1/32nd EE Lightning F6

[ThomasProbert]

Another of the production line recently - I had hoped to have completed it by the 60th anniversary of the Lightning's first flight (4th August) but I didn't quite make it!

 

This is the Trumpeter 1/32nd scale kit, with the addition of an Aries cockpit set, MasterCasters wheel upgrade set and Xtradecal transfers. I also removed 2mm from the main landing gear legs, as I felt 'out of the box' the tail sits too high - the real aircraft has a slightly tail-down attitude, captured so well by Echelon's kit. A final touch was a homemade air intake cover to add a splash of colour.

 

All paints were Xtracolour enamels.

 

EE (BAC) Lightning F6 XS903/AM of 5 Squadron, Binbrook, 1984

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I know this kit gets a harsh press from time to time, but it certainly looks like a Lightning to my untrained eye 

 

Tom

[ThomasProbert]

Sorry just realised I've posted this in the wring section - should obviously be in Finished Work. 

 

Apologies to the mods!

 

Tom

[Wingco57]

Very nice Tom. It complements your earlier Lightnings. The kit has been under a lot of critisism, but you proved it builds up nicely.
Cees

[ThomasProbert]

Very nice Tom. It complements your earlier Lightnings. The kit has been under a lot of critisism, but you proved it builds up nicely.

Cees

 

Cheers Cees - and yes I agree... I certainly builds well and captures the look pretty well - providing it's not sitting alongside an Echelon example!

[Wingco57]

Yep, I have an F3 on the go. Love the look of it.
Cees

[Mikester]

Beautiful work, Tom!

[JonathanReed]

Very Nice looking!  Beautiful work! 

[youngtiger1]

That is one clean jet. Love the lines on that sweet machine. You sir did a great job.

[Paulster]

​Such an ood looking bird. Very nice build.