Lockheed P-38 Lightning
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Lightning F.1A, Airfix 1/72
Here's this weeks model. It's the new Airfix Lightning F.2A converted back to an F.1A. The tank is from a Trumpeter kit, which was cut out, reshaped, and used to cast a resin replacement. It's still all sorts of wrong really, and I have [...]
Lightning F.2A 92Sqdn (green)
So here's the second Airfix Lighting F.2A I've built from the new Airfix kit. Again, no issues to report, pitot from a sewing needle but otherwise SFTB, decals are kit for all the stencil data and Xtradecal for the camo 92Sqdn "King [...]
Lightning F.2A 92Sqdn, new Airfix kit
sneaking in under thew wire as my last build of 2013. Airfix's new Lightning F.2A in the markings of 92Sqdn at RAF Gutersloh in the early 70's. Apart from a needle for a pitot, what you see here is straight from the box, decals and all. [...]
Trumpeter 1/32 P-38 Lightnings
Mark's really nice Trumpeter P-38 reminded me I hadn't shown any of my Trumpeter P-38s. They are:
P-38L OOB other than seat belts and Eagle Edition decals, to do Tommy McGuire's last "Pudgy."
P-38H done as McGuire's first [...]
P-38L Lightning Trumpeter 1/32
Hi Guys,
Here are a few photos of a recent BMF project, with Kitsworld aftermarket decals. I also used the Eduard Big Ed etch set, which added a higher degree of complexity to the build.
Thanks for looking.
1/48 Monogram Lockheed F-5B (P-38) Lightning
Another 1/48 Monogram Classic. I opted for the photo nose, making it an F-5B. OOB.
1/72 Airfix P-38 Lightning
I decided to raid the stash one day, and came up with this old Airfix kit. While it shows it's age, it's still a fun build, and looks ok when finished. I opted for a small "base" rather than mess with weight in that tiny nose. [...]
Scat II
I have started a new project that is going to be outlined in the WIP thread. I hope I can garner some insight and history on this plane that a tough man flew, Robin Olds. I admire his exploits and his raw candor. I am also using this HC [...]
Video review: 1/48 Kitty Hawk F-35B Lightning II
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A welcome new addition in the 1/48 aircraft category is the F-35 Ligtning II Joint Strike Fighter produced by Kitty Hawk. Video review by ReblRC61 on Youtube.
P-38s on the flight line at Chino
Five flying P-38s and one F-5G that will fly - the biggest collection of Lightnings in one place in many many years.
For modelers, note the upper surface color of the P-38F "Glacier Girl." That is early US Olive Drab, a [...]
