AnonymousAA72 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 ..another old kit (looking at earlier pic's posted on ARC at the time (I think) it seems I started this back in January 2006... Every so often I do a bit more...here's the latest update.... Plan is to finish her as XR770/"AA" of 5 Sqn ca 1985-7 just before the unit disbanded. I have the Signal Red on - so I'll mask that up and get the Barley Grey and Alclad out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 ..a bit Aris* about boat race** I know, but I thought I'd add a few pic's to illustrate how i got to where I am in the pic's in the earlier post - so here goes.... IMHO the Echelon Lightning (and their Hunters) were up there with the best Vac-form/Multi media kits. Its hard to believe that they were produced 20+ years ago! I also purchased the Flightpath set and I used parts of this to enhance the cockpit and Ejection Seat. The pic's below should all be self explanatory, but if you want to ask about anything then please do! Part One... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 ...Part Two Just a few more..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Very nice work - looking forward to seeing your next progress. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atdb27 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Does Look nice so far Bill. Have you been able to compare with Trumpy? Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOooKIE Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Looking nice so far ! btw , is it your kitten on your avatar ? regards Jocke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 Does Look nice so far Bill.Have you been able to compare with Trumpy? Adrian Only via photo's Adrian - The Echelon kit IS very accurate, problem is its availabilty!!! Despite its faults the Trumpy Lightning IS readily available , and it looks like a Lightning - which will please the vast majoity of modellers - though not necessariy this modeller!! I may get one one day and see if I can do a repair job on it. Far too many rivets on the Trumpy kit for my liking!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 Looking nice so far ! btw , is it your kitten on your avatar ? regards Jocke Thanks Jocke, yes thats Alfie - he's a bit bigger now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOooKIE Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 So cute ! regards Jocke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 That's right Bill... tease us all with the Lightning we all really wanted can't wait to see more, and thanks for the update on your Alfie build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightning770 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) Only via photo's Adrian - The Echelon kit IS very accurate, problem is its availabilty!!! Despite its faults the Trumpy Lightning IS readily available , and it looks like a Lightning - which will please the vast majoity of modellers - though not necessariy this modeller!! I may get one one day and see if I can do a repair job on it. Far too many rivets on the Trumpy kit for my liking!!!!! Hi Bill like me you are a big Lightning fan and especially the Echelon offering when it first appeared I'd never tackled a vacform but there was no way that was going to stop me getting one. In the end over the years I must have made at least 10 models. here's a photo i took many years ago and as you can see XR770 with the red fin and spine. Hope your's turn's out OK bill I will watch with great interest. Edited September 23, 2009 by lightning770 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Hi Bill like me you are a big Lightning fan and especially the Echelon offering when it first appeared I'd never tackled a vacform but there was no way that was going to stop me getting one. In the end over the years I must have made at least 10 models. here's a photo i took many years ago and as you can see XR770 with the red fin and spine. Hope your's turn's out OK bill I will watch with great interest. Thats a great line up there!!! I think my Echelon F6 may take some time to complete - I've just starting to look at how to make corrections to the Trumpy F6 - started to drill some holes already!! I'll do another In Progress U suppose...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Hi Bill, How's tricks. Long time no see BTW the railway is all up and running now. I like the lightning, I must get a model lightning to build. Cracking work so far. Keep up the good work All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 Hi Bill, How's tricks. Long time no see BTW the railway is all up and running now. I like the lightning, I must get a model lightning to build. Cracking work so far.Keep up the good work All the best Chris Hi Chris, Thinking about dabbling in a bit of "N" gauge myself!! You must get a Lightning to build - they're GREAT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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