binbrook87 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) Here's the new Special Hobby Meteor NF12. It's a tricky build in places with some work needed to get various items to fit. Particular attention is needed for cockpit, the engines within the upper and lower wings wing assembly, the undercarriage doors, engine nacelle and canopy. It's a lovely detailed kit, but perhaps over engineered in places. However it's a vast improvement over the Matchbox offering and when completed looks a hell of a lot better.... and probably retails at the same price. Paints were Tamiya XF81 and 83. I decided to freehand spray the camouflage which didn't turn out as well as hoped so it needed some brushwork to finish off! I must resort to white tac sausages next time. Decals were from the kit and Modeldecal for a machine from No. 72 Sqn at Church Fenton in the late 1950s. The kit decals are really thin though and have a tenancy to fold up on themselves! Frustrating. In summary a really nice if slightly flawed kit being more 'short run' than mainstream, but I will be building more (as I have loads of aftermarket decals to get through) and using the experience gained on this first one will make some changes in the way I tackle things next time. It IS highly recommended, but you'll need to put in a bit of work here and there. Thanks for looking... comments much appreciated Edited June 23, 2020 by binbrook87 55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc72 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Well done model! And thanks for your opinion on the kit. This is also a kit I'd like to build one day. It's a fascinating aircraft with a kind of steam-punk look: a mixture of old and new. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Very nice! This is on my “love to do” list, but I’m waiting for the NF14 to come out. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 The more I see of the Meteor Night Fighter models, the more the airplane appeals to me. For all the issues the kit presented, your model came out in excellent form. Really like the paint work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Fantastic finish to the Meat-box Gra! If only I had the spare time as you have to produce these fine pieces of work! Pubs open on the 4th July......beer? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 That's lovely and looks streets ahead of the old Matchbox offering. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Marvellous Meteor ! Beautiful build and finish ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Lovely Meatbox there, I'm really looking forward to having the time to get my hands on mine. I hope I can do as good a job as you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luciano Caetano Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Great job. Such a nice looking aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 3 hours ago, billn53 said: Very nice! This is on my “love to do” list, but I’m waiting for the NF14 to come out. Thanks very much. Yeah I'm waiting for the '14 too. No sign yet though. At least that canopy will be a lot easier to paint! 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Lovely job that. I’m just looking to get a canopy mask set before I have a crack at mine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 4 hours ago, binbrook87 said: I must resort to white tac sausages next time. Pork sausages taste better. That is a stunning Meteor night fighter. regards, adey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 34 minutes ago, ForestFan said: Lovely job that. I’m just looking to get a canopy mask set before I have a crack at mine Yeh I would. Hand painted mine..... Never again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Yowzah- looks pretty darned good to me- beautiful Meatbox! Looking at all of the night fighter versions- that's a LOT of fuselage for not much wing area! I also agree with binbrook87 and billn3- the NF14 is the bee's knees! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Nice bit of work there. Lovely colours. Nice one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 1 hour ago, 72modeler said: Yowzah- looks pretty darned good to me- beautiful Meatbox! Looking at all of the night fighter versions- that's a LOT of fuselage for not much wing area! I also agree with binbrook87 and billn3- the NF14 is the bee's knees! Mike Cheers! Yeh its a strange looking beast ain't it...but very photogenic for some reason. Not exactly state of the art but filled a gap until the Jav came along 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Very nice. This is one of my next projects this year with an NF 11. Patrick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Bravo Binbrook!!!!! It turned out great!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 That's a beautiful build, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 What a superb build. Great scheme and so well applied. I would have thought you did not need to resort to the Blu-Tak stuff. Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Michael51 said: What a superb build. Great scheme and so well applied. I would have thought you did not need to resort to the Blu-Tak stuff. Michael Thanks to everybody for all the kind comments. No...really my freehand airbrushing isn't that good...luckily i managed a reasonable rescue job with the hairy stick! 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shark444 Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Great looking Meteor there, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) Fantastic job. MPM do a navy trainer version that I really like the look of, but with the size of my stash as it is I can't really justify... 😢 Edited June 29, 2020 by TonyOD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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