If that isn’t one of the best finished examples of that kit in existence - I’d be surprised. Your painting techniques are masterful. Such a pleasure to watch. Thank you
@@GregsModels I have several of these old matchbox kits(bought as a job lot years ago)unfortunately the instructions are missing is there anywhere I can get replacements
Another fantastically evocative project, Greg! Brought memories flooding back. The diorama bases were what attracted me to these kits as a kid and they only required going without school dinners for a few days to save up for one from John Menzies.
I love this old Matchbox kits! Memories back to the early 1970s as I was a young boy buying such kits for less money just to build them and have fun :)
Nice build and took me right back. I always preferred matchbox to airfix when I was a kid as the moulding seemed better and parts fitted well. I also liked the dioramas as didn’t want to spend the extra cash on building from scratch
I've build one of those in early 90, in the sea of rubbishness this kit was amazing, detalis where superb. Thats the only Matchbox kit I liked ;-) I still have the Jeep to thiss day, storred in a matchbox.
*Vintage kits never die, they only need some modern technics to be improved! You did the best with my favorite youth kit trend Greg, thanks very much for this beautiful scenery from Matchbox!*
Awesome kit and build that brings back nice memories of the past. These Kits were made for beginners and kids. the technice you shown, especialy the many different washings, were far beyond the possibilities these modellers had.. 😃
Love this one, Greg! I have such fond memories of those old Matchbox kits, and you've really done this one justice! Glad you decided to use the base and the end result keeps the focus on the vehicles. Great work!
Really great build Greg just showing how you can have fun with these old kits come to life with your eye for color washes thank you for sharing great work jon
Matchbox kits were my entry into the hobby as a 8-9 year old. I tried unsuccessfully to get my mother to buy me one of their aircraft kits until I picked up a very bad dose of tonsillitis that kept me off school for over a week. “Winterbottoms” our local newsagent stocked Matchbox and Airfix kits and the paints etc and when she was heading into the village for some groceries I mentioned that this weeks copy of ‘Whizzer & Chips’ might be in, and I hinted about a kit “to give me something to do”. Well, she came back with the latest copy of my favourite comic and the 1/72 Trop version of the Mk.II Hurricane by Matchbox. And that was it. Happy memories, except for the tonsillitis of course. Great build Greg, yet more magic. All the best.👍🏻
A touch of nostalgia. I did this kit when I was around 10 when it was released the first time. Matchbox was the only brand I knew in my small town where kits were sold in the single toys shop. I painted all my kits with Humbrol glossy colors only because there was nothing else. It took me a while to understand what was a matt color and to buy my first one. Then, 2-3 years after, this shop proposed the Monogram P61 Black Widow. It took me mostly a year to get the money to buy it. Scissors, 3M Scotch glue in tube, 3 brushes, a cup of white spirit and my mother nail files, that was my setup. No filler, no masking, no nothing. Thank you for this souvenir.
Lovely work! I've just come across your channel. It's tough working in this small scale. Out-of-the-bottle paint can easily overpower the detail but you've provided a clinic in using acrylic washes. Bravo! In fact, I don't think you've added enough colour and definition to the base, though I admit that weather and neglect would have toned everything down. The heavy Chev doesn't have enough gear in back, though much would be covered by a tarp. And there is almost no personal gear at all and these troopers' mission would be weeks long. Congratulations on bringing out the best this kit could offer.
I bilt many Matcgbox kits over the years finding them to be a delightful experience. This particular kit I scored from our local rubbish tip shop for 50cents, bagged and intact although for some reason it was lacking instructions which I found online somewhere. A great little detailed kit.
I remember these kits from when I was a kid, I never made the LRDG one, however I remember making the tank transporter kit and really enjoyed it. Matchbox knew what kids imaginations were like and did a great job coming up with these mini diorama kits!
This brings back memories! When i was about 10 (40 years ago!) my Dad used to get me a 1/76 Matchbox armour kit every Saturday from the model shop next to his work place. I'd build it on a sunday afternoon.
