Trumpeter 1/32 Lightning T5

[PaulN]

Hi

Had a bit of a break , in which I attempted the the Lightning T5 conversion of the Trumpeter F!A/2 kit using the Whirlykits resin parts

The conversion its self is very nicely moulded giving the whole new forward fuselage with intake trunking cast in . only draw back being its a bit heavy for a clumsy person like me fit is reasonable , filling is required in quite a few areas , but hey thats modelling isnt it for me personally the worst part was the vac form canopy and interior framing , all I will say is Im glad 3 canopies were included It comes with a vey nice set of decals for an LTF T5 circa 1987 which are very usable I did have to buy a metal nose wheel strut due to the weight , metal main gear struts are included in the kit

Finished using Xtracolor Medium Sea Grey topside , Barley Grey fuselage and Light Aircraft Grey under wing and tail planes finished off with Alclad semi matt varnish

Thanks for looking

Time foe for another (long) rest

Cheers

Paul

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[roger4]

Another beauty.

You really should run a master-class to teach us all how to make the instrument panels so stunning and life-like!

[PhilE]

Absolutely stunning, Phil

[PaulN]

Thanks guys

roger4 , I usually use Air Scales decals and dry brushing

I must admit to not really having enjoyed this build I would give myself a generous 3 / 10 for it

Thanks again

Paul

[roger4]

Thanks Paul. I build in 1/72 and Airscale don't appear to do anything in this scale. C'est last vie!

[Nighthawke]

Paul, any Lightning deserves a 10/10

[paddyboy]

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Well done as per

Patrick

[3Greens]

Hi Paul,
Excellent job on one of my once locals and favourites.
Really loving that

Best regards
3Greens

[PaulN]

Thank you very much everyone for your kind words , much appreciated

I have tried but I really dont like it I think it will follow the F-35 into deep storage today

Onwards and upwards , on to the next one

Thanks again

Cheers

Paul

[JONLITE06]

Excellent Paul!

[cj9ru]

Hi Paul

That is very good indeed. The Lightning is such an impressive subject too. Good to see an unusual one. I think you have done a very good job indeed even if you think it is perhaps not something you are overly happy with....you should be. It again looks very real.
I look forward to seeing each new build you post.

Cheers

Chris