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Meteor F.8

jknaus

jknaus

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Starting to slow down with the tanks so taking a breather. started a HK 1/32 Meteor F.4 with Fischer's conversion to make a F.8. I have Zozt decals coming but Chris likes the one conversion markings with the white tail and zig zags. Not sure which I will do yet. Syrian (my original plan), Israeli, or 615Sqn RAux RAF

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Got the tail and nose cut off and have taped the new nose and tail on. The tail will require some filler I think. Anyways that is what I have done today.
James
 
Looking forward to seeing this one built. (y) I have one but really wanted an F3 in this scale. I have an F3 in 1/48 so I may just add this kit to an ever growing stack of kits I need to dispose of.
 
Old Dog said:
Looking forward to seeing this one built. (y) I have one but really wanted an F3 in this scale. I have an F3 in 1/48 so I may just add this kit to an ever growing stack of kits I need to dispose of.
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I would like an F.3 also to do one that was used in Canada for trials. I may just go for the T.7 conversion though. The RAF lent 2 F.3s and 1 T.7 to Canada to trial but in the end we got Vampires instead.
James
 
jknaus said:
Pull it out then Chris :)
James
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Not possible James . I have the F-3 but quite frankly I would like something with the larger nacelles and the blown canopy .
According to the history some were made but I don't have the necessary kit parts to kit bash it . Don't quite want to build the F-8 .

I really need to tie up some of the loose threads sitting on my desk partially done while I look for parts . Some good pictures would also be helpful.

I'll watch yours
go together for now (y)

Cheers, Christian B)
 
Not a lot of progress after the initial cutting. Been a rough week for me. But I am working on the cockpit. I looked all over for ref pics of the ammo bay with little luck. Finally I asked the best researcher I know and it was decided that it was black like the cockpit. Well reading the instructions from Fisher he said RAF interior grey green. I decided I would do that right or wrong just because it added a bit of colour. Chris gave me a mixture for Tamaya and I got the paint yesterday. I painted late last night. Now the cockpit needs stuff picked out. I did it in NATO Black as it looked the most interesting to me from other builds I have looked at. I did the seat in Tamiya Rattle can black. And I am picking out boxes and panels in AoM satin black. Throttles done in RAF interior and then red knobs. Still a ways to go but figured I should show some progress.


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James
 
Just in case someone is going to ask about the plastic wrap on the pallets, it is easier to throw away a sheet of plastic wrap than wash out dried on paint. So I covered them in a sheet and then used my thumb to make and indentation. Aluminum foil would work as well. Easy peasy.
James
 
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