Matchbox 50th anniversary group build
PK-2022 Multi-colour goodness!
Event details
- Name:
- Matchbox 50th anniversary group build
- About:
- Matchbox 50th Anniversary 1972/73 to 2022/23.
To celebrate ? the kit range from Lesney Toys that started so many of us into this hobby. Kits first appeared in 1972 and first catalogue in 1973.
In the spirit of Matchbox of the time, any kit that came in a Matchbox labelled box should be allowed. This will allow AMT kits that were released under the Matchbox brand, as well as some Frog/Revell toolings that were later issued under Revell ownership. In my mind, if it was listed in a Matchbox catalogue and/or you remember it on sale in your 1980s newsagents, and in a Matchbox box, it's allowed
Likewise any Matchbox tooling since released by Revell in Revell boxes allowed. They may lack the psychedelic colours but they are still Matchbox to me.
For clarification;
Any original Matchbox tooling whether in a Matchbox or later Revell reissue box. Any other kit that comes in a Matchbox box.
Not AMT-only labelled or Frog/Revell labelled Frog & Revell kits.
To run to end 2023. - Contest:
- The event has no contest
When
- Date:
- 1. April 2022 until 31. December 2023
Attendees
33 mates are planning to visit this event
Exhibitors
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Photoalbums
There are 39 photoalbums related to this event.
Matchbox Me 262
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Looks at least a little bit like the cover art ;-)
Project: Matchbox Messerschmitt Me 262
Son of a B!tch, 2nd Class....
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I'm 12 years old and I've just brought this home from the newsagents/toy shop. School holidays are coming soon because o...
Project: Matchbox GB Curtiss Helldiver
My childhood dreams becoming true...
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Together with the Team-mate ;)
Project: My very first Matchbox model...
Matchbox P51 D Mustang Matchbox 50th anniversary group build
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Project: Matchbox P51 D Mustang
Mikoyan MiG 21 Matchbox 2022 Group build , Retro-modelling
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To me it still counts as a 2022 build .... ;-)
Henschel Hs 126 - Matchbox 50th anniversary group build 2022
2+
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The kit
Project: Henschel Hs126
2+
Advance Through the Woods
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A mini diorama of 1918 French infantry advancing through woodland, supported by a Renault FT tank.
Using this bit of arc...
Project: Advance Through the Woods
Matchbox | No. PK-32 | 1:72 | North American F-86A Sabre (WIP)
34 images
My first contribution to the Matchbox group build. Final reveal (nice background!) photos to follow...
Project: North American F-86A Sabre
Matchbox MiG-21
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Cuts a purposeful shape starboard side. I was surprised how many 21’s took US planes out, the ratio of kills higher than...
Project: Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed D
Matchbox IPMS Telford 2022
3 images
Lovely collection of Matchbox military kits seen at IPMS Nationals today. Regret I don't know the builder(s), but will g...
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Simonwill attend
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10 March, 10:00
Jørgen Kjwill attend
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1 June 2022, 15:24
Jørgen KjThank you; look forward to try out one of the Matchbox sets; I just got one last week
7 June 2022, 06:54
Jørgen KjSo much behind that I haven't even started 🙁 I had planned to build it during the summer and fall but wedding, and pregnant wife have taken away so much time. I really hope to finish this year!
I am planning to build a Gloster Gladiator, however I am not sure if I should build one of the included variants of my box (a 1982 PK-8) which then probably would be the Swedish (but maybe the RAF - still not 100% sure) and thereby honour the Matchbox heritage - or should go the other way and build with Iraqi markings (c.1941) to shake the box a bit... I am open to suggestions
16 February, 10:14
Roy McKayFeel free to do whatever you want. Look through the other models posted in the GB. Some are so OOB they're not even painted. Some are super detailed and would be considered trophy winners. Then there's the back-to-front B-26. Use your imagination. The only rule is to have fun.
16 February, 23:25
Albertowill attend
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Rando Dudewill attend
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Robin longwill attend
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George Normanwill attend
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Grahame Bredberewill attend
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27 December 2022, 02:15
Grahame BredbereHave an original issue B-17 Flying Fortress in the stash that I picked up in a charity shop a while back.
27 December 2022, 02:21
Roy McKayWelcome Grahame! Sounds good, loved the Matchbox B-17 as a kid! Looking forward to it.
10 January, 23:36
Robert Podkońskiwill attend
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Andy Ballwill attend
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Franck Drebinwill attend
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Simon Nagorsnikwill attend
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Andy WW1will attend
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9 June 2022, 14:29
Andy WW1Does this count as a Matchbox of old?
