1/48 Sword EE/BAC Lightning T.5

[IanG]

I am going to do this for my next build, Sword's 1/48 Lightning T.5. 
This is a commission build, and I have been asked to build XS452 "Pink Flamingo", based at RAF Akrotiri in 1975 
The aftermarket supplied is as follows:-
NeOmega resin cockpit set
QMT canopy mask
QMT resin FOD cover
Master Models metal pitot
Xtradecal set X48152
I'll also be using the Daco Publications Uncovering the Lightning book, for reference.

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[Twokidsnosleep]

Have always liked this jet’s esthetics
You look like you have a ton of goodies to make a really fine example
I have not seen a Sword kit built before, so looking forward to following the process

[IanG]

Have always liked this jet’s esthetics
You look like you have a ton of goodies to make a really fine example
I have not seen a Sword kit built before, so looking forward to following the process

Thanks Scott.
Being a short run kit, it has it fit issues, that I’ve found already. There’s a far amount of flash too.

[shortCummins]

Hi Ian

love the Lightning, I've got an Airfix 1/48 version lurking in my stash, I've a feeling your going to make me want to move it to the top of the pile.

enjoy the build, I know we'll enjoy watching it progress
rgds
John(shortCummins)

[IanG]

Hi Ian

love the Lightning, I've got an Airfix 1/48 version lurking in my stash, I've a feeling your going to make me want to move it to the top of the pile.

enjoy the build, I know we'll enjoy watching it progress
rgds
John(shortCummins)

Thank you John.

[IanG]

1/48 Sword EE/BAC Lightning T.5
A bit of scratch building inside the canopy.
Then masking, and painting, including the canopy glass seals on the main canopy.
Detail highlighted with some dry-brushing.
Nosecone also done. Black based, with some pre-shading, then painted Olive green. Light green Aquarelle watercolour pencil used to add scratches.

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[IanG]

Latest WIP update.
Due to a new job, with different hours (made redundant from my last job), I've less time at the bench now. 
Cockpit and seats finished.
This is QMT’s lovely resin set.
Finished in Hataka Orange Line lacquer, and Blue Line acrylic paints.

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[Twokidsnosleep]

That looks great
Superb detailing going on here

[jmurphy18]

This looks like an awesome build. Sweet!

[IanG]

Thank you guys.

[IanG]

Cockpit successfully installed, into the fuselage. Just a bit of sanding to get a good fit, then a small amount of filler to finish off.
Also started to add some rivet detail too.

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[Spook]

Some great work on the cockpit Ian.
I’ve some great memories of crawling all over these as a kid when the old man was based at RAF Binbrook.

[IanG]

Apologies for the long gap between updates. My new job, and subsequent change in working hours, means I am maximising my bench time, rather than spending a loads of time on updates.

So, after applying the black primer, I painted the white spine panel, and the pink tail. I mad my own pink mix, to match the pink in the decals. These were masked off, and the main metal colour airbrushed on. This is Vallejo Metal Colours acrylic Dark Aluminium.
Then a lot of time masking, and spraying, random panels and hatches, with various shades of Metal Colours.
Decals went on well. This was followed by a light, very thinned, Gunmetal Grey post shading carried out.
Now I am up to starting a panel-line wash.

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[Nev]

Wow