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Lightning T5 11sqn,binbrook 1972
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 1:59 pm
by 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
Re: Lightning T5 11sqn,binbrook 1967
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 2:24 pm
by dragonchaser
Very nice job, the cockpit interior looks great
Re: Lightning T5 11sqn,binbrook 1967
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 3:05 pm
by andrewn
I like it - what paints / technique did you use to get the NMF?
Re: Lightning T5 11sqn,binbrook 1967
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:40 pm
by mickfgr2
Hi Andrewn not everyone's favourite but it's alclad for the nmf then a final coat of Johnsons floor Polish
Re: Lightning T5 11sqn,binbrook 1967
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 7:47 pm
by 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
Re: Lightning T5 11sqn,binbrook 1967
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 8:11 pm
by 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.
Re: Lightning T5 11sqn,binbrook 1972
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:57 pm
by 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
Re: Lightning T5 11sqn,binbrook 1972
Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 12:02 pm
by JONLITE06
Nice job!
Re: Lightning T5 11sqn,binbrook 1972
Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 12:19 pm
by fencer
Smart finish with what I expect is a tricky kit!Got one waiting to be built, always preferred the 2 seater .
Re: Lightning T5 11sqn,binbrook 1972
Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 2:31 pm
by GhostFlight91
Stunning
Re: Lightning T5 11sqn,binbrook 1972
Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 7:23 am
by mickfgr2
Thanks for the comments guy's, much appreciated
Re: Lightning T5 11sqn,binbrook 1972
Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 4:16 pm
by paddyboy
Hi Michael
What can ol' Paddyboy say
Awesome build, mate
Well done you
Patrick
Re: Lightning T5 11sqn,binbrook 1972
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:36 am
by 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.
Re: Lightning T5 11sqn,binbrook 1972
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 8:29 pm
by cj9ru
That is fantastic mate. Looks perfect.
Loved the Lightnings...
Chris