Always love a new GMs build. You always tackle interesting projects, and produce such great results, and without going overboard with the techniques. Just some simple scratch building, here and there, and a bit of “making it up as you go along”, keeps me coming back for more. Thank you.
I loved Matchbox models as a kid. Apparently someone has reboxed them but are charging incredible prices for them. That was a great tip on how to scratch a steering wheel. Thanks, Ian
Brilliant work. You brought back memories since this was the first kit I ever made at 12 years of age, although not as impeccable as yours. Cutting with a box cutter and using UHU glue didnt help. Thank you!
Takes me back to my childhood back in the 1970s loved Matchbox I couldnt afford humbrol paints much especially for saving up for buying a model co two colour plastic was great
I have such fond memories of this venerable kit! My Dad made one back in the mid 80s when I was around 5 or 6 and I just remember being fascinated by the scene, the vehicles armed to the teeth and all the equipment.
Mate, this kit is utterly unobtainium in 2023. I made it as a kid, it was a gem. One of the Matchbox die cast car catalogues had a spread depicting the LRDG set alongside the Diamond T tank transporter, carrying a Honey. It was that image that resulted in my departing die cast cars and getting into model making.
Tout semble tellement facile ! Greg vous êtes un grand artiste ! Quand je pense que certains se croient obligés d'acheter le dernier modèle Tamiya pour réussir une maquette... Quelle leçon !
Very nice..... You did that justice 👌🏻 Aaaah, Matchbox. I grew up with these as an alternative to Airfix. Silly colours, chunky, often soft detail and panel lines you needed a bridging kit for, but who cared? I loved 'em and, occasionally, I still build them out of nostalgia. In fact, I've got the Lightning F6 on a low heat, in the background, as I write....
Nice one Greg. I bloody-love this model. As a kid, I built several, thinking they would work well for Table-Top Wargaming. The finished vehicles look great. The build was a little more challenging than most. Matchbox never made it easy, as parts would break as one tried to get them free from the sprue. I still have all my Desert Warfare stuff, boxed away. 45 years have flown by.
I remember building this kids back in the early 80’s. Going into town to buy it from WH Smith’s and thinking the mini diorama base was next level. Once build spending hours in the school hols setting it up in the flower beds of my parents garden and shooting dozens of rolls of 35mm film to try and capture my micro warriors world. Happy days indeed
It never ceases to amaze me how skillful painting can transform pieces of plastic into realistic looking metal, wood, and other materials. The color of the diorama base is a bit too light, IMHO, but then again it helps make the models pop up more. I've always had a soft spot for Matchbox kits. I've never actually built any of them, though. I was just a wee little kid during their heydays (this particular one is only slightly younger than I am!), and they weren't generally available in my little corner of the world. Great job, please give us more!
Such a nice finish to the models.....I remember in 1980 newsagents were so desperate to get rid of these models,you could buy this kit,the montys caravan and the diamond t tank transporter all taped together at 1.50 the lot.
crackin job there Greg !!!! i used to build a lot of these back in the day and have very fond memories like yourself !! if i had only known they were going to get really expensive like the planes i would have just collected them but as kids you never think of the future , well i didnt !!!! take care and all the best Greg ...Shaun.
I built this kit back in '79. Of course back then it was tube glue and all brush painting. Nice to see a great little kit of yester year. Nice build and paintjob.
That's a real beauty! 👍 Back when I was a youngster, when these Matchbox kits first came out they were almost a revelation over the 'usual' Airfix, Revell, and Frog kits. The two or three colour plastic was always a nice touch if you didn't want to paint it, and the mini diorama bases with their AFVs were fantastic; they really gave the model some 'life', rather than just a small tank sat on a plain shelf...! 😉 You've done a great job with this one..... ☝ 🙂
I was just cleaning out a house my dad left us. We all use to go there in the summer and weekends. While going through some books I found this kit mixed in. I wasn't a box of gold, but it was almost as good, made me feel like a kid for a while. I always liked the kit and must have built more than I can remember 😊😢😮😢😢
When I was a soldier, 1974 - 98, kit bags (sausage bags as we called them) were always laid flat; it would never have stayed standing as illustrated in the kit.
