LSP_Kevin Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Hi folks, I've just put together a short preview of the HK Models 1/32 Meteor Mk 4. My sample didn't come with a box, instructions, decals or clear parts, but I thought it was still worthwhile taking a look at the parts. I think it will be a very popular kit! HK Models 1/32 Meteor Preliminary Photos As noted in the preview, I should have access to the remaining elements of the kit soon, and plan to do a more formal review at that time. Kev JeffC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Thanks Kevin! It looks better every time I see it! The simplicity of it appeals immensely. And with Fisher's conversion sets looming, fun times ahead! Tony T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeyforgothispassword Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Thanks from me too Kevin! I have to echo Tonys' comments about the kit and the Fisher conversion, and add that I haven't been this excited about a model since Miranda Kerr came back to the singles scene! Shane paul fisher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 (edited) Hi Kev ... Once again, excellent review!! ... I like the 'simple' approach that HK have taken with this kit ... Doubtless the 'super detailers' will be buying up AM for it anyhow - so whats the point in HK detailing the kit right OOB, when people like me will be locking it all up except the cockpit. Weighted tyres - check! ... Good external detail - check! ... AM conversion to an acceptable WWII bird - check! (Thankyou Mr Fisher!) ... plus an AM PE set from Eduard would make this an extremely affordable bird. Yes ... smart thinking HKM ... well done! Rog Edited November 30, 2013 by Artful69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dekenba Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Shame it's a Mk4, I'd have preferred an earlier, WWII era plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Kev Thanks for the review and am looking forward to purchasing the kit Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunwinglow Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Shame it's a Mk4, I'd have preferred an later, post-WWII era plane. No, only kidding, IT'S A METEOR!!!!! I'm ecstatic!! The rest will come, one way or another. Tim PS Tony, first one to get one, bring it on the X73 on Tuesdays, OK?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'm delighted it's a Mk.4, had the 1/72 Frog kit many moons ago, plus I prefer the old school tail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeyforgothispassword Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 A question with this, would I be able to get someone to make masks for "Hale Storm" from the Classic Airframes kit, or would this be a copyright breach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeyforgothispassword Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 (edited) "Hale Storm" was a Meteor F.8, and no, making masks in a different scale for an aircraft that's been in the public domain since 1952 wouldn't breach anyone's copyright on anything (the RAF's lawyers be damned on the roundel issue). I know it's an F8 (RAAF), I was thinking of the kit + the Fisher conversion. Thanks for your reply, I'll start looking for someone to do some masks for me:) Edited November 30, 2013 by Smokeyforgothispassword Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'm reasonably sure this will make some folks pretty happy. Smokeyforgothispassword 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeyforgothispassword Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'm reasonably sure this will make some folks pretty happy. ME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 HK Models has sent me a couple more images. The first one shows the latest CAD images with revised belly tank and the wing sections inside the nacelles added: And here's the box art: Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Kev Thanks for posting, as the Meteor looks great. Absolutely looks like the secret modeling fund is going to be stretched to the limit very early this coming year Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Thanks Kevin. It just gets better and better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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