Popular Post HartDeco Posted November 2, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) Hi fellow model builders. I'd like to show you my latest build. This time it's the 1/48 Lightning from Airfix. I think it's a wonderfull kit to start with. I found the kit a bit lacking in the rivets department so I decided to give it the full treatment. On the real aircraft the rivets aren't very visible but I feel it just makes the model more interesting to look at. I found a few photos on the internet of the real plane with an open engine bay which I found really interesting. To my amazement CMK has a very nice recin engine in their range. Lucky me! It's simply a gem of a casting and closely resembles the real engine. Everything was primed with Alclad black primer. The engine was painted with several shades of Alclad and the colors on the plane are from Gunze. This is one of the older releases. This meant the decals are close to useless. I used an aftermarket set from Xtradecals and alle the white stripes were masked off and airbrushed. Weathering was done with AK washes and pastel powders. This kit was a real joy to build. Thank you for watching. Edited November 2, 2017 by HartDeco spelling errors 79 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
replicant Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Really Beautiful Blitz!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glyn Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Very nice build. Glyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vangos Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Excellent work! Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Beautiful, whilst the rivets aren’t necessarily as visible as this, you’ve produced a stunning piece of 3d art 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwin8 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 2 hours ago, HartDeco said: I found the kit a bit lacking in the rivets department so I decided to give it the full treatment. On the real aircraft the rivets aren't very visible but I feel it just makes the model more interesting to look at. Yes, modelling should be about the builder and what they would like to see as an end result. You've produced a beauty and a good sales pitch for the kit and extras you've added. I love the older machines in newer generation scheme/markings, very sexy. A perfect result and great conversation piece. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Lovely looking Lightning some great modelling skills Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Wonderful build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the MDman Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Oh my.... Wonderful m8! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toniosky Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Absolutely beautiful. You are right about the rivets, it makes your model even more interesting and bring more life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Awesome model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Stunning piece of work, very convincing. The open engine compartment gives the illusion of a hollow metal enclosure full of machinery, as opposed to thick (relatively speaking) walls of styrene around nothing. Quite amazing, really. Congrats! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Really amazing work, congratulations on a beautiful build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Stunning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Very enjoyable to look at indeed!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny akes Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Excellent work, very realistic looking weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I'm about to say an heresy, so forgive me guys I never particularly liked this aircraft, but your superb rendition is making me changing my mind Rivets: can of worm, I think in this case they add a lot of interest to your build. IMHO, obviously Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Great build. Love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Great looking Lightning 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 It’s dirty, it’s used, and I love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Fantastic looking model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmatt Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 18 hours ago, HartDeco said: On the real aircraft the rivets aren't very visible but I feel it just makes the model more interesting to look at. I second what baldwin8 said. This is the kind of model that gives you a "slap in the face" (meant in a positive way ) when you see it! Very much "alive" thanks to that excellent weathering. Gorgeous Cheers b. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango 1 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Beautiful work! Love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Stunning work! Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marky sparky Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Great work! It's when I look at models like this I get my mojo back. You nailed it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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