Always enjoy your builds Greg. Sometimes for the subjects, sometimess for the nostalgia, but the result is always excellent. Look forward to the next build.
It's a lovely build I built most of the matchbox military kits back in the day, and it's great seeing you revisit them. They did a nice German half track towing a gun with a motorbike and diorama
Great job Greg , brings back memories of this kit when it came . You made a fantastic job of the base , just the right colour tones . Looking forward till the next build .
i just love these old matchbox and airfix kits... lots of plastic and lots of fun... with a little care they look fantastic, made by a master like you, they are works of art... thanks for showing.
That’s absolutely marvellous Greg. Very keen to have a crack at one of these myself now. I really like the use of washes to create colour, it works so well. Great to see you back mate and thank you for a great channel Les
Superb work on the LRRP diorama kit. I love Matchbox armor kits. You always got extras ......like figures, equipment and cool bases. Great paintwork on the vehicles and figures. I think the base is a little underwhelming. A darker wash on it might unify everything. Keep up the super work. Bill
If that isn’t one of the best finished examples of that kit in existence - I’d be surprised. Your painting techniques are masterful. Such a pleasure to watch. Thank you
Thanks so much 😊
@@GregsModels I have several of these old matchbox kits(bought as a job lot years ago)unfortunately the instructions are missing is there anywhere I can get replacements
@@melvinhunter6334 Have you tried contacting Revell GmbH?
A person was selling Matchbox instructions on eBay.
Seeing these old Matchbox kits brings me back to my childhood when I just started modelling in the late 70's. Fantastic job done here.
Another fantastically evocative project, Greg! Brought memories flooding back. The diorama bases were what attracted me to these kits as a kid and they only required going without school dinners for a few days to save up for one from John Menzies.
I built this nice kit 25 years ago... Suddenly I feel old...
Weel done, I didn't make it as good as you !
I love this old Matchbox kits! Memories back to the early 1970s as I was a young boy buying such kits for less money just to build them and have fun :)
Brilliant Greg. A good lesson for me here in not overwhelming the models with the diorama base.
Cheers 👍
Beautiful little build👍😊
Luv it , makes me want to go out and buy em again 👍. 6 years old again
Lovely build and weathering. A very good kit in it's time given proper respect😊
That's one nifty little diorama, great job 👍
So good to see you at work again. Made my day really.
Nice build and took me right back. I always preferred matchbox to airfix when I was a kid as the moulding seemed better and parts fitted well. I also liked the dioramas as didn’t want to spend the extra cash on building from scratch
I used to make kits in the 70’s BUT
Not on your league truly excellent work loved it
I've build one of those in early 90, in the sea of rubbishness this kit was amazing, detalis where superb. Thats the only Matchbox kit I liked ;-) I still have the Jeep to thiss day, storred in a matchbox.
*Vintage kits never die, they only need some modern technics to be improved! You did the best with my favorite youth kit trend Greg, thanks very much for this beautiful scenery from Matchbox!*
Nice to see the old matchbox kits
Build a lot of them when i was a kid
Matchbox were great because they made you work for a good result! Keep up the good work. Cheers from Ireland!
Thank you, still stuck on the Isle of Wight, will I ever move?😬
Had this kit as a 10 year old, the year it came out. A real trip down memory lane. And you made a lovely job of it. Thank you.
You're very welcome😎
Awesome kit and build that brings back nice memories of the past. These Kits were made for beginners and kids. the technice you shown, especialy the many different washings, were far beyond the possibilities these modellers had.. 😃
Brilliantly done in the build and the painting is brilliant
Love this one, Greg! I have such fond memories of those old Matchbox kits, and you've really done this one justice! Glad you decided to use the base and the end result keeps the focus on the vehicles. Great work!
Many thanks!
