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English Electric Lightning F.2A/F.6

Airfix | No. A09178 | 1:48

Boxart English Electric Lightning F.2A/F.6 A09178 Airfix

Facts

Brand:
Airfix
Title:
English Electric Lightning F.2A/F.6
Number:
A09178
Scale:
1:48 O
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
GB Royal Air Force (1918-now)
English Electric Lightning F Mk.6
GB Royal Air Force (1918-now)

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Instructions

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Magazines

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Model Aircraft Monthly | Volume 14 Issue 11
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May 2019
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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

Projects

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RAFG Lightning F.2AView album, image #9
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1:48 English Electric Lightning F.2A/F.6 (Airfix A09178)1:48 BAC Lightning - Pitot Tube (Master AM-48-078)1:48 BAE Lightning - Seat with Safety Belts (Quickboost QB 48 301)1+
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English Electric Lightning F.2A - Airfix 1:48View album, image #1
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1:48 English Electric Lightning F.2A/F.6 (Airfix A09178)
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English Electric Lighting F/6 Finally finished.View album, image #1
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1:48 English Electric Lightning F.2A/F.6 (Airfix A09178)
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English Electric LightningView album, image #1
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1:48 BAC Lightning F.2A interior S.A. (Eduard FE488)1:48 English Electric Lightning F.2A/F.6 (Airfix A09178)

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Gallery

English Electric Lightning F.1 1:48
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by Martin Bunnett on Modellversium
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Reference material

The Definitive Guide to the English Electric Lightning (Key Publishing )
The Definitive Guide to the English Electric Lightning Supersonic Cold War Interceptor
2023
English Electric Lightning (Kagero 132)
English Electric Lightning
Topdrawings No. 132
Anirudh Rao
2022

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