New tool Airfix Meteor F8

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Chuck E
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New tool Airfix Meteor F8

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This just landed today. Wow! Impressed as . . . . . . can be.

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This is a really superb model and I'm super impressed already.

More sprue shots here . . . . .

https://www.flickr.com/photos/23594891@ ... 4296578373;

Engraved detail and raised rivets.
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Some very feint sink marks around this area. You can't really see them in this view.
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Re: New tool Airfix Meteor F8

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Thanks for publishing the sprue shots, it looks like a nice kit, the open panel with the panel fixtures is a nice touch.

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Re: New tool Airfix Meteor F8

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A few more shots of the assembly process here . . . . . .

https://www.flickr.com/photos/23594891@ ... 4296578373;

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I'll add the build into a thread later with Watch Outs ( Very few ) and build.
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Re: New tool Airfix Meteor F8

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Very nice & excellent work on those engines.
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Re: New tool Airfix Meteor F8

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Thanks for this posting.
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Re: New tool Airfix Meteor F8

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Being unable to get into the attic to pull down models from the stash, I am trying to complete dozens still sitting around the model room.

Here is one. All hand painted in Humbrol Acrylics. Varnish is 20% Tamiya Flat Base to 80% Kleer. Just a big flat brush.

Some finished photos. https://www.flickr.com/photos/23594891@ ... 4296578373

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Re: New tool Airfix Meteor F8

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Very nice.

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