Meteor Done

Ian the Kiwi Herder · August 17, 2007, 04:11:12 AM

Lockheed/Gloster P-65A Meteor
365th FS, 358th FG, 9th AF (Europe)
Dijon, Spring 1946

As ever all comments, questions and crits are welcomed. My sincere thanks to everybody's encouragement during the prep & build stage. Next..... a JASDF A-4MJ

Ian

Radish · August 17, 2007, 05:05:49 AM

Brilliant....just amazing stuff.
Love it

Mike Wren · August 17, 2007, 05:23:23 AM

great model IHG

nev · August 17, 2007, 05:45:10 AM

Fantastic, looks just right

And well done for finally well, getting it done

kitnut617 · August 17, 2007, 07:43:08 AM

Very Nice B) I like the idea of a licenced built Meteor only I think it might have been another company other than Lockheed, their P-80 was already flying and faster than the Meteor. Bell is a possibility, or even Boeing.

Robert

Scooterman · August 17, 2007, 07:44:16 AM

SHARP!

NARSES2 · August 17, 2007, 08:09:50 AM

Great modelling :salute:

lenny100 · August 17, 2007, 08:39:27 AM

looks so right

Glenn Gilbertson · August 17, 2007, 09:03:53 AM

Good idea, great modelling. Looks really beautiful.

:salute:

upnorth · August 17, 2007, 09:07:37 AM

QuoteVery Nice B) I like the idea of a licenced built Meteor only I think it might have been another company other than Lockheed, their P-80 was already flying and faster than the Meteor. Bell is a possibility, or even Boeing.

Robert

Northrop also comes to mind for that.

BadersBusCompany · August 17, 2007, 09:39:19 AM

Outstanding job and beautifully photographed........well done!

Brian da Basher · August 17, 2007, 11:38:25 AM

Once again, Mr Hunter-Gatherer, you show me how it should be done! Bravo!!! This is an absolutely magnificent build! That Meatbox looks absolutely top-shelf in those U.S. markings and squadron colors! Your modelling magic makes me wonder how a Meteor might look in an OD/Gray scheme with perhaps Brazilian markings. I can see so many other countries adopting and license producing it. One minor thing, I agree with the comments made about Lockheed. My vote for U.S. license producer would be Curtiss because by 1945 they'd ceased turning out P-40s and were seeking other ways to remain a viable concern. That aside, I've got to applaud your imagination and skill!

When I grow up, I want to build 'em like Ian!

:salute:

Brian da Basher

Gary F · August 17, 2007, 11:59:18 AM

Very nice, Ian!
Sorry to switch gears on you, but you mentioned having done a JASDF Mirage V ... I've been trying to locate it without luck ... could you point me to it? I'd like to see what you did with the camo

regards,
Gary F

Jetfixer · August 17, 2007, 01:17:27 PM

sweet, i likes very much

Greg

lancer · August 17, 2007, 01:51:29 PM

AMAZING!!!!! Some Damm fine work done there Ian. :salute: