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Very nice build of a rare FAA type. I think this could inspire me to build up a few of my stashed 40's and 50's naval aircraft. Also your HMS Buttercup build has made me dig out my old Matchbox HMS Bluebell model with the thought of maybe finishing it off after all these years. I bought it when the kit first came out and only progressed as far as the hull and a few sub-assemblies before putting it into storage. I always intended to buy some after market detailing bits and bobs to tart it up a little. The photos on your Buttercup build show the sprues. It appears that Revell have updated the kit with extra parts. My version has a clear plastic cradle for the hull and seems to have less variation in the parts for different versions. 

 

Edit: I just noticed that your corvette kit is 1/144 scale while the one I have is the 1/72 version! I should pay closer attention to detail.

Edited February 28, 2020 by Devo63

6 hours ago, Devo63 said:

Very nice build of a rare FAA type. I think this could inspire me to build up a few of my stashed 40's and 50's naval aircraft. Also your HMS Buttercup build has made me dig out my old Matchbox HMS Bluebell model with the thought of maybe finishing it off after all these years. I bought it when the kit first came out and only progressed as far as the hull and a few sub-assemblies before putting it into storage. I always intended to buy some after market detailing bits and bobs to tart it up a little. The photos on your Buttercup build show the sprues. It appears that Revell have updated the kit with extra parts. My version has a clear plastic cradle for the hull and seems to have less variation in the parts for different versions. 

 

Edit: I just noticed that your corvette kit is 1/144 scale while the one I have is the 1/72 version! I should pay closer attention to detail.

 

I am building the Revell re-box of the Matchbox Bluebell kit as well (HMCS Snowberry) for a client. I've used some aftermarket on it, but not much.