Troy Smith Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I noticed that there are two types of canopy too. Potential for earlier marks? not really, as the airframes are very different, but the F.8 did use both types of canopy, and was widely used. (Israel, RAAF, Brazil,Belgium, Netherlands etc ) the only similar airframe is the FR.9, the F.4 was 30 inches shorter, the PR10 has the earlier tail and longer wings, the T.7 has the twin canopy, the NF's have more changes, though IIRC a new cockpit /nose will allow a NF11/13 Airfix don't seem to be keen on making use of modular mouldings, but be interesting to see what happens with the Meteor, though the AM folks may be gearing up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I noticed that there are two types of canopy too. Potential for earlier marks? Only earlier F8's as they ( and the FR9 and PR10) had the earlier solid rear hood, as noted by Troy above. Earlier marks had totally different canopy arrangements, the F3 and F4 for instance had fixed rear portions. There are parts in the kit to suggest an FR9, so expect that in a new boxing. Thats about as modular as this kit goes, apart from an Australian F8, though a T7 could be produced with a new fuselage, tail planes, cockpit and canopy, using the kits wings etc., that might be a step too far for Airfix, but you never know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 Hi gang - as we initially thought the kit would be out late April/ early May - thats what we've been working towards for the decal release. It's annoying - but I've only myself to blame for not pushing ahead sooner. But I reckon this will give you time to build one, paint it , then buy some decals he hopes.... Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) Hi gang - as we initially thought the kit would be out late April/ early May - thats what we've been working towards for the decal release. I's annoying - but I've only myself to blame for not pushing ahead sooner. But I reckon this will give you time to build one, paint it , then buy some decals he hopes.... Jonners Hannants new sheets aren't out yet.....Airfix caught them out too! Regardless I will need your sheet as I have to replace my CA version of 41Sqns XH480.... No rush Jonners, no rush...CA version, built ca. 2003. Edited March 24, 2016 by Bill Clark 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 And sprue shots 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Very, very nice. Dare I ask about the state of the transparencies? Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 Very, very nice. Dare I ask about the state of the transparencies? Trevor Only checked one kit, but they are fine. Very clear, no marks, whorls or fractures. Jonners 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimitar F1 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Thanks for posting - Cannot wait for mine to arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali62 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Thanks for the pictures Jonners, just wish my kits would arrive, the way it is looking I will only get one sometime next week, with the Holidays upon us...............Now I wonder how many successful conversions I can do............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 Thanks for the pictures Jonners, just wish my kits would arrive, the way it is looking I will only get one sometime next week, with the Holidays upon us...............Now I wonder how many successful conversions I can do............... FR9 perhaps? Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Like the inclusion of both 'lastic bands too,you could do one fitted with the "bonnet" up and one on a transport frame/test stand too. Great for those amongst us(like me)that like to show a few ground types having a fiddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 Before I left to spend the evening drinking wine with a beautiful woman, I did a little glueing. I started with the rather nicely detailed wheel wells. So, my first tip for this model is: Be precise with your glue application. The parts click in nicely, but you need to make sure they are seated properly. The lower wing might benefit from a little gentle bending to align it with the rear spar. Just a tad, but in kits 2 & 3 I'll do this. The plastic is actually pretty thin for an IM kit, is it does flex easily. But, cor! So far, is nice Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Are you sure that this beautiful woman wasn't a Chinese spy, sent to do the dirty work for "the company that cannot be named"? A man in your position can't be too careful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Great, now you've done it and made me buy one.... Btw. Jonners, congratulations and best of luck with the beautiful woman decal venture!! The news (well, not so new any more now) completely passed me by until I read it in this thread!! Cheers Jeffrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 How I envy you all. My local model shop is Hornby itself. .........They do not have this kit in stock and do not know when they will Dick Totally brassed off of Broadstairs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Hannants obviously expect the kit to sell very well. Three brand new Xtradecal sheets are advised as future releases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 How I envy you all. My local model shop is Hornby itself. .........They do not have this kit in stock and do not know when they will Dick Totally brassed off of Broadstairs No wonder Hornby have money problems, that is incompetence on an industrial scale! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motty Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Does anyone know the expected availability of the Xtradecals sheets? I'm awaiting the arrival of the kit at Hannants to place an order, but I'd love to get two of those sheets to go with it if possible. Cheers, Motty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Have you any plans for a sheet of PR.9 options now Jonners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Have you any plans for a sheet of PR.9 options now Jonners? I want see how the F8 sheets sell mate, but FR9s are actually my fave, so it's not been discounted by any means Jonners 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 duly corrected. Will they send you a kit or two BTW as thanks? Jonners Cant comment on that but if it was to occur the kit would be assembled as our A77-868 and go straight on display at the museum as would be proper. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Apparently mine is being delivered today The pre-order was a birthday present from my wife. I love Meteors! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Thanks for the pictures Jonners, just wish my kits would arrive, the way it is looking I will only get one sometime next week, with the Holidays upon us...............Now I wonder how many successful conversions I can do...............A T7 for a start Ali! I'm planning on using a Classic Airframe fuselage and cockpit with Airfix wings undercarriage etc., or even a T7.5 using Airfix's tail unit......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Righty ho - so I've attached the wheel bays - it all fits very well, though do make sure sprue attachment points are cleaned up, and make sure the spars and side walls are located fully in. A quick tape together of things shows that the fit promises to be very good. I reckon you could if you wanted leave off the intake fairings and attach at final assembly. The engine bay covers seem to be a good fit too. Even the separate rear karman fairings at the wing fuselage interface don't seem like they will cause probs. I'm not saying its a zero filler model, but it looks like it will be only minimal. I'm using kit 1 to check for pitfalls, so Kits 2 & 3 will start shortly. cheers Jonners 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I think I just figured out why Hornby is having financial difficulties. I came home to find this. I was initially worried that I'd accidently ordered 6 Meteors and SWMBO would kill me. But no, it's an enourmous box filled with scrunched up brown paper. We've had >$1000 orders of Pontos come in a box smaller than that. The volumetric weight is huge. The pre-order was free postage too. It was delivered by DPD. It probably cost Hornby £10/15 to send that up here... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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