Cap'n Wannabe Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) Hi folks! After a long hiatus, and a few stalled projects, I'm desperately trying to get my mojo back. Coupled with moving house, and getting a new job, it hasn't been easy....and it still won't be. But I'll try. I love the Lysander. I don't know why, I don't even know that much about the aircraft, I just love it. So what better kit to try? This is an original Matchbox example, one of two in my stash. It will be built strictly OOB, with perhaps some seatbelts added, but that's it. The other one will be modified into a post-war crop-duster, but that's a whole 'nother story. The interesting thing (to me) about this particular kit is the yellow sticker on the boxtop. As it happens, this one was the district first prize in the Matchbox Model Master competition (not mine - I picked up second place in my district, and was awarded a 1/72 Hawker Hunter and Dornier Skyservant, first prize was the 1/32 Tiger Moth). If memory serves, the competition was run in the early to mid 80's, way back when I was just starting high school. Anyhow, a bit of trivia for y'all.. Being a bit of a lazy sort, I've only taken the one photo. Nothing started yet - took me most of the afternoon to decide which kit to build! Edited December 6, 2019 by Cap'n Wannabe kkarlsen, Alain Gadbois, Alburymodeler and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Looks like this could be good, I also am quite partial to the Lysander but have never built a kit of one, apart from a 1/72 scale Airfix one when I was at school. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Nice project, Damo! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 I am jealous - I always wanted to do one of those all that interior to look at looking forward to this one Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadBaron Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Great choice! Stalled mojo is always a drag but theres no better motivation than the pages of this forum! Looking forward to your progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Welcome back Cap'n I've always had a thing about the Lysander too (since I saw one as a kid) Got one in the stash too , so will be following along . Take your time and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 The trenches are legendary on this kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I'm envious of you, it's such an iconic plane! I still got it laying around in pieces, from when I build it as a kid. Cheers: Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevepd Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Me to, I know nothing about the aircraft. During the war they used to operate out of Keevil Airfield which is just up the road from me. Nice to see something different and it’s definitely different. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Get that box open and get to work! The enthusiasm will come once the styrene is cut from the sprue! Can't wait to see your progress with this one. I think everyone loves the Lysander! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 (edited) Good choice to bring back the mojo, especially if it's an aircraft you like. Take your time and don't overthink it. Enjoy it. I've also always been fascinated by the Lysander, such a unique concept and shape in the air. We're also lucky enough to have a couple here in Ontario, both of them were together at the Hamilton Airshow in 2015. Some inspiration: And that evening: Looking forward to watching your progress on this kit. Kinda want one now... Richard Edited September 13, 2019 by R Palimaka rafju, Ol' Scrapiron, LSP_Kevin and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'n Wannabe Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 Thanks for those photos, Richard. I especially like the yellow and black one, although I'll be making mine using the decals provided in the kit, assuming they don't shatter. As yet, I haven't done anything other than remove the plastic from the box and give it a bit of a fondling, however, I will be starting over the weekend. My work schedule doesn't allow much time during the week, unfortunately - sometimes I don't knock off until 3am! R Palimaka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alain11 Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 hi great choice , we rarely see that bird at this scale ... if I remember , it was one of the first " war plane" I 've seen , she was coded " SO.T ,( then MA.D) and at that time belonged to the SABENA ( the Belgian fliying compagnie ) ( in French sot means ..silly ...mad .... ) ..the challenge with the kit ,is to represent the leading edge slats which are " down" when the plane is on the ground ... happy modelling Alain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'n Wannabe Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 Yes, I have made progress. A small amount - incredibly small - but progress nonetheless....I have glued the front and rear halves of the engine together! MikeMaben, LSP_Kevin and Lee White 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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