Mike N Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 This build came from one of those flashes of inspiration that results in a sudden urge to start a kit from scratch and see it through to the end in quick order, rather than languishing for a few years as per usual. Browsing through Airframe Extra No.7 'The Suez Crisis', I came upon a photo of a lineup of Meteor FR9s of No 208 Sqn at Hal Far, resplendent in Suez stripes! I had no idea this version wore these markings, only ever seeing them on NF13s before. I'd had this book a few years but never twigged, there's even a small version of the photo on the front cover, hiding in plain sight! Very handily, the photo shows the nearest aircraft's serial clearly (WB121), and I knew immediately that I had to build this aircraft. I was already part way through an Airfix Meteor F8, but straight away started a newly received FR9 to build in parallel. I won't go into detail on the kit itself, other than to say it is generally a joy to build with a small number of fit issues, but nothing major. I built it pretty much straight from the box, and finished it with Xtracolor and Humbrol paints and a mix of kit and aftermarket decals (for the serials and 'W' codes). I hope you like the result as much as I do! Thanks for looking. Mike 58 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 I think that's the first time I've seen a Meatbox in Suez colours - lovely. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 22 minutes ago, Buzby061 said: I think that's the first time I've seen a Meatbox in Suez colours - lovely. Pete Outstanding build. First time I've seen a 208sqn marked machine with suez stripes too. Lovely job 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Lovley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 A very nice finish Mike on both Meteors. I’m working on a collection of Suez aircraft in 1/48. So far I’ve built the Sea Hawk and Wyvern and have an AEW Skyraider and Hunter F4 in the stash. This Meteor will be another one to look for. Thanks for posting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Great work on both Meteors! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Lovely build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Very nice.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Excellent result with the Meteor. Like others have said, the Suez stripes look really good! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbeale Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Beautifully turned out pair of Meteors. Well done 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 That's quality work! They look great together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Beautiful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Really nice job(s). That's a new scheme on me too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritJet Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 That's turned out really well and a very unusual scheme for an FR9, the Aussie F8 looks good too. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahavelona Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Inspirational! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Nice work Mike. I love it when sudden inspiration strikes. I built one of these kits about 18 months ago. I remember apart from the fit of the nose cone it’s a pretty good build. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Both Meteors look great Mike. Very nice!!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Lovely Meteor. Nice to see an FR.9 for a change too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Very nice Meteor! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Lovely build on both Meteors ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Museum quality. Regards, Orion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbed Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Thats good. Damn it, makes me want to do one. its not like I don't have anyything else in the stash to do .................................... Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike N Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 Thanks for all the kind words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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