Booty003 Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 1/72 Airfix EE Lightning F.6, XR761, 56 Squadron, RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, 1975 Flown by Wing Commander A L Blakely. The Airfix Lightning and indeed the Lightning itself need no introduction. Here is my representation using Tamiya paints and decals by Xtradecal. A Flory dark grey wash was used to highlight the panel lines and you can imagine that a Wing Commanders aircraft would be kept pristine! I have added etch ejector handles and also the twin whip aerials using sprue. With so many lovely schemes available for the Lightning you could keep yourself busy for many a year. Cheers all, Phil 66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 That's really nice! Great result 👍 Reminds me of my first model lightning that I built as a lad in the 70s...the old Hasegawa (Frog) offering with this 56 sqn scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Wonderful results! I could do with a lesson from you in neatness and precision - your close-ups really stand the test! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 How could anyone not like a Lightning? Really well finished model- as you say- pristine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Nice Lightening. What did you use for the overall colour? Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Definitely an excellent build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyphbeta Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Excellent build, still my favourite aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 On 9/28/2020 at 9:51 AM, Terry1954 said: Nice Lightening. What did you use for the overall colour? Terry Tamiya X-32 buddy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Gorgeous build! Really looks the part. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Superb finish on her,love this kit but not yet tackled a NM finish though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Superb Lightning! Very sharp work - well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 On 9/27/2020 at 9:03 PM, Booty003 said: With so many lovely schemes available for the Lightning you could keep yourself busy for many a year. You have picked a great scheme and produces a really nice model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Gosh darn it Phil. Everything you present and share with us only makes me want to build one too. Great Lightning and the natural metal / silver compliments your F-100 very nicely. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Very nicely done!! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 That is outstanding mate, probably the best Lightning I've seen in 1/72, it looks like 1/48. Flawless silver finish and beautiful markings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 Thanks guys, appreciate the kind words. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy54 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Lovely model and I could not agree more with your last sentence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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