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Airfix MGB 1-32.

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  • Member since
    December 2008
  • From: UK
Airfix MGB 1-32.
Posted by PatW on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 10:57 AM

A kit that's been on the shelf for fifteen plus years. Fit not great, bonnet especially!

 

Remember , common sense is not common.

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    November 2018
Posted by oldermodelguy on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 11:06 AM

Now how cool is that little bugger !  I really like that interior color with the body color you picked.

 

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    December 2022
  • From: Canada
Posted by Tcoat on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 11:40 AM

PatW

 Fit not great, bonnet especially! 

So you are saying it is a 100% accurate representation of a MGB

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    December 2008
  • From: UK
Posted by PatW on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 12:46 PM

Thanks guys.

Remember , common sense is not common.

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    July 2015
Posted by MR TOM SCHRY on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 12:51 PM

Well done Pat!  An excellent build of a classic British sports car

tjs

TJS

  • Member since
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Posted by oldermodelguy on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 3:06 PM

 I remember test driving a new B with almost that same interior color a few decades ago, it's well represented in this model.

  • Member since
    December 2008
  • From: UK
Posted by PatW on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 4:30 PM

Thanks guys. Yes I've seen quite a few MGB interiors in that colour.

Remember , common sense is not common.

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    March 2022
  • From: Twin cities, MN
Posted by missileman2000 on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 7:49 AM

Looks great!  I did not know there wassuch a kit.  I'll have to look for it.

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Posted by oldermodelguy on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 8:51 AM

missileman2000

Looks great!  I did not know there wassuch a kit.  I'll have to look for it.

 

Ebay for about $25. I haven't looked further-------------yet.

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    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 9:14 AM

nice job Pat.  I like your base a lot as well.

Thanks,

John

fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 3:44 PM

Very nice work as usual Pat! Toast Toast

Stay Safe.

Jim Captain

 Main WIP: 

   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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    December 2008
  • From: UK
Posted by PatW on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 4:37 PM

Thanks guys, so many interests in a 1/32 scale next to a 1/43 rally barrier!

Remember , common sense is not common.

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    November 2018
Posted by oldermodelguy on Thursday, May 4, 2023 6:06 AM

The smallest vehicle I ever built was a Model T C cab in 1/87.

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    December 2008
  • From: UK
Posted by PatW on Sunday, May 7, 2023 2:44 AM

Yes they tend to get smaller. The latest range from AIRFIX, cars and a pickup style Land Rover I liked the look of but they are all in 1/43rd scale! No good for my shaky hands!

Remember , common sense is not common.

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