jenshb Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 I don't think the Matchbox designers could believe their kit would ever look this good. Jens turbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 On 8/2/2020 at 12:19 PM, chrish said: Beautiful piece of work! very nicely done Thanks Chris, appreciate it! On 8/2/2020 at 7:59 PM, MikeMaben said: I've never read anything about those cones but I think they're for anti-vibration. I think under the right (wrong) airflow angle the wire could set up a vibration like a plucked guitar string. Makes sense Mike, although many other aircraft don't have similar. Always wondered about them... On 8/2/2020 at 9:20 PM, jenshb said: I don't think the Matchbox designers could believe their kit would ever look this good. Jens Thanks Jens, I appreciate your kind words! MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Very very impressive Kirby, well done (it does also show that matchbox got it pretty well right with the overall shape of the model). Regards Derek Troy Molitor and turbo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Kirby, you did a wonderful job in finishing this vintage Matchbox kit with the latest painting and weathering techniques! It can hold its own against any modern kit! Troy Molitor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 This is some excellent work! So many times we look at things like the wells and decide we "cant" live with them OOB, when in reality, this one turned out as good looking as any 109. Tremendous work on weathering and paint, it really paid off! Troy Molitor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 On 8/4/2020 at 5:52 PM, Derek B said: Very very impressive Kirby, well done (it does also show that matchbox got it pretty well right with the overall shape of the model). Regards Derek They sure did, thanks very much Derek! 19 hours ago, Thunnus said: Kirby, you did a wonderful job in finishing this vintage Matchbox kit with the latest painting and weathering techniques! It can hold its own against any modern kit! Thanks very much John, I really did have a lot of fun building this old girl! 19 hours ago, Out2gtcha said: This is some excellent work! So many times we look at things like the wells and decide we "cant" live with them OOB, when in reality, this one turned out as good looking as any 109. Tremendous work on weathering and paint, it really paid off! Thanks a lot Brian, if the model has good bones I think you can always make something out of it that takes the focus away from its shortcomings. Derek B and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 I've gone back three times now looking this build over. Matchbox did do a fine job on this mold. Your efforts certainly are nothing short of brilliant Kirby. Well done Sir! turbo and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 On 8/2/2020 at 2:59 AM, MikeMaben said: I've never read anything about those cones but I think they're for anti-vibration. I think under the right (wrong) airflow angle the wire could set up a vibration like a plucked guitar string. On 8/3/2020 at 4:16 PM, turbo said: Makes sense Mike, although many other aircraft don't have similar. Always wondered about them... Me too. I've only seen them on a few German a/c, Bf109, Bf110 and He111. ??? turbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 On 8/6/2020 at 9:26 AM, Troy Molitor said: I've gone back three times now looking this build over. Matchbox did do a fine job on this mold. Your efforts certainly are nothing short of brilliant Kirby. Well done Sir! Thanks very much Troy, appreciate your kind words - it certainly was a fun experience with this old kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre F-86 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 For a 40+ year old kit it turned out fantastic. Nice job on the finish, wish mine turned out half as good. turbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiba Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 On 8/2/2020 at 5:59 AM, MikeMaben said: I've never read anything about those cones but I think they're for anti-vibration On 8/6/2020 at 1:56 AM, MikeMaben said: I've only seen them on a few German a/c, Bf109, Bf110 and He111 I agree with Mike said about the cones, They are anti-vibration (sway) cones. I also have seen on Bf109, Bf110 and He111 too. Superb work on old kit! I really like it! Regards, Matsu. turbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 1 minute ago, Shiba said: I agree with Mike said about the cones, They are anti-vibration (sway) cones. I also have seen on Bf109, Bf110 and He111 too. Superb work on old kit! I really like it! Regards, Matsu. Well, there you go! I always thought they were insulators. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 The insulators are there too Kevin ... turbo, Lothar, TAG and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, MikeMaben said: The insulators are there too Kevin ... That's right Mike, there seem to be 2 bakelite insulators at each end with the cone thing covering the rear-most. Thanks Sabre and Matsu! Edited August 11, 2020 by turbo Shiba and LSP_Kevin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanook Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Such a beautiful build! Thanks for sharing your work, Kirby. very inspiring. Later, Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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