ThomasProbert Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasProbert Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 Sorry just realised I've posted this in the wring section - should obviously be in Finished Work. Apologies to the mods! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasProbert Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Yep, I have an F3 on the go. Love the look of it.Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted August 9, 2014 Members Share Posted August 9, 2014 Beautiful work, Tom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanReed Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Very Nice looking! Beautiful work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngtiger1 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 That is one clean jet. Love the lines on that sweet machine. You sir did a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Such an ood looking bird. Very nice build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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