Just a quick post to say welcome to the second user requested GB, Papa695's E.E.Lightning build.
Without further ado, I hand you over to your host, Ian (Papa695)
Without further ado, I hand you over to your host, Ian (Papa695)
Welcome to Papa's Lightning build
- Thread starter Ian M
- Start date
Thank you Ian.
Hi and welcome to the English Electric Lightning GB.
First of all the Rules.
1. It as to be an Eglish Electric Lightning.
2. You have 6 months to build it starting 1st July 2017.
3. Just a stand alone build no diorama or vignette. But you can pose it on a base or in flight. ( there's no stopping you from putting it into a diorama or vignette after the build is completed and posted in the completed GB thread.
4. You can add any after market goodies you like or scratch building.
5. Enjoy yourselves and have a great build.
Many thanks to the people who have made this possible.
IanM
Rbaker
Joe
Peterairfix
BBDave
Patrick ( many thanks to you as your not a thing with wings builder. :D )
Tony
Neil.
But if anybody else out there wishes to join in your very welcome.
Sorry forgot to add box, sprue,and decal photos to be added at the start of the build thread.
Hi and welcome to the English Electric Lightning GB.
First of all the Rules.
1. It as to be an Eglish Electric Lightning.
2. You have 6 months to build it starting 1st July 2017.
3. Just a stand alone build no diorama or vignette. But you can pose it on a base or in flight. ( there's no stopping you from putting it into a diorama or vignette after the build is completed and posted in the completed GB thread.
4. You can add any after market goodies you like or scratch building.
5. Enjoy yourselves and have a great build.
Many thanks to the people who have made this possible.
IanM
Rbaker
Joe
Peterairfix
BBDave
Patrick ( many thanks to you as your not a thing with wings builder. :D )
Tony
Neil.
But if anybody else out there wishes to join in your very welcome.
Sorry forgot to add box, sprue,and decal photos to be added at the start of the build thread.
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July seems so far away. I would like to build a 111 sqn. F3 lightning my dad was with them at Wattisham ideally the L aircraft as he and a mate messed up the paint job one weekend.
Is it possible to get aftermarket decals for 111 sqn.? I have searched but it's a mine field also would this kit be suitable for an F3? I'm not very knowledgeable on the subject.
http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/english-electric-lightning-f-2a-f-6-1-48.html
Dave
Is it possible to get aftermarket decals for 111 sqn.? I have searched but it's a mine field also would this kit be suitable for an F3? I'm not very knowledgeable on the subject.
http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/english-electric-lightning-f-2a-f-6-1-48.html
Dave
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http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/shop/aircraft/military-aircraft/english-electric-lightning-f1-f1a-f2-f3.html
I am not 100% sure but I think this has a 111sqn decal set. The tail fin might need painting but the emblem i there, I think.
Other than that the Trumpeter 1/32 version has the markings for a 111 F3.... :/
I am not 100% sure but I think this has a 111sqn decal set. The tail fin might need painting but the emblem i there, I think.
Other than that the Trumpeter 1/32 version has the markings for a 111 F3.... :/
J
John Rixon
Guest
Well, I got this (1/72 though) from Hannants. XtraDecal X72088 for a lightning I built for a friend.
if that helps - that is a 111 tail marking n'est pas?
http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/shop/aircraft/military-aircraft/english-electric-lightning-f1-f1a-f2-f3.html
I am not 100% sure but I think this has a 111sqn decal set. The tail fin might need painting but the emblem i there, I think.
Other than that the Trumpeter 1/32 version has the markings for a 111 F3....
Oooo that'll be big. Why doesn't it say f3 on the box but does in the description very confusing for an amateur. It's the tail fin they messed up it was xm188 I think, I have it written down at home.
I had a look at Hannants but didn't see any but there were lots of pages of decals to look through.
Dave
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A tip for when your using Hannants site. Look for the kit on the site first.Then click on the kit.You will then a get a page of everything they sell for that kit. Decals,resin, PE, books etc. Of course, this only works if they stock your kit!
J
John Rixon
Guest
That's the 1/72 scale set, John
J
John Rixon
Guest
Yep, I know, but if he can't find any suitable at 1/48, he could buy a set of these, ask Si (see his post about custom decals) to scale them up to 1/48 and make some custom ones. As long as he doesn't use the 1/72 ones, he has, in my opinion, not breached copyright - I.e. He has technically paid for a set of decals. Just a thought, as they are lovely quality, and would scale up fine. As an artist myself, I am always very reluctant to breach any sort of copyright, but this way Xtradecals still get their wonga for a set of their decals, everybody's happy!
J
John Rixon
Guest
I've just given them a close scrutiny under my big magnifier, 150% will do it, and they are crisp as a crisp thing. Scan them in at 300 ppi and job's a goodun'.
rickoshea52
SMF Supporter
Isn't this the 1/48 scale version, https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ML48171
I spent over an hour trying to find those today. I think that that is the only ones I didn't look at.
@BBdave Are you going for these or do you still want the ones I offered you?
rickoshea52
SMF Supporter
it took me a few minutes...
Thanks chaps for taking the time to help
Dave
Dave
Ok guys start your builds.
Thank you all those that's made this GB possible. Have a great time.
Thank you all those that's made this GB possible. Have a great time.
D
dubster72
Guest
I've started this morning! Pics to follow
Ive got to dig mine out from the loft,the Airfix 1-48 f2a/f6 , its been lurking up there for about ten years! I wanted to do a nmf version but til now didnt have the confidence i could do it justice. The new vallejo metal colors have been great for me though so its time my poor old lightning made an appearance. Cheers tony
boatman
SMF Supporter
HI GUYS could you put a link to this lightning G/B as this is before my time an id love to see how all the planes finished out ?
chris b
chris b