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This Meteor night fighter was delivered to the RAF in 1954, initially to 25 Sqn at West Malling before being transferred to 85 Sqn in 1958. The aircraft remained in RAF service until 1961, when it was then placed as a gate guard at North Luffenham. Fortunately, WS776 still survives to this day and can be seen at Bournemouth Aviation Museum. This was my first attempt at a Sword kit, and overall I was quite impressed. It’s obviously not new tool Airfix standard, but it’s a very buildable kit with a bit of care and filler. The instructions aren’t great in that the parts aren’t numbered on the sprues, just a diagram in the instructions. Some of the stencil decals have duplicated numbers and erroneous placing in the instructions too, and the black wing walkway decals are very thin so great care is needed. Overall though, a thoroughly enjoyable build of quite a rare type. Mostly built oob except for a few wire aerials and cockpit tubes, plus Airscale instrument panel decals. -
Continuing the 50’s RAF theme, and my first attempt at a Sword kit. Not sure what to expect after recently building quite a few newish Airfix kits, but the first impression of it looks pretty good. Anyone who’s built this - Anything to look out for/fix? Most of the build detail seems to be the cockpit, with plenty of little knobs and levers included. I’m considering aftermarket instrument panels though if I can find them, otherwise I have to hand paint the dials, there’s no decal for them. Reasonable looking decals, I’m erring on doing the 85 squadron one. Reference photos in ‘RAF in Camera 1950s’ book. It’s bigger than I expected, pretty much the same length as a Jaguar. I think nose weight will be required!
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I'm about to start my venerable Matchbox kit PK-129, Meteor NF.14. I recall seeing some discussion regarding the overall length of the model, but do not remember if any resolution was reached. Is the model, as issued, correct, or does it err in some way? Any recommendations as to assembly of the model in an accurate form appreciated. KE
