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A Shocking Italian!

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July 02, 2022, 02:09:16 PM Last Edit: July 03, 2022, 05:08:45 AM by Gondor
This is going to be a simple and straight forward build of an Airfix F.6 Lightning, put into Italian markings with the addition of under wing pylons as per the Mk.53 versions.



The kit is from the stash of Airfix Lightnings, to the left of where I sit at the computer. This kit was not allocated to any project although I had thought of this as a possible build anyway so with the Group Build it's the ideal time to do so.

Gondor
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I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

The Wooksta!

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July 02, 2022, 03:27:53 PM
The proposal for Italian Lightnings was from 1965, which may predate the Saudi "Magic Carpet" deal and additional lethality.
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Gondor

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July 03, 2022, 01:34:38 AM Last Edit: July 03, 2022, 05:08:55 AM by Gondor
Quote from: The Wooksta! on July 02, 2022, 03:27:53 PM
The proposal for Italian Lightnings was from 1965, which may predate the Saudi "Magic Carpet" deal and additional lethality.

I can always say it was a mid life upgrade for outer pylons otherwise it's just a straight build.

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

McColm

#3
July 03, 2022, 05:00:14 AM
You mean a ground attack version?

Gondor

#4
August 01, 2022, 12:50:01 PM
Other than a couple of parts being glued together nothing has been done with this as I was waiting for an eduard zoom set to arrive which it now has. Next thing will be getting time as the cat is being a bit clingy after being missing for ten weeks.

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

kerick

#5
August 02, 2022, 02:19:58 PM
The cat was missing for ten weeks? And it came home again? Or was it you who was missing?
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Gondor

#6
August 03, 2022, 05:33:46 AM
Quote from: kerick on August 02, 2022, 02:19:58 PM
The cat was missing for ten weeks? And it came home again? Or was it you who was missing?

The Cat, who was living up to his name of Spot, as in "Spot the cat" only I couldn't for ten weeks as he wasn't around. Now it's "Spot the cat" so I don't trip over him especially if I go into the kitchen as that is where his treats are and he thinks that every time I go in there he should get treats even if I am making a cuppa.

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

NARSES2

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August 03, 2022, 06:00:28 AM
Quote from: kerick on August 02, 2022, 02:19:58 PM
The cat was missing for ten weeks? And it came home again? Or was it you who was missing?

I've known/heard of cats who had two or three "owners", or people who thought they were the owner. Although 10 weeks is a fair old time. 
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Old Wombat

#8
August 03, 2022, 08:57:35 AM
Well, we could go with the old saw that "Cats don't have owners, they have staff!" ;D ;)
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Gondor

#9
August 03, 2022, 10:48:20 AM
Taken a while ago but you can see why he is difficult to Spot



Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

loupgarou

#10
August 03, 2022, 10:55:08 AM
Yes, you should really change the flooring... ;D
Owing to the current financial difficulties, the light at the end of the tunnel will be turned off until further notice.

Gondor

#11
August 03, 2022, 01:47:00 PM
Quote from: loupgarou on August 03, 2022, 10:55:08 AM
Yes, you should really change the flooring... ;D

In the picture he was laying on the path outside my door, but you get the idea. Almost as bad on the Dark Green carpet in the hall too  :rolleyes:

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

Pellson

#12
August 03, 2022, 02:48:57 PM
Spray him dayglo. I know you have the paint as well as the air gun already..   ;)
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition!

PR19_Kit

#13
August 03, 2022, 03:43:08 PM
Spot, the stealth cat.  :o
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Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

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Gondor

#14
August 03, 2022, 10:37:51 PM
The Ex jokingly wanted to paint a while stripe down his back  :rolleyes:

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....
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