Rob Probert Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 With all the talk of the new Airfix Lightning releases and the suitability to convert the new F2A to other variants, I thought I'd take an easier route and build this ex-Maintrack Models (now Whirlykits) resin F3 of Treble One Squadron. I've built this kit in the markings of one based at RAF Wattisham, Suffolk, in 1965. I was inspired at the RAF Leuchars airshow when I saw a Lightning in the static in these colours. It's just a shame it didn't fire up the Avons and disappear vertically into the blue above! This is nicely moulded resin kit, with white metal undercarriage and ejector seat. I used the Whirlykits refuelling probe as this wasn't provided, and an Xtradecal sheet for the markings. Humbrol metalcote was used for the dull aluminium airframe, with various panels picked out in other silvers. My favourite aircraft in my favourite squadron colours. Rob 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Nice build looks great very nice lightning nice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybookcase Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Lovely stuff indeed, is it brush or airbrush painted? BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinger-d Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I do like this aircraft and your models is very nice indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xan Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 good work! this lightning is very beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Probert Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 Lovely stuff indeed, is it brush or airbrush painted? BB Thank you - it is all brush painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanSAR95 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Very nice, I think this is the best livery for a lightning. They look lovely with black top and tails and the lightning strike under the canopy with the roundel and yours suffices extremely well. Excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Nicely done Tom, I had their F2 years ago and found it very 'clunky' - if that makes any sense - so never actually built it! Good to see one built - and built well! Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 That looks terrific. Hard to believe it's brush painted. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob P Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 My favourite scheme. Cracking job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 That looks really great, I've often wondered how the Whirlybird single seater's look when built up. I have the two seater's but haven't built them yet. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil AS Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Nice Lightening well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 A Lightning. 111 squadron. What is not to like about that? Great model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Really great Lightning and a very handsome scheme. I've built the Maintrack F1 and P1B but neither are as good as this! Got the T4 in the stash too. Pretty nice models although sanding the nose ring and cone to release from the resin block was a bit laborious. Overall I think the shape looks pretty much spot on with these kits. Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Congrats Rob!!! You did a wonderful job with this one, this scheme really strikes!!!! Thank you very much for sharing!!! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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