RidgeRunner Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) All, Here's the latest from the Williams' paint shop. In keeping with my current Latin theming it is a Meteor FR.9, operated by Grupo de Caza 2111, Fuerza Aerea Ecuatoriana. They operated this model from Taura AB between 1954 and 1972, with 12 delivered from Tarrant Rushton. I used the MPM Meteor FR.9 plus a resin cockpit set from CMK and a set of rails from an MPM "Aussie" Meteor F.8. In Ecuador it was operated solely as a fighter/ground attack machine and the recce ports were blanked. For the decals I made the serials and some stencils and used a set of Aztec roundels that were for an A-37. They are not the exact size but close enough. I finished her is Humbrol 191 and dirtied her up with Flory "Dirt" and then finished off with Humbrol Gloss Cote. Oh, and a bit from my broom for the aerial! The only image I have found of these machines. that are not showing the aerobatic team, is this: The MPM kit was generally okay, as many of you know, but a bugger around the nose and nose wheel. I did my best. I hope you like her. Martin Edited September 29, 2017 by RidgeRunner Turning my back on PB and adding new images 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Very nice and a different take on the subject. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albamac Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Hi Martin, A lovely finish to a good British "subject". Nice to see one in Latin American markings which is different. Keep up the excellent work mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) Thanks mate. There is another Meteor (Mk.4), a F-80C and a AT-33A to go yet, plus a Canadair Sabre, all Latin ... plus an F4U, F-47D, a T-28 and a F-51D M Edited September 9, 2016 by RidgeRunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Edmundson Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Lovely work, I have a Matchbox/Aeroclub FR9 on the desk right now, in progress as an Ecuadorian aerobatic team mount. Cheers, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Really nice Meteor, great to see it in some different markings too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 nice looking build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Very nice build, and the kit has come up a treat. My main issues with the MPM Meteors is the thickness of the wing. mine was a bit like doing a vacform and yes the front end needs some care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 Updated images Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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