discussion Matchbox 1/76 scale LRDG Chevy and Jeep

[Windy]

Hi all, I picked this up the other day. Couldn't resist when I saw it, even at 20 notes. I've still got the remains of one that I built when I was about 14 so thought I'd have another go. For a 40 year old kit it's stood the test of time really quite well and I thoroughly enjoyed building it, just needs some decals and a bit of weathering and its done.

 

[scottie3158]

Alex,
That is very nicely done. Did the base come with it or did you make it.

 

[SimonT]

Nice Alex

This was always my favourite of the matchbox kits - think I still have an original up in the stash waiting to build. Cost considerably less - local supermarket used to knock em out at a couple of quid way back when

Scottie - bases were included with all the afv kits if I remember rightly

 

[colin m]

Anything with Matchbox in the title grabs my attention. You've done a great job here, and a 40 something year old kit still has a lot to offer.

 

[Windy]

Cheers guys! And yes, the base comes with the kit. I just filled in the back of the wall section.

 

[Guest]

I’ve also got one of these in the stash, the Revell reissue in three colours, for exactly the same reason: it was always one of my favourites from when I was young.

And yes, the base comes with it.

 

[PaulTRose]

i like that, one ive never got hold of

 

[Guest]

Very fine work Alex. Beautifully painted.

 

[Steve Jones]

That's beautiful Windy. A real credit to your building skills. Glad you had fun with this one

 

[Windy]

Thanks again guys. She scrubs up ok for an old girl! :smiling5: I've got the Morris C8 and 17 Pdr in the stash, might give that a go next. Another one that I first built over thirty bugger, nearly forty years ago!