After a lifetime of wanting one I finally managed to buy one at a sensible price!
A pleasurable build all round but not without an issue or two; although in my view it wasn't exactly the monster as reported by some online reviewers...
The kit was as expected from 1980s vintage Matchbox. Heavy panel lines, thick transparencies and minimal interior detail but therein lies the chance to reminisce over building simpler kits or super detail the life out of it.
Other than adding a bit to the cockpit and turret interiors I left it as it was.
The tail is the wrong shape, the rear turret is an odd blob and the engines are reportedly wrong but that doesn't really matter to me!
The kit kind of fell together with the mid waist turret blisters causing the only fit issue of the entire build. Painting was a doddle and the decals performed flawlessly for a well on 40 year old sheet.
A shout out to Kitmasx who seem to be the only game in town for 1.72 Privateer canopy masks. Canada based; great customer service and delivery was prompt. Recommended ?
A fantastic trip down memory lane and I'm glad I had the chance to finally build and own a Matchbox Privateer! ?
A pleasurable build all round but not without an issue or two; although in my view it wasn't exactly the monster as reported by some online reviewers...
The kit was as expected from 1980s vintage Matchbox. Heavy panel lines, thick transparencies and minimal interior detail but therein lies the chance to reminisce over building simpler kits or super detail the life out of it.
Other than adding a bit to the cockpit and turret interiors I left it as it was.
The tail is the wrong shape, the rear turret is an odd blob and the engines are reportedly wrong but that doesn't really matter to me!
The kit kind of fell together with the mid waist turret blisters causing the only fit issue of the entire build. Painting was a doddle and the decals performed flawlessly for a well on 40 year old sheet.
A shout out to Kitmasx who seem to be the only game in town for 1.72 Privateer canopy masks. Canada based; great customer service and delivery was prompt. Recommended ?
A fantastic trip down memory lane and I'm glad I had the chance to finally build and own a Matchbox Privateer! ?
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