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Like just about every British modeller of a certain age, I'm a Lightning fan and built plenty of the 1/72 variety in my youth. The thought of a 1/48 model back then was a mouthwatering fantasy and so when Airfix launched their superlative model back in the 1990s, during my modelling wilderness years, I had to get one - ostensibly or my (then) young son. I'm not saying it's a long time ago but the price sticker said 'Beatties'! After existing in part-built hell for over a decade, I decided to start work on this back in April. The build is fairly unremarkable, although I added Eduard and Airwaves PE parts plus a replacement resin shock cone. I'm not convinced the latter really gave any improvement over the kit part. The major effort for me was to finish the model in (mostly) natural metal through the application of tinfoil using Micro Metal Foil Adhesive. One think I learned very early was that the instructions recommending that the adhesive should be added to the foil make life very difficult. It is much more effective to add the adhesive to the section of the model being covered. The decals are a mixture of Airfix, Model Alliance and home-printed for the serials. I went for a development batch aircraft with the Air Fighting Development Squadron, partially because I wanted to model a very early airframe (note it's a P.1B, not a Lightning) but also in part because in my very early career I worked with a colleague who flew Lightnings at the AFDS. The model is a bit like me: looks good at a distance but close-up there's quite a few snags. 🙂 I'm pleased with it but it's nowhere near exhibition standard. Kind regards, Neil- 13 replies
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