Antony Robertson Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 (edited) Hi all I've not built a model aircraft for a couple of years now, but just after Christmas I had a massive urge to build a Lightning. So, following a visit to my local model shop, I came home with the Airfix F.2A/ F.6 kit. The kit itself was lovely to build, not many issues with it at all, this is the result: While I was building the Lightning, I remembered I also had an Airfix Buccaneer which had been sat on the shelf of doom for well over 5 years! This was recovered from the shelf and also finished off: This kit had already been built and sanded, so just needed finishing off. The decals behaved really well, even though some are out of register. The Sea Eagles were missing from the kit, but due to the kindness of Caerbannog, 2 replacements were received and fitted. Next build was the HobbyBoss Hawk T.1A, which I spotted in the local model shop. This was a beautiful kit to build, with hardly any filler required anywhere. The inclusion of etch seat belts really helps the cockpit come to life. There are extra wing fences on the wings, but these were easily removed. Here is the completed build: Next on the list is a Hasegawa 1/48 Harrier Gr.7. Any comments/ constructive criticism more than welcome, thanks for looking Antony Edited April 3, 2015 by Antony Robertson 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The James Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 You've had a productive year so far! Nice detailing on the Lightning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Lovely set of models. Great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Very nice trip they all loook great, nice job on the nmf on the lightning, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Very nice models! ...the lightning looks particularly good. I'm building the Airfix 1/72 kit, 's nice to get an idea of how they're supposed to look... D. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairystick Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Hi Antony, Superb builds you have there! Nice work indeed. I completed the Lightning last year and had real problems with the cockpit tub fitting in, leading to some real amounts of plastic having to be removed from the 'pit sides. Did you encounter anything similar, or did it behave itself with your build? Looking forward to seeing your Harrier in the future! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Splendid builds there. Your 2015 is looking pretty similar to mine! I've finished a Buccaneer and half way through the same Lightning. Both in 1/72 though. Good luck with the rest of your year, so far so good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Nice set of models, good work especially the Lightning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Robertson Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Hi guys Thanks for the comments, I thoroughly enjoyed them all. With regards to the Lightning cockpit, I don't recall any problems fit wise, it all seemed to just slot in. Here is a sneak preview of the Harrier Antony 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Whoa another one already, that Harrier looks awesome. What scale are the Red Arrows Hawks ordered by your daughter going to be ? Keep up the good work. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Robertson Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Whoa another one already, that Harrier looks awesome. What scale are the Red Arrows Hawks ordered by your daughter going to be ? Keep up the good work. Rick They were going to be 1/32 scale Revell ones, but then she saw the Airfix 1/48 gift set with the 50th anniversary tail, so that had to be the one. The second one is another 1/48, but will probably be an Italeri one as I haven't built one of those yet. The Harrier has been on the go for a couple of weeks now, picked it up at the Yeovilton model show in February for the princely sum of £14 as the decals were damaged. Luckily these are mainly on stencils not used on the 20 Sqn one. Antony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Good looking collection of jets there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning88 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Very nice builds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Lovely trio there, I really like all 3. I've got that Lightning kit, and am hoping I can get as fine a result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmer Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Wow, wow and wow, great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 They are an impressive trio! The Lightning is awesome, and you've done a cracking job on the Buccaneer! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Lovely models, top work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Excellent work on each. Look forward to the Harrier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Robertson Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Hi all Time for an update. I've finally finished the Hasegawa 1/48 Harrier GR7, and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. I'd read loads of horror stories about fit of this kit, but either I was lucky or mine looks terrible because I had no issues with it at all. Finished in a mix of Humbrol and Tamiya acrylics, dirtied up with Flory's dark wash and top coated with Vallejo matt varnish. Now to find some more of these kits to build, as I've bought the retirement schemes decal sheet and there are lots on there I like: My current build of an Airfix 1/48 Red Arrows Hawk is stalled due to the rain preventing spraying, so I've decided to join the Spitfire bandwagon and have just started the Airfix Mk.XII. I might even do a WIP on that one. Comments welcome as always Antony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 That's a fast recovery into getting back in to aircraft modelling Anthony, lovely builds. Wish I could be as productive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Excellent collection, I'd be happy with these on my shelf FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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