AEC Matador & 5.5"Gun 1:76 scale Airfix

[S Palffy]

Hi

My latest work complete

Airfix 1:76 scale

AEC Matador & 5.5"Gun

 

 

[S Palffy]

Can't upload images for some reason

[nmcabecadas]

You have more similar problems here: https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/forum/can-not-post-pictures/?p=1/#post-208651

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[Sailorman]

I've had a similar problem.  I find it usually works if I try again a few hours later.  Admin have been advised.

[S Palffy]

AEC Matador& 5.5"Gun

Just another oldie I wanted to build again..

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[S Palffy]

I've had a similar problem.  I find it usually works if I try again a few hours later.  Admin have been advised.

Thanks

Should work this time ( a bit glitchy)

[S Palffy]

You have more similar problems here: https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/forum/can-not-post-pictures/?p=1/#post-208651

Add what happen with you to that thread, it may help others and yourself.

:-)

[John Symmons]

Fine looking model worth the wai. Glad to see you managed to sort out the picture posting. Your model muggs well.

It might be an old model, but like several of the older armour models they seem to have weathered the aging to to current days quite well, it only begs the question what Airfix could do these days with their current technology and design.

Well done and keep them coming.

Remember we do this for fun                     John the Pom

[Dad Paul B]

A fantastic build - really nice weathering. It would be great to see some more new tools to support Airfix Battles (wargames rules by Modiphius licensing the Airfix name). In the meantime can we have some rereleases of the old WW2 vehicles to tide us over.

I always liked the 25 pdr kit but mmy son is collecting the British while I am doing the Germans (I need another  Pz IV, Pak 40 and some trucks and Hanomags plus some of the figure sets.

[Ratch]

 Nice build, but the roof should be black.

When painting the so called 'Mickey Mouse' scheme you MUST paint all surfaces that can be seen from directly above your model with the darker colour.  This includes the body and cab roofs, bonnet tops, front mudguards and any upward facing walkways and rear mudguards.  No exceptions, as painting instructions were subject to K.R.s as in any other order issued by authority.

[John Symmons]

Thanks Ratch and Nmcabecadas, I leart something new to-day.

Remember we do this for fun                  John the Pom.

[Sailorman]

Lovely job ...... I must keep some screen shots for when I come to build mine!

[aec pete]

aec matador a great kit so why is it not made anymore.could not a bigger kit of this vehicle be done like the revell army trucks.why has no one thought of a bedford rl plastic kit in large scale or an aec 0854 refueller of 1944

[Stephen Parsons1707819925]

Here’s my rendition of this kit with a few updates added from after market parts and some scratch building:

[airfixian]

The instructions for Matador and 5.5 gun call out Khaki drab, is this correct ?

[Ratch]

No. The colour will depend on the theatre and when you're modelling it.

[jopres57]

This kit seems to have stood the test of time very well.

For quite a few years during the war and afterwards the Matador was used to tow the 3.7 inch Anti Aircraft gun. Seeing the German 88mm gun released in model form by yet another manufacturer recently made be think the British Army's 3.7in gun is another subject well overdue a decent 1/72 replica by Airfix. I understand its still in service in some parts of the world now. If the kit was towed by another suitable tractor the guns and vehicles could be interchangeable. Here's hoping.

[Ratch]

Good job on one of my favourite kits.

[Matthias Muth]

My Matador is in service with the RAF:

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[Ratch]

[Matthias Muth]

Here is another one:

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[Ratch]

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