petetasker Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 A splash of colour for the cabinet - Llanbedr’s RVMDI trials Meteor U.16 WK800/Z circa 1987. Built using the superb 1/48 Airfix Meteor F.8 'Korean War' kit and Alleycat’s AC48056 resin conversion set. Fairly straight forward conversion with a new nose, wing tips, lots of new lumps, bumps and aerials and a few notable deletions such as the gun ports. I also used Eduard’s cockpit detailing set, new wheels from Barracuda and a pitot tube from Master. The yellow is Mr Color 113 RLM04 and I used Humbrols 174 satin enamel for the red. Never sprayed Humbrol enamels before and in truth I wasn’t looking forward to it. Have to say it sprayed like a dream - might have to use them more often. Thoroughly enjoyed this kit and conversion though it did nearly go in the bin on a couple of occasions. Still have the aerial targeting pod (pic attached) to add but I’ve run into a bit of a brick wall on this one so won’t add it until I can find some more info particularly about the rear aspects. Hope it’s of interest. 59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markmcguire25 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 I have never been a big fan of target/drone ships. BUT this is definitely the exception. Stunning job and fantastic finish. Nicely done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Amazing! That looks beautifully finished, flawless in fact. Very interesting subject too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) Wow! Now that is stunning. One of my favourite meteor schemes. Saw them operating from Llanbedr many times. Happy days. Thanks for posting 👍 Edited March 27, 2020 by binbrook87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 That’s nice, eye catching! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 That is one of the most beautiful Meteors I've ever seen in any scale. Glad it didn't end up in the trash! Look forward to your future builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Lovely model. Humbrol thinners ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 Just now, PLC1966 said: Lovely model. Humbrol thinners ? Hi yes used Humbrol thinners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 That's a wonderfully done conversion and a terrific job with the paint scheme with two colours that can be very hard to get a good finish with 😍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Wonderful build. Just enough weathering to make it very believable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeH Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 What a superb build. This is something really special. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Well you`ve done a wonderful job on that one,...... love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Superb build Pete - absolutely lovely result. I would say your choice of colours is spot on. I like spraying Humbrol enamels too but I don't really like their thinners - stinks horrible and I find it takes ages to fully cure. I tend to use cellulose thinners (but with care since it dissolves nearly everything given a chance!) which gives a great result much quicker. Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 That is just Superb. I have both these kits and live down the road (ish) from the Boscombe museum where one of these examples resides. I'm not sure I'll bother to build it now - I don't believe I can deal it the justice that you have!! It's flawless as far as I'm concerned Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Outstanding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 😳 Well you certainly cant miss it ! Great work on the Meteor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 59 minutes ago, Baldy said: Superb build Pete - absolutely lovely result. I would say your choice of colours is spot on. I like spraying Humbrol enamels too but I don't really like their thinners - stinks horrible and I find it takes ages to fully cure. I tend to use cellulose thinners (but with care since it dissolves nearly everything given a chance!) which gives a great result much quicker. Cheers Malcolm Cheers Malcolm don’t have any problems with the smell from Humbrol thinners. They do take longer to cure but they’re a lot less pungent than the Mr Color laquer thinners - they are horrible! 50 minutes ago, robgizlu said: That is just Superb. I have both these kits and live down the road (ish) from the Boscombe museum where one of these examples resides. I'm not sure I'll bother to build it now - I don't believe I can deal it the justice that you have!! It's flawless as far as I'm concerned Rob Thanks Rob Didn't really appreciate these birds when they were around but I certainly do now. Once during a visit to Valley I shot multiple passes by a couple of RAFG Phantoms (Zenit E with FP4 in those days) and completely ignored an old yellow and red Meteor that landed between them- still can’t believe it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejboyd5 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 In photo 4 (left rear quarter view), I note what appears to be flat plates on the rear of the rudder. I don't remember having seen this feature before and considering the excellent quality of the build I doubt that this is an error. Did all the bumps and protrusions added to this special edition of the Meteor require additional trimming not needed on other versions? Could some one comment on these plates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy da fish Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 These flat plates fitted to the rudder are there for correcting or equalling up the balance on the rudder, these plates can be and are reduced one side or other and or both sides by filing them down Iaw the flight manual. Canberra has similar plates on the elevators. Hope this helps Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Absolutely stunning. You've topped off a lovely conversion with a flawless finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubar57 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Now that.....is freakin' awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Pete Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Nice one. I was expecting the usual camo but that splash of yellow and red fairly jumped off the screen when I scrolled down to it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 19 hours ago, ejboyd5 said: In photo 4 (left rear quarter view), I note what appears to be flat plates on the rear of the rudder. I don't remember having seen this feature before and considering the excellent quality of the build I doubt that this is an error. Did all the bumps and protrusions added to this special edition of the Meteor require additional trimming not needed on other versions? Could some one comment on these plates? 19 hours ago, sammy da fish said: These flat plates fitted to the rudder are there for correcting or equalling up the balance on the rudder, these plates can be and are reduced one side or other and or both sides by filing them down Iaw the flight manual. Canberra has similar plates on the elevators. Hope this helps Simon Hi Simons explanation of the deflector plates is correct. Although its a little grainy this Marshalls of Cambridge photograph shows them fairly clearly. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Absolutely fabulous ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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