discussion HK Models 1/32 Gloster Meteor F4

[Guest]

So, there I was at 41 Squadron's open day at Coningsby, displaying my 1/48 41 Squadron collection, when a man comes up to me and asks if I would make a model of his dad's aeroplane for him. Sure, I say - what was it? He sent me a load of photos - his dad soloed on a Meteor F4, serial VT332, whilst with 203 Advanced Flying School at RAF Driffield in 1950.  We agreed to go large - this is the HK Models 1/32 Meteor F4.  Finished with different shades of Alclad Aluminium (normal/dark/white/duralinium), and then the roundels and codes sprayed on using Miracle Masks to match his dad's jet. Despite its size, it's an easy build, with very few parts; goes together very well, with excellent surface detail. The only addition was Eduard seat belts.


One very happy customer - he gave the finished model to his mum for her birthday (his dad sadly passed away last year)


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[Guest]

Absolutely beautiful. Very high end.

 

[Ian M]

Nice one Andy. It sure looks good I bmf 

 

[Guest]

That's a great build, Andy. I'm glad your 'customer' liked it - he certainly should do. The natural metal finish with the different shades looks stunning.

 

[papa 695]

Awesome work Andy.

 

[The Migrant]

What a beautiful model 

 

[monica]

looks great,Andy,very nice clean build,

 

[flyjoe180]

Fantastic looking Meteor Andy.

 

[Gwyn]

Absolutely brilliant 

 

[Guest]

Very well built Andy. Really like the reason you built it as well. 

 

[colin m]

Very nice, you've livened up the finish nicely.

 

[stona]

I missed this first time round (I seem to miss a lot with the new format!) but that is a lovely job. I'm not surprised you had a happy customer.


Cheers


Steve