Matchbox Fire Fly (updated)

[Plastickitbasher]

I haven't posted for a while but have been busy (ish)!!!


I thought I'd have a wonder down yesteryear and build a kit that I once built as a lad! many a year ago!! However this time around I thought I'd do a few things differently Instead of the kit barrel I used a brass aftermarket one and add a resin figure in the turret.


Here are the photo's enjoy.


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Base colour mix found this on the net sorry I can't remember where, it's made up from Tamiya paints


XF81 x5 parts


XF58 x1 part


XF71 x1 part


Thinners used was X20 @2 parts per 1 part paint


Hope that helps


Regards


David

 

[dougie]

That's a cool wee vignette, the figure is also well painted. Build looks great. I think the brick work could do with a touch of weathering as its bright and draws quite a lot of attention to it's self. The paintwork is well done in general and very neat mate. Nice work

 

[Polux]

Nice one! And the most important, is very original

 

[papa 695]

For a basic kit David you have done a great job

 

[Lee W]

I remember this kit...and doing it...not that it would have looked as good as yours David, well done mate


Lee

 

[flyjoe180]

Looks good David, the tank and figures are nicely done.

 

[Laurie]

Very nice David. Like the dust effects.


Laurie

 

[monica]

nice little Dio,Dave,do real like the dust effects,as well,

 

[takeslousyphotos]

Cracking little Dio Dave....... As Dougie said, a bit of waethering on the brickwork wiil be good........ I like it.

 

[Alan 45]

I like that nice dusting effect , I'm after a 1/35 scale one but it's very hard to come by

 

[eddiesolo]

Nice work, these small 1/76 scale can be tricky blighters, weathering is more highlights. Only things for me are, a wash on the brickwork, get some static grass on the...er...grass area and do a blue/grey paint for the water then coat in two part epoxy or scenic water. Just my personal opinion Dave, it certainly doesn't detract from the great work on something so small.

 

[Plastickitbasher]

Hello all,


The Firefly has been back on the workbench to make a few updates to the finish.


Enjoy


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Thanks for looking


As always comments most welcome.


Regards


David