discussion Patrick's 1/72 Airfix Lightning F2A

[Guest]

Here's my entry for Ian's GB after he shamelessly browbeat me into joining! only kidding!

It's the same kit as Joe, so I'll be watching his closely for tips!

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The decals are rather extensive for a 1/72 kit
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Cheers
Patrick

 

[papa 695]

Nice one Patrick

 

[flyjoe180]

Another nice selection Patrick

 

[Guest]

Another nice selection Patrick

Well I've read that there's a few fit problems with this kit Joe, but hopefully some bodging will overcome them!

 

[Guest]

Made a start with both wings, rear burner assemblies & nose bits.

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But on further inspection, joining the fuselage will be a nightmare! There are massive projecting ejection pin marks inside each fuselage half that prevent it joining without gaps.
I think these will have to be sanded down first.

 

[rickoshea52]

The fit issue I had with this kit was at the nose, I found the intake trunking outside diameter pushed the fuselage halves apart so filed off material from the trunking and inside of the fuselage, note that I had this on one of the Lightnings I built, the other was ok.

You can read about it here - http://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/ricks-airfix-1-72-english-electric-lightning-f6.24710/

 

[Guest]

The fit issue I had with this kit was at the nose, I found the intake trunking outside diameter pushed the fuselage halves apart so filed off material from the trunking and inside of the fuselage, note that I had this on one of the Lightnings I built, the other was ok.

You can read about it here - http://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/ricks-airfix-1-72-english-electric-lightning-f6.24710/

You're spot on! I've removed the ejection pin marks & the fit is much better.

 

[rickoshea52]

You'll like this kit Patrick...but not the decals

 

[yak face]

Nice choice Patrick , which scheme are you doing? cheers tony

 

[Guest]

Nice choice Patrick , which scheme are you doing? cheers tony

Thanks Tony, I think I'm going to go with the box art scheme - I'm not confident about tackling a full NMF yet!

 

[flyjoe180]

I reckon the box art scheme is attractive, was thinking about it myself...

 

[colin m]

As mentioned above, I had to file my air intake down to close the fuselage. All good fun but no drama.
Now then Patrick, this 1:72 Lighting is the perfect size and subject for a nmf (well, maybe a little P51 would be better )
Go for it.........