I thought I had started a thread for thsi a while back. Obviously not.

So, here is the box shot,



and the latest update.



Thanks for looking.

Deacon

If you are doing a Mk.14, don't use the "14" nose parts. Use the parts for the Mk.12. It's a myth that the "14" was longer than the "12".

John

Thanks for the 'heads-up' John, but I have checked the kit parts and the
same nose parts are used for the Mk12 and the Mk14.

Cheers

Deacon

Nice, Ive got the xtrakit boxing + the airwaves etch looks a nice kit too, fit looks good is it ?.


Andy.

Nice start

Thanks guys.

Andy, the kit fit is fine, I just added some tippex to reduce the depth of the join.

I really like making Matchbox kits these days, possibly because of the good memories. I know they don't stand up well against many
model companies these days, but I still really enjoy making them.

Cheers

Deacon

That's all the reason you need!

Here are 3 Meteor NF14s that I built for a GB in 2007


The nose length issue crops up in the thread.
http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1331
Advice is to throw away parts 7 and 13, and use 9 and 12 for the nose instead.
The NF14 had a shorter steeper windscreen than the NF12 - giving the false impression of a longer nose.
And another couple I've built:

I have to say they look the business mate.

I tell you now, mine won't look as good as these.

Why 3 identical NF.14's, just to be nosey?

Cheers

Deacon

Each is WS774 http://www.maltaaviationmuseum.com/meteornf14.asp
If you read the thread, I built a previous model of WS774 for John Holder (I worked with his son - hence visited the restoration at Quedgley).
John asked me to make another each for Sandy, Sid and Alex.