Marmaduke Press Decals Gloster Meteor F.8 Vol. 2 (MPD48002) - 1:48 Marmaduke Press Decals

[Julien]

Gloster Meteor F.8 Vol. 2 (MPD48002)

1:48 Marmaduke Press Decals
 

 

The Gloster Meteor was Britain's first Jet Fighter, and the F.8 version the best fighter version. The aircraft was the mainstay of RAF Fighter Command in the early 1950's as well as being used by other commonwealth and overseas Air Forces. Marmaduke Press Decals is a new venture by Britmodeller member @Jon Kunac-Tabinor. The decals have been designed by Pheon Decals, and the printing has been done by Fantasy Printshop which guarantees sharpness, correct registration, and colour density.  There are two sheets of decals in the package; one colour sheet with the Squadron Markings (and one set of national insignia), and one sheet printed in black with aircraft serial numbers. A good inclusion for this sheet are extra serial numbers which basically allows the modeller to build any RAF Meteor F.8, FR.9 or PR.10.

 

 

 

The instructions come on an A5 sheet which folds out to A3. On one side this gives the decal placement instruction for all the options, the other side as well as providing the title page provides information about the company, colour information, airframe information; and tips for applying the decals.  For each option on the sheet there is additional colour information, and instructions regarding airframe configurations. 

 

For Volume 2 there are 7 aircraft able to be built from the sheet;

 

1. WK888 "B" 41 Sqn RAF, based at RAF Biggin Hill circa 1953.
2. WH456 "L" 616 (South Yorkshire) Sqn RAuxAF, based at RAF Acklington circa 1956. **
3. WK943 "N" 257 Sqn RAF, based at RAF Acklington circa 1956.
4. WK927 Personal aircraft of Air Vice-Marshal, Sir Richard Llewellyn Roger Atcherley when commander of 12 Group 1951-53 (Early version with codes).
5. WK927 Personal aircraft of Air Vice-Marshal, Sir Richard Llewellyn Roger Atcherley when commander of 12 Group 1951-53 (Late version without codes).
6. A77-728 (ex WA951) 77 Sqn RAAF, based Kimpo Korea. After a heavy landing on 27/10/53 the aircraft was recovered for components.
7. VZ461 "W" 43 Sqn RAF, based at RAF Leuchars circa 1952.

 

**The serial for WH456 as been printed as WH458 so one of the spare numbers will have to be substituted in.

 

Conclusion

This decal sheet will provide the modeller with plenty of options for the excellent new Airfix kit, the only issue being you might have to go out and buy more Airfix Kits (Please note neither Marmaduke Press Decals or Britmodeller can be held responsible for any stash expansion which occurs). Highly Recommended.

 

 

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[john224]

I believe that in 1956 616 Squadron was based at RAF Worksop (Acklington is north of Newcastle upon Tyne), and that 25 Squadron was a nightfighter squadron, and in 1956 operated NF12 and NF14 meteors.

[Rabbit Leader]

2 hours ago, Julien said:

WK943 "N" 25 Sqn RAF, based at RAF Acklington circa 1956.

 

5 minutes ago, john224 said:

I believe that in 1956 616 Squadron was based at RAF Worksop (Acklington is north of Newcastle upon Tyne), and that 25 Squadron was a nightfighter squadron, and in 1956 operated NF12 and NF14 meteors.

Looks to be a typo, I'd say 245 Squadron.. really nice decals through and we wish @Jon Kunac-Tabinor every success. 

Cheers.. Dave 

[Julien]

It is a typo of my making, should be 257 Sqn