METEOR FR.3

[NARSES2]

I discovered during the recent heatwave that my modeling room is probably the coolest in the house - so got some work done last week

The 30's Cold War thread has inspired me and in my own little warped universe the Great War was "The War to end all Wars" (big ones anyway) and WWII never happens. So we have a Cold War developing after the Red defeat at Warsaw which extends well into the 70's. I've alluded to some of the alliances/squabbles in the 30's Cold War thread but anyway I'll stop rambling and move on to the models !

First up is a Gloster Meteor FR.3 of 53 Squadron based at RAF Hanover in 1948.

[NARSES2]

Only 6 FR.3's were built. Converted from old MK.III airframes in 1948 by Amrstrong Whitworth to provide the RAF's with an interin fighter recce aircraft prior to the purpose built FR 4 and PR 4 entering service. The FR nomencular in this case was not strictly correct as the guns were removed to increase speed.

Airfix kit with a "Blackbeard Resins" FR 8 nose

[NARSES2]

The high gloss finish of this aircraft is unsual for the time but can be accounted for by the visit made to RAF Hanover by HRH The Princess Elizabeth in April of that year to help commemorate the RAF's 30th Anniversary. Unfortunately when the aircraft had been repainted the erks in charge had cocked up one of the wing walks and spent the rest of their national service peeling spuds    

[Archibald]

coool meteor! This "cold war in the 30's" was imagined by Glanini... which had disapeared since the beginning of june . A pity he can't see how his thread inspirate you and radish!  

[Radish]

Nice, no...NICE      

[John Howling Mouse]

Man, you really went to town!  This looks great!    

[The Rat]

Unfortunately when the aircraft had been repainted the erks in charge had cocked up one of the wing walks and spent the rest of their national service peeling spuds  

   

Take note newbies - that's how you explain away a decaling boo-boo!

Nice one Chris, now let's have some more!