1/48 Grand Phoenix Lightning F6

by Fernan De Gannes

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  Trinidad Independence Day 

 

The Grand Phoenix issue of the EE Lightning F6 adds Aires resin and PE to the base Airfix kit.  The resin cockpit is a gem but is very difficult to fit and required extensive sanding and dry fitting.  I chose to use the resin wheel wells as a guide to add scratchbuilt details in the kit's wells (I was very skeptical about being able to fit the resin versions properly- especially after my experience with the cockpit).

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Other very good resin replacements were the exhausts, the Martin Baker ejection seat, intake and front wheel well and the main gear doors. These fit without too much effort. Painting was done with Model Master Enamels, mixed to match the box and decal art and one or two photo references.  Lots of masking was required, but the end result was worth it.  Markings are for 11th Squadron, Binbrook. Until next time.

Fernan

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Photos and text © by Fernan De Gannes