tony.t Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 It looks quite enticing. Diddy scale has its merits, not least of which is that it's still pocket money prices. Will get this Airfix kit, and a Special Hobby NF.11 to go with it. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted April 22, 2022 Author Share Posted April 22, 2022 Sprues Source: https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-and-news/workbench/airfix-update-meteoric-proportions V.P. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Dave Fleming said: note separate nose I must be losing it, mate, as I cant see a FR.9 nose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Can I have mine now please? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, Enzo Matrix said: Can I have mine now please? With Ecuadorean decals 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 30 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: I must be losing it, mate, as I cant see a FR.9 nose No FR9 nose (in this boxing) but the F8 nose is separate and there are 3 clear parts that I assume are the camera ports for the FR9 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Looks like it'll be a lot more pleasant to build than the MPM offering, and I do love a Meteor. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Just now, Procopius said: I do love a Meteor. What's not to love? Even if one just builds F8s, there are more interesting colour schemes than one can reasonably shake a stick at. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Interesting way the undercarriage has been done, presumably to help people paint the tyres. Personally not sure about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acinonyx Jubatus Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Some observations from a five minute inspection of the sprues Fine sprue gates to most parts, an improvement on previous airfix kits, however the third plastic sprue seems to have some problems Main wheel hubs parts 19 and 20 appear to be short shot with a large flat at one side and not round as may be expected. Flash appears evident around the two nose pieces No upper sprue gates at parts 53 and 54 on the lower row of parts, main sprue seems to have a large take off towards those parts possibly indicating a gate to the part should be there Would the lack of a sprue gate here lead to a short shot part ? Hopefully this is an early pre production test shot and quality control at Airfix have noticed any faults and rectified them at this early stage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 5 hours ago, Mr T said: Interesting way the undercarriage has been done, presumably to help people paint the tyres. Personally not sure about it. I noticed that too. I’m curious to see how it will look when assembled but the wheels aren’t going to turn, obviously. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 7 hours ago, Acinonyx Jubatus said: Some observations from a five minute inspection of the sprues Fine sprue gates to most parts, an improvement on previous airfix kits, however the third plastic sprue seems to have some problems Main wheel hubs parts 19 and 20 appear to be short shot with a large flat at one side and not round as may be expected. Flash appears evident around the two nose pieces No upper sprue gates at parts 53 and 54 on the lower row of parts, main sprue seems to have a large take off towards those parts possibly indicating a gate to the part should be there Would the lack of a sprue gate here lead to a short shot part ? Hopefully this is an early pre production test shot and quality control at Airfix have noticed any faults and rectified them at this early stage This is why there are test shots; to discover molding issues before the kit is released. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Must say this looks really good. I'll have to start buying High Speed Silver in bulk! Justin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 I want mine, I want mine now! I'd love one of the schemes to be one of the later TFF or 85Sqn schemes, a bit of LAG and Dayglo, what's not to like? As for the wheels, difficult beggars to say the least, two drag struts and a mudguard for a tricky beggar do make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Wez said: As for the wheels, difficult beggars to say the least, two drag struts and a mudguard for a tricky beggar do make! Yes it's a tricky balance to strike, between detail, strength and ease of construction. I'll be interested to see how the Airfix solution bears up. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 On 22/04/2022 at 20:32, Acinonyx Jubatus said: Some observations from a five minute inspection of the sprues Fine sprue gates to most parts, an improvement on previous airfix kits, however the third plastic sprue seems to have some problems Main wheel hubs parts 19 and 20 appear to be short shot with a large flat at one side and not round as may be expected. Flash appears evident around the two nose pieces No upper sprue gates at parts 53 and 54 on the lower row of parts, main sprue seems to have a large take off towards those parts possibly indicating a gate to the part should be there Would the lack of a sprue gate here lead to a short shot part ? Hopefully this is an early pre production test shot and quality control at Airfix have noticed any faults and rectified them at this early stage The wheels are certainly short shot, but hopefully that's just a correction - might even be the mould isn't finished (First test shot of the Jet provost lacked one pilot) Not sure that is flash around the nose, so much as an artifact of the lighting; The 'missing' gates on 53/54 might just be protective pieces to stop those parts getting knocked off the runner, or they might be slide moulds or drop ins for a different variant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Looks great, and confirms answers to earlier questions, both types of intakes, canopies and alternative nose option. All poseable flying surfaces and airbrakes are a nice touch aswel. At this price I can only get one, but looks fine for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 I'm ready! I've just received Xtradecal sheets 72114 and 72115 which will alow me to build a Meteor F(TT)8 based at Tengah in the Meteor STGB. Just need the kit now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 On 4/26/2022 at 2:41 PM, 71chally said: alternative nose option. Which options, mate? I am interested in the PR nose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 On 29/04/2022 at 22:31, RidgeRunner said: Which options, mate? I am interested in the PR nose There aren't any in the kit, but (a) it has a separate nose and (b) the windows for the FR/PR nose are on the clear parts - I suspect there is a separate frame for the alternative nose for later releases 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Club Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 It would be great if Eduard, in their Brassin range, could release a cockpit and an armament set comprising rockets (including "Flame Onion" Napalm ones) used in Korean War ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 7 hours ago, Violet Club said: It would be great if Eduard, in their Brassin range, could release a cockpit and an armament set comprising rockets (including "Flame Onion" Napalm ones) used in Korean War ! I have a feeling there will be a whole load of AM releases for this kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 1, 2022 Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 Schemes & more Source: https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-and-news/workbench/new-gloster-meteor-schemes-exclusive Scheme A - Gloster Meteor F.8 WF714, RAF No.500 (County of Kent) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force, West Malling, Kent, England, May 1953. Scheme B - Gloster Meteor F.8 WL164, RAF No.74(F) Squadron, Horsham St Faith, Norfolk, England, July 1955. Scheme C - Gloster Meteor F.8 EG-10/MN-S, No.305 Squadron Belgian Air Force, Beauvechain, Belgium, early 1950s. V.P. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 16 minutes ago, Homebee said: Scheme B - Gloster Meteor F.8 WL164, RAF No.74(F) Squadron, Horsham St Faith, Norfolk, England, July 1955. Oooh, that's very tasty indeed. Come on, Airfix - get them in the post! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 I was lucky to see a test shot of this and it looks really good. Suspect Airfix will do what they did with the 1/48 kit and release the PR.9 in a later boxing Julien 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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