Marmaduke Press Decals Gloster Meteor F.8 Vol.3 (MPD48002) - 1:48 Marmaduke Press Decals

[Julien]

Gloster Meteor F.8 Vol.3 (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 3 there are 6 aircraft able to be built from the sheet;

 

1. WF714"K" 500 Sqn RAF, based at RAF Biggin Hill circa 1953.
2. WL164 "X" 74 Sqn RAF, based at RAF Biggin Hill circa 1953.
3. WL135 "E" 245 Sqn RAF, based at RAF Biggin Hill circa 1953.
4. WF649 "C" 610 (County of Chester) Sqn RAuxA, based at RAF Hooton Park, 1953
5. WE863 "A" 19 Sqn RAF, based at RAF Biggin Hill circa 1953.
6. WH384 "F" 610 (County of Chester) Sqn RAuxA, based At RAF Hooton Park, 1953

 

 

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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[bentwaters81tfw]

(Please note neither Marmaduke Press Decals or Britmodeller can be held responsible for any stash expansion which occurs)

 

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[Julien]

1 hour ago, bentwaters81tfw said:

 

 

Like what you just did!

Argh yes but that new kit I bought is to build for someone, not a stash addition!