Bluesteels Airfix Meteor III ***FINISHED***

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Re: Bluesteels Airfix Meteor III

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Standard decals on. Just the serial numbers to do now. The camo isn't spot on in some places, but it gives the genaral idea.


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Also found another photo that shows it as darker green:


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I think you're doing a grand job there Bluesteel!

And I think you're colours and camo is just fine, great job!!
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Lovely looking model.

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Finished!

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More photos in the completed builds section.
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Re: Bluesteels Airfix Meteor III ***FINISHED***

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Nice!
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Re: Bluesteels Airfix Meteor III ***FINISHED***

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Very well done, and the pose with photo is really great !!
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That looks great, different from the usual F.3.

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Re: Bluesteels Airfix Meteor III ***FINISHED***

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Great choice of a/c to model and I agree with you about the kit. A lovely result too!
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Julian,

Great result!

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Thanks for the kind comments everyone. Now I'm going to have to build the Lancaster to refuel it aren't I? :)
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Re: Bluesteels Airfix Meteor III ***FINISHED***

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Another intresting scheme Bluesteel, very nice !
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Very nice work, interesting choice.
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Re: Bluesteels Airfix Meteor III ***FINISHED***

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That looks great, I especially like the engine detail.
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