GB-44 1/48 EE Lightning T-4 - Military A/C of post-war time

[herman1rg]

Wow look at that moulded detail....................................................................

 

[rochie]

Glad you beat it into submission Karl.
Just got out-bid for one - beat by a measly 50 Pence !

Thanks guys.

Terry, its a simple kit but in mine none of the location tabs fit into their collective slots.
The wings mating surface near the leading edge didnt have the same profile as the corresponding fuselage surface so i had to re shape them slightly.

Sword dont seem to have taken into account the way the forward fuselage bulges for the two seat cockpit ?

 

[javlin]

Thanks guys.

Terry, its a simple kit but in mine none of the location tabs fit into their collective slots.
The wings mating surface near the leading edge didnt have the same profile as the corresponding fuselage surface so i had to re shape them slightly.

Sword dont seem to have taken into account the way the forward fuselage bulges for the two seat cockpit ?

That's what I was pointing out earlier Karl they make some of the off the beaten path subjects but by far they are no shake and bake! Kevin

 

[rochie]

That's what I was pointing out earlier Karl they make some of the off the beaten path subjects but by far they are no shake and bake! Kevin

You were certainly telling the truth mate

 

[T Bolt]

Just keep on fighting it Karl. You'll win, your bigger that it.

 

[rochie]

Just keep on fighting it Karl. You'll win, your bigger that it.

cheers mate.

have actually got it painted silver but not had time to take a picture !
brush painting Valejjo acrylic silver paint was a challenge but once the spine is panted red and the yellow trainer stripes are on it should look passable

 

[rochie]

Ok silver paint is on and have masked for the red spine and the orange/yellow trainer stripes.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Crimea_River]

Very nice Karl. Courageous man brushing silver like that.

 

[rochie]

Thanks Gents.

Andy, its a bit rough in places but i think once the other colours are on and decals applied it should look acceptable for my standards.

I tried and just couldn't get away with using an airbrush, just too much work and frustration for me.

 

[Wayne Little]

Good stuff Karl.

 

[rochie]

Thanks Wayne

 

[rochie]

Quick look at todays progress.

 

[fubar57]

Tough colors to paint but it looks like you pulled it off

 

[Airframes]

Yep, looking good.
I remember seeing these birds at Middleton St. George, just about the time it was getting ready to open as a civilian airport, but with the RAF still using the main part of the airfield.

 

[Crimea_River]

That's going to look spiffy when you're done.

 

[rochie]

thanks guys.
may need a last coat of yellow but the red went on very well indeed.

 

[Wayne Little]

Like that Karl, Red and Yellow ARE a challenge......

 

[rochie]

Masks off, a bit of a touch up required here and there its looking not too bad, even if i say so myself

 

[Wurger]