jasman71 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Finished after 5 weeks. I present the Airfix 1/48 Meteor F8, with markings from Xtradecal, etched undercarriage bays, flaps, cockpit details and engine bits care of Eduard, with more engine bits added from plastic rod and strip, fuse wire and copper. I won't go into details as it's all in the WIP section. Alclad metallic paint and Humbrol weathering powders used also. I put the wrong intakes on it, but was too far along with the build to correct this. I also managed to crack the windshield but it's not too noticeable here. The biggest problem I had was deciding which pics to put in here, as I shot it on 3 different bases, so here's a selection. Apologies if there are some similar 'poses' And when I finish this plaque, I'll display it on it as it is a better size Thanks for looking! 61 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawty82 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Bleeding gorgeous build! I'm very much leaning towards getting one of these, they look like a very nice kit! Out of interest, how did you achieve the staining on the panel lines behind the gun compartment? Is it pastels or pigments or something? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 That's a stunner,what a superb metal finish too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasman71 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 Bleeding gorgeous build! I'm very much leaning towards getting one of these, they look like a very nice kit! Out of interest, how did you achieve the staining on the panel lines behind the gun compartment? Is it pastels or pigments or something? Humbrol weathering powders, brushed on dry. Mainly Smoke but with the odd bit of Black and Dark Earth thrown in here and there. If you make a mess they are easy to clean up and start again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawty82 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Ah ok thanks. I tried spraying Tamiya smoke for a similiar effect on my current build and royally cocked it up, but I have stacks of pigments so I'll try that instead. Again, lovely build, the metallic finish is superb ☺ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Very nice indeed. How was the building process? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasman71 Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 Very nice indeed. How was the building process? Very nice, would have been faster and easier had I built out of the box with no extras. You can find it in the Work in Progress section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Now that looks very very Nice!!! I've really enjoyed your build too. How did the tail chequer decals fit? Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Simply stunning. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 That's a stunner,what a superb metal finish too. Agreed, but I thought Meteors were 'high speed silver?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Yes a superb finish , but as Tom says , should be " High Speed Silver " an aluminium paint finish which tends to a dull silvery grey when weathered . Andrew PS a really super model build though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasman71 Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 It is Alclad High Speed Silver. As I stated in the WIP I thought it was a little too silver for me, but I dulled it down a bit with a satin coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasman71 Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 Now that looks very very Nice!!! I've really enjoyed your build too. How did the tail chequer decals fit? Jonners Not too bad, the bottom halves they were a bit wider than needed, and deeper (though that depends on how far down the individual paints the red) so I ended up trimming some off when nearly dry. The edges needed a touch up with roundel blue paint, especially the back edge where those flat areas are at the back of the rudders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango 1 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 That's a lovely build! I'm not a big fan of this aircraft, however after seeing your model I'm beginning to think about buying that kit. Superb work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Not too bad, the bottom halves they were a bit wider than needed, and deeper (though that depends on how far down the individual paints the red) so I ended up trimming some off when nearly dry. The edges needed a touch up with roundel blue paint, especially the back edge where those flat areas are at the back of the rudders Thanks mate - it's interesting to hear. Jonners 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 wow! turned out very nice, a real stunner! especially the cockpit and the engine got my attention! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Excellent job, so very happy to hear people are useing weathering powders, to me looks much better 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low flyer Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Stunning finish well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasman71 Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 Thanks chaps. Incidentally re the HS Silver, I got the idea to use that as the builder of the example in the Airfix mag used it on his and it looked quite good, and being an Alclad user (and not having that bottle) I thought I'd try it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Master piece of this historic aircraft. Enjoyed all the pics. Greetz, Orion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 nice looking meteor.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Beautiful Meteor!!! Fantastic work!!! :goodjob: :goodjob: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 That's a great looking Meteor. Cockpit and engine have really paid off, both look very convincing. Very nice weathering as well- although the Alclad does look a bit more like nmf than hss to be honest- (in no way detracts from your excellent build though!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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