Gloster Meteor F. Mk. 8, Xtrakit, 1/72

[Xirurg]

Hi

Gloster Meteor F. Mk. 8 from Xtrakit. This plane is WH470 of No. 600 Squadron when based in RAF Biggin Hill, early 1950s

 

I didn't like the kit, had number of issues with it - fitting problems, the way they designed undercarriage.
I also shouldn't have weathered it - it looked better clean . Too late to fix that I guess.

 

Edited January 10 by Xirurg
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[3DStewart]

I think the weathering is convincing.  Unless bare aluminium airframes are constantly polished (or lacquered) they tend to take on the duller greyer look  you've given it.

[cpoud117]

First off, congrats on getting this one across the finish line. I think most people would agree that it's not an easy kit.

I build one last year and it almost ended in a the bin. It definitely taught me a thing or two about cutting, sanding etc.

 

I tend to avoid applying washes all over, you've got much more control using a fine brush and adding the wash to the panel lines only.

[Xirurg]

10 hours ago, cpoud117 said:

First off, congrats on getting this one across the finish line. I think most people would agree that it's not an easy kit.

I build one last year and it almost ended in a the bin. It definitely taught me a thing or two about cutting, sanding etc.

 

I tend to avoid applying washes all over, you've got much more control using a fine brush and adding the wash to the panel lines only.

Thanks.

Youtube video was so convincing
Yes I think using fine brush for panel lines is the way to go.

Edited January 11 by Xirurg

[Ed Russell]

On 1/11/2025 at 7:04 AM, Xirurg said:

I also shouldn't have weathered it - it looked better clean

I have to agree. Is there any way to wash the crap off it? Panel lines look unconvincing in a Meteor. That said you have done a good job on building the  difficult Xtrakit. A friend had a go and junked it so well done.

[Fred piket]

Congrats on coming across the finishline! The problem with YT tutorials is that they make it look too easy. When I try it never is the same result..

 

I wil try the @cpoud117 method

Edited January 12 by Fred piket

[Mig88]

Very nice job regardless!

 

Miguel