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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