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Hobbys Jewellery Box Matchstick Kit Hobbys Jewellery Box Matchstick Kit
£18.95
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Hobby's Jewellery Box Matchstick Kit 1726FK This kit includes plan, matchsticks, red velour, mirror card and adhesive. Overall size 200mm long x 140 mm high x 124mm deep This is a pracital object which would be a most welcome gift that would fit into any home.  With easy to follow instructions. To complete the model as illustrated, it will be necessary to purchase further items such as varnish or…
Matchbuilder 4-6-0 Express Loco & Tender Matchstick Model Kit Matchbuilder 4-6-0 Express Loco & Tender Matchstick Model Kit
£17.99
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4-6-0 Express Loco and Tender Matchstick Model Kit by Matchbuilder MK6109 Kit includes: Matches Glue Step-by-step instructions Carboard formers
Matchcraft Big Ben Matchstick Model Kit Matchcraft Big Ben Matchstick Model Kit
£13.15
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11531 Big Ben Matchstick Model Kit contains: •Matchsticks •Cardboard cut-out formers •Glue •Full Instructions •Matchcraft Safety Cutter Overall size of finished model: 114mm x 89mm x 445mm high.
Matchcraft Ledge Caravan Matchstick Model Kit Matchcraft Ledge Caravan Matchstick Model Kit
£20.65
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Ledge Caravan Matchstick Kit by  Match-Craft 11497 Kit contains: •Matchsticks •Ready-made coloured wheels •Cardboard cut-out formers •Axle Pins •Wire •Glue •Full Instructions Overall size of finished model: 240mm long, plus 130mm shafts; 130mm wide; 190mm high.
Matchcraft The Mary Rose Matchstick Model Kit Matchcraft The Mary Rose Matchstick Model Kit
£15.25
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The Mary Rose Matchstick Model Kit Kit contains: •Matchsticks •Cardboard cut-out formers •Stickers •Glue •Full Instructions Overall size of finished model: 406mm long x 140mm wide x 318mm high. The Mary Rose 1510-1545, the proud flagship of King Henry VIII's fleet sank off Portsmouth in 1545, She sank unexpectedly by heeling over when hoisting sail to lead the British Navy of 60 ships against the…
Matchcraft Tower Bridge Matchstick Model Kit Matchcraft Tower Bridge Matchstick Model Kit
£13.15
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11534 London Tower Bridge Matchstick Model Kit Age 12+ Kit contains: •Matchsticks •Cardboard cut-out formers •Glue •Full Instructions •Matchcraft Safety Cutter Approx size of finished model: 381mm long, 203mm wide; 184mm high;
MatchMaker Cannon & Limber Matchstick Model Kit MatchMaker Cannon & Limber Matchstick Model Kit
£14.95
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Cannon & Limber Matchstick Model Kit 17th Century cannon Kit contains: •Matchsticks. •Cardboard cut-out formers. •Glue. •Full Instructions. Approx finished length 317mm.
MatchMaker Mississippi Riverboat Matchstick Kit MatchMaker Mississippi Riverboat Matchstick Kit
£14.95
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Mississippi Riverboat Matchstick Model Kit Kit contains: •Matchsticks. •Cardboard cut-out formers. •Glue. •Full Instructions. Approx size of finished model: 380mm long, 225mm high;
MatchMaker Rocking Horse Matchstick Model Kit MatchMaker Rocking Horse Matchstick Model Kit
£17.95
£11.99
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Rocking Horse Matchstick Model 1723FK Pack includes matchsticks, PVA glue, Tail material, Metal for rocker, Hubcaps, and eyes as well as easy to follow plan and instructions.

Matchstick Modelling

The friction match was invented in 1829 by John Walker who as a young man was apprenticed to the local surgeon.  However, he found he had an aversion to surgical operations and turned instead to chemistry.  He was interested in finding a way of obtaining fire easily.  Although chemical mixtures existed to ignite by a sudden explosion, it had not been possible to transmit the flame to wood.  He found the solution by accident and immediately started producing the fiction match.  A box of 50 matches in 1829 cost one shilling (equivalent to 5p today.).


Of course the matches used in the matchstick modelling kits do not have the chemical tips to strike.


There is a huge range of models to choose from. There are trains, boats, windmills, steam rollers, gypsy caravans, fire engines, clocks, and many famous buildings such as Big Ben, or the Taj Mahal.


Making these models is a hobby which appeals to many ages.  The kits all come with instructions and in some cases, paper formers to work from.  Matchstick cutters and glue are required to complete the models, but part from that all you  need is time and patience.

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