petetasker Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Couple of images still wet on the bench of my latest project. This is the lovely Airfix 1/48 kit done as Brawdy based WH291 of 79 Res Squadron (TWU). Extras used included Eduards cockpit and masking sets and a replacement pitot tube from Master. Decals were cobbled together from the spares box and kit. Weathering was a mixture of a light Flory panel/pin wash and Tamiya weathering pastels. Not my best effort I’ll admit but happy for any comments good or bad - hope it’s of interest. 58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 A nice clean build. I went to the Crown Plaza hotel at Liverpool airport earlier this year, to see the re-build remains of this jet. Sadly the plane doesn’t look as well as it’s hey day. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 That's lovely. The 'new' Airfix Meteor really captures the look of the real thing. Great job on a scheme not often seen 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 24 minutes ago, amos brierley said: A nice clean build. I went to the Crown Plaza hotel at Liverpool airport earlier this year, to see the re-build remains of this jet. Sadly the plane doesn’t look as well as it’s hey day. 😉 Hello mate Do you kind me asking about access. Can you just turn up and have a look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 very nice! like it a lot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Wow! What a superb build and finish, it’s brilliant! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loloskymaster Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Very nice!😍👍 This reminds me I have to finish my TT. Bravo Lolo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 I agree, she's lovely indeed! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Yes, that's a cracking model. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Lovely job, that's awesome work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 19 hours ago, petetasker said: Not my best effort I’ll admit You set yourself very high standards if you're not very pleased. It's a Meteor - tick. It's very nicely made and finished - tick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ththtttu7 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Love this Meteor build, and love its lesser seen colour scheme 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Lovely! One of Airfix's best kits I Think. Certainly captures the shape of the Meatbox very well. Nice colour scheme too! Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 I like it, a nice clean and neat build very well executed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Lovely. Is that Light Aircraft Grey? Unusual scheme I've not previously seen on a Meteor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 10 hours ago, Graham T said: Lovely. Is that Light Aircraft Grey? Unusual scheme I've not previously seen on a Meteor. Yes overall LAG. Found a nice colour photo the other day of the same aircraft wearing the same grey scheme but also full 85 Sqn markings - can feel another project coming on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Great scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 For what ever reason some models just hit the spot, yours does just that, really appeals to me, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 On 11/21/2021 at 8:57 PM, petetasker said: Hello mate Do you kind me asking about access. Can you just turn up and have a look? The first time I went I parked at the hotel (you’ll need to put your car reg in for free parking) and they said come back next year. A police friend of mine who has worked at the airport gave me some advice during a recent meeting. It’s a public right of way down the right hand side of the building, you can gain access to the air side pan. I’d already phoned the heritage guys who were happy to chat on the phone. The second time I went, I parked at the retail park and just walked across. There are some recent photos of the aircraft being rebuilt. Hope this helps. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Simply delicious! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Great build and finish Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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