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Mr James (xtrout)
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Airfix English Electric Lightning F.1/F.1A

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74 24 May 2023, 20:02
Phil M
Great work! Nice subject!
24 May 2023, 21:47
Mr James
Thanks Phil. I wish I knew about Alclad metal paint, levelling thinners and the like, before I started. Still learning and this website is a great place for it.
24 May 2023, 22:01
Al
This is an outstanding build - love the panel lines and realistic metallic sheen. Good job.
25 May 2023, 15:57
Mr James
Thanks Al
Praise indeed coming from your good self.
25 May 2023, 18:29
Guy Rump
Great job, congrats! 👍
25 May 2023, 18:32
Mr James
Cheers Guy
25 May 2023, 18:45
Nathan Dempsey
Inspiring build. I literally had to go rummage through the stash to find my kit to look at it.
25 May 2023, 20:45
Mr James
Cheers Guy, Cheers Nathan. I'll use the proper paints and techniques on the next NMF aircraft. I think the X-11 I used is a bit grainy, unless it was how I sprayed it.
25 May 2023, 21:01
Neil
Lovely work on an iconic British aircraft. Finish looks great to me! 👍👏
26 May 2023, 23:26
Nathan Dempsey
X-11? I'm even more impressed. I used that on a Sea Fury and it came out looking a bit cartoon like compared to your finish.
27 May 2023, 00:08
Mr James
Well thank you Neil and Nathan. Maybe I'm more critical after seeing the work you guys put out
27 May 2023, 00:47
Shar Dipree
Gerat Electric Lightning. 👍
Impressive result considering the color (Tamiya X-11) used.
27 May 2023, 21:45
Mr James
Thanks Shar. I tried to polish it as much as possible
28 May 2023, 10:42
Rui S
Great paint Job & weathering 👍
28 May 2023, 10:53
Mr James
Thankyou Rui
28 May 2023, 10:55
Shar Dipree
Hi Mr. James. I love using tamiya paints but i can warmly recommend the metallic colors from the AK Xtreme Metal-Series. They are great for airbrushing and the metallic effect is extremely good, in my opinion.
-> SCM Search: ak Xtreme Metal
For exampel: P-47M Thunderbolt | Album by Shar (1:72)
28 May 2023, 11:12
Eric Thornton
That's a nice build, love the marking on this one. 👍👏 I second what Shar says. AK Xtreme metal paints are super easy to use straight out of the bottle. Just make sure you have a nice coat of primer as a base. Alclads are also nice just a bit more delicate.
28 May 2023, 11:27
Mr James
Thanks Shar. You're right, the P47 looks fantastic. I like the way Tamiya paints spray; brushing not so much. 🙂 As I said, I wish I new about these paint options before.
28 May 2023, 11:53
Mr James
Thankyou Eric. I wish I'd come to this site earlier. The advice from more experienced builders shortens the learning process.
28 May 2023, 11:59
Shar Dipree
With what you have achieved with the x-11 on the Lightning, you don't need to worry. The result is great. No idea how you did it.
28 May 2023, 12:04
Mr James
You're too kind Shar. I have bad memories of rubbing, touching up and more rubbing. You can see the grainy effect more underneath. But thanks to your recommendation, never again. 🙂
28 May 2023, 12:32
Bernd Grün
Great looking Lightning! Congrats, mate. 👌
29 May 2023, 17:25
Mr James
Thank you for that Bernd
29 May 2023, 17:54
Mr James
Well thank you Markus
19 January, 10:48
Mark Sherwood
Well executed. In some aspects it looks like 1/1 🤟🥸🤘
19 January, 11:04
Jennifer Franklin
Very nice work; looks like it was a challenge.
23 January, 12:41
Mr James
Ha, thanks Mark. Trick photography 😉.
The build was easy enough Jennifer, the metal finish was indeed challenging🙄 I'll know better next time 😉
25 January, 19:50
J35J
Great work with the metal finish!👍🏻
23 February, 19:04
Michael Kohl
Really like how this turned out.
23 February, 21:20
Mr James
Thanks J35J and Michael. I'm surprised of the lovely comments on the metal finish. Maybe I'm too critical of how I think its turned out 🙂
25 February, 02:51
Nathan Dempsey
You definitely are too critical of yourself, but I guess we all are with our own builds 🤣. Seriously though that is the best metal finish I've seen using Tamiya X-11.
25 February, 03:43
Rando
Photos 6 and 7 especially look like a real aircraft!
25 February, 04:54
Neuling
Yes, Rando. And I like the finish and weathering.
25 February, 10:28
Mr James
I agree Nathan, we're all probably a bit too critical of our own builds 🙂. It might be the hours we pour over every detail and finish, and are still not happy... 😉 And thanks again for your comments.
25 February, 18:59
Mr James
Ha.. Thanks Rando. I got lucky with the light 🙂
25 February, 19:13
Mr James
Thanks Neuling. Much appreciated comments from your good self 🙂
25 February, 19:15
Dom SAVE
What a beautiful result, thanks for sharing !
30 March, 07:09
Mr James
Thanks Dom. Glad you like it 🙂
31 March, 19:35
George Williams
I don't usually comment on military models but this is just too good to miss, a lovely Lightning.
2 April, 13:11
Mr James
Hi praise indeed George. Thanks so much for your comment.
2 April, 16:10
Tommy Agne
Top work 👍👍👍.
16 May, 11:09
Mr James
Thanks Tommy, much apricated from your good self 🙂
16 May, 11:51
CaptGPF
Agree with everyone - the build and weathering is fantastic!
29 June, 20:07
Mr James
Thanks for your kind comments CaptGPF.
30 June, 22:00
BetterTimes-Henry
Agree with everyone, Mr James. Top notch Electric ⚡️!!! Love the metal finish and some panel variations. I've always wanted to build this aircraft, never lucky enough to find the kit for a reasonable price. Maybe Airfix will some day re-issue it.
26 September, 04:49
Mr James
Thanks Henry. I paid 26 quid for off Amazon in 2020. I see its not listed anymore and some are going for 125 quid... :-0 What a shame.
26 September, 11:44
Stephen Lesley
Ooh Aah Eee! A Lightning. One of my three favourite British jets, along with the Canberra and Buccaneer. My favourite quote from an RAF pilot about the Lightning-"I was in complete and absolute control of the machine right up to the point when I released the brakes"...
25 October, 03:32
Mr James
I agree with your fav list Stephen, along with the V bombers. Excellent pilot quote btw 🙂
25 October, 10:23

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1:48 English Electric Lightning F.1/F.1A (Airfix A09179)

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