TheStig Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Got this finished last night. Not massively happy with my pictures, not up to the usual standard, white was prob not the best colour to use as a background. Unfortunately Shes off to her new home tomorrow (commission for a Christmas present) so wont be able to get any better pics. Quite pleased considering its my first metal finish, I dont think ill be rushing to do another though! You seriously need a perfect black gloss finish and had to rub down the whole model a few times! Still, an enjoyable build and nice to learn something new! Scale: 1/48 Manufacturer: Airfix Paint: Tamiya and Alclad Extras: None Weathering: Flory Black wash Decals: OOB 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Wow, that really knocks your socks off. That's one hell of a Lightning. Beautifully finished and thoughtfully displayed. Someone's going to be happy this Christmas. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Cracking finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Brilliant.....Love the base! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Lovely build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RODH2 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Nice Lightning! Just for the sake of discussion, this is how I do my bare-metal finishes, and I am (was!) a spray-painter, painting aircraft sometimes too! (I have just built Airfix's Lightning F2-a, but not to your standard!) 1. clean model and mask where necessary. 2. spray 1 or 2 light coats of Tamiya AS-12 (bare metal silver) straight from the aerosol can. 3. Let dry thoroughly. 4. mask various panels off for...5. one or two light coats of Tamiya TS-17 (gloss aluminium), straight from the aerosol can. Unmask, finished. I find this a simple and effective way to do BMF models. My approach is to keep it as simple as I can, and if you have doubts, just go and look at a real aeroplane....... (just 1 opinion among many, when it comes to BMF's) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Great model! Great finish! And great pictures too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Stunning finish and the way you've displayed it really finishes it off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve4536 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Very nice, the new owner will be chuffed with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Gorgeous, a stunning build and a great way to show it off..... Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 Thank you for the comments everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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