theplasticsurgeon Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Joining you with this kit, box just opened. Given me by a work colleague in 2016. This will be an OOB build of the natural metal 1969 option. This is my sixth Matchbox Lightning single-seater build. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Nice one That box art is rather cool and great inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 (edited) OK, here they are, First an F2A, 92 Sqdn, Green, flying mode. I And repainted with Airfix 19 Sqdn decals Another model F2A, 92 Sqdn. Metal F6, 23 Squadron F6 with Hasegawa 11 Sqdn decals Another F6 with Hasegawa LTD decals Edited July 24, 2018 by theplasticsurgeon More info 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 29, 2018 Author Share Posted July 29, 2018 A quick look at the parts. Overseen by my Airfix Lightning. And the decals Probably won't start building until the Avenger and Thunderbolt are completed. But in the meantime a reminder of my previous Lightning build - this will be very similar. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 Started, now that the Thunderbolt and Avenger are completed. Not going to romp off, as I'll be starting a similarly coloured Mustang next weekend. Now, here's the pilot in his seat, And mods for the F2A, shorten the cable ducts, remove the belly guns, and ammo bulge. I've not done this on my other Mbox F2As. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) Five minutes of surgery and it's done. Airfix got this right with theirs. Proceeding with fuselage assembly, And wings I'm considering a dynamic take-off pose, full afterburner - what do you all think? Edited August 7, 2018 by theplasticsurgeon correction 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 A good start, and yes I like the idea of the afterburner take off pose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Looking at your progress is giving me a wee memory trip. Remember building this kit with my dad many years ago. As for the dynamic takeoff pose complete with full afterburner; ooh yes please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Committing to flight, by closing the undercarriage doors. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 Masked up. Tomorrow I do silver powder magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 How can anyone fail to love the shape of a Lightning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 (edited) Started the silver powder coating at 1030 this morning, with an airbrush coat of enamel gloss varnish humbrol35. And an hour later I broke out the silver powder, and cotton buds. This is the magic moment, just tacky enough to stick the power. Too wet a gooey mess, too dry and it doesn't stick a all. And 10 minutes later. Edited August 18, 2018 by theplasticsurgeon More info 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 Quick rub with an old tee-shirt, and de-masked. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Thats really Impressive looking ... What product is the powder ? Im not familiar with it ? Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Thats really Impressive looking ... What product is the powder ? Im not familiar with it ? Dennis Edited August 18, 2018 by theplasticsurgeon New photo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Now that is different and looks rather easy to do. Where can you get this powder from as I may have a go with it on my MiG-21? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 It looks like the powder used for taking fingerprints at crime scenes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 6 minutes ago, malpaso said: It looks like the powder used for taking fingerprints at crime scenes!!! Bingo! That's it's proper purpose in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Isn't that the same stuff that SNJ marketed? At a significantly higher price no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Col. said: Isn't that the same stuff that SNJ marketed? At a significantly higher price no doubt. Quite probably, this pot cost me £5.00 - a lot of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 Sealed the powder earlier today. Fastest coat of Klear ever - applied with an old tee-shirt. Then into the decals. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 22, 2018 Author Share Posted August 22, 2018 So now I have completed the decals, apart from one on the panel under the wing. For my next trick I'm going to apply some kitchen foil. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) Three pieces of kitchen foil, two full side down for the side panels. another bright side down for the nose-ring. Brushed with humbrol 35 varnish for adhesive. Left for 10 mins to go tacky. Then applied where it's wanted. And rubbed down with a cotton-bud. To this result. I've also foiled and fitted the nose-ring. Result of an hours work this afternoon. Edited August 23, 2018 by theplasticsurgeon More info. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) Masked and fitted the canopy. And with Airfix again. Comparing this kit to the Airfix - Airfix comes out top in every way except price. Edited August 23, 2018 by theplasticsurgeon More info 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share Posted August 24, 2018 (edited) Matt coated, most of the small details fitted. I Missiles are being painted This is about as far as I can go, until I've figured out my Viking departure method. Edited August 24, 2018 by theplasticsurgeon More info 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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