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tempestjohnny wrote:And they.moved really really fast. I believe it was one of the first planes that could gain speed going vertical.

I believe they were also the first aircraft that could "supercruise" - go supersonic and maintain Mach speed without afterburner.

Well done till now , follow.
Lightning is one of my favourite jets, i'm counting to buy the new airfix asap.

Wow, I've only built on Lightning but I don't know what Mark it is, so I shall find out and then build more versions. You guys have convinced me with all this talk about that bird. Besides, I also want to do a Saudi one.

Way to go on this so far!

Thanks for the kind comments Guys! The Lightning sure was a beast of an aircraft.

I've got most of the painting done - All brush painted with Humbrol Enamels. Just a few touch ups and the side panels to do before clear coating.











Cheers

Stuart

Looking good in War paint!

Thanks Stik!

Difficult to believe the paint is brushed on, so very smooth!
Looking good Stuart!

- Kari

Thanks Kari - It's not quite up to BSY standards but I'm getting there.

Portman this is looking great! I'm enjoying this so much that I just purchased two Lightnings from a club selling a widow's collection just so I could build two of these like you are doing. Keep plugging man!

Duke Maddog wrote:Portman this is looking great! I'm enjoying this so much that I just purchased two Lightnings from a club selling a widow's collection just so I could build two of these like you are doing. Keep plugging man!

That's awesome Duke - what kit's did you get?

Progress continues at a less than Lightning pace - I've finished the painting and have just applied 2 coats of gloss ready for decals.