HK Models 1/32 Meteor Mk 4

By David Mooney

I took on this build after a few futile and very-very annoying builds that were absolute epic fit issues, even with a few good brands of kits. To be honest, it sapped a lot on modelling energy out of me. So, I took this HK Gloster Meteor out of the stash and set about it. Why this kit? Well, after all the issues and lack of enthusiasm, this kit doesn't have many parts to it, considering the size, 125 parts is a low count. Yes, ok, the low count does come with making the cockpit a bit basic, but you can do what you like to add extras to it. This was a build and be happy idea.

What HK did here was a good idea, if it was their idea, by giving a good base of a kit to build with good fit and many things modellers can improve on. The stand out to me was the lower wing section: it is one big part! If some other manufacturers did this, it would be in at least three wing sections (2x outer + 1 x centre section) and two lower engine nacelles that would come with the fit issues to boot, so this as great.

All paints are Gunze Mr Colour....love'em!

The decals that are in the kit seem to be losing integrity, breaking into many annoying bits. From what I've seen in others builds, mine looked very dodgy even though I didn't intend to use them. I was going to mask all the markings to save all the decaling drama, which I'm glad I did.

Enjoy!

HK Models 1/32 Meteor Mk 4

By David Mooney

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