Hi guys,
just found across this discussion. Made a start on my Comet last week and was looking around for matchbox threads. Is it too late to get in myself?
It is not at all too late for you to join this campaign. It started Jan. 15/10 and runs until May 15/10. If you wish to participate then go to the Matchbox Campaign Enlistment page and click on the "Enlist" button on the right hand side of the page above the Enlistees list.I got a couple more of the originals and some revell reboxes. Could be a good excuse to dig another out and get cracking.
Good builds so far. I like the Chally 1, I never knew they did one of those.
Some of your pictures really can get one wondering as to what scale it is. You are getting really close to the end and I can't wait to see the finished build. BTW, as stated in the rules, your embellishment of the base is totally legal.
Yeah mine especially. I have finished assembly. Hope to paint tonight. I'll post photos ASAP.
Funny thing that I was inspired to get going after seeing you and jan start with your challengers.
JAN: Putty? Whats that?
I have mentioned that I have an incomplete Challenger but I haven't put up any pictures of it. After the M40 I may tackle finishing it, perhaps even as an entry in the Tank Overhaul Campaign. :H
While finishing assembly of my Challenger 1 last night I was thinking, the title of the Campaign was Matchbox Nostalgia Campaign. I built my first Challenger only around 12 years ago. I already had an airbrush and was pretty much more "advanced" in my building when I made it. So I said as soon as I can, I'm going to build another Matchbox kit. One that I built when I was 9. So after this I'm building a Panther. I have upto May to complete it anyway, right?
In a separate thread here on Armorama I read about a Xuron sprue cutter and low and behold when I went to the LHS they actually had just got one in stock. Needless to say, I scooped it up and man what a marvellous tool it is. It cuts so close that parts need hardly any sanding. I also picked up a new tube of Squadron green putty to fill those pesky gaps on the M40. I must say that the new putty really makes a difference as it spreads so nicely. 
Well it's been kind of quiet here as of late. Can I take it that everyone has their nose to the cutting mat!
I haven't exactly been burning the midnight oil but have had some progress. I am just about ready to complete the suspension and the gun proper is done. I decided to not mess too much with the actuator arms and have the gun in a preparing to be in action pose. The barrel lock is down and the barrel has a slightly elevated posture. That should work out well as Michael has his in a more action pose. 
I got the gloss coat applied and today did the decals. Some of them like the tiny Union Jacks were a nightmare to position. I think that next will be a clear coat to seal the decals and then a matt coat to hopefully get the dusty look back. I tried to create a collage to show the decals without overflowing this post with pictures. Hope you can make out the markings.
One question though, I have a Millicast turned-brass gun barrel I was planning on using. Would that be permitted? If not no problem I'll stick with the original.
I also have an original Wespe unstarted I might do.
Ok I'm in!
Not much has been done on the Comet. Hull and wheels have been glued together, long way to go yet. Improved a couple of areas with plasticard and the like but its still OOB. No progress pics yet but I'll see about getting some tomorow. One question though, I have a Millicast turned-brass gun barrel I was planning on using. Would that be permitted? If not no problem I'll stick with the original.
I also have an original Wespe unstarted I might do.
If anyone has any other questions pertaining to what's allowed please feel free to ask. 
Progess pic before painting.
@Sabredog - Ah come now Michael, where are some pictures! I've shown you mine so it's time for you to show yours.
Cheers,
Jan
Hi there,
Is it too late to join?
ric
As long as a campaign is active and you can complete a build by the end date (May 15/10) it's never too late. Just click on the bannor at the bottom of my post and that should take you to the enlistment page. If you have have any issues or problems please feel free to ask in this thread. 
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