Char B1 bis + Renault FT.17 (Revell 03278, 1:76)
10 June 2022, 13:07
Roy McKayWelcome! And yes, it counts. Any Matchbox original tooling or any tool as long as its in a Matchbox box!
27 June 2022, 15:23
Fritz01will attend
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26 June 2022, 09:48
Tim Wangwill attend
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8 June 2022, 13:39
Felice De LeoHello Mates, I would like to create a Photoalbum, about Matchbox 50th Anniversaryin the "Competition " session.
Plese, can help me to undrstand the rules?
Thank you in advance, happy modelling, Felix!
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9 May 2022, 11:03
Murad ÖZERFelice hello,
go to the album in your project,
edit,
select the relevant entry from the "Group build (optional)" drop down menu and save.
EDIT
i misread your question. there is no competition so there are no rules except the ones explained in the group build intro, cheers.
10 May 2022, 21:56
Felice De LeoHello Murad, thank you very much to reply me.
Excuse me, for my big delay with which I answer you .I was operated on in the hospital and I'm finally at my home.
Happy modelling, Felix!
29 May 2022, 10:19
Roy McKayThere is no competition planned but if people want one we can. How does everyone else feel about it?
6 June 2022, 12:52
Felice De LeoHello Roy, best regards from Sicily at first.
A Matchbox kits competion is a good idea.
Unfortunately, for health, I'm out of my house. I can't work... 🙁
7 June 2022, 10:09
Jan Peterswill attend
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29 May 2022, 14:28
Felice De Leowill attend
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Bas Tonnwill attend
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19 May 2022, 21:48
Bas TonnThanks Roy. At first, I was just curious about the group build, but after reading the rules again, I can even join the party 😉
I have the 1/72 Norseman in my stash, the Matchbox tooling in a Revell box !!
Probably not going to complete it in time, but I'll put it on my to do list.
28 May 2022, 10:30
Manuel Grilowill attend
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S Mwill attend
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18 May 2022, 19:57
Roy McKayWelcome S M. As long as it was a Matchbox tooling, or in a Matchbox labelled box, it's allowed. What you do to it is up to you.! Looking forward with interest....
27 May 2022, 19:11
Julian Herrero aka Yuriwill attend
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Murad ÖZERwill attend
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Daniel Klinkwill attend
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komoraswill attend
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Jorge Ferreirawill attend
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6 May 2022, 20:13
Jorge FerreiraThank you. I still don`t know what to do but something will come out.
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Łukasz Glińskiwill attend
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Ralf Topeterswill attend
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Emile Maritzwill attend
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6 May 2022, 17:07
Julian Herrero aka YuriI also started with Matchbox kits ... this is pure nostalgia ,,,,
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Neilwill attend
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All comments (9) » 27 April 2022, 09:18
NeilHi Neil, Excellent!... Yes a modelling reminisce is (nearly) always pleasant! 😉 I agree, I loved my newsagent Matchbox builds. They were an easy to enjoy build for a child and looked more-or-less as they should to a non-expert modeller like me. Plus of course they were inexpensive - I just wanted my bedroom shelves and my ceiling to be covered in models... I never liked Airfix - I know sacrilege! I appreciate that likely makes me an unskilled hack.
3 May 2022, 13:27
Neil PatrickI just thought of another quality of vintage Matchbox vs. Airfix. On my last two builds I have used a mixture of 40+year old Airfix and Matchbox decals. The Airfix ones almost disintegrated. The Matchbox ones performed good as new. It's also a cruel irony that 'serious' modellers always complained about the 'trench like' panel lines on Matchbox aircraft, yet the newest Airfix kits I have feature panel lines only slightly narrower and even deeper. Not a good look IMHO...
3 May 2022, 20:24
Neil Patrickwill attend
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15 April 2022, 08:44
Neil PatrickThanks Ron. I'm looking forward to this and grateful for the long deadline!
27 April 2022, 22:38
Roy McKayit's supposed to be till 2023! but to be honest I'll be tinkering with Matchbox for years yet!
28 April 2022, 03:54
Johan van Meerloowill attend
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7 April 2022, 08:50
Roy McKayWell folks. Should we have a contest?
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27 April 2022, 14:35
Roy McKayFor guidance on what kits are eligible (or just for inspiration) check out www.matchboxkits.org
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6 April 2022, 17:26
Roy McKayMatchbox madness!
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Roy McKaywill attend
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