General Jumbo Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Another Lightning from Airfix. This one was built entirely out of the box with the exception of some tape seat belts (which of course can't be seen) and was brush painted using Humbrol enamels. I'm not entirely happy with it as I made too many silly mistakes during the build but overall I'm fairly pleased with how it has turned out. In what is becoming a habit, I managed to snap the pitot tube and have asked the nice folks at Airfix if they would be kind enough to send me a replacement. I decided not to weather this at all as I am building a range for my new display cabinet which will all be presented as fairly clean. Anyway, would welcome your thoughts as always! Regards, GJ 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Nice job. (but 1/72 or the old 1/48 kit?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canberra Fan Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I have just about finished mine as well. Can't see any mistakes you mention, nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Nice finish with the brush, good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybookcase Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Very nice Lightning and paint job there. Do you use any particular make of brushes? BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Lovely Lightning! Hope the pitot tube arrives soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Very nice! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I can't see any mistakes, I think you are being hard on yourself for no reason. it looks like a very nice finish to me. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jumbo Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Thanks for the replies folks. Nice job. (but 1/72 or the old 1/48 kit?). Graham, it is the new 1/72nd kit (my preferred scale). Very nice Lightning and paint job there.Do you use any particular make of brushes?BB Humbrol brushes are my preferred choice but I do have a couple of flat Tamiya brushes in the box for large flat areas. GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Lovely build.I really like that scheme on the lightning,great brush painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhdove Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 GJ Re brushes. Are those the basic red Humbrol brushes or the posh triangular blue ones? I find the red ones tend to lose bristles? TonyS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 never get sick of lightnings bring on the t5 Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jumbo Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 GJ Re brushes. Are those the basic red Humbrol brushes or the posh triangular blue ones? I find the red ones tend to lose bristles? TonyS Hi Tony. The brushes I use are the brown Humbrol ones (as below). I've had these for absolutely ages but take good care of them so haven't suffered any lost bristles. No complaints at all with them and would highly recommend. never get sick of lightnings bring on the t5 Glenn You're right Glenn. I think I will end up with at least an F6 and if they release one, a T5 as well! GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jumbo Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Replacement pitot arrived from Airfix today and I only contacted them yesterday! Wonderful service from Airfix as always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 A fine looking Lighning... o yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Great looking build and lovely brush painted finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RODH2 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Envious of good brush-painting, your 1/72 looks better than my 1/48 air-brushed Lightning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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