discussion Peterairfix's E.E. Lightning F1/F1A Airfix 1/48

[peterairfix]

Here's the next update the two halves have gone together with no dramas and also the same with the wings the cockpit with all the PE was a bit of a squeeze but all fitted snugglyView attachment 285146 View attachment 285147 View attachment 285148 View attachment 285149 View attachment 285150 View attachment 285151

 

[Bigfoot57]

Nice job Pete I tried replicating you seat belt arrangement with disastrous outcome so bad I tore it all off and will need a total rethink on how to do this

Regards

Colin

 

[peterairfix]

Nice job Pete I tried replicating you seat belt arrangement with disastrous outcome so bad I tore it all off and will need a total rethink on how to do this

Regards

Colin

Keep plugging away it and I am sure you will crack it.

 

[Dave W]

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Nice job Pete I tried replicating you seat belt arrangement with disastrous outcome so bad I tore it all off and will need a total rethink on how to do this

Regards

Colin

You need one of these Colin

 

[Bigfoot57]

You could be right Dave if my latest attempt goes south for the winter then I will be purchasing one of them definitely I have already shortlisted it after looking at the poor rendition supplied by trumpeter unfortunately that's 1/48 the 1/32 has no belt detail whatsoever
What went wrong with the 1/32 Lightning it looks like what we used to call a Friday afternoon job relating to poets day

Regards

Colin

 

[Bigfoot57]

Here's what I come up with I had to order it from France its a Master Models 1/32 Martin Baker Mk4

Regards

Colin

 

[papa 695]

Cracking work so far Peter

 

[peterairfix]

Got the first coat of dark sea grey and still drying as write this.I brought some canopy and wheel masks to make that little bit easier and the wheels have done already.View attachment 285237 View attachment 285238 View attachment 285239

 

[Steve Brodie]

lookin good

 

[Pikeman]

Nice kit and cracking job so far,love the cockpit great job Peter.

 

[peterairfix]

Here are the last few shots before completion and I am surprised the paint work went on nicelyView attachment 285250 View attachment 285251 View attachment 285252 View attachment 285253 View attachment 285254 View attachment 285255 View attachment 285256

 

[colin m]

The reveal. It's always a slightly scary moment taking the masking off, but yours looks really good. Nice one.

 

[flyjoe180]

Great cockpit Peter. Your masking and paint work has turned out well.