie, it's good to see you back, but I think we already had this discussion earlier this year -- you might relook this thread http://www.uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=196&t=2835;. In short the comments were to use the CBK, especially PK-1, itself and fake the others via art/cut-outs/etc ....
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I do remember that discussion and the plan is to build the 4 and see what works, my feeling is just the two closest to the camera as models might work.
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Just to show that ive not been ignoring this one here are a couple of photos:
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And the production line:
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Im not going to put all the rigging on, just what can be seen plus the bracing for the undercarridge.
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You, sir, are a masochist. Stout effort though! Should look very impressive when done.
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Ive now basicaly finished the Furys, they are waiting for another coat of setting soloution to dry at the moment. Now i need to think about the background.
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How are you getting on Ollie? We could do with having some idea of what your are producing so that we can plan the display. This is a SIG not a secret society! :mrgreen:
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JamesPerrin wrote:How are you getting on Ollie? We could do with having some idea of what your are producing so that we can plan the display. This is a SIG not a secret society! :mrgreen:
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Sorry im not very good at taking photos. The Furies are all together, i am waiting for the paint to dry on the background now before assembling the diorama. I will post a photo later, i a very pleased with this one. Do you need dimensions? This isnt a small one.
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Here you are. First off the display board:
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And then with the models rougly in the place they will be:
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Looks great!!
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Looks big! :shock:
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MerlinJones wrote:Looks big! :shock:
24x 14 inches. I did try smaller but trying to get the perspective right was hard.
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