A short time ago I discovered your channel, I am very happy to have done it, your videos are excellent, the editing is impeccable, clarity, and simplicity, coupled with the fact that you are a very experienced and capable modeler. In short, a great channel and a great modeler, an opening from Mexico City.
Hi Greg your paintwork, is as usual in a class of its own, if i would see a real Lightning cockpit, i would expect it to look like yours. Thanks for another fantastic tutorial. It is hard to wait for part 2- Happy modeling Lars
Very relaxing viewing and listening, I like the way you say "that'll do" or "won't bother with that" yet the end result is always top class. I can't stand these rivet counting critics but I see this is yet another Lightning kit which doesn't supply the rubber viewing boot for the radar screen.
I really like how you painted the cockpit sidewalls with the gradiant you mixed!!! It makes it much more interesting!!! Looking forward to the next part!!!
Wow. Mad skills. This is the most enjoyable kit build I’ve seen in a while. I would have thrown it in a bin about four times by the end of the video. Seriously well done....So I’ve subscribed. 👍🏼
Absolutely beautiful cockpit; one of the best I’ve ever seen. I’ve also started cutting everything off the sprues when I build as it really stops me losing my mojo mid build. Thanks so much for all you do Greg; keep it coming, you’re an inspiration mate.
Don't think I'd have the patience you showed with the tail pipes! I have kept an F3 to build one day with the exquisite Quick boost seat. Well done look forward to the next instalment.
Always wanted to build this beautiful plane. The kit detail is nice but the Aries stuff looks fantastic. But realistically I haven’t got the time and eyesight is just not up to it these days. I’ll just enjoy it vicariously here! Really nice work but that’s what it takes to get a result. Still got a Zoukei-Mura Ta-152 with all the metal add-ons sitting around as well as the Pacific Coast 1/32 Macchi, Reggiane and Fiat G55 NIB. I’ll probably chuck them on eBay international.
Lightning's intakes were natural metal all the way down to the engines. The only other colour down there was a semi gloss black "spraymat" heated area where the intake divided between no1 and no2 engines.
As you say they were polished aluminium. I remember crawling past the radome on numerous occasions in order to work on the heat exchanger. Had to seal it if I remember correctly. Happy days at RAF Binbrook in the mid - eighties!
@@tonysteer5670 Slid past that bullet so many times 5 Sqn 80-85 the worst time was Cyprus , the pilots would taxi in on one engine usually the No1, denims on and straight down the intake as the engine stops. Down to the No2 check that before it gets far to hot then back out to the no1 check that out then out. Repeat for the next jet until the line was done, you'd loose a few lbs in sweat. The Intakes used to get "wadpolled" (Duraglit on steroids) on check servicings.
Great start Greg. Aires stuff always looks good - but as you discovered, fit can sometimes be an issue. Not sure if they always have the actual kit to test fit on before releasing their upgrades - doesn't look like they did for the Lightning.
An interesting video. The resin parts look a bit of a nightmare. Many years ago I made 3off 1/6th scale WW1 howitzers and used a lot of moulds and resin. Unfortunately over the years the resin tends to shrink and distort so the models haven't aged well at all. I wouldn't really touch the stuff now and for one offs I use the plasticard, modelling putty and wire. It takes a lot longer but that to me is the value of these models, the longer it takes to build them the more value for money really.
You are a true artist not only in the model building but also mixing the colors . But I have one question what do you do with the models after you finish them do you collect them and if you do about how many do you have in your collection . Really enjoy watching your videos thank you .
Hi mate, love this kit and I cant wait to see your final build! I have been looking for the shark mouth decals which went out of production a long time ago, this is as I have a family connection to XS903, if you are planning on building an alternative aircraft from the silver set, could i possibly buy sheet X32018 from you? That would be incredible, my great uncle flew this a shark mouth lightning F.6 and to build that as something to remember him by would mean the world! Thanks, Dave
@@GregsModels no problem mate! Thank you i'm sticking close to this one, are you looking to do the belly tank and fuselage corrections? I'm thinking about it but it seems a lot of effort!
@@TheDave2310 The build was finished about a week back, just editing and taking photos at the moment. As far as other accuracy issues go I didn't want to get too involved as the build was taking long enough as it was.
@@GregsModels thats fair enough! Bet she looks mighty all finished! Are you a member of the Airfix moddeling club group on Facebook? It's a fantastic place to show the finished models, also about those decals, if youd like my email I can drop it in a comment on here then if you let me know you have it I'll then delete the comment 👍
As usual,the resin parts are beautiful but figment is so so. Trumpeter has a great release schedule but their ambitions make them hurry and the kits suffer accuracy and fit issues. This is why I rarely buy Trumpeter kits. I have the 1/200 Bismarck and in general it’s a decent kit,but the bow is not correct and I had to do some considerable changing of shape to get it to look correct.
