Airfix Gloster Meteor F.8/FR.9 1:72 Plastic Model Aircraft Kit

The Airfix Gloster Meteor F.8/FR.9 is a 1:72 scale plastic model aircraft kit depicting two variants of the RAF's early jet fighter.

About this model

This kit covers the F.8, the definitive production version of the Meteor, alongside markings for the armed reconnaissance FR.9 variant that served overseas. Both aircraft flew with the RAF during the Cold War, as Britain's jet fighter force developed through the 1950s.

The box includes the plastic kit itself, an instruction sheet, a paint guide and a decal sheet covering two authentic paint scheme options. Assembly requires paint and adhesive, which are not included.

Specifications

• Brand: Airfix
• Scale: 1:72
• Aircraft type: Gloster Meteor
• Air force: RAF
• Era: Cold War
• Parts: 154
• Skill level: 2
• What's inside: Plastic kit, instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet

Common questions

What scale is this kit?

It is built to 1:72 scale, a standard size for Airfix aircraft kits.

What's included in the box?

You get the plastic kit, an instruction sheet, a paint guide and a decal sheet with markings for two paint schemes covering the F.8 and FR.9 variants.

Do I need paint and glue to build it?

Yes, paint and adhesive are required to complete the build but are not included in the kit.