woody37 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Having built the 72 scale one last year, when the 48 version was released, it was a no brainer to get one! It is typical short run quality in respect that there are no location pins and plenty of dry fitting and fettling is needed, but the detail is very nice and includes resin exhausts and ejection seats. To overcome the lack of location pins, I added some plasticard on both halves to act as tabs making assembly easier and the joins stronger... The intake assembly is complete. This was quite fiddly as you have to ensure that when everything goes together, it all aligns centrally or else it's going to look a little drunk on completion! The cockpit rear bulkhead has been busied up a bit using brass rod although not much will be seen once the bang seats are in place. As people have mentioned before, the wing to fuselage profile doesn't quite align near the front of the wing, so some fettling has been done to improve the joins. TonyOT also gave me some advice to reinforce the fuselage between the wings to enable pressure to be applied when fitting the wings, so I'll use some large diameter plastic rod to beef the interior up. Quite enjoying working in the larger scale, the old eyes are particularly pleased with the decision!!! Cheers Neil 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Great choice Neil! I'll be looking forward to updates, Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattlow Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Looking good... On my 1/72 version of this I applied the wings before gluing the fuselage together... Matt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossofiron1971 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Lovely detailing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I'll be joining you on this one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12jaguar Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 What scheme are you doing Neil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Not sure yet John, need to have a look at options. a dry fit of the panel combing indicates it's a few mm too long unless it's meant to fit under the front end (rather than sitting on top), can anyone confirm what they did with theirs? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12jaguar Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Can always go for XS459, I used to part own that at Fenland Aircraft Museum John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Lovely! Seems really odd you not doing a prop though..... but I'm looking forward to seeing this getting the Woody touch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascoteer Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 14 hours ago, 12jaguar said: Can always go for XS459, I used to part own that at Fenland Aircraft Museum I flew in that one and we still have it at the FAWNAPS Museum.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12jaguar Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 And I used to be the joint keeper of aircraft at FAWNAPS with Murray Flint. I was admiring your models the other day Debs, when I dropped by the museum to take some Stirling bits on loan There's still one of my models in the museum albeit a bit damaged which when you consider its been sat there for 21 years it's not to be wondered at LOL. Bet you can't guess which one, clue its' 1/32 scale John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Lovely start. Looking forward to seeing this one move forward. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Nice to see another of your projects Neil and in a change of both scale and subject from what I normally expect from you. Same stellar quality though I'm sure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 18 hours ago, Radleigh said: Lovely! Seems really odd you not doing a prop though..... but I'm looking forward to seeing this getting the Woody touch. Not a prop, not 1/72 and not remotely bomber command! (ok I understand some RSAF F.53s Lightnings dropped bombs but....). Odd indeed But Lovely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 19 hours ago, 12jaguar said: Can always go for XS459, I used to part own that at Fenland Aircraft Museum John I'll look at that as an option John 19 hours ago, 12jaguar said: 14 minutes ago, Fritag said: Not a prop, not 1/72 and not remotely bomber command! (ok I understand some RSAF F.53s Lightnings dropped bombs but....). Odd indeed But Lovely! I needed a break from fiddly turrets and fuselage windows, this a refreshing build, big parts and it has more presence than 72 scale on the bench! Now where to fit them bombs...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Looking good mate,.....might even get around to adding the wings to mine! RAFG Green all the way for me! Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascoteer Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Erm Tony, there weren't any T5s in RAFG. The Lightnings on 19 and 92 at Gutersloh were F2As (ie not Red Top capable) so the 'Tubs' used were T4s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) Very nice start, I've been looking forward to seeing a WIP for this kit Edited November 22, 2016 by mirageiv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Been plodding on in the background this week. Had some challenges blending the wing joins in, a few more bits to touch up, but quite happy with how its looking. Added some rivet lines for a bit of surface interest too... Cheers Neil 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Great start Neil, looks to be fun, now I'll have to go post my 1/72nd Sword/Airfix Sea Lightning coz of you !...nice work on the rear bulkhead. Quote Erm Tony, there weren't any T5s in RAFG. Quite right Debs, put it down to his old age..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Looking forwards to seeing the Sea Lightning Andy, crack on.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Wow, rapid progress Neil, looks pretty much filler free to me! The Generals Sea Lightning sounds interesting. I wonder if it would get out of sight of the Carrier before having to return for fuel? Cheers John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Great start. Watching with interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) Great job on the seams, must admit I like the Sword kits, the detail on the 1/72nd T-birds are a lot more refined than the Airfix F.2A I'm hacking up and I really like the fact that those pesky airbrakes are closed for once, though not sure why they all insist on having separate flaps, they were hardly ever seen parked up with them down, but it's something a little different I guess. The wheels are also noticeably thinner on the Sword, is this true of the proper scaled one too ?... One thing I did notice was the intake ring was too short and the incorrect profile, replaced it with the QB item, how does the 1/48th measure up ? Quote I wonder if it would get out of sight of the Carrier before having to return for fuel? A very valid point John, though the thing was to have a much longer under belly tank extending forward to the nose gear bay and enlarged VG wings that could carry a lot more fuel.......but in Lightning parlance that means barely enough to get to altitude, pop a few bang sticks off and get back in time for tea and soggy crumpets...(mind you not sure how many 'bolters' could have ensued before the inevitable early bath occured !). Edited November 27, 2016 by general melchett 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 that is turning out nicely! good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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