Bjorn Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I built this one during two weeks after christmas. A relaxing build that turned out to be a little more complicated than I first thought. But just a little, this is still a great kit, pretty easy to build. Why complicated? Well, fit is great - but just almost. Almost every piece had to be a little adjusted to fit. But almost no filler was necessary, so compared to many other kits this one still had a great fit. Painted with Xtracrylics green and Vallejo aluminium. And here it is compared to Trumpeter's F.6. The main difference is the nose and the exhaust. But Lightning experts (I am not) can surely spot lots of other differences. And finally: Few planes are more situated for christmas builds. 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 That last pic is great. If I enlarge it then scroll up really fast, it looks like she's in a trademark vertical climb! Excellent build though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I really like this kit too, and yours turned out fantastic. The green scheme is very classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Nice job on the Lightning, I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Great looking lightning. Nice job on the scheme and finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 You've done a great job of it, well done. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Nice job,....I really like the green RAFG Lightnings and your Trumpy kit is no slouch either,.....they both look great, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Nice! Happy new year and merry cristmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Tidy job Bjorn Good to see not one but two Lightnings so well done and in the less common camouflage schemes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 That's a super build and I like the two of them together with the different camo schemes. Definitely my favourite Lightning colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Smashing effort! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanM558 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Lovely! Must get around to finishing my F.6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Gorgeous and inspiring model! One of those yum-yum builds. Good photography too. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff King Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Nicely done! Two weeks...wish I could finish one in two years!! Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Love it!! 2 weeks, I wish I could open the box that quick! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient mariner Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Gets a from me. Well built and finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Great job on them both. The Airfix kit does build up into a cracking model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badvest Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I'm having fit issues with mine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Excellent indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Hello,Bjorn - My compliments to you on a fine looking build of your 19Sqn.Lightning.Together with your 11 Sqn.version, I love the quality and detail of the paint and finishing work and commend the clean 'classical' look.They are both resplendent tributes to this iconic aircraft.All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Oh yes! Simply beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 Thank you all! I really like the Lightning, so it will surely be more of them in the future. I have two more in my stash, Airfix' F.6 in 1/72 and 1/48. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptormodeller Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Beautiful build, but isn't your F6 with fitted with the wrong tail. Or am I wrong, please correct if I'm wrong mister EE Lightning expert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Beautiful build, but isn't your F6 with fitted with the wrong tail. Or am I wrong, please correct if I'm wrong mister EE Lightning expert! Well, in a way it is wrong, since it is Trumpeter's original part which is horrible. But it is built OOB with the parts that are meant to be used for F.6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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