Grumman F6f-3 - Matchbox 1/72

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Grumman F6f-3 - Matchbox 1/72

Post by pedrofernandes »

Another Classic Matchbox Kit....


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Has always the base is the boxart !!
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For the paint scheme I downloaded the instruction sheet from the Eduard model ;)

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Gunze H56 I thought it was a litle grey so I added Gunze H45

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A little bit of overspray (nothing that cant be corrected)

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Dark Blue Gunze H54

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had to correct the overspray ....

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Ready for decals...
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Final model ....

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Very nice.

You do a great job on these older kits.

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Again a cracking build mate super.
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Great work! You make it look so easy. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
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Super work there Pedro :th:
Where does all the bloody time go.....?

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fantastic work there :thumb1:

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Fantastic work pedro, I do love the old matchbox box art, reminds me of being a kid
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Man 'O' Man

Now that's a first class job on such an old kit. Its testiment of what you can do. Well done mate. Top job :banana:


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Stunning Pedro
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Brilliant!
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