Revell 04658 Gloster Meteor Mk.4 (1/72) – plastic model kit

Revell 04658 Gloster Meteor Mk.4 in 1/72 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit for self-assembly, faithfully replicating the legendary British post-war jet fighter. The Gloster Meteor, designed and manufactured by the Gloster Aircraft Company, entered service with the Royal Air Force at the end of World War II and was the first Allied jet-powered fighter to see active combat. The Mk.4 variant is an improved version of the aircraft, introduced into service at the turn of the 1940s and 1950s, during the Cold War era. It featured upgraded Rolls-Royce Derwent 5 engines and a reinforced airframe, which enabled higher performance and extended operational capabilities in the armed forces of the United Kingdom, Belgium, Argentina, the Netherlands, and Denmark.

Model features:

• Scale: 1/72 – ideal for military aviation collections and historical dioramas.
• Countries of use: United Kingdom (RAF) and allied forces (Belgium, Argentina, Denmark, and others).
• Period of use: end of World War II, Cold War (1940s–50s).
• Material: high-grade modeling plastic ensuring durability and detailed features.
• Category: plastic model kit (model kit), glue and paints not included.
• Set includes: plastic parts for assembly, decals for historical RAF units.
• Assembly difficulty: 3/5 – suitable for intermediate modelers and ambitious beginners.
• Length of completed model: approx. 16 cm, with detailed reproduction of fuselage, cockpit, and control surfaces.

Substantive advantages:

The Gloster Meteor Mk.4 is a historically significant aircraft – used for intercept missions, airspace patrol, service in international forces, and as a test aircraft. The Revell model is designed for very good part fit, making it possible to achieve a realistic look of the finished replica. It is an excellent choice for military aviation history enthusiasts – especially those interested in the transitional period between the war and the Cold War and the first jet solutions in Europe.

Why choose this product?

• Richly detailed cockpit and fuselage features.
• Authentic RAF and allied nation decals.
• This model is recommended for all aviation history enthusiasts, jet aircraft collectors, as well as intermediate and beginner modelers looking for a higher-level challenge.

Revell 04658 Gloster Meteor Mk.4 (1/72) is a great addition to any British aircraft model collection and a unique lesson in 20th-century aviation technology history.