DAG058 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 The first off the bench in 2017 is an Airfix Lightning F6. This was a bit of a long term project, starting about 6 months ago, just plodding along with it between group builds. The kit was great, it went together superbly and has plenty of details. I supplemented the kit with aftermarket decals, a resin cockpit and seat (which came with PE) and a brass pitot tube. In all honesty though the kit doesn't need it and would build beautifully OOB. All in all a very fun and satisfying build, so much so That I have gone out and bought another one of these kits and also the Airfix F1 kit! Thank you very much for looking and please leave comments and I welcome any questions you may have! 62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Very nicely finished,i like it lots Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Beautifully finished 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMUSKY Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Very nice, good to see LTF markings too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I like that a lot - great job mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 Thanks very much for the comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Wow, stunning, you've nailed that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Wow - looking really good. Like it. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Nicley done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweeky Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Cracking build but LTF's Mk6 always flew with a ferry ventral tank fitted as opposed to the Aden cannon gun pack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 That really is a beautifully done Lightning, nice one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Now that is perfectly finished - absolutely love the subtle weathered and faded look. An real cracker and one to be proud of. I've got one part built and need to get around to finishing it off!! Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 That really is superb. The paintwork and finish look amazing! Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 Thank you all. 8 hours ago, Booty003 said: Now that is perfectly finished - absolutely love the subtle weathered and faded look. An real cracker and one to be proud of. I've got one part built and need to get around to finishing it off!! Phil Cheers Phil! I look forward to seeing it, what paint scheme are you going for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Superb !! Great finish , nice subtle weathering spot on. Guy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Excellent work, I love the finish. And one of my favourite aeroplanes - how could anyone fail to love a Lightning? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Hi Dag, I will be doing the 92 Sqn machine using the kit decals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 lovely model 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 lovely looking model. paint and weathering are spot one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Cracking Lightning. The weathering is very convincing! David. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Lovely build, very clean and not to over weathered 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I like that a lot, I can almost smell the Avtur that's leaked out of her! Beautiful finish and a very tidy build. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Very nice! I was surprised at how big those are the first time I seen a completed model in 1/48th 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Cracking paint job and finish - super! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 A beautiful looking Lightning. It's still an incredible aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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