Shane's Matchbox Marauder.

Twin propeller engine bombers; any era, any scale, kit, etc.
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Re: Shane's Matchbox Marauder.

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Bring this one to Hudds Shane as would love to see it in the flesh.
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That looks a fantastic paint finish!
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Looks well
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A bout of lurgey has curtailed any benchtime this weekend. Hope to get the o/drab on tomorrow.
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No work done so far this week. Tbh there is only about an hour + decals. Will see if I can pull my finger out after work tomorrow.
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We have a short extension of time, so don't rush the last part and mess up your excellent work.
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Almost there, just upper turret frames to paint and add rear glazing and df aerial. Small windows to be made with glue + glaze.

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Thats looking grand.
Can hardly wait to see it fully finished.
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That's looking very nice.

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Clashcityrocker wrote:That's looking very nice.

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Excellent, and a unique scheme well-executed !
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Great so far; the finished article can only be great :grin:
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