wimbledon99 Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 The kit has arrived and it will be on the bench in a short while as I have an 'Egg' P-47 to build for another GB first. I may also be building this in parallel with my Sopwith for the 11th Hour GB!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 There's always plenty room for any Lightnings in this GB I do think that box art is rather cool. Inspiring stuff. Good luck with this one and your Sopwith - two very different subjects only 50 years apart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted July 29, 2018 Author Share Posted July 29, 2018 Thanks Col. Thought I'd post the sprue shots whilst on line For info, I'm opting for the Lakenheath design 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Great choice of scheme, very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 While both schemes are good the 'Lakenheat' one does it for me as well Is that a twin tub cockpit I can see in there too? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Looking forward to seeing this in progress. I'll third the 'Lakenheat' scheme. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 On 7/29/2018 at 9:54 PM, Col. said: While both schemes are good the 'Lakenheat' one does it for me as well Is that a twin tub cockpit I can see in there too? Hi Col, Nope, just the one seat I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 Well, I thought whilst I had the Alclad out for my Sopwith, I'd make a start on the Lightning and paint the front wheel bay. I'm sure there are lots out there but this is the first model I've come across that has no locating-pins!! Whilst at it, the instructions call for some weight to be added to the cone so I thought "I have some small weights somewhere". Well, they were small when installing in 1/6 aircraft 006 No worries, I reverted to some roofing lead I have and manage to up the weight from 1g to 4g It's closed up now awaiting some filler and paint. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 The lack of locating pins certainly makes us concentrate on these kits Then again so does the change from 16th scale to 72nd I'd imagine! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 Resin seat is primed and ready for both paint and etch. I'll also need to remove some mould marks from the front of the inner fuselage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 OK, with the P-47 and Sopwith complete, this is now firmly underway 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Nice office 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 The cockpit looks very good indeed, and it is good to see a comparative build between this kit, the Airfix and Matchbox Lightnings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Nice work in the 'pit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 9 hours ago, Col. said: Nice work in the 'pit 10 hours ago, Jabba said: The cockpit looks very good indeed, and it is good to see a comparative build between this kit, the Airfix and Matchbox Lightnings. 17 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Nice office 👍 Thank you, Folks! I've managed to close up the two halves today, install the exhausts and fit the fin. There are no slots & tabs for tail pieces which feels really odd! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Starting to take shape now. As stated previously, the tail parts had no slots which called for a jig made from blue tack. The wing slots were a lot smaller than the tabs so they needed to be opened up (which is what I also did to my finger when the scalpel slipped! ) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Certainly looks like a Lightning now and not a spot of blood in sight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 First the gloss, then the Alclad 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Shiny Great progress 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 6 hours ago, Col. said: Shiny Great progress Thanks Col. I feel like she's really coming along now Itching to get the 'red' on but may have to wait until next week due to a busy weekend ahead! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 The delay will help your Alclad settle in and fully cure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Great job on the duraluminium, are you going to do a few panels in a different shade? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 That is progressing wonderfully Nigel and looks excellent under it's Alclad paintwork. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 On 9/7/2018 at 5:43 PM, Hewy said: Great job on the duraluminium, are you going to do a few panels in a different shade? Thanks Glynn. I hadn't planned to but I've seen a few on-line and think I may have a go at doing just that! 🤞 9 hours ago, PlaStix said: That is progressing wonderfully Nigel and looks excellent under it's Alclad paintwork. Kind regards, Stix Thanks Stix. I was going to try the Vallejo metals but as I have the Alclad gloss, I thought I'd stick with it for now. Progress may slow a tad as I'm away from Wednesday (work) for a few days and have a few busy weekends ahead but hope to add some more colour when I can grab some time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 I was back home a lot earlier than expected so spent some time this afternoon adding some colour. I was just about to lay on the tail decal when it struck me that the 'white' parts of the check pattern aren't white; they are clear! Hence, I'll now have to mask the tail and paint it white but this is not mentioned in the instructions. In fact, they don't even list white paint on the colour chart! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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