bobsyouruncle Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) Hi Gents, This is a WIP that I'm currently working on. I was enjoying getting stuck into the model again but this takes priority so the model will have to wait a little again (see model link here):- http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234988708-airfix-48th-lightning-f6/#comment-2104352 This one's in Oils and on a 36" x 24" canvas. It aims to show Lightning F6 XS922 'AF' of 5 Sqn, taking off on a live armed Firestreak missile firing sortie whilst on MPC (Missile Practice Camp) at RAF Valley, Anglesey, North Wales, in the 1980s. Here is the concept sketch:- This canvas started with blocking in the far background and nose of the aircraft.. ..followed by a little more of the aircraft.. ..and this is where we are at the moment. Obviously a long way still to go yet with layers of detail to be added each time. Cheers Bob. I've tried to add direct image links but that facility doesn't seem to be working at the moment. Update:- image links now working ok. Edited November 15, 2017 by bobsyouruncle Change of title to 'finished' status. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 That is superb Bob - another stunning Frightning taking shape on your easel ! Looking forward to seeing the end result! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nils Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I really love how it's starting to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nurwin Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Superb! You've created a lovely sense of speed taking off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsyouruncle Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 Cheers, Gents. Another small update. Getting there. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 That is stunningly good! I should imagine that foreshortening perspective isn't easy. The concept sketch is also excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Wonderful! Keith PS - just noticed the two 22 squadron Wessex appear in the background! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewF Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Beautiful work. The perspective is spot on, the movement blur is convincing, and the palette is subtle. Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B (Sc) Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Superbly done. One minor question - would the noseleg not also be well on its way up by this point? My recollection of Lightnings was that as the main gear folded away the noseleg typically was also folding forward. Or was that dependent on the hydraulic set up and 'stiction' of an indivudual aircraft's systems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 1 hour ago, John B (Sc) said: Superbly done. One minor question - would the noseleg not also be well on its way up by this point? My recollection of Lightnings was that as the main gear folded away the noseleg typically was also folding forward. Or was that dependent on the hydraulic set up and 'stiction' of an indivudual aircraft's systems? AFAICR the nose leg didn't start to retract until the main legs were almost fully retracted. This apparently caused a very junior Air Traffic Controller watching a departing Lightning for the first time to radio the pilot to warn him that the nose leg was jammed down. The latter, well aware of this quirk, rolled his aeroplane inverted just as the leg started to retract giving the appearance that he was relying on gravity to do the job. As the leg locked up he radioed back asking "How's that?", or words to that effect, before rolling upright and climbing away normally. There's some lovely detail in that painting: it brings me to mind if the Wilf Hardy paintings that used to adorn the front covers of Air International, Air Enthusiast and the RAF Yearbook, as well as some of the articled and features inside (the "What if" TSR 2 and Hawker P.1121 screaming along at low level in one of the latter was always a favourite). I was able to sit in XS922's cockpit at this year's Cockpit Fest at Newark Air Museum, sadly the only bit of her that's left as far as I can tell. I'm beginning to wonder if I have markings in my decal bank that would allow me to replicate her in this scheme using ng one of my 1/48th scale Airfix Lightnings. Hopefully the photos I took that day will give me the pilot's name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsyouruncle Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Hi Gents and thanks for the kind words. Hoping to have it finished this week (it's had a few changes since the previous update). Regarding the nose leg, John (and I like that story stever219), yes looking at many photos and videos, the nosewheel always went up last. Looking at one video, it looks like the nosewheel doesn't move until the main legs are fully away (mainwheel covers might still be retracting though?). I did read somewhere that the nosewheel had to be away before a certain speed due to it retracting forward into the airflow but I can't find that passage in my books at the moment. The pilot's name in this time slot (AF tailcode - 5 Sqn) was Mark Ims (FG OFF MK IMS). Later with 11 Sqn - tailcode 'BJ' it was SQN LDR JD ALDINGTON. Cheers Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B (Sc) Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 (edited) Thanks for that chaps. Hmm - so maybe my (now rather old) model of a Firebird's Lightning 1a in a fast climb out with all the gear coming up and take off flaps still set may be wrong. Drat. I do recall a comment about the max speed for gear retraction completion was quite challengingly low in some circumstances. Edited November 12, 2017 by John B (Sc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsyouruncle Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 (edited) Added a few bits this week and I'm now classing this one as 'finished' for now. Oil on canvas 36 x 24" (91 x 61 cm) John, I found the quotes about the nosewheel always going in last and having to be raised by 250 knots because of the slipstream in Ian Black's 'Lightning' and Danny Coremans 'English Electric Lightning'. Cheers, Bob. N.B. The final incarnation is very slightly different with a little more of the far wingtip vortice visible. Edited December 22, 2017 by bobsyouruncle Added note as to final finished item 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Stunning painting! I'm sure there would be plenty on here and elsewhere who would love to buy prints. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Another absolutely superb painting Bob, if I could paint as well, I don't think I'd ever touch another kit...!! Lovely work! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Stunningly great piece of aviation art, I would love to be able to draw or paint half as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Superb! As an aviation oil painter (dabbler) I think it's marvellous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nils Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) I think it's trully magnificent work Bob, atmospheric and very realistic use of shades and colours in that light setting. Edited November 17, 2017 by Nils 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Man oh man that's good! Spectacular! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfordhibby Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Now that! is a talent. Not in my wildest dreams could I even contemplate doing something like that. I can barely draw breath, never mind a Lightning. Stunning just doesn't do it justice. Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 A wonderful piece of art, you have caught the moment to perfection to my eye. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Here I am just having a mooch around the forums and I stumble upon this...!!! That is a beautiful painting, great skill and application. Stunning work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsyouruncle Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 Thanks for all the very kind words, Gents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propforward Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 That's stunning artwork Bob, you've really captured the spirit of the aeroplane in that - bee yoo tiful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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