gaelicfire Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Hello everyone, For my first group build i am starting with the Matchbox Meteor and will attempt to convert it to an NF 13 and paint as an example from Operation Musketeer. I have the Airwaves set although i have no idea how I will handle the airbrake since the set simply asks me to cut out the existing brakes. I also have no decals for this example but I think I can pull something together. Here is the kit and aftermarket: I hope the embed works. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Delighted to have a Meteor in this GB, I've not seen this conversion done before so look forward to following this one. Best of luck Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Hi @gaelicfire, I built a Meteor NF13 here. Unfortunately most build photos on that thread are lost now. Well a model of Jet Age's NF13 - which has all the excuses. It doesn't have aircon scoops - and the 39 Squadron markings are upside-down. Then another NF14 during the previous Matchbox GB. This thread does have photos, and a lot of Meteor information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Welcome to your first Group Build and so thrilled to have Matchbox's Meteor as your initial model of choice. I'll be watching this WIP to see how your NF.13 mod's go, I'm sure it's only minor stuff however all important to get those small details right. Cheers, welcome aboard and best of luck.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I want to build one as a 13 myself. Mind if I follow to see how you're going to do the vents and intakes for the A/C ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 You are probably better without decs anyway - mine disintegrated! Good luck Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 I'll add my name to the list of watchers... I've been wanting to build an Israeli NF.13 for a while and I have the Xtrakit reissue of this kit, bought for this reason. Now I will probably use the Special Hobby kit but I'm planning on building the Matchbox kit too in some other marking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossm Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 I'll sit in too, I'd like to see how the Airwaves set pans out. My only advice - beware the rear fuselage/fin joint, I've broken them multiple times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Hi, Thought I'd drop in and say 'Hello' as I'm building the same kit. Looking forward to watching yours come together. Good luck!! Cheers Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Hi @gaelicfire Have you had a chance to make a start yet ? Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Hi @gaelicfire I hope you are OK, your build had slipped to page 11 of 12, so a rescue was required. Hope we hear from you soon. Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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