Rich F Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Hi All, Its been a while since i last posted anything on here, or for that matter finished anything in plastic! Hopefully it wont be as long the next time. Anyhow on to the Lightning... It's the Airfix 1/48 kit so doesn't really need anymore said about it that hasn't already been said. I used the Neomega cockpit, Eduard PE set, Airwaves ladder, Aeroclub nose ring, QMT intake cover and wheels (not that keen on the wheels as they don't seem to take a wash very well) .Cannot remember where the figures came from and the Houchin GPU is from Videoavaition which i do like. Just wish they would do more in 1/48 scale I used Gunze acrylics, Aeromaster and kit decals and Galleria semi matt varnish to finish, weathering was a mix of oils and pastels. Enjoy! Lightning F6 (1) by Richard Farndon, on Flickr 52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Very nice work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 That is a beautiful rendition of a beautiful aircraft. Very nicely done! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Very nice indeed Rich Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Excellent vignette. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Thats a nice Lightning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Now that is very well done, and the photos are excellent too. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Very smart indeed and very well presented. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Great looking Lightning a job well done Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martslay Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Very cool job!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwin8 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 First rate build and display. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Very very nice indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Awesome build! The black spine looks like it was painted over real metal- did you put a silver basecoat down first? What you have done looks like painted metal, not painted plastic! Well done, sir! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 She's a real beauty Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 An absolutely fantastic Frightening. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Wow, that is superb! Great work, super presentation, and top-notch photography too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicofigueira Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Great job!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy wood Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Top notch! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich F Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, 72modeler said: Awesome build! The black spine looks like it was painted over real metal- did you put a silver basecoat down first? What you have done looks like painted metal, not painted plastic! Well done, sir! Mike Thanks Mike, Basically the whole model was given a coat of Mr Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black as an undercoat and to check for any flaws, also i wanted to try marbling with the low-viz grey, you can produce some quite subtle effects like this and something i will definitely do again. As for the spine, after the Mr surfacer coat i rubbed it down with micromesh and then gave it a coat of Alclad gloss black base, and thats about all i did apart from give the fasteners a once over with a silver pencil to represent paint chipping. HTH Edited November 28, 2017 by Rich F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rui Silva Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Wonderful Lightning, congrats! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Ooo! That's Nice. I like it a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Outstanding work Rich,beautifully finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Beautiful work, love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Beautiful Lightning - there have been some very nice Lightning models on BM lately and yours maintains the high standard of finish - also like the photographs of your completed model - very well thought out CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhunter66 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Yes that's very nice indeed - the weathering is very effective chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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