AEC Matador...

[John Rixon]

Am getting interested in "soft skins" (new expression to me!), and have definitely got a yearning for an AEC Matador. Only model I can find at 1/35 is AFV Club's one. Anybody built one? Also, does anyone know of, or suggest any other interesting models in this category - the bigger the better, that little Bren Carrier was a tad fiddly!

Ta

John

 

[Ian M]

IBG (I think thats right) Do some rather nice Bedfords. I built one here in the forum some place...

Good to build and look very much the part.

Ian M

PS The AFV kit of the Matador is also on my wish list and looks a great kit as well.

 

[eddiesolo]

There is this too: https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/ibg-models-135-bedford-qlr-wirelessradio-version/

Si

 

[John Rixon]

Ooh yes! That does look appealing. I'm a bit puzzled as to why the AFV Club ones are so expensive, but I really want one! Gonna add that Bedford to my wish list too, what are the IBG KITS LIKE. I've never heard of them....

 

[eddiesolo]

Ooh yes! That does look appealing. I'm a bit puzzled as to why the AFV Club ones are so expensive, but I really want one! Gonna add that Bedford to my wish list too, what are the IBG KITS LIKE. I've never heard of them....

They are a Polish company IIRC, not made one by them so cannot comment on quality, however on this site it shows you some more pictures of the model. http://modellingshop.gr/katastima/%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AC-%CE%BA%CE%B9%CF%84/bedford-qlr-wireless-135/

Si

 

[eddiesolo]

This Ebay link has a few and the prices maybe cheaper. http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xibg+models&_nkw=ibg+models&_sacat=0

 

[John Rixon]

They are a Polish company IIRC, not made one by them so cannot comment on quality, however on this site it shows you some more pictures of the model. http://modellingshop.gr/katastima/στατικά-κιτ/bedford-qlr-wireless-135/Si

Great link, thanks! Like the shots of primed model, gives you a really good idea of the detail!

Edited to add - and its on my wish list

 

[Ian M]

Like I said, they are good and build well. I posted one on here a month or so ago. I also have the three others and will do another soon.

AFV do a very nice Dorchester as well, but that it dear with a capitol D

Ian M

Build here; http://www.scale-models.co.uk/community/threads/bedford-qlc.29023/

Completed here: http://www.scale-models.co.uk/community/threads/ibg-bedford-qld.29311/

 

[John Rixon]

Thanks for the info, I have to confess, these old trucks look like a great canvas for weathering and additions of loads etc. Are the clear mouldings up to the job?