Popular Post Michael Taylor Posted May 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) Alclad paint with Xtradecals markings for 23 Squadron. Some Airwaves pe was used as was a resin seat. Edited July 9, 2022 by Michael Taylor added images 76 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Wow, that is one beautiful Lightning. Flawless finish - looks perfect. Great job on a great kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Stunning! You could almost dive into that natural metal finish. Awesome build of a fantastic aircraft 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propforward Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow! That is a shiny Lightning! That is GORGEOUS! That's one of the best model Lightnings I have seen in a long while. If I didn't know better I'd claim that was die cast and chrome plated. Superb job! And I have a real soft spot for the bare metal and white fin Lightning schemes. Stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Man, what a beauty! 🏆 That is a very well done Lightning, bravo sir! That finish is just superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhutchi Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Ooooh. Shiny. I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefanoff Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Excellent bare metal finish!!! Impressive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Gorgeous - one of my favourite schemes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyg352 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 That's a very slick finish, well done! I've got one to do but I doubt if It'll look anywhere near as nice as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 What they all said ^ ! Gorgeous Lightning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 The first picture took my breath away and the following pictures only reinforced the first impression. That's a truly gorgeous build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl_five_zero Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Wow 😍 Now that is an eye catcher! Beautiful build, nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Amazing finish and great Images 👍 Regards, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 That's a real beauty. Thanks for sharing. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Now that's the way to do it with alclad. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeH Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 That's a really nice Lightning with an eye-catching paint scheme. Love the fact that the finish is so much like polished ally that you can see the reflection of the over-wing tank in the wing itself. Mike H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 That's one of the best, if not the best Lightnings I've seen. What a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 What a stunner, I’ve never got on with Alclad, but you’ve shown just what can be done. Beautiful model of a beautiful aeroplane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Outstanding!!!!! Natural metal finishes are one of the most challenging aspects of the hobby and you accomplished it flawlessly. Congratulations!!!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Stunning Frightning! The 23 Sqn scheme looks great. You don't see it modelled that often which is a shame. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Fantastic and shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyphbeta Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Fantastic! Which shade of Alclad did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Superb build. I will add to the praises of the wonderful metal finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Taylor Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 3 hours ago, scottyphbeta said: Fantastic! Which shade of Alclad did you use? Polished aluminum and high shine aluminum. Before I painted it I masked off select panels and cut out tape masks. These masks were placed on the decal paper protective sheet. U applied and polished the Alclad black base and applied the masks. I painted Polished aluminum to within 1 final coat-removed the masks and applied 1-2 final coats ( this isn't a perfected art). This is what gave me the darker panels, albeit not quite as many as I would have liked as some of the masks pulled up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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