So my second entry in to this GB. My original 1997 Airfix 1:48 Lightning: A few additions for this one, a Quickboost seat, Master pitot, Aeroclub shock-cone & decals, otherwise straight from the box.

I'm going for a VERY clean virtually factory fresh NMF, so whatever preparation for paint & painting skills I may possess are going to be pushed hard. Anyway enough yada, yada, yada, here's some photos to look at, and as ever, please feel free to make any comments, as any questions or hurl any abuse.

Ian.

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No abuse here - just gratitude - thanks for the second contribution. It’s going to be a cracker!

Thanks all - not quite ready for NMF just now, but here's the update:
Primer (Rustoleum dark grey straight from the rattle-can), allowed to cure for 48hrs in the Spring sunshine then rubbed with 2000grit wet'n dry so the finish is like glass. Then I shot a couple coats of Tamiya gloss black and a third which was no more than 30 / 70 paint to thinner.

Going to leave that now until Thursday and start with the first of the metal tones. Stay tuned !

Ian.

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Look at the pics above - instead of using yellow decal for the fin stripe which may not be opaque enough, I sprayed the yellow then precisely measured the kit & Aeroclub decals and masked accordingly then sprayed the black.

Looks very promising. Can't wait to see the next update.

Great scheme Ian - that will look super when its finished. Great work with the Ak's I have them - they are great to use. Really looking forward to the next installment.

Yeah, too many Alcad paints will eat your model. oOdor control around here is a MUST or SWMBO will make her displeasure known.

That is indeed very nice work, Ian. Really sparkling!