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AIRFIX (old tool) 1/72 BAC Lightning F3
Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 11:47 pm
by 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.

Re: AIRFIX (old tool) 1/72 BAC Lightning F3
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:32 pm
by 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

Re: AIRFIX (old tool) 1/72 BAC Lightning F3
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:57 am
by Lee
Nice to have you join in Rob. Got to love a lightning

Re: AIRFIX (old tool) 1/72 BAC Lightning F3
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:01 am
by UKscalemodeller
Nice work on an older bird.
Love that you are posting build threads Rob.
Re: AIRFIX (old tool) 1/72 BAC Lightning F3
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:47 am
by EasyEight96
Nice job Rob

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

Re: AIRFIX (old tool) 1/72 BAC Lightning F3
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 1:45 pm
by 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..

Re: AIRFIX (old tool) 1/72 BAC Lightning F3
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 2:46 pm
by EasyEight96
Stunning job on the camo Rob

Re: AIRFIX (old tool) 1/72 BAC Lightning F3
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 5:34 pm
by RobertA
Thank you..

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

Re: AIRFIX (old tool) 1/72 BAC Lightning F3
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 5:41 pm
by Nige201980
great work on the camo mate
Re: AIRFIX (old tool) 1/72 BAC Lightning F3
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:01 pm
by RobertA
Thank you.. Just getting ready for another session at the modelling table..

Re: AIRFIX (old tool) 1/72 BAC Lightning F3
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:33 pm
by T3hGuppy
Coming together nicely dude.

Re: AIRFIX (old tool) 1/72 BAC Lightning F3
Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:45 pm
by RobertA
Have posted the finished model in the appropriate section.. Thank you!!

Re: AIRFIX (old tool) 1/72 BAC Lightning F3
Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 4:59 pm
by Jamesday1998
the camo looks awesome rob!!

Re: AIRFIX (old tool) 1/72 BAC Lightning F3
Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 6:29 pm
by SiDennis
Love this aircraft, looks really really good in the camo scheme
