Wingco57 Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Hi all, Here is something I have been working on at the moment. It's the Trumpeter Lightning. I got the Aires wheelbay and ockpit set which are far superior to the kit parts. So far It's An enjoyable project, and big too. Cheers Cees 3
ajaycad Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Hi Cees, I've had one of these on my long term wish list for a while now, but have been slightly put off by a lot of negative reviews on the accuracy and shape of the fuselage, and I was wondering what's your opinion. It sure looks like a Lightning, and the examples I've seen at shows, builds into an impressive model. I'm not the sort of modeller that craves absolute pinpoint accuracy, but on the other hand I don't want to fork out around £80 for a kit that is flawed. Thanks Andy
Wingco57 Posted April 11, 2014 Author Posted April 11, 2014 HI Andy, I'm aware of the many errors this kit has. But I am not an expert on jets. Like you I have seen built examples at shows and they were impressive. I don't mind if the wing is 5 mm too far forward or the spine doesn't slope, the fueltank is too bulged or the canopy shape isn't exactly right. In the end the difference should be slight. If it looks like a Lifghtning I am pleased. I agree that the price is indeed a bit steep for this kit. But on e-bay they remain hight so ther must be demand. I am just enjoying this build. My second jet after the Meteor so I am really bitten by the blowdryers at the moment. I would say just go for it (quoting the lovely Kim Wilde) Cheers Cees
mgbgtv8steve Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I forgot to ask if anyone has a Trumpeter 1/32nd. F.6 in their stash they want to swap/sell/give away??!! rRegards, Steve S. 1
Administrators James H Posted April 11, 2014 Administrators Posted April 11, 2014 This was one kit I really wanted to build, but was put off with all the talk about it being totally the wrong shape. I'll watch this one as I quite like the Lightning.
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted April 11, 2014 Administrators Posted April 11, 2014 Nice work. Such a cool subject... Lovely wheel wells and pit!
Wingco57 Posted April 12, 2014 Author Posted April 12, 2014 Eric, In fact my second after the Meteor. That Phantom we talked about will certainly happen too. I love the Frightning. Cees
Wingco57 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Posted April 16, 2014 Short update, Cockpit has been painted and installed. The Aires detail is great. Fuselagehalves are together now. She's big, pics to follow soon. Cees
Wingco57 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Posted April 16, 2014 Here are some pics. In the meantime the fin is fitted to. Cees 1
LyleW Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 great start, Cees. Looking forward to seeing this come together.
Steve Scanlon Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 Really glad to see one of these being built, lots of rivet counting over this model yet what beast when it is finished, enjoying this and impressive detail work. 1
Wingco57 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Posted April 17, 2014 True Steve, Building it is so much fun. Now the fin is on it gets bigger. The Aires pit is a complete improvement compared to the kit parts. And it fits too, I was really surprised. Cees
Wingco57 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Posted April 21, 2014 Fuselage is structurally complete. Gap in front of aires cockpit needs filling. Also insert on top of fuselage Needed a bit of help. After cleaning up the wings can be fitted. Cees 1
Wingco57 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Posted April 22, 2014 Wings are on, gaps to fill, but this one is biiiig. Cees
Administrators James H Posted April 22, 2014 Administrators Posted April 22, 2014 Looks great! This is on my radar for the future
Wingco57 Posted May 9, 2014 Author Posted May 9, 2014 Small update Cockpit nearly finished apart from fitting gun sight reflector glass. Midway through painting ejection seat. I realised this is my first ever......huh?! Hopefully soon the canopy can be fitted. Cheers Cees 1
RalphSarc Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 Your build is looking fantastic. Love the detail on the ejection seat. I'm getting ready to build the seats for my Ju88 cockpit. Here's a question. If you paint, detail, add seat-belts etc and then install in the cockpit how do you glue them in place since everything is painted? Ralph.
Steve Scanlon Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 Looking really good eager to see the finished model.
Wingco57 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 Hi Ralph, Well the location in the pit itself I did not paint and the base of The seat is kept clean too. I glued the seat on a piece of sprue to Better handle it during painting. After finishing the seat will slide Down and kept secure with cyano. I noticed the handgrip between the pilot's knees should be Yellow/ black. Will correct that soon. Cees
RalphSarc Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 Thanks Cees I'll still that idea if you don't mind of using a a piece of sprue to make detailing of the seats easier. Also will mask of any gluing area too. Thanks for the ideas. Headed to the Atlanta Model Show today!! Ralph
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