murfv Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Hi folks I thought I'd share a couple of my efforts just completed. First up is the 1/72 Xtrakit/Matchbox Meteor NF14 as WS774/"D" of 2 Air Navigation School, circa 1960 built OOB with decals from the kit plus unit markings from an old Modeldecal set. Next up is the recent 1/72 Airfix Sabre F4 as XB837/"K" of 92 Sqdn around 1955, again oob with kit decals used plus Modeldecal for the unit markings. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 oh wow i really really like the Meteor NF14, just looks the part, great job on the sabre too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Great work. Thanks for sharing. That Airfix Sabre looks tempting :-) David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Vincent A really tidy and beatifully finished pair of classic jets. The old Matchbox Meteor NF still build up into a very nice model with a bit of care and patience. I'm currently building an NF11 and your end result is the tonic I need to get cracking with it! Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 WOW !!! Very good work..Nice models . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisrope Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Superb, 2 of my favourite aircraft Nice work Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin77 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Both very cool, but i do like the RAF Sabre. They do suit a roundel, better than a star.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Nice work! I particularly love the Meteor. I've been wanting to finish one in those colours for ages, and now you've beaten me to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Lovely job on both Vincent One of the first new Airfix Sabres I've seen and it certainly suits your choice of markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek burton Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Brill , who`s dayglo did you use. Dek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Cracking models - a great period in RAF history done justice in model form - me likes a lot! Oh for a Meteor in 1:32... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Both are lovely, especially the Sabre! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasicModelling Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Looking good... Both models are very very nice but the Meteor especially stands out to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Respect! I've just finished the Xtrakit Meatbox and it nearly finished me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Beautiful builds! The Meteor scheme is "well lush" to coin a well-known Bristolian phrase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Both look really superb but your Meteor instantly reminded me of a photograph of one from one of the first aviation books i bought as a kid - "Fighter Aircraft In Color" by Bill Gunston (Octopus books) Must get cracking with that Sabre, very much like yours! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfv Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the positive comments, gents, much appreciated. Brill , who`s dayglo did you use. Dek. Dek, I used 5 or 6 coats of humbrol 209 international orange over a white undercoat for the dayglo. The Saber is an excellent kit bar a couple of minor issues and I will be building it again sooner rather than later. The Meteor is what it is(stock up on the filler and wet & dry )but I will do one again some time, just not too soon. Cheers Edited June 26, 2011 by murfv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Fantastic looking pair there. The Meatbox looks stunning, especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Nice pair, great pics too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard of Effingham Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 both models excellent, especially the sabre. note to self must finish me airfix sabre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond9 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 What a lovely pair ! Really can't choose between them ! Gary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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