stevej60 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Afternoon folk's,built for the year I was born GB as the lightning entered squadron service in 1960.I've always loved the Lightning but not silver finishes so this late scheme really appealed as I built the F6 in the Sharkmouth GB,thanks for looking in. 71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Nicely done just need a two seater. Regards Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbay133 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 2 hours ago, stevej60 said: I've always loved the Lightning but not silver finishes so this late scheme really appealed Beautiful. Like you I have always liked the Lightning, since seeing them in the 'At Home' displays in the early 70's. I've steered clear of building one because the silver finish looks too hard for me to make a decent effort at. These examples give me the incentive to have a go. Thanks for sharing. Graeme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Very nice Lightning! Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonf45 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) Great build, very clean and crisp. Looks even better with the grey one too Edited October 9, 2019 by jonf45 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 very good looking pair. Congrats! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Beautiful. The duo looks amazing. Great job Steve, now get your butt into your floatplanes . Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 That looks very sharp, good effort! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cariado Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Two top models! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siggypaul Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 The brace in the last picture leaves me wanting to emulate it. Lovely finish for such an iconic plane. Top work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Sherratt Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Very nice! Like it. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 You get so used to seeing them in silver that you do a bit of a double take with the green which strangely to my eyes shows the lines of the aircraft off better. Really lovely work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I recall seeing one in a hangar at Warton and noting that the green was distinctly brighter and "grassier" that RAF Dark Green, but reputable sources declare that's what it was, Perhaps this opinion was partially influenced by the very dark Dark Green being used on RAF Jaguars at this time, but I suspect this was actually due to some weathering. Sorry, I don't recall seeing signs of wear and tear. Certainly I saw that other RAF Dark Greens in this period weathered to a lighter "grassier" green whereas those from an earlier period faded brown. As anyone wandering around open-air museums such as Newark in the late 80s/early 90s will have noted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Lovely job, Steve! What would be your rating for this kit? I must try and build one of 'em Brit jets sooner or later .... Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainpeden Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 44 minutes ago, Graham Boak said: I recall seeing one in a hangar at Warton and noting that the green was distinctly brighter and "grassier" that RAF Dark Green, but reputable sources declare that's what it was, Perhaps this opinion was partially influenced by the very dark Dark Green being used on RAF Jaguars at this time, but I suspect this was actually due to some weathering. Sorry, I don't recall seeing signs of wear and tear. Certainly I saw that other RAF Dark Greens in this period weathered to a lighter "grassier" green whereas those from an earlier period faded brown. As anyone wandering around open-air museums such as Newark in the late 80s/early 90s will have noted. I commented on this a while ago but can't find it! The general consensus was that the RAFG F.2As were painted in a non-standard shade - despite Dick Ward (Modeldecal) advising Dark Green on his sheets. I even heard Bronze Green being mentioned; whichever, the Lightning green always looked different to the usual. A couple of years ago I did a little experiment and made and painted an Airfix F.2 and a Fujimi Phantom FGR.2 alongside each other, using a brand new tin of Humbrol Dark Green. Sitting the 2 together the green still looks totally different on each so I can only surmise it's how the light falls on the slabbier Lightning which give the variation. That said undercoat and the pressure used in the spray gun (1:1 scale) also has an impact. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Superbly impressive Lighting Steve! Great looking build and finish! Very well done! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMB Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 (edited) On 10/9/2019 at 12:57 PM, Robert said: Nicely done just need a two seater. Regards Robert An early Aifix F-1A and T4/5 two-seater resin conversion set + Aeroclub accessories currently on E. Bay . Edited October 10, 2019 by AMB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightpainter Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Nicely done! If you are standing before the original plane it really is impressive. One of my English friends is a former Lightning pilot! He would no longer fit in the cockpit I fear 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin1962 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Stunning. V impressed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 5 hours ago, giemme said: Lovely job, Steve! What would be your rating for this kit? I must try and build one of 'em Brit jets sooner or later .... Ciao Thanks Giemme,Flawless fit only one area needed care,the trunking under the cockpit needed a bit shaving for a good forward fuselage join on both builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Doesn't matter what scheme you finish a Lightning in, she will always look fantastic! The 2 together are more than double fantastic! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propforward Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Beautiful Lightning - really well done. Looks superb next to the F6. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Very, very nicely finished Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Excellent Lightning there Steve and they look great together! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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