Derek B Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 16 minutes ago, crobinsonh said: I might be missing something but isn't Master covering this as well? https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MR32-057?result-token=vwEMg Good spot Colin! As I am making this build (almost) entirely without the aid of any AM parts, I have not been searching the internet for such parts (so thank you Colin - and Karl - for pointing out such items). However, now That Trumpeter has re-released this kit, I can imagine that there are currently many AM accessories available which will correct or improve the appearance of this model. Cheers Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 More detail painting. The intake nose ring is now shiny inside and out. Lots of undercarriage painting going on - the undercarriage bays look very brown and un-Lightning like at the moment. This is because this aircraft (XS904, as well as XR728) have their undercarriage bays coated in a heavy layer of waxoyl (PX-32). Derek patricksparks, monthebiff, Anthony in NZ and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 That is coming together for you and looking fantastic Derek. Thanks for sharing this with us. Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Looks great! What did you use for the intake ring to make it so shiny? Matt Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 33 minutes ago, scvrobeson said: Looks great! What did you use for the intake ring to make it so shiny? Matt Hi Matt, Thank you. I simply could not find any paint shiny or preventative for the highly polished stainless steel intake ring, so in the end I settled on using thin self adhesive air conditioning plumbers aluminium duct sealing tape as a last resort! (far from perfect, but it did achieve the correct degree of reflectivity). Derek geedubelyer, Landrotten Highlander, Rampenfest and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I love seeing a model created using intimate knowledge of the subject. All of the tiny details brought into sharp focus really lift the appearance. Super job Derek. Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimedes Posted Monday at 03:40 AM Share Posted Monday at 03:40 AM 10 hours ago, Derek B said: Hi Matt, Thank you. I simply could not find any paint shiny or preventative for the highly polished stainless steel intake ring, so in the end I settled on using thin self adhesive air conditioning plumbers aluminium duct sealing tape as a last resort! (far from perfect, but it did achieve the correct degree of reflectivity). Derek Genius! Kind regards, Paul Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted Monday at 06:38 AM Share Posted Monday at 06:38 AM Love it Derek, your detailed experience of the Lightning is paying dividends! This surely will be the definitive Trumpeter Lightning. Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted 19 hours ago Share Posted 19 hours ago Completely stunning and gorgeous! I love your attention to the details that only an engineer would know, spot and look out for. Fascinating. I think this will be the definitive Lightning build when done, just superb to follow Cheers Anthony Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted 12 hours ago Author Share Posted 12 hours ago (edited) 7 hours ago, Anthony in NZ said: Completely stunning and gorgeous! I love your attention to the details that only an engineer would know, spot and look out for. Fascinating. I think this will be the definitive Lightning build when done, just superb to follow Cheers Anthony Thanks Anthony (and everyone else) - words very much appreciated considering the Mammoth FG.1 Phantom model you are building at the moment. This is the first 1/32 scale model I have ever made (as my own model, even if it is for someone else, and not an 'official' display build), and the first kit I have completed in 20 years, it is certainly throwing lots of finishing challenges at me? (there are so many corrections that you will not see!). Hopefully, on my next update, there shall be something worthwhile to show you all. Derek Edited 12 hours ago by Derek B Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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