26Decals Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Hi all. Are there any 1/48 Meteor NF.14 decals out there, I have done a search but nothing shows up? Cheers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 2 hours ago, 26Decals said: Are there any 1/48 Meteor NF.14 decals out there, I have done a search but nothing shows up? I've trawled and trawled the net for these but I can't find any, almost to the point of chopping and mixing existing decals of other aircraft types to get the desired scheme. Even more amazing given that there is now a decent injected NF.14 a available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 If you have any of the excellent sheets from Marmaduke Press Decals they have enough serials on them to make just about any meteor out there, Sqn markings might be an issue though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26Decals Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 Thanks for the replies. It seems that there is a gap in the market for some new decals then 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 1 hour ago, 26Decals said: Thanks for the replies. It seems that there is a gap in the market for some new decals then If you're thinking of filling that gap I'd be very interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 2 hours ago, 26Decals said: It seems that there is a gap in the market for some new decals then So best for me to hang on a bit before I build then☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26Decals Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 Ok I am picking my NF.14 up from Hannants tomorrow so will make a start then. I hope to cover as many if not all RAF NF-14 Squadrons 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 So many great schemes, the standard night fighter markings and the various C.O.s marked tails, the 60 sqn Singapore scheme with the darker camo and low demarcation, NF(T).14 trainers, and then those gorgeous Ferranti (G-ARCZ), Rolls Royce (G-ASLW) and A&AEE specials! I would buy more kits if the decals are there for them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 So I should hold off on my NF14 then.... How long do you reckon🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viscount806x Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Probably a little academic but there was a Dutch Decals 'RAF/2 Special' sheet, mine is dated 1995, markings for 46 and 60 Sqn. Coincidenally, The Aeroclub kit had a very nice sheet (by Fantasy Printshop) for the same two squadrons but different airframes. The latter looks a better effort than the DD sheet and might at a pinch still be obtainable from John Adams or fantasy Printshop. For info, the Sword kit itself provides for 72 & 85 Sqns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26Decals Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share Posted December 3, 2021 I now have the Sword kit and one thing I have spotted with the kit decals is that the wing roundels are quite a bit smaller than those included with the Airfix Meteor F8. Sword has them at 23mm and Airfix 28.95 mm. Warpaint 22 has the both the F8 and NF wing roundels at 54 inches which suggests that Airfix got it right. So my question is who is right? Cheers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 (edited) Alley Cat did a set,.... not sure if they are still available? https://www.alleycatmodels.co.uk/gloster-meteor-nf-mk-11-12-2962-p.asp https://www.aviationmegastore.com/meteor-nf12--nf11-hybrid-9-versions-acd48003-alley-cat-acd48003-aircraft-scale-modelling-decals/product/?action=prodinfo&art=82855 Edited December 3, 2021 by tonyot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 They are for NF.11/12s Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26Decals Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share Posted December 3, 2021 Just to add to the confusion Modeldecal sheet 93 instructions has the wing roundels as 48 Inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloegin57 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 15 minutes ago, 26Decals said: Just to add to the confusion Modeldecal sheet 93 instructions has the wing roundels as 48 Inches. So does Set 88 et Al with Fuselage and underwing at 36 inches and upper wing 54 inches for single seaters + T.7 with the fin flash at 24x24 inches. I'll go with MD's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26Decals Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share Posted December 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, sloegin57 said: So does Set 88 et Al with Fuselage and underwing at 36 inches and upper wing 54 inches for single seaters + T.7 with the fin flash at 24x24 inches. I'll go with MD's Great, I'll go with MD's . I wasn't going to bother with the roundels and fin flashes as they are included in the kit but glad I checked with you guys Thanks for your help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 From a friend restoring an NF14, there is evidence of both sizes of roundels on the wings! Dont know if they changed at some point? Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 There's also the French one - it's one of the options in the 1/72 Special Hobby kit but I don't think decals for it have been done in 1/48: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 On 12/2/2021 at 8:24 AM, 26Decals said: It seems that there is a gap in the market for some new decals then On 12/2/2021 at 1:07 PM, 26Decals said: Ok I am picking my NF.14 up from Hannants tomorrow so will make a start then. I hope to cover as many if not all RAF NF-14 Squadrons 60 Squadron...🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) On 12/3/2021 at 2:17 PM, 71chally said: They are for NF.11/12s Tony. I thought that the squadron bars might come in handy,.... no worries. ... Ray doesn`t seem interested anyway. 25, 64, 72, 85, 153 Sqns all flew the NF.14 too. I was thinking of maybe digging into my sheet too if he was struggling,..... ah well. . Edited December 4, 2021 by tonyot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloegin57 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 On 03/12/2021 at 17:34, Julien said: From a friend restoring an NF14, there is evidence of both sizes of roundels on the wings! Dont know if they changed at some point? Julien Only change that I know of Julien was on the upper mainplane roundels on the late 1 TWU Meteor 8's where they put 36/40 inch roundels :- HTH Dennis 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26Decals Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 Thanks all for your replies. I have now made a start on the artwork and hope they will be released Feb 2022 Cheers Ray 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 On 12/4/2021 at 9:19 PM, tonyot said: I thought that the squadron bars might come in handy,.... That is one of the sheets that I thought of to produce a good NF.14 scheme, but still struggled. Anyhow a dedicated a NF.14 (especially from 26Decals!) would be most welcome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 6 hours ago, 26Decals said: Thanks all for your replies. I have now made a start on the artwork and hope they will be released Feb 2022 Cheers Ray Excellent, just in time for the Sword Meteor NF.14 I’m (hopefully!) getting for Christmas and starting next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike N Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 On 12/6/2021 at 9:07 AM, 26Decals said: I have now made a start on the artwork and hope they will be released Feb 2022 Hi Ray, did this sheet reach the market? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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