Airfix 1/48th F6 Lightning Build.

[ian lanc]

Hi Lads/lass's,

Heres my latest build the Airfix 1/48th Lightning F6, just three days old LOL, if anyone is a real Lightning 'buff' they will know who this plane used to belong too
It is XR728 BA and belonged to Wing Commander John Spencer this aircraft is now at bruntingtonthorpe [where the Vulcan is] but is now in the colour Grey.
No aftermarket stuff was used in this build, just a good imagination, the Wing codes underneath the wings are hand applied/painted 8)
All brush painted appart from the Satin coat.
I just love making these forgotten fighters

Thanks for having a look my friends

ian.

 

[Gnomey]

Excellent Ian! Really nice model, love the EE Lightnings.

 

[Matt308]

She's beautiful, Ian.

 

[Airframes]

Looks really good Ian - I really miss seeing those birds thundering around!

 

[Wurger]

With all here.Wel done Ian.

 

[Catch22]

Wow, fantastic! And you're right about forgotten, I hadn't even heard of it until a year ago.

 

[Lucky13]

I've heard about the E/E Lightning many moons ago, but I never really liked it before. Now, I wan't to build one in 1/48 myself....!

 

[Matt308]

She is brutally handsome, isn't she!?

 

[Matt308]

Oh... and Ian, what's that carpet stuff you are using. Looks great for a pic backdrop.

 

[lesofprimus]

Phenominal work Ian, cannot believe it was brush painted....

 

[Venganza]

Cracking nice model, Ian! I'm with Les - I can't believe you brush-painted it. The paint job looks better than my airbrush jobs (speaking of which, my @#%%^ airbrush is on the fritz again - I'd go back to brush-painting if I could do it as well as you). The Lightning may be gone, but she is not forgotten.

Venganza

 

[109ROAMING]

BEAUTIFUL! Awesome detail!

 

[gijive]

Wow Dude respect.

 

[Lucky13]

Maaaaan..... I NEED to get a E/E Lightning fix! Brush painted too....how, what, I mean.....aaaah b*ll*cks!
So, Ian....what's the ups and down with this lovely lassie, anything to look out for? Spread the Gospel mate! 8)

 

[Heinz]

Fantastic work mate!

Matt thats rolled up grass paper which is used by model railway/roaders.

its quite realistic.

 

[Wayne Little]

Damn fine work Ian....well done! 8)

 

[Airframes]

Just had to have another look Ian, as I like it so much. I just noticed two things though, if you don't mind my pointing them out.
You've got the flaps set like ailerons; these operated down only. The ailerons are on the angle of the wingtips on the Lightning. Also, the canopy only opens fully to a little over 45 degrees. Thought I'd let you know, in case you do the same on the 1/32nd scale brute!!
Must try to get one this time around, as yours has inspired me!

 

[Jgonzalez]

Wow! Gorgeous bird! Great work, very "muesum_like" quality!!

 

[Lucky13]

I agree Terry, I definitely need to get a Lightning this time...! Airfix, are you listening!

 

[D.James]

Fantastic!...I can't get over the brush work and your attenton to detail!