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English Electric Lightning T.Mk.4 (Sword, 1:48)

Started by Martin Dytrych · 95 ≡ · ↻ 1 year ago · 1/48, British jet fighter, Lightning, Martin Dytrych, Sword, Trainer version.

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Martin Dytrych said 2 years, 7 months ago:

I am so excited to start this iconic fighter build. Although I have trainer version. 🙂
I want to make just OOB build with rivetting the surface and adding some cables into landing gear bays and into the cockpit.
As this is something fully out of my scope, I have no ambitions to correct any shape issues or anything else. This will be just kind of a parrot in my display attracting all visitors - including me 🙂
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Spiros Pendedekas said 2 years, 7 months ago:

Great entry, Martin!
Looking forward to it!
Tom Cleaver said 2 years, 7 months ago:

This is a good kit, Martin. Shapes are good, I had a good time with the one I did (photo attached)
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Martin Dytrych said 2 years, 7 months ago:

Hi Tom, that sounds really cool. I like the scheme you chose, also very attractive.
In case you have any advice during the build, I really appreciate it.
John vd Biggelaar said 2 years, 7 months ago:

A great aircraft, Martin @naviatik
Really looking forward to your build.
George R Blair Jr said 2 years, 7 months ago:

This should be a cool build, Martin (@naviatik). I just read an article in one of the aviation magazines about this plane, so I am looking forward to your build.
Martin Dytrych said 2 years, 7 months ago:

I already rivetted tail and elevators.
When looking at wings I noticed that most lines were IMHO made up by Sword...
No blueprint shows anything at least close to kit.
Therefore I filled the troublesome ones with putty.
I do rivet fuselage meanwhile.
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John Healy said 2 years, 7 months ago:

Great choice, Martin. I love Lightnings.
John vd Biggelaar said 2 years, 7 months ago:

Although it requires some sanding, it is a good decision, Martin @naviatik
Spiros Pendedekas said 2 years, 7 months ago:

You are off to a serious job, Martin, which will result to accurate panel lines!
George R Blair Jr said 2 years, 7 months ago:

Lots of work to fix the panel lines, Martin (@naviatik). Good luck.
Martin Dytrych said 2 years, 7 months ago:

I have just re-scribed upper starboard wing. The port upper side is pre-drawn, waiting for tomorrow.
I had to find out which version I must use as reference type, because there is no scheme for T. 4.
I selected version 1.A. from which was this trainer developed.
You can clearly see the big difference between box version and correct panels.
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Jeff Carle said 2 years, 7 months ago:

This will be a treat to follow! I’ve always loved the Lightning. Your work looks great.
John vd Biggelaar said 2 years, 7 months ago:

Precise work done as always, Martin @naviatik
Spiros Pendedekas said 2 years, 7 months ago:

You are doing a really fine job there, @naviatik!

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