Really great build Greg just showing how you can have fun with these old kits come to life with your eye for color washes thank you for sharing great work jon
Greg. Spectacular,a truly lovely build.
Matchbox kits were my entry into the hobby as a 8-9 year old. I tried unsuccessfully to get my mother to buy me one of their aircraft kits until I picked up a very bad dose of tonsillitis that kept me off school for over a week. “Winterbottoms” our local newsagent stocked Matchbox and Airfix kits and the paints etc and when she was heading into the village for some groceries I mentioned that this weeks copy of ‘Whizzer & Chips’ might be in, and I hinted about a kit “to give me something to do”. Well, she came back with the latest copy of my favourite comic and the 1/72 Trop version of the Mk.II Hurricane by Matchbox. And that was it. Happy memories, except for the tonsillitis of course. Great build Greg, yet more magic. All the best.👍🏻
Cheers Simon👍
What a great result. Far better than I'd have achieved. I do remember the multi coloured plastic of Matchbox kits very fondly.
I had this exact kit back in the early 80s. Your paint job puts my childhood efforts to shame :D
I've always loved those matchbox sets with the bits of terrain, many thanks for showing these!
That's my 'Greg's Models' fix sorted. Thanks Greg, Hurry back.
Will do👍😎
A touch of nostalgia. I did this kit when I was around 10 when it was released the first time. Matchbox was the only brand I knew in my small town where kits were sold in the single toys shop. I painted all my kits with Humbrol glossy colors only because there was nothing else. It took me a while to understand what was a matt color and to buy my first one.
Then, 2-3 years after, this shop proposed the Monogram P61 Black Widow. It took me mostly a year to get the money to buy it.
Scissors, 3M Scotch glue in tube, 3 brushes, a cup of white spirit and my mother nail files, that was my setup. No filler, no masking, no nothing.
Thank you for this souvenir.
This was a fun and also nostalgic video. I used to build a lot of Matchbox models. Thank you for the trip down memory lane :)
My pleasure!
Very inspirational as always, Greg 👏
That's such an interesting build! Thank you for sharing!
Lovely work! I've just come across your channel.
It's tough working in this small scale. Out-of-the-bottle paint can easily overpower the detail but you've provided a clinic in using acrylic washes. Bravo!
In fact, I don't think you've added enough colour and definition to the base, though I admit that weather and neglect would have toned everything down.
The heavy Chev doesn't have enough gear in back, though much would be covered by a tarp. And there is almost no personal gear at all and these troopers' mission would be weeks long.
Congratulations on bringing out the best this kit could offer.
Cheers👍
I doubt that kit has ever looked better! 👍🏻
👍😎
Nice to see my countrymen in this kit.
I bilt many Matcgbox kits over the years finding them to be a delightful experience. This particular kit I scored from our local rubbish tip shop for 50cents, bagged and intact although for some reason it was lacking instructions which I found online somewhere. A great little detailed kit.
... built* Matchbox* kits ...
@@einundsiebenziger5488 yeah my fat fingers again.
The 1:76 military vehicle kit range from Matchbox was great, with some really unique vehicles like the M24 Chaffee and the Comet. Great paint job BTW.
Yes it's a pity, Revell, who I think has most of the moulds, only seem to release them once in a blue moon.
I remember these kits from when I was a kid, I never made the LRDG one, however I remember making the tank transporter kit and really enjoyed it. Matchbox knew what kids imaginations were like and did a great job coming up with these mini diorama kits!
This brings back memories! When i was about 10 (40 years ago!) my Dad used to get me a 1/76 Matchbox armour kit every Saturday from the model shop next to his work place. I'd build it on a sunday afternoon.
Always love a new GMs build. You always tackle interesting projects, and produce such great results, and without going overboard with the techniques. Just some simple scratch building, here and there, and a bit of “making it up as you go along”, keeps me coming back for more. Thank you.
Thank you👍
I loved Matchbox models as a kid.
Apparently someone has reboxed them but are charging incredible prices for them.
That was a great tip on how to scratch a steering wheel.
