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At some point this year I’d like to build a Lightning F.3 in 1/48 with those glorious red and white checkerboard tail fin markings. I can’t find any decals for those in this scale though, does anyone know of any?
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Possibly the best squadron markings applied to an RAF fighter were those of 56 squadron in the mid 60s. Although shortlived, these represented the unit's 'Firebirds' aerobatic team, which must have been some sight (and sound!) with their Lightning displays! I did my best with this Airfix F.3 kit, using the Modeldecal set and a few little additions I tried; silver foil nose ring and extra airbrake hydraulic arms, and a bit of cockpit detail that you can't really see, plus Firestreaks from a Novo Javelin kit. Hopefully XR719 captures the essence of those halcyon days of the RAF. Old style photo like she's landing at Wattisham: And showing the bright squadron markings ...
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Bought as a cheapy at the FAA Museum Show 2 weeks ago and completed this morning. Looks like a very appropriate tail code! What a travesty that the most exciting of jet fighters should finish its illustrious career in such a BORING grey colour scheme. Lightings should be shiny silver! And with my F.1A (there are also 2xF6 and an F.2A currently in the feed tray). FredT
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