Machado Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Hi folks. I received this Ligthing kit as a christmas gift from my wife who always support me on my hobby no matter how big my stash is. During the building research I saw on the book "Guide for the Modeller" from SAM Publications a profile of the aircraft XN732/R from the 92 Squadron, natural metal with blue spine, fin and rudder. As her name is Rita depict this aircraft seemed to be a beautiful tribute to her. Being so, I rushed to get the Xtradecal X72092 in order to be able to acomplish this mission. Of course, I also took advantage to get the Xtradecal X72089, the Aires resin cockpit and bang seat, Quickboost rear fuselage corrections, exhaust nozzles, and resin intake ring. And here are some pictures of the result. To paint this model I used Gunze and Alclad. the blue spine is Tamiya. I know that the kit has a lot of issues and the model didn't get perfect but I tried my best and I am very happy that she liked the tribute. Best regards, Machado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Wow, beautifully done and a wonderful tribute to your supportive wife ! Keepers ..... both of them (ummm, that's the Lightning and the wife) ! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 A great Lightning model You can never have enough Lightnings Scott C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_Ukraine Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) Perfect job! Lightning is one of the most prominent British aircraft! Edited March 12, 2012 by Val_Ukraine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evalman Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Superb job, best 1/72 Lightning I've seen in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Very Very nice! Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfpack Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Very nice. However, as you've modelled it with air brakes open and flaps down, does that mean you owe the wife a crate of beer? W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 That's a magnificent Lightning, are you sure it's not 1/38th or 1/32 scale? The detail on the ejection seat is incredible and that's the best NMF I've seen ona Lightning in ages. Outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 THat's awesome.. Had to double check the scale when I saw the seat. Outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Stunning build, really nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandX Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) Seriously smooth! Beautiful work, Sir, great pics also. Edited March 12, 2012 by BrandX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Very nice indeed and a fitting tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Very nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Thats a really beautiful looking Lightning and finished in my favourite scheme too, fantastic modelling, Cheers for sharing it with us, Tony O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond9 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I like that a lot ! The seat is stunning, and the paint job spot on. Gary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA18 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 The entire model is wonderful. But the ejection seat really makes the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Top class lightning, looks stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 A job well done, and a fine respect to your wife for her support in your hobby! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish fairey Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 You have done her proud, very nicely made.. :clap2: ..Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Nice job, Machado! You've really captured the look of the Lightning! And the Trumpeter kit looks so much better with all of that resin! Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Superb model - really nice finish! Very nice. However, as you've modelled it with air brakes open and flaps down, does that mean you owe the wife a crate of beer? Love to know how that translates into Portuguese!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryUK Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Great Build and Supeb finish. Stunning Lightning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngloSaxon Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Great looking model. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Excellent – truly wonderful painting! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 That's just lovely!! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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