Finished 56squadron then and now

[Ian M]

Well I got the last bits sorted and took a few photos today.

Not the best but I will try to take some more soon. It's the flat battery syndrome in the camera!!

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Whoops, forgot to take the lightnings close-ups, back in a moment!!!

Ian M

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[Ian M]

And a few of the Lightning:

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[msm2]

Excellent build Ian. 5 Stars from me.

 

[beav1013]

awesome job. the natural metal finish looks great on the lightning. great job.

 

[Sky Raider]

Top marks Ian, great work.

Andy

 

[yak face]

Beautiful job on a pair of great aircraft , top marks , cheers tony

 

[spanner570]

Cracking models Ian. Very impressive duo!

Cheers,

Ron

 

[phalinmegob]

fantastic job mate

 

[Fenlander]

Superb Ian and a good reason for me not doing aircraft anymore, I just could not get anything as good as these.

 

[papa 695]

Stunning work 5 stars from me

 

[munkster]

Lovely work Ian - what kit is the Lightning may I ask? I am determined to tackle one one day!

 

[Gern]

An excellent pair - as good as Jordan's any day! :lol *****

Gern

 

[Ian M]

Lovely work Ian - what kit is the Lightning may I ask? I am determined to tackle one one day!

Only one way to go if you want a Lightning in 1/48; Airfix, It really was/is one of the best they ever did.

Thanks for the comment.

 

[Vaughan]

Hi Ian

Outstanding work fantastic detail and paint finish *****.

Vaughan

 

[munkster]

Only one way to go if you want a Lightning in 1/48; Airfix, It really was/is one of the best they ever did.

Thanks Ian. Sorry to hiijack a bit but there's two on evilbay at the moment, both slightly different versions - are they all as good as each other in 1/48 in Airfix or are there any anomalous ones to avoid?

 

[stona]

I'm sure I left a comment on this !?*?. Obviously I hit the wrong "button".

Anyway that's a top job,two very nice models (I managed not to mention a pair) which compliment each other very well.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Gern]

(I managed not to mention a pair) Steve

So it's just me lowering the tone then? What can I say? I'm just a Black Country lad and the closest I get to culture is when I visit the hospital and walk past the Petrie dishes in their laboratory:lol

Gern

 

[Ian M]

Thanks Ian. Sorry to hiijack a bit but there's two on evilbay at the moment, both slightly different versions - are they all as good as each other in 1/48 in Airfix or are there any anomalous ones to avoid?

Airfix did two kits, the F-2A/F6 boxing and the F2/F3 versions. The F2-A/F6 is to be re-released by Airfix in the not to distant future so save your money and wait rather than pay over price on e-bay. The F2/F3 kit, which is the one My build is from is unfortunately only to be found on E-bay or the like. Airfix has not said anything about a re-release of that one.

They are both great kits and build into a nice piece. Mine was "pimped up" a bit with some resin extras but even from the box its a nice build.

I have the other one, the F6 yet to build and will most likely buy another couple when they come in the shops. (sorry I just love them).

Ian M

 

[colin m]

A very nice duo (again, i managed to avoid 'pair' as well)

The nmf of the Lightening looks particularly good with a nice variation in tones. Great result

Colin M..........

 

[treyzx10r]

Ian truly amazing! I've yet to take the leap of a natural metal finish ,you pulled it off nicely and the decal on that sling wing would have the hairs on my neck standing straight up trying to get it right,great job on both Sir 5 stars from me!