The Spadgent Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) Good afternoon everyone. It's been a long time coming but I felt I had to get this done as it was such a fun build. A quintessential 60s jet in 80s clothes. "Are 'friends' electric?" in this case my friends the answer is definitely yes! Please bare with me while I pass a bunch of photos past your eyes. I hope you approve of what I did to the heaps of plastic that I found in my box. The English Electric Lightning. 1/48 by Airfix There you are, a lovely bird, not to everyone's liking but I find her mesmerising. I hope you liked the RFI It was a pleasure to have you all along for the WIP. I'm currently building the Mahoosive Tamiya Lancaster 1/48. If you would like to tag along you can grab on here. Looking forward to more plastic in 2018. Happy Modelling guys. Johnny Newman. Edited February 25, 2018 by The Spadgent 58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Hello John, you can only get this from me: For your work!!....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 A fine frightning there. Great work. I do like them in camo, less wadpol needed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 It was about time to post this RFI, Johnny Late! Just kidding, excellent job and wonderful pics too I know nothing about this aircraft and never really had an interest in it, but your rendition made me appreciate it all the way Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Simply gorgeous. Totally recreates that 80’s look. Beautifully weathered 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy G Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 That looks really nice. Nicely weathered - looks used but not clapped out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Very nice and a great job on the weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Wonderful Frightening. The WIP shows all the hard work that went into it. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 One of the best Lightnings I have seen so far. Looks just great - especially the camouflage. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I still don't understand the title but I love the build. Gorgeous work! Camouflage Lightnings are my favourite, and this is just spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto21 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Really nice work - I've just finished mine. Yours looks great in camo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddler Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Excellent work mate 😘 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Beautiful work on the Lightning I enjoyed the build as well 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Great job Jont - she looks very realistic, another marvellous build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Superb lightning, looks good in the camo. Excellent finish great subtle weathering. The way the green and grey look sun bleached is just excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 On 18/02/2018 at 10:29 PM, k5054nz said: I still don't understand the title but I love the build. Gorgeous work! Camouflage Lightnings are my favourite, and this is just spot on. English. Electric. :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Nice work. I have a couple of these to build. Hope mine are as realistic looking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 You captured the raw power of the Lighting in your build of this model Johnny - great work CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigsty Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Lovely. I hesitate to say this, but ... it's a Mk.3. Your title says F.1. [ducks] 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Lovely work and some very 'Arty' photos!! The detail in the main gear looks very smart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Wowza!!! I go to work, come home, have a quick glance at Brintmodeller aaaand Whammmmmo!!!! A whole bunch of comment and stuff. You guys have been so kind. Thank you all so much. she was a joy to build and having you guys along was brilliant. One step closer to my Gloster javelin “The Perdiswell build” I have planed. 9 hours ago, pigsty said: Lovely. I hesitate to say this, but ... it's a Mk.3. Your title says F.1. [ducks] Yes, I realise that but Airfix put F.1 on the box and as you may or may not know, I don’t know too much about Aeroplanes but am learning more with every build. So yes she’s an F.3 and not an F.1 as stated but whadda the hey? On 18/02/2018 at 10:29 PM, k5054nz said: I still don't understand the title but I love the build. Gorgeous work! Camouflage Lightnings are my favourite, and this is just spot on. And yes as @At Sea said. if you read the start of the WIP thread it explains everything. I happend to be listening to GN before embarking on this build An English “Electric” Lightning. And done in a very 80s scheme. “English” “Electric”, “80s” . Makes sense right? Thanks again to everyone who followed along and to those who like the jet. Johnny. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Property values in the Stourbridge area are sure to soar now with this piece of public sculpture enriching the neighbourhood. You spoil us with this sweet silvery goodness Johnny. Rich work (as always). Tony _(Still don't get the ELO references though..) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 She looks stunning! An absolute beauty this one. I must ask though, why is one of the blue bars missing next to the nose roundel? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Lord Riot said: She looks stunning! An absolute beauty this one. I must ask though, why is one of the blue bars missing next to the nose roundel? Thanks. I couldn’t say about the blue bar. That’s the decal. If you look closely you can see a slight difference in the green where the green decal is. I guess it was a thing? John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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