Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning +++ Finished +++

[BFA]

Well , with the TSR2 project finished I've turned my thoughts to the GB.
I was going to start with the Phantom FG1 but have been talked into doing the Airfix 1/48 Lightning.

Only just started , so here's the box and sprue shots.
First impressions are good with excellent detail.
Not quite sure if it will be the F2A or F6 version yet ....

IMG_2600 by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr
IMG_2601 by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

May not get updated for a week as I'm waiting on some extra bits and bobs for this build

[Stan]

Indeed. I've the same problem with the two in my stash. Too many schemes, only so much plane. I may need more.

[Craig]

Good choice! This one narrowly missed out being my choice too. Got the decals to do mine as a 23 sqn F6, already done the OOB 92 sqn F2A. Watch the belly/gun pack area, that needs a bit of filler but fit wise it really is a lovely kit

[BFA]

Well I couldn't resist ..... I've blown the monthly modelling budget on bits

Lightning bits by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

Got the resin cockpit assembled and test fitted , what an absolute dream fit !

Lightning cockpit test fit by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

Started the seat , needs the handles and belts fitting now ....

Lightning seat stage 1 pt2 by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr
Lightning seat stage 1 by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

That's about if for now !

[Maisie]

Good start, love these kits too

[Deacon]

With the work of art that was your TSR2, I'm looking forward
to this a lot.

[Craig]

Great start! That Airies pit looks excellent, superb fit!

[BFA]

Small update .....

Finished off the seats with the belts and pull handles.
Then I tackled the cockpit , unfortunately I got a bit carried away and forgot to snap any pics and only got around to taking one when the fuselage had been joined , wings and other bits attached and ready to paint .

IMG_2637 by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr
IMG_2638 by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

All ready for some paint. She sits rather well on her tail to allow east painting

IMG_2656 by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

Top coated in Xtracrylix RAF Camouflage ( Barley ) grey

IMG_2667 by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

had a little experiment this evening with some wash , just to see how it works on the wing.

IMG_2674 by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

Also put together the rather nice exhausts that came on the photoetch sheet , I'm not even going to paint these as when installed in the rear they look fantastic just as they are.

IMG_2675 by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

That's it for now ,
Cheers,
Andy

[Craig]

Superb! You're right those burner cans do look excellent!

[Deacon]

nice mate, very nice.

[BFA]

Sorry for the slow updates , I've finally got past the nightmare stage on this.
Got to say the decals in this kit are an absolute nightmare , like working with wet tissue paper

Anyway , they are on now and I'm moving forward.

Lightning decals done by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr
Lightning decals side by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

Bit of a wash .... think I over did it a tad
Lightning weathering by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

Lightning weathered by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

Lightning wingtip by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

Lightning front close up 2 by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

Lightning front close up 1 by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

That's it for now ,
Cheers
Andy.

[luke]

That looks amazing! I really wish I had the skill to paint models well. Mine always looked they had been done by an impatient 6 year old and I've never persevered with it.

[Craig]

Looking good mate, nice one!

[Deacon]

That looks so good mate.

[Wissam24]

Looks incredible, you're really making me want to pick up a 1/48 kit, but I've always been useless at aircraft kits (more of a Warhammer person myself).

[Deacon]

(more of a Warhammer person myself).

A great game mate, I used to enjoy it immensley, so long as I didn't roll 1's!

[Wissam24]

(more of a Warhammer person myself).

A great game mate, I used to enjoy it immensley, so long as I didn't roll 1's!

Well you know I haven't actually played it in yeeears, I only did back then against my friend anyway, I've always been into the hobby side over the game side, but even at the tectonic pace I buy and paint models, the prices they're at now I can't afford to do it any more. Fortunately I still have some to paint (haven't picked up a brush in months mind), but GW has gone in a poor direction of late in my opinion.

[Tug 747]

That seat detail is amazing and really well done. I wish i could get my seats half as good as this. Looking forward to seeing this come together.

[BFA]

And she's done !

Word of warning .... the metal cast ladders from Airwaves ... stay away ! they are shockingly bad.

Lightning finished 03 by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

I'll put the other pictures in the finished build section.

Cheers,
Andy

[Tug 747]

Well absolutely stunning and what a great finish. I really like the diorama as well.

[BFA]

Cheers ,
TBH I was a bit lazy , the diorama is from my TSR2 build

[Fumbles]

Another top quality build.. I bet it would go great side by side with the TSR2. If I could have got into this group build, I would have done my Lightning from the sash as well. Well done on this one.