Matchbox were a UK Maker, in existence from 1972-1995 ( models wee produced in the Far East until 2001, but nothing new ). Their product was marketed differently to other makers ( Airfix, Frog ). The models were often moulded in several different colours, all were boxed, in colourful designs ( first model PK-1 was the 1/72 Hawker Fury ). I'm sure that many modellers began their hobby, with these ( the 1/76 AFV models included diorama bases were a real innovation ).
The HP Heyford was a medium bomber, it came into service in 1933, and although being phased out, was still in front line service during the Munich Crisis in 1938. Some lasted until 1941 as target tugs & experimental test beds. The Matchbox boxing is from 1980 - Revell reboxed it in 2008.
The box is battered, top opening, nice boxart - I think this is the model I've had the longest in a stash - at least 25 years!
No idea where Youngs was!
Sprue shots:
The sprue look pretty clean - no flash, sinks, or injector marks parts are a bit simplified, and the ingates are large.
Decals
Considering their age, they look pretty good.
Instructions - line diagrams - on large pieces of paper, folded to fit the box!
A few detail shots & comments in part 2
The HP Heyford was a medium bomber, it came into service in 1933, and although being phased out, was still in front line service during the Munich Crisis in 1938. Some lasted until 1941 as target tugs & experimental test beds. The Matchbox boxing is from 1980 - Revell reboxed it in 2008.
The box is battered, top opening, nice boxart - I think this is the model I've had the longest in a stash - at least 25 years!
No idea where Youngs was!
Sprue shots:
The sprue look pretty clean - no flash, sinks, or injector marks parts are a bit simplified, and the ingates are large.
Decals
Considering their age, they look pretty good.
Instructions - line diagrams - on large pieces of paper, folded to fit the box!
A few detail shots & comments in part 2
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