Pretty Mediocre Modeller Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Another one from the loft box.I built this when it first came out two or three years ago. Not much to say about the build, apart from the fit is as good as any other Airfix new tool, and the panel lines are nicely engraved, not like some of the earlier new tools. Basically had no problems./media/tinymce_upload/82f8fb4922b3724be77f343401307cf4.jpgA nice touch was the inclusion of an intake blank for the nose, even though full intake trunking is supplied./media/tinymce_upload/baf921729fb5e91bfd999b4782111462.jpgOptions included open or closed canopy, and raised or lowered flaps, as well as the usual gear up or down./media/tinymce_upload/532ef876de83129cb754449a5217f9a0.jpgDecals were from Cartograf and as usual no problems with these./media/tinymce_upload/74cb807d925ad6ccefc2beebd8a8af14.jpgIf you want a later style Lightning go for this kit. It's cheaper and more accurate than the Trumpeter kit, and much more detailed than the old Matchbox or Frog/Hasegawa kits. I haven't tried the F6 version yet, but I'm sure it will be just as good as the F2A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rael Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Great build there, I've been meaning to build this one for a while and might just have to give it a go now!.Rael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Symmons Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Hi PMMYou have been rummaging around in the atic. Good to see some older builds again. I often wonder just how many fine builds there are hidden in boxes in the atics. Thanks for showing this one and hopefully it'll also see some more daylight together with the F111 you've also posted. well done.Keep up the good work & keep them coming.Remember we do this for fun John the Pom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdjramsey Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Lovely build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2B Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Lovely build as usual from you.And if you haven't got the F.6 version yet it's every bit as good, as it's really the same tooling with some additional parts such as the over wing tanks and the option to fit the ventral tank cannon pods. If memory serves me right it also has both Fire Streak and Red Top missile options.I did both last year and can definitely recommend itNigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad Paul B Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 A nice piece of work. My son and I have built both of these (he built the F2A while I did the F6). These are really nice to build, though care is needed with some of the decals (I managed to lose the 3 stripe on the tank).Brilliant to see this icon well presented. Just need a camouflage option to goalong with an RAF version of the imminent Phantom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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