I have finally managed to get hold of a 1/32 Lightning and I hope I can build it half as good as yours. Did you ever get rid of your aftermarket decal sheets?
Do you think the resin just shrinks in the box over time or is it mould shrinkage when they were produced? Lovely work by the way, great video, I just subscribed.
@@GregsModels I have exactly the same kit and aftermarket resin at home but I'm now more worried about the kits I've already made which are covered in shrinking resin. I knew resin could warp over time. I've seen garage kits of studio scale X-Wings with droopy wings with this problem.
Building a Trumpeter at the moment (first kit for mefrom them) and find the fit generally bloomin awful. Gappy as anything, even had pins in wrong place (a male-male connection at one point). Swear the scale is wrong too. The old gamble on ‘at what point am I going to end up throwing this across the room?’ :D
It amazes me how kit makers can get things so wrong , I mean how do you misjudge the shape of a fuel tank ? I wonder how much guess work goes into the design of a kit even in this day and age
Ive sat in a Lightning as a child at RAF Binbrook where i was taken to an airshow in the 80s awsome machine
A short time ago I discovered your channel, I am very happy to have done it, your videos are excellent, the editing is impeccable, clarity, and simplicity, coupled with the fact that you are a very experienced and capable modeler. In short, a great channel and a great modeler, an opening from Mexico City.
Thank you
Hi Greg your paintwork, is as usual in a class of its own, if i would see a real Lightning cockpit, i would expect it to look like yours.
Thanks for another fantastic tutorial. It is hard to wait for part 2-
Happy modeling Lars
Very relaxing viewing and listening, I like the way you say "that'll do" or "won't bother with that" yet the end result is always top class. I can't stand these rivet counting critics but I see this is yet another Lightning kit which doesn't supply the rubber viewing boot for the radar screen.
I loved watching this, relaxing pace and clear on what you do. Impressive skills and educational. Thanks!
I really like how you painted the cockpit sidewalls with the gradiant you mixed!!! It makes it much more interesting!!! Looking forward to the next part!!!
I have re-watched this vid and the following about 3 times each and truly pick out more details each time. Congrats on a great kit (and fixes) Dane
Thank you 😎
Wow. Mad skills. This is the most enjoyable kit build I’ve seen in a while. I would have thrown it in a bin about four times by the end of the video. Seriously well done....So I’ve subscribed. 👍🏼
Absolutely beautiful cockpit; one of the best I’ve ever seen. I’ve also started cutting everything off the sprues when I build as it really stops me losing my mojo mid build. Thanks so much for all you do Greg; keep it coming, you’re an inspiration mate.
Some excellent modelling skills on show here mate especially on those burners glad to see your back thanks mark
Wonderful video - I'm learning lots from your wealth of techniques! Thank you
Very nice start, the cockipt looks fantastic, looking fwd 👌👍
Don't think I'd have the patience you showed with the tail pipes! I have kept an F3 to build one day with the exquisite Quick boost seat. Well done look forward to the next instalment.
That bad boy would have went in the “ill get back to it later pile” after the issue with the intake. I probably would have never gotten back to it😂
Hi Greg another great build started thank you jon
Cracking skills with the jet pipe
Very nice. I really enjoyed
You had fun with that exhaust mate!
Lovely start Greg.
Always a pleasure watching you build, can't wait for part2. Sure wish trumpeter still offered this kit.
WOW, so this kit is out of production?
@@GregsModels I have searched for it a few times and can't find it on ebay or Amazon.....so thats my guess
@@bubbapipe I have F6/2a for sale here in Australia, don't know where you are.
Good to see you back Greg the lightning is one of my favourites so build on marra ! Regards Gav.
Cheers Gav, this build was a nightmare I'm glad its all over.
really nice video build
An issue I struggle with too, after market parts or not?
Good to see back 👍
Always wanted to build this beautiful plane. The kit detail is nice but the Aries stuff looks fantastic. But realistically I haven’t got the time and eyesight is just not up to it these days. I’ll just enjoy it vicariously here! Really nice work but that’s what it takes to get a result.
Still got a Zoukei-Mura Ta-152 with all the metal add-ons sitting around as well as the Pacific Coast 1/32 Macchi, Reggiane and Fiat G55 NIB. I’ll probably chuck them on eBay international.
Zoukei-Mura Ta-152 a great kit.
Lightning's intakes were natural metal all the way down to the engines. The only other colour down there was a semi gloss black "spraymat" heated area where the intake divided between no1 and no2 engines.
As you say they were polished aluminium. I remember crawling past the radome on numerous occasions in order to work on the heat exchanger. Had to seal it if I remember correctly. Happy days at RAF Binbrook in the mid - eighties!
