Matchbox 1/72 Walrus
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Matchbox 1/72 Walrus
So, this the concept. Whatcha think? It's 10' wide by 11" deep.
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Re: Matchbox 1/72 Walrus
Yep that's perfect
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Re: Matchbox 1/72 Walrus
I still have to attach the landing gear and realign the junk on the right, but, this is what I'm bringing.
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Re: Matchbox 1/72 Walrus
WOW!!!!!! That is impressive!!! It so captures EVERYTHING about the original picture right down to the orange tinge.
TOP EFFORT, Barry!!
TOP EFFORT, Barry!!
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Re: Matchbox 1/72 Walrus
I second that, that is absolutely stunning! WOW! So dynamic.
Excellent Barry.
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Jim
Excellent Barry.
Cheers
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Simply brilliant Barry! You've captured the ethos of the display perfectly ... and I believe first to finish.
I'm going to have to raise my game!
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Re: Matchbox 1/72 Walrus
Set a high bar with this one. Nice work.
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Re: Matchbox 1/72 Walrus
Very nice, Barry!
"Bringing" or "sending"???
"Bringing" or "sending"???
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Re: Matchbox 1/72 Walrus
Thanks guys...much appreciated!
"Bringing" Paul, as in "Hand delivering it to the CBK table at SMW"
"Bringing" Paul, as in "Hand delivering it to the CBK table at SMW"
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Re: Matchbox 1/72 Walrus
COOL!! I had a great time in 2009, and I'm sure you will too. The CBK guys are pretty friendly too.
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Re: Matchbox 1/72 Walrus
Wow , thats fantastic , you have defo brought the kit to life .
Re: Matchbox 1/72 Walrus
That's just superb... well done, Barry! I'm looking forward to seeing the real thing, and shaking you by the hand when you bring it! Seriously... that's inspirational work, and just exactly what I was hoping to see when we kicked this one off...
all the best,
M.
all the best,
M.
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Re: Matchbox 1/72 Walrus
Brilliant work! I love the idea
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