stevej60 Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) Hi Folk's a mere 5 months after I came into this world, down at RAF Coltishall 74 Squadron became the first unit to fly the mighty Lightning. It's been a favourite of mine since I glued the old Airfix kit to my hand's,table and floor waaay back but over the years I've avoided them because of silver finishes.I've just had the pleasure though of finishing Airfix's F6 in the later Gray scheme and picked up another late schemed version back in June for a tenner at the Northern show so I'll reign in the mass building frenzy of the Frog GB and stick to one possibly two for this one. And here's the one just completed. Edited August 8, 2019 by stevej60 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Hard to think there would be a BM GB without your presence Steve. The Lightning is always a welcomed choice and I'll grant you extra points for being the first member to post through your build nomination. Cheers and warm welcome.. Dave 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 3 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: Hard to think there would be a BM GB without your presence Steve. The Lightning is always a welcomed choice and I'll grant you extra points for being the first member to post through your build nomination. Cheers and warm welcome.. Dave Thanks Dave,I there's a good few choices for the year for another something later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, stevej60 said: Thanks Dave,I there's a good few choices for the year for another something later. Something tells me you'll be hard pressed to stop at just one GB build, Steve! The GB Hosts are always happy to have you on board. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) Nice choice Steve - 1960 I presume? Probably a bit more choice than I have 11 years earlier. Nearly everything in my stash that isn't WWI or WWII seems to be mid 50's to mid 60's. Edited July 30, 2019 by PeterB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, PeterB said: Nice choice Steve - 1960 I presume? Probably a bit more choice than I have 11 years earlier. Nearly everything in my stash that isn't WWI or WWII seems to be mid 50's to mid 60's. There is this from Wiki. ? "Early 1949 – The Royal Navy experiments with landing undercarriage-less aircraft aboard aircraft carriers, landing an experimental de Havilland Sea Vampire F.21 with strengthened undersides with its landing gear retracted aboard HMS Warrior. Warrior has rubberized deck surfaces installed for the experiments." Found it here. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1949_in_aviation Dennis 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Thanks for updating your thread title with the 1960 year pre-fix Steve... makes a big difference and (like all the others) looks great! Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 You seem to be really into Lightnings at the moment Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 hour ago, zebra said: You seem to be really into Lightnings at the moment Steve! Always loved them Z just an aversion to silver finishes which limits the schemes!I'd love to do a Gray/Green one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 8, 2019 Author Share Posted August 8, 2019 Morning folks,just made a start on the Lightning glued wings assembled the interior parts etc. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Morning folk's,not forgotten this one I've been doing bits and pieces over the last week or two.Cockpit painted and decalled and main assemblies done,I found with the last Lightning once at the primer stage the rest moves quickly hope to be there in a day or two. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 You’ve been a busy man Steve and I’m sure the next update will see this one almost done! Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 All looks good there Steve, any issues with the fit? Geoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 30, 2019 Author Share Posted August 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Bugle07 said: All looks good there Steve, any issues with the fit? Geoff Thanks Geoff.I was prepared after the previous build of this kit.a shave off the trunking under the cockpit and the rear plate and she joined beautifully. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 Hi folk's not been idle on this one over the last couple of week's,undersides painted Aluminium by hand and top coat applied today. I'm going to brush paint the section under the wing as masking was going to be a headache. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Very smooth, nice job! Geoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Looks lovely, as only a Lightning can. 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Getting nicer with every post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 To the modeller who just doesn't rest... you are a machine, Steve! This is looking so nice and has given me a prod to perhaps elevate mine up the build cure a little. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 Evening folk's last one before the gallery,just another decalling session to go but the main ones on.The canopy is painted ready for after the matt coat being applied. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Looks like it’s all going to plan beautifully Steve.. lovely kit that. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Great stuff! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Lovely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Looks great Steve. Love the F.2A in that scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 Hi folk's,last lap with this build,on with the last decals now so with the matt coat left to do mid week hopefully a gallery entry for the weekend. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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