AliGauld Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 18 hours ago, mark.au said: A little delicate seam work on that nose ahead I think. Nice job on the fettling though, paint on the weekend? Thanks Mark, I'm going to need to be very careful with the nose seam, If the night shift goes OK I might try and get some paint done. Not promising anything. I got woken early this morning and did a little sanding. There's still work to do as I can feel a few less than smooth transitions. I've also popped the canopy as the windscreen part needs repositioned. Cheers, Alistair 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Nice progress, Alistair, definitely Meteor-shaped now Looking forward to paint! Cheers, Mark PS mine arrived today I'm going to save it for the Recce GB 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 7 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: Nice progress, Alistair, definitely Meteor-shaped now Looking forward to paint! Cheers, Mark PS mine arrived today I'm going to save it for the Recce GB Thanks Mark, In regard to the kit I think that if you are careful with the placement of the wheel well parts and shave a bit off the port side of the cockpit it will all go together with less bother than I've had. One thing i missed mentioning there are raised ejection pin marks at the wing root end of the lower wing parts that need shaved back to get a fit on the leading edges. Hope that helps, Cheers, Alistair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, AliGauld said: Thanks Mark, In regard to the kit I think that if you are careful with the placement of the wheel well parts and shave a bit off the port side of the cockpit it will all go together with less bother than I've had. One thing i missed mentioning there are raised ejection pin marks at the wing root end of the lower wing parts that need shaved back to get a fit on the leading edges. Hope that helps, Cheers, Alistair Thanks, Alistair, that's brilliant info - I just need to make a note of that or I'll forget it long before I get to build mine! Cheers, Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Ooooooo getting woken up early on nights was never good, always felt it at around 0400 hrs !!! Looking good Alistair , getting there with the fettling. Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Page 4 already? Well, I have to say the cockpit looks terrific and this is shaping up nicely. I think I'm getting intrigued by this kit... 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 17 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Ooooooo getting woken up early on nights was never good, always felt it at around 0400 hrs !!! Looking good Alistair , getting there with the fettling. Chris Thanks Chris, Some more sanding today which showed up a couple of pinholes that need sorting. Getting there. 11 hours ago, opus999 said: Page 4 already? Well, I have to say the cockpit looks terrific and this is shaping up nicely. I think I'm getting intrigued by this kit... 🤔 Thanks very much, It's a lovely kit that needs a bit of care and attention but still a fun build. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 A light sanding this morning to get the pinholes sorted and then ot for a lick of paint. Still a little work to do here. And here. I'm happy with the rest though. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Coat of primer is looking good, Alistair, this is really coming together beautifully! Great progress. All the best, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 1 minute ago, 2996 Victor said: Coat of primer is looking good, Alistair, this is really coming together beautifully! Great progress. All the best, Mark Thanks Mark, Next up after fixing those dissolved putty lumps trying to get the nose on and the seam cleaned up without wrecking all the detail. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Just now, AliGauld said: Thanks Mark, Next up after fixing those dissolved putty lumps trying to get the nose on and the seam cleaned up without wrecking all the detail. Cheers, Alistair You'll ace it, my friend! Looks like there are a few things to watch out for in this kit..... Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: You'll ace it, my friend! Looks like there are a few things to watch out for in this kit..... Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark, I appreciate your confidence. There are a few things you need to be careful with but it's going OK so far. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Scrubbing up very well Alistair, looking good. Looking forward to seeing the paint going on. Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Scrubbing up very well Alistair, looking good. Looking forward to seeing the paint going on. Chris Thanks Chris, Still a little work to do but paint is certainly closer. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 Clear bits masked and then the two halves of the nose cone glued together. I've fitted the bulkhead and nose wheel parts into the fuselage as that seemed to be more logical. I'll deal with the seams tomorrow when all that stuff is dry. On a dry fit the nose cone is a pretty good fit. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 The cone seams were dealt with and the nose cone glued on. All the previous work appears to have helped as there will only be a smear of PPP needed to clean the join up. I'll star on that once the glue has properly cured. Then it will be time for some recribing. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 The Meteor looks great with its schnozz in place, Alistair the further along you get, the more eager I am to have a bash at mine! Cheers, Mark 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 I haven't looked in for a few days and it's really come along well! The problem areas you highlighted didn't look too bad, and it seems that you've fixed them up (just looking at the pictures, I'm not sure you actually mentioned it). It's a bummer having to glue the nose cones halves together, but I guess it was unavoidable for Airfix since you have to put the clear parts in. Looks great so far! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 1 minute ago, opus999 said: I haven't looked in for a few days and it's really come along well! The problem areas you highlighted didn't look too bad, and it seems that you've fixed them up (just looking at the pictures, I'm not sure you actually mentioned it). It's a bummer having to glue the nose cones halves together, but I guess it was unavoidable for Airfix since you have to put the clear parts in. Looks great so far! Thanks vey much, I think I've got the small issues fixed. The nose cone in two parts is a little more difficult but as you say i don't think Airfix had any option as the clear pieces are set back slightly from the outside surface and couldn't easily have been fitted from the outside. 50 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: The Meteor looks great with its schnozz in place, Alistair the further along you get, the more eager I am to have a bash at mine! Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark, It's a fun build and not too taxing if you take care with the early placements. Guess who didn't and it has given me a little extra work. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuraiwarrior Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Hi Alistair, Coming along very nicely. Looking forward to the colour being applied, which will really bring it to life. Kevin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Samuraiwarrior said: Hi Alistair, Coming along very nicely. Looking forward to the colour being applied, which will really bring it to life. Kevin Thanks so much, I was hoping to get some colour on this weekend but stuff and things. I'm looking forward to getting some PRU Blue on the underside at least. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Looking great Alistair, I like the front wheel leg assembly and with the nose on it is looking splendid. Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 32 minutes ago, AliGauld said: Guess who didn't and it has given me a little extra work. Alas, I'm a past master at not reading the instructions..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 32 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Looking great Alistair, I like the front wheel leg assembly and with the nose on it is looking splendid. Chris Thanks Chris, I'll need to be careful from now on as the delicate bottom leg sticks out below the fuselage. The instructions call for the nose leg to be fitted to it when you build the assembly but I've left it off as i know I'd break it clean off at some point in time. 30 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: Alas, I'm a past master at not reading the instructions..... A man after my own heart. Who needs instructions anyway. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Alistair, Shaping up very nicely! Looking forward to this faded paint job, Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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