Matchbox HMS Kelly:
You can see there's not much to this kit:
So I got a quick start on it, mostly doing all the subassemblies that I could:
I like how the gun turrets and torpedo launchers turn!
The Duke's Matchbox HMS Kelly
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Duke Maddog
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The Duke's Matchbox HMS Kelly
Here is my submission for this War at Sea Group Build:
Matchbox HMS Kelly:
You can see there's not much to this kit:
So I got a quick start on it, mostly doing all the subassemblies that I could:
I like how the gun turrets and torpedo launchers turn!
Matchbox HMS Kelly:
You can see there's not much to this kit:
So I got a quick start on it, mostly doing all the subassemblies that I could:
I like how the gun turrets and torpedo launchers turn!
The Duke
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Ceaser_Sa1ad
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Re: The Duke's Matchbox HMS Kelly
Looks cool. I will certainly be watching this build. What scale is that?
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Re: The Duke's Matchbox HMS Kelly
Waterline kit.... most likely 1/700 scale. That’s a real oldie kit, Mark!
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Re: The Duke's Matchbox HMS Kelly
A Matchbox ship! Niceeeee!
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Duke Maddog
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Re: The Duke's Matchbox HMS Kelly
Thank you guys! Yes, it is 1/700 scale. It was gotten in a Distressed Kit Auction at my club. It is a fast and easy build so why not?
The Duke
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"Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I get and beat you with 'till you understand who's in ruttin' command!"
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Re: The Duke's Matchbox HMS Kelly
Classic !!!
Really curious to see this build !
- Kari
Really curious to see this build !
- Kari
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On the bench:
TBM-3 Avenger 1:48 by Accurate Miniatures
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F2A Buffalo 1:48 by Special Hobby
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Duke Maddog
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Re: The Duke's Matchbox HMS Kelly
Thank you Kari! I hope to get back to it soon.
The Duke
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Virtuoso of Miniatures
"Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I get and beat you with 'till you understand who's in ruttin' command!"
-Jayne Cobb, Firefly Episode 2 "The Train Job"
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Re: The Duke's Matchbox HMS Kelly
In the shipyards here the HMS Kelly is coming together nicely with all it's extremely rough detail...
I added all the extra little parts like gun directors, anti-aircraft guns, some boats, and searchlights among others:
Later on that slipped right into the assembled hull where I glues it into place. Yes, the torpedo tubes and main guns are moveable:
This little thing is ready for paint now.
I added all the extra little parts like gun directors, anti-aircraft guns, some boats, and searchlights among others:
Later on that slipped right into the assembled hull where I glues it into place. Yes, the torpedo tubes and main guns are moveable:
This little thing is ready for paint now.
The Duke
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"Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I get and beat you with 'till you understand who's in ruttin' command!"
-Jayne Cobb, Firefly Episode 2 "The Train Job"
We are modelers - the same in spirit, in hunger to insanely buy newly released kits, hustlers in hiding our stash from our better halves and experts in using garbage as replacements for after-market parts.
Virtuoso of Miniatures
"Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I get and beat you with 'till you understand who's in ruttin' command!"
-Jayne Cobb, Firefly Episode 2 "The Train Job"
We are modelers - the same in spirit, in hunger to insanely buy newly released kits, hustlers in hiding our stash from our better halves and experts in using garbage as replacements for after-market parts.
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Re: The Duke's Matchbox HMS Kelly
I take it that the multi colors are the Matchbox plastic?
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Re: The Duke's Matchbox HMS Kelly
Blinding speed!