nick Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Hi all, after a long lay-off, slapped this together based on a photo cherished by a friend's father. It's not quite right, but near enough for him to be delighted collecting it today. Here's the photo that started it all off:- And here's the model:- Regards, Nick 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Good to see you building again Nick, and the standards haven't dropped fella, nice work. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 That is very impressive! The cockpit looks busy and realistic. I'm not surprised the recipient was pleased! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesmodels Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Brilliant build! The differences between the photo and the finished model are so negligible that they are not worth mentioning! No surprise your friend was pleased! Superb cockpit by the way! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Looks fantastic, nice work and great looking pit!!..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning88 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Great build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh65 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I'd be very happy to get that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Nice Lightning Nick Although the ladder should be mounted on the port side as that's where the attachment points were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Fantastic lightning! The cockpit looks phenomenal, great details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discodaz Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I've never been that into the Lightning till recently..the more I see the more I like...that is a very nice build..very nice. Daz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Nice Lightning Nick Although the ladder should be mounted on the port side as that's where the attachment points were. I'm aware the ladder is the wrong side, it's not fixed and I set the model up to replicate the original photo. As I didn't have time to re-pose it before collection, and had built the ladder anyway, I thought I would include it in the shot. I'm also aware the cable ducts should be extended for the firestreaks as well. It's a reasonable representation of the photo, nothing more. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 You can't not like a Lightning! Lovely looking model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Stunning looking Lightning, perfect job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Yea right you slapped it together!! BRILLIANT job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 It looks like a Lightning to me.. A good one too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Excellent work, Sir! This Lightning is a real credit to your build and painting skills. Cheers. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHead23 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 That's lovely that is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Fabulous work all around! The cockpit is stunning along with the contrasting NMF! I'm sure the recipient was quite delighted with this one! Cheers, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danyel Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 lovely model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covjets13 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Love the finish Great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Nice job! Thanks for sharing. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave100TR Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Stunning build & beautiful paint job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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