Used to test a strange new idea of putting propellers onto aircraft (sorry couldn't resist....) an early Meteor was converted to use the experimental Trent turboprop engine and test it's possible future applications. This led to many very successful aircraft using the economical turboprop all over the world.
Many years ago I converted the AMT 1/48 scale Meteor I into the Trent Meteor but always wanted to do it in 1/72. I bought this MPM kit when it first came out and have only recently finished it. Quite a few parts didn't fit very well and it needed a fair bit of filler. I'm not at all convinced by the prop blades and I think they will get replaced at some point when I've worked out what the problem is with them.
Painted with Halfords Fiat Golden Yellow and Humbrol Grey/Green.
Thanks for looking.
Steve