Friday, August 9, 2019

Military figures Vol.16: RAF pilot early jet age


Subject:
RAF pilot
Scale:
1/48
Manufacturer:
ICM
Price
US$ 15,00 plus shipping
Description
Injected plastic model.
Comments
This is ICM's 1/48 scale Royal Air Force personnel. I is a simple but very well done model from ICM. It adds a sense of proportion to aircraft models that is very interesting. Painting was done with Vallejo acrylics. It is highly recommended to anyone who wants to have some form of size comparison for a aircraft model from World War II until the early 50'ties. 






Thursday, August 1, 2019

Military aircraft vol.96: Gloster Meteor FR9





Subject:
Gloster Meteor FR9
Scale:
1/48
Manufacturer:
Classic Airframes
Price
US$ 50,00 plus shipping
Description
Injected plastic model with resin details and waterslide decals.
Comments
This is Classic Airframe's Gloster Meteor FR9 in 1/48 scale. Overall, it is a nice kit, with recessed panel lines and great resin details, specially the ejection seat. However, fit is poor around the wings, engine nacelles and jet intakes. Dry fitting is very important to get this model done. But, in the end, i was pleased with the result. This is not going to be my last meteor from this manufacturer. I have in my stash the T7, F4 and NF11. At least, now i have some experience to get this model into one piece! Painting was done as usual with Tamiya and Vallejo acrylics. Decals are from the box.