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  • peterairfix
    • Jul 2012
    • 11080

    #1

    Pete's Matchbox 1\32 Tiger Moth Float Plane.

    This is going to be my main build and no mistaking it's a original Matchbox kit with the three colored plastic and it's one I have always wanted to build but just never got round to it,the decals are again original and seem to have survived pretty much intact.Click image for larger version

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  • john i am
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2012
    • 4019

    #2
    Loved matchbox kits back in the 70s looking forward to see this one being built Pete One to watch
    Cheers John

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    • yak face
      Moderator
      • Jun 2009
      • 13865
      • Tony
      • Sheffield

      #3
      Nice one pete , love the colours :smiling5: the decals look in great shape , which scheme are you going for?

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      • colin m
        Moderator
        • Dec 2008
        • 8781
        • Colin
        • Stafford, UK

        #4
        Nice choice Peter. I've built one of these and remember being quite surprised at how much it weighs in.

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        • peterairfix
          • Jul 2012
          • 11080

          #5
          Originally posted by yak face
          which scheme are you going for?
          Either the wheels or floats not decided yet.

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          • Guest

            #6
            Nice There’s also a standing figure with the kit, it looks like?

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            • Fernando N
              • Apr 2018
              • 2448

              #7
              Neat one Pete, love the coloured plastic

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              • papa 695
                Moderator
                • May 2011
                • 22783

                #8
                Nice Peter

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                • peterairfix
                  • Jul 2012
                  • 11080

                  #9
                  Two extras arrived today as I am going to have a go at putting a motor in.[ATTACH]384794[/ATTACH]
                  Attached Files

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                  • Lee Drennen
                    SMF Supporters
                    • Apr 2018
                    • 7711

                    #10
                    Nice the tiger is one of my favorite Bi planes

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                    • peterairfix
                      • Jul 2012
                      • 11080

                      #11
                      I have decided against the motor idea but I have got some colour on a few cockpit parts.Click image for larger version

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                      • scottie3158
                        • Apr 2018
                        • 14238
                        • Paul
                        • Holbeach

                        #12
                        Count me in. I would like to see the float version as I don't recall seeing one before.

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                        • peterairfix
                          • Jul 2012
                          • 11080

                          #13
                          I am going for a civilian version hence why I done a wooden prop and IP panel.Click image for larger version

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                          • Guest

                            #14
                            Peter, the wood grain on that prop is superb. 10 /10 :thumb2:

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                            • Guest

                              #15
                              That wood certainly looks very convincing.

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