Gloster Meteor F1, Tamiya 1/48

[Guest]

Well, I finished this a couple of months ago, my first plane model in 25 years. I was far from happy with it, so didnt post it at the time but what the hell, forums are all about sharing even the not so successful ones.

I may even give it another go over some time to fix everything that stares at me when I look at it..

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[flyjoe180]

Hi Shaunfletcher, it's a nice looking Meteor, not too much wrong with it from those pics. We all have little things we know aren't right, but often they are not obvious to outside observers. Good work mate.

[Guest]

Thanks, nice to hear it doesnt look too bad.

I think my real issue is with the decals, which just look crap (will never use decals again if I can help it, masks and spray for me I think). That and the metallic I used on the undercarriage which looks pretty nasty. Oh and the paintjob/finish on the canopy.

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Nice looking model Shaun. Looks very clean and tidy from where Im sat

[Guest]

There's nothing obvious staring back at me either, Shaun. It looks good from where I'm sitting. I've been thinking about this kit myself.

Keith

[Guest]

The kit is very nice on the whole. a few fit issues and the interior I think could be much better, if doing again I would perhaps replace it all. I'm not totally up to date with what to expect nowadays though!

I also have the v1 flying bomb and trailer kit that came with it to build sometime. I was thinking of scratching a launch ramp, could be fun.

[Gern]

I reckon you're being a bit harsh on yourself Shaun. That looks pretty good to me! As the builder though, you know all the niggly bits you could have done better - but we all have them!

Gern

[Guest]

Well I took care not to take too close a picture, Im not daft

[Guest]

Nice model Shaun after 25 years that is success.

Should not give up on decals as they on above average turn out OK. You must just be unlucky this time.

Nice aircraft. Being a boy in that era the meteor jet was a boy's dream & I saw it in the air some noise as it whistled through the air.

Laurie

[Guest]

Hi Shaun, I would be happy if that were my first attempt after 25 Years, believe me mine was a lot worse. Some day I plan to do the Meteor and Vampire; I remember in the 1940's and 50's when our local Airport - Dyce was an RAF base, and I would see the Meteors and Vampires on a Sunday messing about in the sky near our home. Look forward to seeing more of your Models. Cheeers Derek

[papa 695]

Like the rest have said Shaun looks good at his end a great job after such a long layoff don't beat yourself up too much

[Guest]

Thanks so much for the kind words guys.

My next model once I finish my bison spg is a tamiya storch.. looks like a really cracking kit so should be enjoyable.

[Guest]

Fantastic after those years...

you have done it great

Roman

[Guest]

The Meteor is a gorgeous looking aircraft and you've made a fantastic job of it as far as I can see

[yak face]

Hi shaun , youre way too harsh on yourself , it looks great. The build looks fine to me , the only thing i can spot is the missing sky coloured band round the rear fuselage , an easy fix . I cant see anything wrong with the decals either, i'd be well happy with a build like that , cheers tony