Author Topic: A Long Promissed Project: HK Meteor Mk.4 1/32nd scale (Read 27598 times)

RAGIII · « **on:** June 06, 2017, 05:53:58 AM »

Well I promised this as a dual build a couple of years ago. It has taken me a while to get the PE and other stuff I felt I needed to do the build. So here is the HK Meteor under way. Interior updated with Eduard PE. The fuselage glued together, filled and sanded. I will be using Pheons Excellent decals for 56 Squadron of course!

I have finished the interior other than painting the control column. I have assembled the fuselage halves and filled, sanded, and filled again. Now I think I have a smooth finish on the seams. Next up deciding if the $40.00 Engine Nacelle correction I purchased is within my skill level to add $:-\$
RAGIII

Gisbod · « **Reply #1 on:** June 06, 2017, 06:38:34 AM »

Nice one Rick!

It keeps you sane to have the odd distraction. I was always tempted by this kit so will look forward to seeing what you do with it...

Guy

Des · « **Reply #2 on:** June 06, 2017, 06:51:33 AM »

Beautiful work on the interior Rick, looking forwad to seeing more of this build.

Des.

RAGIII · « **Reply #3 on:** June 06, 2017, 06:54:16 AM »

Quote from: Gisbod on June 06, 2017, 06:38:34 AM

Nice one Rick!

It keeps you sane to have the odd distraction. I was always tempted by this kit so will look forward to seeing what you do with it...

Guy

Thanks for the encouragement Guy! I am now deciding if I have the courage/ skill to use the Fischer resin engine Nacelles that I paid $40.00 to acquire $:-\$ If I screw up the cuts It will pretty much be the end. On the other hand Most Humans don't see the incorrect shape in the Nacelles to begin with

RAGIII

RAGIII · « **Reply #4 on:** June 06, 2017, 06:57:19 AM »

Quote from: Des on June 06, 2017, 06:51:33 AM

Beautiful work on the interior Rick, looking forwad to seeing more of this build.

Des.

Thanks for looking in Des and of course for the comment!
RAGIII

lcarroll · « **Reply #5 on:** June 06, 2017, 07:09:54 AM »

Taking a break with a change of subjects is a smart move, Rick. The F4B4 "Yellow Wing" I recently did proved enjoyable and a nice change, "keeps the juices flowing"!
The Meteor looks great, I've heard a lot about this Kit and it should prove a real show stopper under your talented efforts. Looking forward to following your progress in getting this 56 Sqn beauty "High into the Empty Blue"!
Cheers,
Lance

RAGIII · « **Reply #6 on:** June 06, 2017, 08:11:14 AM »

Thanks Lance. I have felt I needed a change for a while and am enjoying the difference!
RAGIII

lone modeller · « **Reply #7 on:** June 07, 2017, 03:44:25 AM »

Thanks for the encouragement Guy! I am now deciding if I have the courage/ skill to use the Fischer resin engine Nacelles that I paid $40.00 to acquire $:-\$ If I screw up the cuts It will pretty much be the end. On the other hand Most Humans don't see the incorrect shape in the Nacelles to begin with

RAGIII
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I am sure of two things:
1. you will not screw it up in the first place;
2. in the extremely unlikely event that you do nobody will notice as you have written.

Conclusion: go ahead and enjoy yourself and then show us the result so that we can enjoy it too.

Stephen.

RAGIII · « **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2019, 06:23:09 AM »

Quote from: lone modeller on June 07, 2017, 03:44:25 AM

Thanks for the encouragement Guy! I am now deciding if I have the courage/ skill to use the Fischer resin engine Nacelles that I paid $40.00 to acquire $:-\$ If I screw up the cuts It will pretty much be the end. On the other hand Most Humans don't see the incorrect shape in the Nacelles to begin with
RAGIII

I am sure of two things:
1. you will not screw it up in the first place;
2. in the extremely unlikely event that you do nobody will notice as you have written.

Conclusion: go ahead and enjoy yourself and then show us the result so that we can enjoy it too.

Stephen.
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Well Stephen,here we are 2 years plus and I finally got up the nerve to make the cuts

I will have to replace the earlier PB photos in this thread soon.
RAGIII

Robin · « **Reply #9 on:** October 23, 2019, 06:33:44 AM »

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Keep us informed about the progress please.

Oh...lol...here it is.

lcarroll · « **Reply #10 on:** October 23, 2019, 06:55:19 AM »

Rick,
That's some serious (and very scary looking) cutting there. Nice to see you back at the Building Station and particularly enjoying yourself. A change indeed appears as good as a rest, keep at it!
Cheers,
Lance

kensar · « **Reply #11 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:10:06 AM »

Piece of cake, Rick! You could have been a surgeon, or a member of a bomb squad defusing bombs.

The front office looks very good.

RAGIII · « **Reply #12 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:14:23 AM »

Quote from: Robin on October 23, 2019, 06:33:44 AM

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Keep us informed about the progress please.

Oh...lol...here it is.

Better Late than Never

RAGIII

Quote from: lcarroll on October 23, 2019, 06:55:19 AM

Rick,
That's some serious (and very scary looking) cutting there. Nice to see you back at the Building Station and particularly enjoying yourself. A change indeed appears as good as a rest, keep at it!
Cheers,
Lance

Thanks Lance. Perhaps when you get a chance move this to Off Topic Builds

RAGIII

Quote from: kensar on October 23, 2019, 07:10:06 AM

Piece of cake, Rick! You could have been a surgeon, or a member of a bomb squad defusing bombs.
The front office looks very good.

Thanks Ken, Greatly appreciated!
RAGIII

RLWP · « **Reply #13 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:22:24 AM »

Should you need pictures, there are two and a bit Meteors in the Coventry Air Museum very close to me. I'd enjoy the excuse to visit

Richard

RAGIII · « **Reply #14 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:29:33 AM »

Quote from: RLWP on October 23, 2019, 08:22:24 AM

Should you need pictures, there are two and a bit Meteors in the Coventry Air Museum very close to me. I'd enjoy the excuse to visit

Richard

Thank You very Much for the offer Richard! So as not to let you down, landing gear details, color of inside of the intakes, and anything else would be appreciated

RAGIII