Gisbod Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) Hi all, Here’s the brand new Airfix Meteor and not quite so new Jet Provost, very nice kits. I have made the JP before, it really is the perfect kit to my mind - simple, good fit, refined panel lines (not all like that!) and a plethora of lovely colours schemes! The Meteor will be written up for a new magazine- Phoenix Aviation Modelling. I'm off to Telford at the weekend and these will be on the comp tables if you fancy a closer look 😀 I’m taking a load of models as I haven’t been for a few years. New photography set up for these pics. Thanks for looking, Guy Edited November 11, 2022 by Gisbod 66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 Hmmm, doesn’t seem to be showing the Meteor pics? I’m using Post Image, don’t know why that folder won’t show but the JP one does? Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gisbod Posted November 9, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 I’ve deleted that folder and reloaded so hopefully that will reset it… 87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 Yep, that’s done it I think, no idea what happened there! 🤔 Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjs Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Looks like you've got a couple of winners there. Nice to see you've made a decent job of that very inconvienient nose joint too.👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulaero Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Both Very nice, really like the meatbox, mine just landed yesterday, just need to find some 92 Sqn markings for it ..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 1 hour ago, keithjs said: Looks like you've got a couple of winners there. Nice to see you've made a decent job of that very inconvienient nose joint too.👌 Thanks, Yep, thats my one criticism of the new Airfix kits - they quite often have large joints in conspicuous places, even if the fits good, it only takes a smudge of glue to make it a real pain to blend in.. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptmvarsityfan Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Love the Meteor, superbly done. I've always liked that camo and dayglo scheme! Cheers, Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACALAIN Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Gisbod said: I’ve deleted that folder and reloaded so hopefully that will reset it… Very clean models. Alain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galligraphics Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Nice! I love the JP as an aircraft anyway and that’s a great finish. The Meteor also looks fantastic in those colours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 Thanks 🙂 Oh just to mention, on the Meteor, I had a hell of a job fitting the wheel halves on each of the 3 wheels - I ended up having a considerable gap along the wheel spats. Even with fettling I couldn’t reduce it, anyone else have that issue? Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Lovely job on both. That Meteor looks to be 'weight-off-wheels' though? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-21 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Beautiful clean builds. The Jet Provost from the RAF College of Air Warfare, RAF Manby. Likewise, the Meteor F.8 based at nearby RAF Strubby. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 They are crackers! Lovely choice of colour schemes on both. Very very nicely done 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I’d give you a prize, lovely builds, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Great builds and stunning finish too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Patmore Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Wow, so good. Quick question: was 8 gms of weight enough to stop tail sitting? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallBlondJohn Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Wooah, never really liked the Meteor but have to have that scheme. Is it a box option? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Cracking builds, they both look awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I love em both. Great work. Justin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Two beauts, though the JP is somewhat left in the shadow of that very "look at me, look at me" scheme on the F.8, that really is spectacular & very well done, as is the JP. 👍 👍 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Two superb examples outstanding finishes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, TallBlondJohn said: Wooah, never really liked the Meteor but have to have that scheme. Is it a box option? Unfortunately not! It’s from the rather lovely - Air Graphics - AIR72-014 - RAF Training Aircraft of the 1960's. They are super decals, very impressed. Guy Edited November 9, 2022 by Gisbod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 2 hours ago, T-21 said: Beautiful clean builds. The Jet Provost from the RAF College of Air Warfare, RAF Manby. Likewise, the Meteor F.8 based at nearby RAF Strubby. The Meteor is stated as being from 2 Squadron, RAF Flying College 1962 - based at RAF Strubby and the JP - Central Flying School, based at RAF Little Rissington 1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Andrew Patmore said: Wow, so good. Quick question: was 8 gms of weight enough to stop tail sitting? Good question. I filled the allocated compartment with lead and squeezed in some extra ‘for mum’ in other nooks and crannies - and it just about hovered on 3 wheels, but breath on it and it would tail sit - I’ve ended up putting more lead in the nose gear bay. I didn’t weigh the lead, but I couldn’t have got much more in! Guy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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