Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning +++ Finished +++
Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning +++ Finished +++
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
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
Last edited by BFA on Sun 18 May 2014, 6:49 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning
Indeed. I've the same problem with the two in my stash. Too many schemes, only so much plane. I may need more.
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning
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
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning
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 !
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 !
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning
Good start, love these kits too
6D | 7D | 60D
11-16 f/2.8 | 24-105 IS L | 70-300 IS USM | 50 f/1.4 | 100 f/2.8 | 400 f/5.6
11-16 f/2.8 | 24-105 IS L | 70-300 IS USM | 50 f/1.4 | 100 f/2.8 | 400 f/5.6
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning
With the work of art that was your TSR2, I'm looking forward
to this a lot.
to this a lot.
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning
Great start! That Airies pit looks excellent, superb fit!
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning
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
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
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning
Superb! You're right those burner cans do look excellent!
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning
nice mate, very nice.
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning
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.
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.
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning , Updated 06/05/14
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.
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning , Updated 06/05/14
Looking good mate, nice one!
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning , Updated 06/05/14
That looks so good mate.
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning , Updated 06/05/14
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).
Twitter: @samwise24 | Flickr: samwise24 | Shamelessly copying LN Strike Eagle's avatar ideas since 2016
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning , Updated 06/05/14
Wissam24 wrote:(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!
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning , Updated 06/05/14
Deacon wrote:Wissam24 wrote:(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.
Twitter: @samwise24 | Flickr: samwise24 | Shamelessly copying LN Strike Eagle's avatar ideas since 2016
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning , Updated 06/05/14
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.
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning , Updated 06/05/14
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
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
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning +++ Finished +++
Well absolutely stunning and what a great finish. I really like the diorama as well.
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning +++ Finished +++
Cheers ,
TBH I was a bit lazy , the diorama is from my TSR2 build
TBH I was a bit lazy , the diorama is from my TSR2 build
Re: Twin engine GB , 1/48 Lightning +++ Finished +++
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.