SEAC LIGHTNINGS

[NARSES2]

Here's my latest alternative SEAC build just before Christmas.

In 1945 as the RAF moved more fully onto the offensive in the Far East they found there was a need for a long range fighter that could operate over the Japanese bases in Siam and occupied Indo-China.

Subsequently a number of P-38 Lightnings were obtained by Lend-Lease from the US Airforce in order to equip a number of former Spitfire squadrons until the promised Hawker Tempest and DH Hornets became available later in the year.

This is one of these Lightnings flown by 607 Squadron from bases in Burma against those IJA Squadrons based in Thailand

It's the old Hasegawa kit, finished mainly with Xtracrylics and markings from the spares box.

[Army of One]

Oh well done.......great looking paint scheme there,love it 

[ChernayaAkula]

  Drop-dead gorgeous!

[chrisonord]

Very nice Chris,
I really like the P-38, and their timeless design suits that camo scheme you gave them.
Cheers,
Chris.

[Brian da Basher]

Simply smashing, Narses! Outstanding work on the SEAC colors! Bravo!

Brian da Basher

[Martin H]

the SEAC scheme suits the old twin boomer

[Glenn Gilbertson]

Looks really good in those colours.

[upnorth]

Simply stunning work on that one.

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

That looks like one of your best, Chris, although I would have left-off the white tail bands.... But that's just me. Well done, sir 

Ian

[NARSES2]

That looks like one of your best, Chris, although I would have left-off the white tail bands.... But that's just me. Well done, sir 

Ian

I know what you mean Ian - got carried away a bit 

I had a few problems with this kit - plastic was a bit brittle (it's an old kit) and I mangaged to seriously crack one of the nacelles. Nearly hit the wall at that point, glad I perservered.

Thanks for the thumbs ups gents.

Chris

[Mike Wren]

very nice Chris, another one to cross off my list! 

[Weaver]

Yep, that's a looker - nice one!

[nev]

I can see why you wanted to do the tail bands Chris, but gotta agree with Ian on this one.  Like you say, ideal really for the far east.  You've already done a desert one haven't you?

[sideshowbob9]

Beautiful work! 

[NARSES2]

I can see why you wanted to do the tail bands Chris, but gotta agree with Ian on this one.  Like you say, ideal really for the far east.  You've already done a desert one haven't you?

Suprisingly no - I've done a DAF P-39, but hadn't thought of a DAF P-38 - maybe for strike operations over Corsica and Sardinia ? I can see where that would fit in to my Alt WWII scenario prior to the desert Hornet