825 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 In for a penny, in for a pound. I found this Xtrakit boxing of the Matchbox NF11/12/14 in the stash and thought I’ve got 3 on the go so why not a fourth. The TT22 was based on the NF11 so this is a reasonable starting point. The airframe is the same but the target towing appendages will need added. I’ll see if there’s any aftermarket available but if not it’s into the spares box to see what can be rustled up. I certainly have enough drop tanks to be able to sort something out. Anyway here’s the kit. Three grey plastic sprues with a number of optional parts for the various Marks. Although a more modern boxing the instructions scream Matchbox. Nice transfers which I’ll use the stencils and some of the roundels. And a commendably clear set of canopies, albeit a tad on the thick side. There’s a fair number of images on the web which I’ll use as a reference but I think they’re copyright so I’ll just give the links. https://www.facebook.com/aviationmt/photos/a.735829616779034/1685419015153418/?type=3 https://www.flickr.com/photos/158949556@N05/31814475477 https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/model/Gloster Meteor TT20 There’s a fair amount of work with the finish as well as the fabrication of new bits. Black and yellow striped undersides, High Speed Silver upperworks with yellow bands and serials, etc out of the stash. So it’s on we go. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Nice to see a TT.20 being built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 Thanks @Corsairfoxfouruncle I think this was one of the first Meteor kits I got with the intention of converting it into a T7, but that was a big job. And thankfully Special Hobby produced a T7 so it was pushed to the back of the stash. This GB has given me the impetus to have a go. Anyway some paint on and some of the sub assemblies done. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 A bit more work on the cockpit. I’ve added some seat belts, basically to give something to see. Also glued the fuselage halves together and the fitnisn5 bad. However, the fit of the tail isn’t so good, but nothing some filler won’t fix. I suspect the nose will be similar. It’s sitting full of liquid lead waiting for the glue to dry. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted December 4, 2022 Author Share Posted December 4, 2022 Cockpit interior glued into the fuselage. I have given it a dry brush with aluminium to lift it a little but it’s still a little dark. There’s a couple of seat belts still to add but I’ll get the fuselage all cleaned up first. The coaming popped on. It’s a reasonable fit but a fair amount of filler was needed, as well as needing tape to hold it 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 Fuselage cleaned up and polished. Looking not too bad. Wings assembled, complete with mandatory glue finger mark. A bit of filler will be needed. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 Wings and empennage added, a bit of filler all round required. But now ready for some paint. Though I’ve lost a seat belt along the way. Easily if irritating fixed. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share Posted December 17, 2022 Some yellow on the undersides, it’ll take a few coats more but getting there. The nose wheel bay needs a bit of work but I’ll get there later. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 Underside yellow paint finished and masked up for the TT stripes. First coat of black, initially matt black to act as an undercoat. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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