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English Electric Frightning fighter/bomber

Started by McColm, May 26, 2020, 11:35:28 AM

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McColm

Well as it has already been proven that the T7 and T9 side by side cockpit of the Hunter can be fitted to the rear end of the Dassault IVP in 1/72 scale,  so too can the cockpit of the Matchbox EE/BAC Lightning T.55 be fix to the same aircraft.
I had to use the resin JSTARS conversion set from David J.Parkins  and cut it to size as it's a nearly identical width of the Lightning,  plus the fact it fits under the Dassault fuselage.
I'm still deciding to fit a solid nose/radome or leave the three shock cones in place and have a similar system as the
Jaguar or A-10C.
The undercarriage comes from a  F-35B,  although this does sit proud,  it works well with the two drop fuel tanks.
Missiles can be carried above and below the wings,  the internal guns have been removed and filled in.
The Frightning would have been used as an interceptor, maritime attack and probably fighter escort for the V bombers. No doubt a camera pack or two fitted to the central fuel tank or SLAR. Even a buddy refuelling tanker.
I'll have a rummage around for the lumps and bumps.