Gloster Meteor F.8 Sprue Shots

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Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 12:50 PM UTC

Thanks to Luciano Satornetti for an sending us an update from Airfix on their exciting new quarterscale Meatbox. Included are photos of the first test shots.

Test shots from the 1/48th scale Meteor F.8 tooling

From the feedback that we have already received, this model looks like it has really captured the imagination of modellers around the world and looks destined to be an extremely popular addition to the range. You will therefore be pleased to learn that the model is advancing towards release nicely and we have some exclusive images to show you this week.

From the original Meteor F.8 CAD images that we showed you in Workbench edition 3, it was clear that this new model would include impressive levels of detail, to accompany the already classic shape of the Gloster Meteor in this larger scale. The selection of pre-production model parts pictures we have for you this week illustrate just how good a job the Airfix designers have done with this model and will further serve to increase our expectation levels.

With a scheduled release date of April 2016, the 1/48th scale Gloster Meteor F.8 is already proving to be a real hit and will undoubtedly be a future construction project for many Workbench readers. We hope that you will find these latest images of interest.

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JPTRR

No an aircraft of interest to me yet I am very impressed by Airfix's molding and detail.

SEP 27, 2015 - 12:11 AM

DaveCox

Oh boy. a new 1/48 Meatbox.......guess I'm going to have to get a couple of them.

SEP 27, 2015 - 01:19 AM

Joel_W

Another very impressive up coming release from Airfix. I certainly can see myself buying one just to support Airfix since they've really upped the quality of their game. Joel

SEP 27, 2015 - 03:33 AM

Merlin

Hi again Is that an extra seat-back on one of the sprues? Airfix could have a nightfighter planned too. All the best Rowan

SEP 27, 2015 - 11:44 AM

hoplocat

Yes! A NF would get my wallet out!

OCT 01, 2015 - 06:14 AM

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