@@tonysteer5670 Slid past that bullet so many times 5 Sqn 80-85 the worst time was Cyprus , the pilots would taxi in on one engine usually the No1, denims on and straight down the intake as the engine stops. Down to the No2 check that before it gets far to hot then back out to the no1 check that out then out. Repeat for the next jet until the line was done, you'd loose a few lbs in sweat. The Intakes used to get "wadpolled" (Duraglit on steroids) on check servicings.
If they do nothing else, resin parts ought to fit the base model - they aren't much use otherwise, are they?
Great start Greg. Aires stuff always looks good - but as you discovered, fit can sometimes be an issue. Not sure if they always have the actual kit to test fit on before releasing their upgrades - doesn't look like they did for the Lightning.
Thanks Steve, I think resin shrinks over time.
An interesting video. The resin parts look a bit of a nightmare. Many years ago I made 3off 1/6th scale WW1 howitzers and used a lot of moulds and resin. Unfortunately over the years the resin tends to shrink and distort so the models haven't aged well at all. I wouldn't really touch the stuff now and for one offs I use the plasticard, modelling putty and wire. It takes a lot longer but that to me is the value of these models, the longer it takes to build them the more value for money really.
Yes, you're hundred per cent right.
Actually, Reskit does make some Beautiful lookin Engine Excausts for this Kit. Maybe they fit better then the Airis parts...
You are a true artist not only in the model building but also mixing the colors . But I have one question what do you do with the models after you finish them do you collect them and if you do about how many do you have in your collection . Really enjoy watching your videos thank you .
Thanks Jose. A few of the early videoed kits went into the bin. The ones left, around 20 kits, are stored away in boxes.
As my eyesight gets poorer with age, a large scale kit becomes more attractive. I'd want to do a 74 Sqdn Lightning out of Coltishall
The Trump kit goes together very well, just not a very accurate Lightning.
Hi mate, love this kit and I cant wait to see your final build! I have been looking for the shark mouth decals which went out of production a long time ago, this is as I have a family connection to XS903, if you are planning on building an alternative aircraft from the silver set, could i possibly buy sheet X32018 from you? That would be incredible, my great uncle flew this a shark mouth lightning F.6 and to build that as something to remember him by would mean the world! Thanks, Dave
Hi Dave, let me think about that one.
@@GregsModels no problem mate! Thank you i'm sticking close to this one, are you looking to do the belly tank and fuselage corrections? I'm thinking about it but it seems a lot of effort!
@@TheDave2310 The build was finished about a week back, just editing and taking photos at the moment. As far as other accuracy issues go I didn't want to get too involved as the build was taking long enough as it was.
@@GregsModels thats fair enough! Bet she looks mighty all finished! Are you a member of the Airfix moddeling club group on Facebook? It's a fantastic place to show the finished models, also about those decals, if youd like my email I can drop it in a comment on here then if you let me know you have it I'll then delete the comment 👍
Have to say mate, your attention to detail is absolutely superb. How much do you/would you consider doing a commission build for?
I used to for the organization. But for individuals; not anymore it can be more trouble than it's worth
As usual,the resin parts are beautiful but figment is so so. Trumpeter has a great release schedule but their ambitions make them hurry and the kits suffer accuracy and fit issues. This is why I rarely buy Trumpeter kits. I have the 1/200 Bismarck and in general it’s a decent kit,but the bow is not correct and I had to do some considerable changing of shape to get it to look correct.
The model kit should come with half a dozen drip trays to put under the aircraft. Lightnings leak fuel like sieves.
I have finally managed to get hold of a 1/32 Lightning and I hope I can build it half as good as yours.
Did you ever get rid of your aftermarket decal sheets?
Yes sometime ago.
Do you think the resin just shrinks in the box over time or is it mould shrinkage when they were produced?
Lovely work by the way, great video, I just subscribed.
I've had the resin parts for some time now, years, so its may be that resin does shrink and distort over time.
@@GregsModels I have exactly the same kit and aftermarket resin at home but I'm now more worried about the kits I've already made which are covered in shrinking resin. I knew resin could warp over time. I've seen garage kits of studio scale X-Wings with droopy wings with this problem.
@@mattperson7293 I've boxes full of resin upgrade parts, it all could be scrap. Makes me wonder.
Building a Trumpeter at the moment (first kit for mefrom them) and find the fit generally bloomin awful. Gappy as anything, even had pins in wrong place (a male-male connection at one point). Swear the scale is wrong too. The old gamble on ‘at what point am I going to end up throwing this across the room?’ :D
It amazes me how kit makers can get things so wrong , I mean how do you misjudge the shape of a fuel tank ?
I wonder how much guess work goes into the design of a kit even in this day and age
You'd think there would be enough good drawings/photos around to at least get the canopy shape and framework right
Where can i get that Kit?
Ebay would be my first hit, then may be Hannants models.
@@GregsModels found one on Ebay