1/72 Matchbox AH1 Cobra

by Tim Groombridge

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Yet another matchbox build from me! Ah, well, what can I say? Still love 'em. As usual, built from the box using the stock decals - which were actually surprisingly easy to apply despite all those years in an unsealed box. Mind you, there aren't many of 'em as you can see!

The kit took me about 8 hrs in total to finish, but it could've taken me less, if I hadn't needlessly airbrushed it. I can't help thinking I'd have got the same finish handpainting. I'm going to resolve to only use my airbrush where I feel it will actually enhance the finish from now on! All that masking, mixing and cleaning up is no substitute for some satisfying, quality freehand work!

I don't often put pilot figures in my aircraft, but felt that there wasn't a whole heck of a lot to look at with this one (you can barely see it head-on!) so they served as a bit of 'dressing'.

Happy modelling!

Tim

Photos and text © by Tim Groombridge