Looks like we’re in for a treat in 2006, Revell are releasing a bunch of stuff, i think a lot of it is Matchbox, as well as aircraft they are also releasing what was before now, very rare Matchbox kits.
Details on here http://www.models2u.co.uk/
Most exciting for me are the Walrus and the Halifax in 1/72, probably ex-Matchbox (not sure if Matchbox did a Halifax but they did do a Walrus
By: T6flyer - 14th March 2006 at 13:38
Dave T – thanks for letting me know about the Matchbox Walrui – just thought they were worth a little more than they are. I stand corrected 🙂
See that Revell are releasing a T-6G? Wonder what the original is, as the kit shown is in Harvard Mk.4 markings and therefore should have a different canopy. Probably won’t as the terrible Airfix one of old had a Mk.IIA/III canopy when was meant to be a Mk.IIB.
It cant be the Heller moulds as this is the new Airfix re-release. The only one I can think of is the Academy version. At £3.99, wonder if I can buy them in quantities of ten!!?
Martin
By: Dave T - 11th March 2006 at 13:51
Martin,
Looking at eBay prices reached, looks like Matchbox Walri fetch between £3-£6.
Although older boxed examples (Airfix also) seem to command higher prices….
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By: T6flyer - 10th March 2006 at 20:55
I’ve just discovered two Matchbox Walrus’ (or is that Walrui) in my loft. So what with the Revell re-release does that make the originals worthless? (I know I will buy more though!!).
Martin
By: Dave T - 10th March 2006 at 16:58
…If only someone was brave enough to give us a Hercules option on the Lancaster.
Eric,
I think somebody like Aeroclub or Paragon do indeed make a Mk.II conversion, or at least they did.
Try ringing Hannants or T.A.S. to pick their brains. 😉
By: Eric Mc - 6th March 2006 at 15:35
Bought the Haqlifax last week. Definitely the Matchbox kit. Great that we can now do both major sub-types of the design.
If only someone was brave enough to give us a Hercules option on the Lancaster.
By: ...starfire - 5th November 2005 at 14:53
Yes indeed, Matchbox once produced a Merlin-engined Halifax, while the Airfix-Halifax features radial-engines. My bet is on the re-issue.
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