Lightning T5 11sqn,binbrook 1972

[mickfgr2]

This is the latest completion off the bench.Its the sword offering of a lightning t5 in 1/48. I built it to depict xs416 T as delivered to 11sqn at RAF Binbrook in January 1967 & was also the first T5 to reach 1000 hrs of flight in August of 1972.

P9030242_DxO by Michael Bloor, on Flickr

P9030243_DxO by Michael Bloor, on Flickr

P9030245_DxO by Michael Bloor, on Flickr

P9030246_DxO by Michael Bloor, on Flickr

P9030250_DxO by Michael Bloor, on Flickr

P9030252_DxO by Michael Bloor, on Flickr

P9030254_DxO by Michael Bloor, on Flickr

P9030257_DxO by Michael Bloor, on Flickr

This is not the best kit in the world but with a bit of perseverance & work i think it turned out ok. If you got this far thanks for looking.Mick

[dragonchaser]

Very nice job, the cockpit interior looks great

[andrewn]

I like it - what paints / technique did you use to get the NMF?

[mickfgr2]

Hi Andrewn not everyone's favourite but it's alclad for the nmf then a final coat of Johnsons floor Polish

[Vulcanone]

Hi Mickfgr2

Bit of a pain but 11 Sqn were based at Leuchars until moving to Binbrook in 1972. Sorry but thats the joys of growing up near a Lightning base....

http://www.lightning.org.uk/11squadron.html

Tim

[mickfgr2]

Vulcanone you are correct,got my dates mixed-up from the info in the on target profile 13. Must of been the best place to be growing up.Now edited to show correct date.

[Vulcanone]

Yes they really were the good old days....

A Slight take on the old Propliners magazine strapline saying Jets are for kids perhaps....

Typhoons are for kids, Lightnings are for Grown ups..

Tim

[JONLITE06]

Nice job!

[fencer]

Smart finish with what I expect is a tricky kit!Got one waiting to be built, always preferred the 2 seater .

[GhostFlight91]

Stunning

[mickfgr2]

Thanks for the comments guy's, much appreciated

[paddyboy]

Hi Michael



What can ol' Paddyboy say

Awesome build, mate

Well done you

Patrick

[mickfgr2]

Thank you patrick,it wasn't the best of kits to build but it turned out ok.I have another one to do to go with it but that one will be done as a T4 possibly from 29 or 56 sqn i haven't made my mind up yet.

[cj9ru]

That is fantastic mate. Looks perfect.
Loved the Lightnings...
Chris