Meteor F.8 / FR.9: small and large intakes

[Doc72]

Hi,

I'am currently working on the MPM Meteor FR.9 (1/72). The kit includes two kinds of intakes: a smaller ring resulting in a bigger diameter intake and a longer one resulting in a more narrow intake. I think this is an early vs. late production thing, but frankly I can't spot the difference on most photos.

So which would be correct for the FR.9 with the serial WX978?

Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

 

[Graham T]

Without checking I'd say large bore for an FR9.  The intake mouths were wood & I believe some were actually cut back in length from small to large bore at unit level with a saw!

[Selwyn]

2 hours ago, Doc72 said:

Hi,

I'am currently working on the MPM Meteor FR.9 (1/72). The kit includes two kinds of intakes: a smaller ring resulting in a bigger diameter intake and a longer one resulting in a more narrow intake. I think this is an early vs. late production thing, but frankly I can't spot the difference on most photos.

So which would be correct for the FR.9 with the serial WX978?

Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

 

Read this thread.

https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235037255-meteor-nf-engine-nacelle-size/

 

Selwyn

 

 

[modelldoc]

This WX 956, I had used the big one:

 

 https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/51210649018/in/dateposted/

 

modelldoc

 

[Doc72]

Thanks everybody. So I guess, I'll use the short, large bore intakes. In an way, it's a pity because the other ones seem to fit far better on this kit...