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Maksim Kurmaz (Hardosaur)
LT

BAC Lightning F.2A 1:72
West Germany service

Subject:
English Electric Lightning F Mk.2a
GB Royal Air Force (1918-now)
No. 92 Sqn. A | XN793 Flagship 92 (W/Cdr. John Mitchell)
November 1973 - RAF Gütersloh DE
BS381C:641 FS17178
Scale:
1:72
Status:
Completed
Started:
June 24, 2024
Completed:
July 27, 2024

The model from Airfix is recommended by everyone but I was disappointed: its engineering is not great. The surfaces are too rough, the gaps are not enough so most of the parts need sanding to fit, and some parts are poorly detailed and need replacement. I spend almost twice the money for the aftermarket including landing gear, wheels, interior, and the pitot tube. but unfortunately ruined the landing gear. In general, this build was way too stressful and the result does not look pleasing to me.

Project inventory

Static model kits
A04054A
English Electric Lightning F.2A
Airfix 1:72
A04054A 2022 New decals
Detail and Conversion sets
QB 72 454
English Electric
Lightning - Air Intakes for Airfix
Quickboost 1:72
QB 72 454
AM-72-060
BAC Lightning Pitot Tube
Master 1:72
AM-72-060 2013 New tool
RS72-0301
EE Lightning Wheels set early type
UA ResKit 1:72
RS72-0301 2021 New tool
QB 72 209
English Electric
Lightning - Air Intake for Trumpeter
Quickboost 1:72
QB 72 209 200x New tool
QB 72 549
English Electric
Lightning - Ejection Seat w/ Safety Belts
Quickboost 1:72
QB 72 549 2016 New tool
Masks
NWAM0475
E.E. Lightning F.2A, F.6 ADVANCED kabuki masks for Airfix
New Ware 1:72
NWAM0475
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Photoalbums

14 images
EE Lightning F.2A in West Germany serviceView album, image #2
1:72
1:72 English Electric Lightning F.2A (Airfix A04054A)1:72 EE Lightning Wheels set early type (ResKit RS72-0301)1:72 BAC Lightning Pitot Tube (Master AM-72-060)4+

Part of my Collection

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Comments

3 February 2024, 12:55