Wednesday, February 5

Preview: Revell's new CADs of the forthcoming 32nd scale Gloster Meteor F.8-FR.9.

Revell has released new CAD images after their Meteor was seen in printed form at the toy fair. Some details can be revealed from these. Check them out in our preview...

Preview: Revell's new CADs of the forthcoming 32nd scale Gloster Meteor F.8-FR.9.

Gloster Meteor F.8-FR.9
From Revell
Product number: 03779
1/32nd scale
Length: 42.5 cm/Height: 13.2 cm
Individual parts: 250
First release limited to 3000 kits. (standard edition available afte that)
Revell's RRP: 119 €
The Gloster Meteor F.8-FR.9 1:32 scale model kit is made from 250 precisely moulded parts. Revell has promised that assembling this model is an unforgettable experience—for beginners and experienced model builders alike. From the separate engines to the optional ailerons, this kit has everything you need to create a realistic model of the legendary Gloster Meteor.
The kit's features
Limited to only 3000 copies in the initial release.
New Tool: Completely newly developed kit with optimised fit.
First Gloster Meteor F.8 kit in 1:32 scale injected plastic.
Extensive part options: choose between early/late ailerons, canopy, and different inlets.
Additional parts for the aftermarket are included; customise your model.
complete engines for maximum detail and realistic presentation.
250 individual parts for an authentic and sophisticated building experience.
Includes illustrated multilingual building instructions. 

We cannot see any cannon detail here, but there is full nose gear included with its mechanism.
The detail of the belly tank area. We do not know if the airbrakes are albe to be extended or not as of yet.
Another shot of the mose, but from the Starboard side. You can see some light oilcanning effect in the CADs here; we hope it transfers over to the kit.

For more on this check out the Revell Website...