Robthepom Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) Hello Fellows Its been a long time since i started a 1/32 aircraft, i have been messing around with 1/35th for last few builds So i have a renewed passion for the lightning after completing the 1/48th Airfix kit. The jet is just a fantastic pig ugly looking brute so i thought I'd dig out my 1/32 Trumpy and do inflight version on custom stand. Does anyone know of a seated pilot from this era??? I have read most threads across all the forums, most showing the kit issues and solutions. I honestly don't think I have the skills to cut and add the 5mm. I just don't think I could blend the insert to my satisfaction, plus the NMF will show up imperfection to much for my liking I have the superb Airies cockpit which is stunning, and i also have the none fitting Aires exhaust nozzles which I will not be using. I will be fixing the easier issues only. This is a bit of a Tribute build to George Aird who famously ejected from a lightning in 1962. I went to school with both his sons and met him couple of times. His sons used to say he was the first RAF pilot to use ejector seat. I was a school boy when I met him and wasn't bothered about one of my mates dads. Now if I met him I'd have hundreds of question. I'm unsure if he's still alive, I moved to Australia and lost touch with his sons So this may not be the best Lightning in the world........its a tribute Edited June 5, 2023 by Robthepom Cheetah11, Greg W, Squizzy 78 and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Pulling up a chair to watch your build. I recently pick up the F.6 kit, so I’ll be taking notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 I am going to enjoy this. Where will you find a 1/32 tractor for the diorama? chrish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthepom Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 oh wow, sorry for the misunderstanding the model will be the one on the boxart flying, not the one in the picture crashing chrish, Mark_C and Rick Griewski 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Love a Lightning, will be watching. Rick Griewski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc65 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 oh oh, just let me check if i have enough beer and pop corn... checked, I'm ready to watch happily at your build! actually the b/w image is really impressive, for a few moments I too indulged at thinking how to solve the diorama-related problems to solve, eventually. to ansewer to DonH, please sorry for the OT, nowadays there are several choiches about tractors: after the old (and not cheap) Plusmodel's Fordson, Miniart and Thunder (this also boxed by Airfix) have produced different types of tractors. in 1/35, but better than none! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthepom Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 1 hour ago, mc65 said: oh oh, just let me check if i have enough beer and pop corn... checked, I'm ready to watch happily at your build! actually the b/w image is really impressive, for a few moments I too indulged at thinking how to solve the diorama-related problems to solve, eventually. to ansewer to DonH, please sorry for the OT, nowadays there are several choiches about tractors: after the old (and not cheap) Plusmodel's Fordson, Miniart and Thunder (this also boxed by Airfix) have produced different types of tractors. in 1/35, but better than none! dont get me started on tractors, i love them...i recently built 1/35 Heller Petite Grey, loved it. if I was going to even try that photo as a diorama I dont think having a 1/35 scale tractor would matter mc65 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattcour Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Watching a Lightning build is always fun and attractive, I will definitely be following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight Line Media Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Nice project! I look forward to seeing this build completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvanVasili Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 That is cool. I love the aircraft of the sixties and I will be here to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthepom Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 (edited) Thanks for the comments guys I have had a bit change of mind with this kit, I dont think I want battle with the modifications i see being done on this site and others. So I'm just going to build the beast. I just dont have the motivation at the moment. so it will kind of a simple quick(ish) glue and paint project Aries cockpit is beautiful, however i wish i had the Quickboost seat, the aries PE belts are driving me nuts so i will doing a belt or two them moving to something else to save my sanity Its such a shame the exhaust cans dont fit, surly Aries should have designed the parts to fit the kit Cockpit Wheel bays, i did these to get practice for the NMF, very happy with my efforts I'm still undecided about on wheels or inflight, lets see Edited November 2, 2021 by Robthepom LSP_Kevin, Kagemusha, Derek B and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzerwomble Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 (edited) Not wishing to be one of those people Rob , but if you are interested early F1 and F1A cockpits were generally black not grey - assuming that is you're not doing the F3 . The ...er ...reason I know this , is that I did a grey cockpit in my recent 1/48 F1 build .....and then found out afterwards Thunder and Lightnings Website has a good walkaround on a F1 cockpit Edited November 2, 2021 by Panzerwomble Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthepom Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Panzerwomble said: Not wishing to be one of those people Rob , but if you are interested early F1 and F1A cockpits were generally black not grey - assuming that is you're not doing the F3 . The ...er ...reason I know this , is that I did a grey cockpit in my recent 1/48 F1 build .....and then found out afterwards Thunder and Lightnings Website has a good walkaround on a F1 cockpit Well well so it is...thanks for the link and the correct info, i have a whole pintrest board of lightning pics and have never noticed Now i have another dilemma...should i change it or leave it....I'm not a purist so I think I'll leave mine grey Any other useful links would be appreciated thanks Edited November 2, 2021 by Robthepom Rick Griewski, Panzerwomble and Lee White 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzerwomble Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 (edited) Also as an aside - thought you might be interested in George Aird's Lightning before that fabulous crash . I believe he ended up as Mayor of Abingdon in the 1980's after the RAF . Potted biog here Edited November 2, 2021 by Panzerwomble Wrong George Aird ! Derek B and Tony T 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusionreigns178 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 My first thought on seeing the image of the crashing Lightning with the tractor was that it has to be "photoshopped". But when you take a closer look, you realise it's the genuine item. Talk about a photographer being in the right place at the right time! Cheers. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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