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Rafi Ben-Shahar
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Sword 1/48 Lightning T Mk.4

September 30, 2023 · in Aviation · · 22 · 376

Swords Mk.4 is a short run kit. Hence, a considerable amount of work is required by comparison to the standard injection kit, such as Airfix' Lightning. Nonetheless, after filling the large seams it looks equally good.

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  1. Since I know from personal experience that this is Not The Easiest Kit, your accomplishment here is quite remarkable. A beautiful result.

  2. Nice work on the natural metal finish.

  3. Excellent work, Rafi. I have one of those mocking me from the stash.

  4. An awesome result, Rafi!
    A very challenging kit that you tackled with your usual excellence.
    The NMF looks fantastic.
    Congratulations!

  5. A lovely example of one of the greatest Cold War jets.

  6. Superb result, Rafi @blackmopane
    This scheme looks great and you applied it perfectly.

  7. You are a master with that nmf, Rafi @blackmopane ...i just admire your paintjobs! Now i have to get that Airfix Lightning after all...

  8. Ditto to all above compliments. And, indeed, your NMF is spectacular. A real showpiece.

  9. An excellent job on a challenging beast. Especially NMF on a short run kit.

  10. Looks great, Rafi!

  11. Nicely done, and what a stand-out scheme! Looks great!

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