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THE ORIGINAL
METEOR SUPPLEMENT
May 2016
Issue 66
HOT HATCH
1/24 VW Golf 1 GTI
SPACE
HOPPER
1/20 MaK Camel
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REVIEWS
MEATBOX
EXCLUSIVE BUILD
We showcase Airfix’s
new 1/48 Gloster
Meteor F.8
EASTERN CAT
Rye Field’s 1/35
Tiger I
£4.40
ALPHA MIKE X-RAY
Kinetic’s 1/48 AMX
EDITOR'S DESK
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ISSUE 66
builder Dave Fisher decided to
take a break from contributing and
his loss is felt keenly, particularly
because it has been difficult for us
to recruit a new maritime specialist
who has the requisite modelling
skill, necessary camera and lighting
equipment and dedication…being
a contributor is not for everyone
and it demands much effort. Ships
are tricky; their length and shape
makes them difficult to photograph
and one’s depth of field can easily
go to hell in a handcart if the
camera gear, settings and lighting
are not ‘bang on’. Regular readers
will know that we strive to offer
excellent photography, and I’m not
happy to let any issue of
AMW
‘out of the door’ if this
isn’t so.
Thankfully, two stalwarts of our
current contributor team have
stepped up and taken the plunge
with maritime builds, so once
again
AMW
can be a truly rounded
modelling magazine. Trumpeter’s
1/700 1907 HMS
Dreadnought
will appear in the next issue, and
I predict you’ll be happy with the
results. I was shocked when I
realised the actual finished size
of the model, and it just goes to
show that with the right care and
attention to detail, great things can
come in small packages.
This naval theme allows me to
segue to my all-time aviation hero,
Captain Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown CBE,
DSC, AFC, Hon FRAeS, RN. Capt
Brown died on February 16 this
year, but twice I’d had the honour
of meeting this great man, and world
record holder for types flown (487).
He was, and forever will be the world’s
greatest test pilot. Quite why this
legend never received a Knighthood
is anyone’s guess, particularly
considering his massive contribution
to the world of flying. It’s now time
to read Winkle’s classic book Wings
On My Sleeve yet again, to help me
decide which kit I might build in my
own tribute. I’m veering towards the
wartime Martlet…but what would
your choice be? I’d love to hear from
you but for now, enjoy the issue.
I
received a letter from a
disgruntled reader recently,
highlighting our lack of maritime
builds…and the fact has certainly
been a source of frustration for me.
Some time ago our resident ship
Chris Clifford,
Editor
chris.clifford@keypublishing.com
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Contributors this issue:
Brian Wakeman,
David Garden, John Bonanni, Andy Davies,
Radleigh Bushell, Dr James Whalen,
Peter Johnson, Matthew Roberts,
Malcolm V Lowe, Glenn Sands, Mike Grant,
Ken Ellis, Andrew Moore
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CONTENTS
WHAT'S INSIDE?
BUILD
GLOSTER
48
EXCLUSIVE
METEOR F.8
REGULARS
06
News
The latest happenings in the world of
plastic modelling.
10
Show Scene
At-a-glance model show calendar.
86 Free Model!
Claim your free Airfix 1/72 Grumman
F4F-4 Wildcat or Hawker Hurricane
Mk.I kit when you take out a 2-year
or Direct Debit subscription to
AMW.
88
On the Shelf
Nineteen pages of reviews highlight
the latest modelling and reference
products from around the world.
114
The Plastic
Surgery
Quiz
AMW’s
team of contributors,
history writers and industry contacts
regarding your own modelling
conundrums.
VW GOLF 1 GTI
38
INTERMEDIATE BUILD
14
4
INTERMEDIATE BUILD
AMX FIGHTER-BOMBER
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CONTENTS
WHAT'S INSIDE?
FEATURES
14
Intermediate Build –
Alpha Mike X-Ray
Low-vis grey has never looked so good, courtesy of Brain Wakeman’s 1/48
Kinetic AMX fighter-bomber.
22
Out and About –
Dordogne Delights
David Garden reports on the 10th annual model show in Montignac, France
24
Intermediate build –
Eastern Cat Part 1
Rye Field Model caused a stir when it released its recent 1/35 Tiger I with
full interior detail. John Bonanni shows how to get the best results from this
impressive kit.
32
Out and About –
Anglian Flourish
SHOW SCENE
East of England
Model Show
Assistant Editor Stu Fone reports from Peterborough Scale Model Club’s
second show at its smart new city venue.
34
Out and About –
Welcoming Crewe
Stu Fone tells all about South Cheshire’s excellent 33rd Universal Model Show
at Crew Heritage Centre.
36
Out and About –
Yorkshire Pride
Andy Davies and Radleigh Bushell offer photos from this year’s Huddersfield
Model Show.
38
Intermediate Build –
The Original Hot Hatch
Revell’s new 1/24 VW Golf 1 GTI is built by Dr James Whalen, who replicates an
accurate UK right-hand drive example.
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT: GLOSTER METEOR F.8
48
Exclusive Build –
Magnificent ‘Meatbox’
Peter Johnson builds an exclusive test-shot of Airfix’s new 1/48 Meteor F.8, finished in High Speed Silver
56
Photo Focus –
Meteor F.8
Matthew Roberts provides useful walk-round photos of the Meteor
F.8 at Gloucestershire’s Jet Age Museum.
58
Meteor F.8 Cutaway
Get to grips with the inside and out of the Meteor F.8 with our stunning Mike
Badrocke drawing…perfect for scratch-builders!
60
In Focus –
Great Eight
Malcolm V Lowe offers essential history and period images of the Meteor F.8.
Colour profiles are by Andy Hay.
66
Out and About –
Somerset Special
The Fleet Air Arm’s first model show of the season was visited by AMW’s
contributor Glenn Sands.
68
Intermediate Build –
Small Wonder
Mike Grant has a tiny challenge in Brengun’s 1/144 mixed media Mignet HM-14.
Walk-round photos of the aircraft are also provided by Editor Chris Clifford.
72
In Focus –
Flying Fleas!
Flypast
Magazine’s Ken Ellis is the recognised expert on Henri Mignet and his
home-built ‘Pou de Ciel’ aircraft designs. Here, he offers a fascinating history
article on the type.
76
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Intermediate Build –
Space Hopper
INTERMEDIATE BUILD
LUM-168 CAMEL
Andrew Moore adds extra detail and superb weathering to Hasegawa’s
Maschinen Kreiger LUM-168 Camel
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