Skyhunter66 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Afternoon folks - my first 1:32 jet and it was an enjoyable build. This represents Sqd Ldr Black from 1965 - XR711 of 111 Sqd Wattisham. It is OOB except I got some Xtradecals to supplant some of the kit decals as they were incorrect in size. I also need to mention 'Keith in the UK' and 'DHDove' who kindly stepped in with some spare kit decals after I made a hash of the fin! Cheers guys - much appreciated. I decided early on to have this hanging from my ceiling in my office at home so built it wheels up and sourced a pilot from PJ Productions. I have put it up this afternoon and it looks great! Also the good news is I reckon I could get another 4 up there so happy days! Etched in my mind is the Lightning displays at RAF St Athan in the 70's & 80's and the excitement of them coming in low and fast - left to right along the crowd line. I've always wanted to recreate this and hence the reason it is hanging up! Hope you like it Chris 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Looks great! May I ask what paint you've used. I have one myself which I plan on doing as a 56 sdn bird! Cheers Hans J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhunter66 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Looks great! May I ask what paint you've used. I have one myself which I plan on doing as a 56 sdn bird! Cheers Hans J Thanks Hans - I used Halfords Ford Moondust Silver as the base colour with Alclad Airframe Aluminium over the top and various Alclads for the panels. Tamiya 85 for the black spine and fin! cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Gorgeous Lightning - looks fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 That's looking really cool Chris My only concern would be a kit that's nearly £ 100.00 a pop crashing to the floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Very nice indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh65 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Looking great. Wish I'd seen a Lightning fly but missed it by just a little. Also wish I was allowed to hang things up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesmodels Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Wonderful Lightning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Ha, looks like she's actually moving at some considerable speed! Bootiful, just need a couple more then and maybe a jag? There is a 1/32 one coming out apparently and they are very pointy too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHead23 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 That is brilliant! From the year I was born as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 It looks so good. If I were 10 again and that was hanging on my bedroom ceiling, I'd never get out of bed again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 superb work, looks great. great job on the nmf and very nice finish..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhunter66 Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Thanks for your kind comments and pleased to say it was still hanging up there this morning! I'd heard about the 1:32 Jag - KH I think? Definite purchase I reckon. So am thinking left hand side of the ceiling is air defence (Lightning and Phantom) and right side ground attack (Jag, Hunter, Harrier, Tornado). Might just squeeze them in! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Lovely Lightning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Fabulous display! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Very nice indeed and your photography has caught the Lightning well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Impressive and inspirational. I just love to see kits built in flight. Thank you for sharing your beautiful lightning. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) On Friday, April 24, 2015 at 5:37 PM, Skyhunter66 said: Afternoon folks - my first 1:32 jet and it was an enjoyable build. This represents Sqd Ldr Black from 1965 - XR711 of 111 Sqd Wattisham. It is OOB except I got some Xtradecals to supplant some of the kit decals as they were incorrect in size. I also need to mention 'Keith in the UK' and 'DHDove' who kindly stepped in with some spare kit decals after I made a hash of the fin! Cheers guys - much appreciated. I decided early on to have this hanging from my ceiling in my office at home so built it wheels up and sourced a pilot from PJ Productions. I have put it up this afternoon and it looks great! Also the good news is I reckon I could get another 4 up there so happy days! Etched in my mind is the Lightning displays at RAF St Athan in the 70's & 80's and the excitement of them coming in low and fast - left to right along the crowd line. I've always wanted to recreate this and hence the reason it is hanging up! Hope you like it Chris Chris. the first photo I thought was THE REAL AIRCRAFT! WHOA! your LIGHTNING F3 is STUNNING to look at and the photography is splendid. I hope your office gets locked (wouldn't want it stolen ) (cleaners might play with it ) and it's secretly marked so no can claim it is theirs ! so where did you say your office was it's a BEAUTY and KUDOS for a STUPENDOUS build. thank you for sharing it. Edited January 15, 2017 by HOUSTON 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhunter66 Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 wow thanks for the kind comments chaps - much appreciated! I am also happy to confirm this Lightning is hanging above me in my home office and only I clean in there!! chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMCS Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Lightning strike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett9307 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Very nice build looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goggsy Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Spot on, looks great. I've heard people going on about accuracy issues for this kit but it looks like a Lightning to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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