English Electric Lightning F.2A/F.6

Airfix | No. A09178 | 1:48

Facts

Brand:: Airfix
Title:: English Electric Lightning F.2A/F.6
Number:: A09178
Scale:: 1:48
Type:: Full kit
Released:: 2012 New box
Packaging:: Rigid box (Top opener)
Topic:: English Electric Lightning » Jets (Aircraft)

Markings

English Electric Lightning

English Electric Lightning F Mk.2

Royal Air Force (1918-now)

No. 92 Sqn. White A/XN793 (Wg.Cdr. J.B. Mitchell)
August 1972 Cold War - RAF Gütersloh
NMF BS381C:110 (Spine)

English Electric Lightning F Mk.6

Royal Air Force (1918-now)

No. 11 Sqn. White G/XS901
August 1978 Cold War - RAF Binbrook
BS381C:641 BS381C:638 NMF
No. 5 Sqn. White AA/XR770
1987 Cold War - RAF Binbrook
BS381C:626 BS381C:627 BS381C:538 (Trim)

Box contents

Plastic sprue, Plastic sprue (Clear), Decalsheet (waterslide)

Product timeline

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Instructions

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Comments

Ron Garcia
This was a nice, easy build. I barely had to use any putty. The only issue I ran into was trying to get the intake assembly's nose wheel well to mate flush with the openings on the two fuselage halves. Since the cockpit is in the way, I couldn't push down on the assembly to make a better fit. The opening is so narrow that even though I was a bit off, it's not really noticeable.

You'll figure this out very quickly, but a warning ahead of time. Since the plastic is very soft, cutting next to the attachment points can leave some divots.

I've always wanted to have this iconic interceptor on my shelf because of the stacked engines. Removing the upper one must have been a chore! The ease of construction and nearly perfect fit makes this a good kit even for a beginner. So you 341 modelers (as of this writing) who have it in your stash, go ahead and build it already!

1 1 April, 01:44