Meteor F.8 prone

[InFlames]

MPM 1:72 out of the box

 

[Dave W]

A nice build of this unusual Meteor variant.I believe it was a test bed to see if a prone position would enable the pilot to withstand pulling more 'G's without blacking out than in a normally seated position.This was in the days before 'G' suits were invented.

 

[flyjoe180]

Fantastic build Seb. A weird looking machine. Not sure I'd want to be doing those speeds laying prone. Or indeed with a nose wheel issue!

 

[yak face]

Great build Seb! The MPM meteor is a nice build isnt it , ive done the F8 . I bet you didnt need any nose weight with this one either ! , cheers tony

 

[Gern]

Weird looker but beautifully built!

Gern

 

[InFlames]

Thanks guys!

tony: I've heard horror stories about MPM kits but these Meteors aren't that bad. I've only had some work to do with the engine pods.

 

[Polux]

Fantastic build!

 

[ojays]

MPM 1:72 out of the box

That is one beautiful, if quirky build. The paintwork and weathering/panelling is excellent!

Gregg

 

[colin m]

Nice looking unusual model. Does Cosford have this actual aircraft?

 

[yak face]

Nice looking unusual model. Does Cosford have this actual aircraft?

Yes they do Colin , we've probably walked right past it a few times but been too busy looking at the club stands and traders!!! I think its in the same hall as the TSR 2 . cheers Tony

 

[mossiepilot]

That's a cracking looking meteor Seb, and definately something a bit different, I like it a lot.

Tony.