AIRFIX (old tool) 1/72 BAC Lightning F3

[RobertA]

It will be built straight out the box! Bought it cheap at a modelling show and wanted to build it before the new tool is released, just for a bit of fun!

There's no detail in the cockpit, so you can use the space for a nice big weight, to prevent it sitting on its tail! Some filler was needed, but not near enough as much as I expected.

[Jamesday1998]

Looking good rob! I am hoping to get the new tool of this because it looks like a cracker! Good progress
And can't wait for the final product

[Lee]

Nice to have you join in Rob. Got to love a lightning

[UKscalemodeller]

Nice work on an older bird.

Love that you are posting build threads Rob.

[EasyEight96]

Nice job Rob Glad you join in. Will be watching this post like super glue

[RobertA]

Thank you Gentlemen all!!

Here's some further building progress on the Lightning.. All pictures taken prior to any touch ups, so what you see isn't neccesarily what you will get with the finished model..

The canopy is not very good, but will suffice for this project.. the kit in itself does not warrant any special after market treatment, especially not now there's a new tool on the go! The money is best saved for the new kit, me thinks..

[EasyEight96]

Stunning job on the camo Rob

[RobertA]

Thank you.. Hope to get the decalling started tonight and finished by tomorrow.. pending any unforseen disaster..

[Nige201980]

great work on the camo mate

[RobertA]

Thank you.. Just getting ready for another session at the modelling table..

[T3hGuppy]

Coming together nicely dude.

[RobertA]

Have posted the finished model in the appropriate section.. Thank you!!

[Jamesday1998]

the camo looks awesome rob!!

[SiDennis]

Love this aircraft, looks really really good in the camo scheme