zebra Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 My build for the STGB will be the Fireflash trials NF.11 in 1/72 using the Red Roo conversion. Here's what you get in the box: The plastic is Special Hobby (I think) and looks very nice. There are various resin bits including a new nose and the Fireflash missiles and launch rails, pre-cut masks, a hypodermic needle (not sure what that's for but I'll soon find out I suppose), a comprehensive and detailed set of instructions, and a nice looking decal sheet with options for several aircraft - going to have to use one of the sharkmouths for this build. Need to get my Canadian builds finished before I can get cracking with this, but it won't be a long wait. cheers Julian 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Nice to see you in this GB as well, Julian James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Nice project Julien. That at looks like the SH plastic which is very nice indeed. Look forward to some progress. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Welcome to the Build Julian, this should look quite nice when finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 It's been a month since I last posted, but I got cracking on the Meteor a couple of weeks ago and have forgotten to post (or take) photos. Fuselage is together and the replacement nose is on - the nose went on ok and was pretty easy to blend in - only problem is it's not aligned properly, the details that should be on the top are in about the 1 o'clock position! I'm going to sand them off and replace them - shouldn't be too hard. Meanwhile the wings are together as well, currently sitting on the bench with a load of clamps attached. more soon Julian 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 I'm still getting surprised by the variety of Meteor types in this GB. This one's another cracker 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 Wings clipped and attached: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 You should get that lump on its nose looked at! Looking good, great subject choice. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted December 3, 2022 Author Share Posted December 3, 2022 New wingtips added, and lost detail on the nose replaced: more soon Julian 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 12 hours ago, zebra said: New wingtips added, and lost detail on the nose replaced: more soon Julian When I did the RAAF version I didn't know about the extended wingtips ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted December 4, 2022 Author Share Posted December 4, 2022 13 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: When I did the RAAF version I didn't know about the extended wingtips ? Not so much extended as reprofiled I think - looks like the span is about the same as the original but the profile is different. Today I've blended in the wingtips and drilled a hole in the middle of each one so I can use a bit of brass rod to secure the launch rails - these will be built up separately, together with the missiles, to be added at the end of the build. Also got the canopy and a few other bits (including the camera pod on the leading edge of the starboard wing) on and it's ready for painting. cheers Julian 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 That's coming along well, Julian James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 Painted. Decals next, including the sharkmouth. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Ah, a seasonally appropriate paint job! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 I'm now half expecting the next picture to show it sporting a brightly coloured wig, outlandish clothes, some very big shoes, and a flower in it's lapel that squirts you with water James 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 On 12/3/2022 at 9:07 PM, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: When I did the RAAF version I didn't know about the extended wingtips ? AFAIK the RAAF only flew T. Mk. 7s and F. Mk. 8s in front-line service which had the short span (37-odd ft) wings introduced on the F. Mk. 4. The standard night fighters had the original 43-odd ft span of the prototypes and F. Mk. 1/3, but trials Meteors tended to have mod8fied wingtips to cater for their particular activities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted December 16, 2022 Author Share Posted December 16, 2022 First decals on: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 I love the face James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Love it! Looks really clean and the RAF markings really stand out on the white finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 That is a really good looking build. Reading through, it seems to have gone well, comforting as I'm about to start an MPM PR.9. Your end result will be a stunner. 👍 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 I haven't forgotten about this one, just got distracted by other things. Decals are finished (as far as they're going to be - I had a problem with the wing walkways, and then found my stock of black stripe decals was past its best, the upshot of which is that there aren't any walkways on the model), undercarriage is on and I'm assembling the Fireflashes which is a pretty fiddly job to say the least. Getting the Fireflashes assembled and painted is the last significant job, pretty confident I can get it done by the GB deadline. cheers Julian 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 That has come along well Julian, I'm a bit further back of where you are with mine but hopeful of squeaking in before the deadline all the same. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 It's looking great, Julian, I'm hoping you do make it over the line in time James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Wonderful looking build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 Missile bodies, pylons and fins painted: Not a lot left to do. Should be able to get it in the gallery tomorrow. cheers Julian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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