ThomasProbert Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I've just completed Whirlybird's conversion to make the Trumpeter 1/32nd Lightning F1A/F3 into the two-seat T4. It's taken just over a year to complete it, but that's not because it was a particularly difficult conversion, it was more of a case of getting side-tracked by other projects and this one sitting on the shelf for far too long. Actual building time was no more than 2 months. It's a really nice conversion, and the resin nose goes on to the Trumpeter fuselage with the minimum of fuss. For those interested in the build process, a WIP can be found here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234929671-132nd-scale-lightning-t4-conversion-update-26114/?hl=lightning I used Halford's automotive acrylics to paint it, and decals were a mix of Trumpeter and Whirlybird - both performed flawlessly. I've kept the weathering pretty light as pictures show these T-birds to have been well looked after. I've modelled this aircraft as it would have appeared in June 1965, whilst with 145 Squadron (226 OCU) based at RAF Coltishall, Norfolk. I have many fond memories standing on the approach at Coltishall, watching the Jags doing touch and go's; it's a shame I'm too young to remember the Lightnings - that must have been quite a sight (and sound!) Those eagle-eyed Lightning buffs will notice the main gear doors are at the incorrect angle - they'll be corrected next time the airbrush is out. On to the pictures: More to follow... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasProbert Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Cheers, Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_ Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 What a beauty! Looks very good... Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemattson Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Tom, Very well done! Beautiful job! Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Love the Lightning, typically British. Being an Anglophile, that's not difficult. Well done Tom. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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