charlie_c67 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 So, with some spare decals to use from the Meteor build I figured a speed whif would be an idea. What better than a hobbyboss model? So with that in mind... Which swiftly became... More to be done before the night is out I hope! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 A five day project? Good luck as it's a cracking idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 So a little more work this afternoon... This may take some drilling though... Also found some holes to fill. Also had a slight issue with the sprayed silver I used being rather tacky. After another layer of Humbrol Silver it's settled down. Not something I need right now though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Sealed, taped and a little grey primer to cover the last of the plastic and give some variations (hopefully) in the shades of silver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Whilst the silver paint settles, a quick back story.... "During the Korean war, it became clear that both the Meteor and the Vampire were somewhat lacking when faced with the new Mig-15. After several examples were captured and taken back to RAE Farnborough, it became clear to some that the meteor was more suited to the ground attack role while the Vampire the interception role. Unfortunately the lessons were learnt a little too late and Meteor units in the theatre were severely short on numbers. To compensate, F-84E's were loaned by the US to ensure that there was no loss in the punishing ground attacks taking place at the time, with the first squadron, No 56, receiving their mounts in mid-1951 known in the RAF as the Thunderjet FB.1. About 6 months later, they were replaced by the Thunderjet FB.2 which was the equivalent of the F-84G, but fitted with RR Avon engines. Present at the Queens coronation flypast, these aircraft did not stay in service much past the end of the Korean war as they were replaced with Gloster's new dedicated ground attack Meteor, the Reaper, and were sold on to other Commonwealth countries looking to modernise their air forces with the new technology. In addition to Korea, these FB.2's were used by India during several conflicts of the 1950's as well as South Africa in the Border War. The last of these Anglicised Thunderjets were retired by Kenya in 1968" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 I may be going slightly mad. Since I have to convert the 92 Squadron decals to 56, I've had to make a few...changes to make this work. However, the base colours are looking good And the madness? I may not get this done in time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 C'mon, you can do it! Dermot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 Hi guys, unfortunately due to a bereavement I will not get this done in time. However, it will appear in my thread in the Whif section in due course. I look forward to seeing everyone else's entries when time (and state of mind) allow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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