Graham T Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Just finished this. If the PR9 was the "GT" Canberra then for my money the NF14 was the "GT" Meteor NF. There was a lot of speculation a while back that this might have been an unreleased Classic Airframes kit; certainly it is extremely reminiscent of CA in the box - the hard glossy grey plastic, the surface finish/engraving, the way the parts are laid out on the anonymous sprues, the large sprue gates etc. - probably enough to suggest that there was some common thinking or even personnel involved. Having built several CA Meteors in the past I can say that this builds up in a similar manner except that the fit of the intakes at least is far, far better. Also I recall that CA used resin for the nose u/c assembly which was better in detail but far too delicate for the job (especially for the more cack-handed builders among us!). In fact with this kit there is NO resin with everything moulded in plastic. The cockpit is quite nice if a little soft in detail but as it's pretty much all black this is not an issue for most builders. The supports for the R/O equipment between the front & rear positions is a bit fiddly & I lost the part that seems to represent a pair of plates that would be on either side of the pilot's head - possibly a head restraint?. No mention is made of nose weight in the instructions & in any case I assumed that the long nose of the NF14 meant it would not be necessary & so I thought right through the build process, painting & decalling, until I attached the tail planes!! ANOTHER for my tail sitter collection! Decals are good quality but the placement guide is not clear for the stencils & downright misleading in places! Painted in Xtracolour enamels. Not a bad kit. 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbasher Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Got this in my to do pile, looks a nice kit and if I get a result like yours I’ll be happy. Good tip on the nose weight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Very nice build.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken the panda Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 very nice. i hope my airfix one turns out as nice as this! ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Very nice Meteor! Looks rather modern with the blown and framless main canopy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angell328 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Ohhh I do like that! Very nice 😀 Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shark444 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Looks very well done. I've always liked this version of the Meteor! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 What an outstanding Meteor! Very nice and superbly painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 20 minutes ago, Lord Riot said: What an outstanding Meteor! Very nice and superbly painted. I'll happily second that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Nicely done indeed! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Very smart looking Meteor Graham, and a far more representative finish than some of the fire dump escapees that are often seen. There was no head restraint for the pilot although I do think that there was a frame that his shoulder harness passes over; there are plenty of images showing lots of fresh air ahead of the nav's kit. I have one of these kits lurking in the "not-quite-certain-why-I-haven't-yet-finished-it" pile that I intend to complete as one of 85 Squadron's jets from West Malling (where I did my only bit of gliding and enjoyed the Great Warbirds air displays). Thanks for the confirmation that I'm going to need some nose ballast; good job there's plenty of room for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Lovley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Cracking work, I've got a couple of these on my 'wants list', looks like a great kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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