Thanks,
Ian
Great build, Greg! Very nice!
Brilliant work. You brought back memories since this was the first kit I ever made at 12 years of age, although not as impeccable as yours. Cutting with a box cutter and using UHU glue didnt help. Thank you!
Many thanks!
Takes me back to my childhood back in the 1970s loved Matchbox I couldnt afford humbrol paints much especially for saving up for buying a model co two colour plastic was great
Wonderful timing, I've just finished watching season one of Rogue Heroes.
You've done an amazing job.
Awesome! Thank you!
I love and miss those models a lot, part of my teenage years.
I have such fond memories of this venerable kit! My Dad made one back in the mid 80s when I was around 5 or 6 and I just remember being fascinated by the scene, the vehicles armed to the teeth and all the equipment.
Mate, this kit is utterly unobtainium in 2023.
I made it as a kid, it was a gem. One of the Matchbox die cast car catalogues had a spread depicting the LRDG set alongside the Diamond T tank transporter, carrying a Honey. It was that image that resulted in my departing die cast cars and getting into model making.
... utter* unobtainium / utterly unobtainable* ...
That is a superb kit. I bought the 1/32 scale Revel LRDG kit as some time back as it looked good. But its BIG so I'll need to detail it a lot.👍
Great to see another video Greg, tremendous job as always. Thanks for taking the time and effort to make this video. Take care
I had this toy. And loved it.
Regards from Chile 🙂
Thanks for blessing us with another video. We are not worthy!
😂😂
Lovely to see you back, Greg! I always enjoy these videos and I hope you keep making them.
Tout semble tellement facile ! Greg vous êtes un grand artiste !
Quand je pense que certains se croient obligés d'acheter le dernier modèle Tamiya pour réussir une maquette...
Quelle leçon !
Thank you👍these models should be built.
Great looking finish,love the figures,this is a great kit.
Love you’re work , hope you’ve got more of these old matchbox diorama kits in the pipeline 👍🏻
Thanks, will do!
... your* work (you're = you are)
Very nice..... You did that justice 👌🏻
Aaaah, Matchbox. I grew up with these as an alternative to Airfix. Silly colours, chunky, often soft detail and panel lines you needed a bridging kit for, but who cared? I loved 'em and, occasionally, I still build them out of nostalgia.
In fact, I've got the Lightning F6 on a low heat, in the background, as I write....
Matchbox did the T55 later down the line👍😎
I think you certainly got the best out of this kit. It looks really good.
Nearly bought this kit 45 years ago. Think you definitely did a better job than I would have made!
Nice one Greg. I bloody-love this model. As a kid, I built several, thinking they would work well for Table-Top Wargaming. The finished vehicles look great. The build was a little more challenging than most. Matchbox never made it easy, as parts would break as one tried to get them free from the sprue. I still have all my Desert Warfare stuff, boxed away. 45 years have flown by.
👍😎
I remember making this as a kid, good stuff
I am quite fond of the Matchbox kits. Especially their aircraft
Awesome, it's great watching you turn these old kits into gold!
Excellent, love the subtly of the base, really sets the vehicles off 👍🏻
Thank you! 👍
I remember building this kids back in the early 80’s. Going into town to buy it from WH Smith’s and thinking the mini diorama base was next level. Once build spending hours in the school hols setting it up in the flower beds of my parents garden and shooting dozens of rolls of 35mm film to try and capture my micro warriors world. Happy days indeed
It never ceases to amaze me how skillful painting can transform pieces of plastic into realistic looking metal, wood, and other materials. The color of the diorama base is a bit too light, IMHO, but then again it helps make the models pop up more.
I've always had a soft spot for Matchbox kits. I've never actually built any of them, though. I was just a wee little kid during their heydays (this particular one is only slightly younger than I am!), and they weren't generally available in my little corner of the world. Great job, please give us more!
Such a nice finish to the models.....I remember in 1980 newsagents were so desperate to get rid of these models,you could buy this kit,the montys caravan and the diamond t tank transporter all taped together at 1.50 the lot.
