81-er Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 That's absolutely superb, Ray, very well done indeed! A very different subject, but it's made the GB more interesting James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Great work Ray. A stunning model that will really stand out in the cabinet. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 @81-er @franky boy James & James, thank you. I usually enjoy all my builds, but the Meteor was especially good fun. The GB's are always a good excuse to do something a little different. Like now, complete change of pace .... plenty of fun buried in this little armoured car. Ray 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Congratulations @Ray_W Very very neat and clean build. The paintjob is absolutely smooth and the edges crisp and clean. Plus the weathering, just the right amount to me. Looking forward to the gallery pictures! You certainly are a modeler who inspires me to push myself to build cleaner, almost putty-free. And be patient and careful with the paintjobs. Sam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Sam said: You certainly are a modeler who inspires me to push myself to build cleaner, almost putty-free. And be patient and careful with the paintjobs. Hi Sam, Pleased you like the final result. Gallery images are up now. Trying to build clean and almost putty free is an important step to achieving good paint jobs. Besides, I hate sanding. I think we all do. Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Very nice job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 On 11/20/2022 at 3:52 PM, Ed Russell said: Very nice job! Thanks Ed, I'll also add that the conversion you supply is itself a "very nice job". Besides the resin and everything required being in the box, I really do appreciate the in-depth instructions and the decals are excellent. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 We even have a few left in stock for people who might be inspired to have a go with the new 1/72 Airfix kit. I have built one OOB and I suppose I should check out the fit on another. I can't see any reason it wouldn't work. https://www.redroomodels.com/product/red-roo-1-72-meteor-u-mk16-21-conversion-set/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Not to put anyone else off, but this build is going to be hard to beat! Obviously an eye-catching scheme, but exquisitely rendered, too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Utterly superb!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 @gingerbob @Enzo the Magnificent Thanks Bob and Enzo, glad you like it. Fun build. I just noticed I bumped the wingtip aerial on the starboard wing when taking that 4th gallery photo. That was the last photo I took. I made the aerials removable for transportation. Glued them in place with a little blob of Black Vallejo model color on the wire at the required length and then slid the wire in to the pre drilled hole. Pushes the blob on the wire a tad to make a nice scale base for the aerial mounting. Nice on the shelf or for a photo unless you bump them and swivel it around. Oh well. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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