This detailed 1:48 scale model of the Gloster Meteor F.8 consists of 165 parts, allowing hobbyists to assemble one of the UK's most pivotal post-war fighter jets. With a skill rating of 3 and a wingspan measuring 236mm, this plastic kit offers a rewarding challenge for modellers aged 8 and up, featuring two paint options.

Key Features

• 165 piece plastic kit in 1:48 scale
• Skill Level 3 - ideal for intermediate modellers
• Completed model spans an impressive 236mm
• Includes two genuine paint schemes
• Suitable for ages 8 and older
• Represents a Cold War era fighter aircraft

History

The Gloster Meteor, in many ways, stands as Britain's jet-powered counterpart to the Spitfire, heralding a new generation of fighters that would safeguard British airspace for years after its squadron debut in July 1944.

The F.8 version is often considered the most capable iteration of the Meteor, serving as the mainstay of Britain's fighter defence for five years post-introduction.

With 1,183 units produced, the F.8 was both the last single-seat fighter variant of the Meteor and the most extensively manufactured, arguably marking it as a key British aircraft in the post-war period.

BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.

What's Inside
Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.

Tech Specs

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 28.31
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 8.25
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 23.6
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 165
Item Scale: 1:48 Scale
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 2
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 3
Wingspan (mm): 236

SKU 5063129001490
Model # 209182A
Barcode # 5063129001490
Brand Airfix
Shipping Weight 0.5900kg
Assembled Length 0.235m
Assembled Height 0.140m
Assembled Width 0.120m

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