Because the video has had a good response, they'll be more in the pipeline.
That is a super job amazing thank you for sharing your skills 👍🏻😎
Thanks 👍
Great old school kit! You did a really good job of painting and aging - fabulous end result! Definitely worth seeing! Cheers, John
Great to see the old matchbox kits getting a roll out. Stunning work as always mate, keep up the great work.
Thanks 👍😎
Stunning work on the braille scale Greg. Great to see my friend
Many thanks
I miss the matchbox kits, they where awesome.
A terrific build of a real classic Greg, thanks for creating and sharing it 👍🏻
Thank you Greg, great build👏
Beautiful work.
Thank you so much 😀
crackin job there Greg !!!! i used to build a lot of these back in the day and have very fond memories like yourself !! if i had only known they were going to get really expensive like the planes i would have just collected them but as kids you never think of the future , well i didnt !!!! take care and all the best Greg ...Shaun.
👍😎
I built this kit back in '79. Of course back then it was tube glue and all brush painting. Nice to see a great little kit of yester year. Nice build and paintjob.
That's a real beauty! 👍
Back when I was a youngster, when these Matchbox kits first came out they were almost a revelation over the 'usual' Airfix, Revell, and Frog kits. The two or three colour plastic was always a nice touch if you didn't want to paint it, and the mini diorama bases with their AFVs were fantastic; they really gave the model some 'life', rather than just a small tank sat on a plain shelf...! 😉
You've done a great job with this one..... ☝ 🙂
Great idea! I don't know why manufacturers don't supply dioramas with some kits. Especially military kits
Great Work Respect Greetings Edward
👍
I was just cleaning out a house my dad left us. We all use to go there in the summer and weekends. While going through some books I found this kit mixed in. I wasn't a box of gold, but it was almost as good, made me feel like a kid for a while. I always liked the kit and must have built more than I can remember 😊😢😮😢😢
Awesome job Greg! The figures especially are brilliant :)
Superb artistry,what a brilliant result!
Thank you
I remember thsi kit well and still have the original builtup models from it. Your painting really made it shine.
Brilliant Greg, what you can do with an old kit , excellent 👍
Thanks 👍
Fantastic video, Charlie, and I look forward to your next video. Enjoy your weekend ahead.
Love matchbox kits...only ever built aircraft but never jad a bad one.
That was a joy to watch 🙏👍🙏
When I was a soldier, 1974 - 98, kit bags (sausage bags as we called them) were always laid flat; it would never have stayed standing as illustrated in the kit.
Yes it looks odd👍
Absolute beauty, Greg. Looks like 1 35!
Thank you👍
Brilliant. I have now watched this twice. Never tire of your builds some of the best and enjoyable around.
I loved the matchbox kits !😊
Always enjoy your builds Greg. Sometimes for the subjects, sometimess for the nostalgia, but the result is always excellent. Look forward to the next build.
I really enjoy seeing these older kits updated and built to today's standard. Well done!
It's a lovely build I built most of the matchbox military kits back in the day, and it's great seeing you revisit them. They did a nice German half track towing a gun with a motorbike and diorama
nice job Greg , enjoyed watching it .
Great job Greg , brings back memories of this kit when it came . You made a fantastic job of the base , just the right colour tones . Looking forward till the next build .
Really great built and painting, and a very nice memory !!!! TY for this !
Beautiful work Greg, what a fun build.
i just love these old matchbox and airfix kits... lots of plastic and lots of fun... with a little care they look fantastic, made by a master like you, they are works of art... thanks for showing.
Thank you👍
That’s absolutely marvellous Greg. Very keen to have a crack at one of these myself now. I really like the use of washes to create colour, it works so well. Great to see you back mate and thank you for a great channel Les
Superb work on the LRRP diorama kit. I love Matchbox armor kits. You always got extras ......like figures, equipment and cool bases. Great paintwork on the vehicles and figures. I think the base is a little underwhelming. A darker wash on it might unify everything. Keep up the super work.
Bill
Yes👍