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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: CSMO on January 30, 2015, 04:08:04 AM

Title: Aurora 1956 "Whiffer" box-art replicated, TWICE!
Post by: CSMO on January 30, 2015, 04:08:04 AM: These two kits are Eldon Match Book models are made for the Eldon Toy Company by Marusan in 1968. They are called Match Kits because the packaging was designed to look like a paper matchbook. They are 1/72. The original Aurora kits were in 1/48.

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/Eldon%20Match%20Kits%20002_zpsgwu1nyl0.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/Eldon%20Match%20Kits%20002_zpsgwu1nyl0.jpg.html)

Except for the Revell prop on the SE.5a, they are simply OOB. They are brush-painted and use decals scrounged from the scrap-box. I tried to replicate Jim Cox's 1956 art work.

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/White%20SE.5a%20amp%20Purple%20Albatros%20D.III%20005_zpslrhpvssy.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/White%20SE.5a%20amp%20Purple%20Albatros%20D.III%20005_zpslrhpvssy.jpg.html)

The Albatros D.III is painted a home-made Deep Purple using Testors Flats.

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/White%20SE.5a%20amp%20Purple%20Albatros%20D.III%20004_zpsjlqfydol.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/White%20SE.5a%20amp%20Purple%20Albatros%20D.III%20004_zpsjlqfydol.jpg.html)

The SE.5a is painted Floquil Reefer White.

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/White%20SE.5a%20amp%20Purple%20Albatros%20D.III%20003_zpsf4najblc.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/White%20SE.5a%20amp%20Purple%20Albatros%20D.III%20003_zpsf4najblc.jpg.html)

As soon as I can find and build a 1/72 Nieuport 11 Bebe, I will have replicated all of Aurora's 1/48 1original 1956 WW1 models in 1/72 scale.

Adios, Larry.
Title: Re: Aurora 1956 "Whiffer" box-art replicated, TWICE!
Post by: Brian da Basher on January 30, 2015, 04:29:20 AM: Those beauties are a feast for the eyes!

You have the talent of a true artist, Larry!

Kudos beyond measure,
Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Aurora 1956 "Whiffer" box-art replicated, TWICE!
Post by: arkon on January 30, 2015, 05:14:34 AM: Nice work on those little gems!
Title: Re: Aurora 1956 "Whiffer" box-art replicated, TWICE!
Post by: Frank3k on January 30, 2015, 05:15:18 AM: You've really hit on a cool concept! They both look great. I'm looking forward to the Nieuport 11 Bebe. I vaguely remember it as my first (or one of my first) Aurora kits.
Title: Re: Aurora 1956 "Whiffer" box-art replicated, TWICE!
Post by: KiwiZac on January 30, 2015, 05:47:39 AM: Lovely work! I really enjoy these box-art builds. The Albatros' markings in particular really stand out for me.

Can anyone say for sure the SE.5 is the same as the Revell kit?
Title: Re: Aurora 1956 "Whiffer" box-art replicated, TWICE!
Post by: CSMO on January 30, 2015, 06:45:12 AM: According to the guys on the Airfix Collectors site, the Marusan molds are "loose" copies with simplified interiors and different wheel and propellers. They are still available as boxings from Esci. Adios, Larry.
Title: Re: Aurora 1956 "Whiffer" box-art replicated, TWICE!
Post by: FAAMAN on January 30, 2015, 01:29:10 PM: I've quite a few of the Eldon kits in my stash, P-51 (x3), P-47, Zero, Albatross ....... never had very many Aurora kits thankfully.
Title: Re: Aurora 1956 "Whiffer" box-art replicated, TWICE!
Post by: Buzzbomb on January 30, 2015, 01:33:04 PM: Nicely done.
This is a good way to show off a model v box art.
Title: Re: Aurora 1956 "Whiffer" box-art replicated, TWICE!
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 31, 2015, 03:37:15 AM: Outstanding work - very attractive builds. :)