AIRFIX LIGHTNING F2 HOW TO BUILD IT!

[@conradrobinson3315]

I am well on with this. Thanks for your excellent description. You refer to the wing attachments as "flaps." I may be wrong but I thought they were ailerons. In that case they would be posed alternately up and down? Just a thought. Maybe that is what the instruction sheet is staying with its little diagram?

[@iannicholls7476]

I usually watch Gary’s Stuff while eating my breakfast and every morning while I’m doing that a print of Adam Tooby’s artwork from the 1/48 scale kit, in that exact colour scheme, hangs on the wall beside me! So this morning it was especially appropriate. You are so right Gary. If you are from the UK and of a certain age (!) then the Lightning will always be the king. I know the F-4 was more capable etc. but the Lightning has just got it! A nice build, well done.

[@garys_stuff]

Only difference is that I've flown in an F-4 but never a Lightning! And the F-4 wasn't exactly sluggish getting airborne. But hey, maybe the guys in the USA get flying, then I win the lottery - then I'm booking a ticket!

[@iannicholls7476]

@@garys_stuff Wow!

[@mr.turnerx7615]

I got back into the hobby about 3 years ago and have never built an Airfix model…didn’t know what I was missing! I since have bought 3 that are on the shelf

[@beefsuprem0241]

I got back into it about 18 months ago. And I started with the airfix 1/72 Harrier GR1. A lovely little kit, all their Harriers are good.

[@Chilly_Billy]

I finally found a copy here in the States for US$20 (£15.75) plus shipping. After seeing your build, I'm even more enthusiastic to get my own copy.

[@2epete]

Nice build of the quintessential British jet fighter.

[@typhoon2827]

I've not built a lightning for years, not since I got into extra thin, 1/48 and airbrushing. I might treat myself to a 72 for the weekend. Thank you!

[@sibre72]

Good job Gary. I'm glad I'm not alone when I stumble pronouncing duraluminium!

[@garys_stuff]

I've always had a problem with duralumimi.... duralunini... dural. It was worse with the history of the Zero which used extra super dural yada yada....

[@basingstoke63]

Happy memories of serving with these ,Gary . Top marks on the build .

[@garys_stuff]

Always good to get a positive response from someone who served with them! Cheers man!

[@basingstoke63]

@@garys_stuff With Numbers five and eleven squadrons at Binbrook , also the LTF . Then a short stint at Wattisham with 111 Squadron , around the time that they were replaced by the Phantom .

[@davidsirett5560]

a lovely build there Gary. the Lightning is one of the best looking aircraft ever produced i think.

[@randytaylor1258]

Lovely model, very purposeful with its silver finish. Absolutely unique.

[@garys_stuff]

There was a time at which our military equipment had a certain "you really don't want to mess with me" look about it, and we had the numbers to back it up.

[@lxtechmangood9503]

Politics and bribes kept the lightning from its full potential. Great build Gary. Looks really good.

[@willwoods6466]

Congratulations on a Spectacular finish. One of my favorite jets of all time.

[@PanzermansBunker]

Great job on an iconic British jet. Paintwork is perfect. Pilot looks terrific. Bill

[@ianwilliamson6615]

I think I'll be going into my stash and drag this one out. Thanks for reminding me how much I like Lightnings Gary, great build!👍👍👍

[@gavinbooth]

If the air ministry had not kept changing its mind it could have been so much more . Top stuff Gary as always . Regards Gav.

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Gav!

[@allanrichards3752]

For a 1/72 scale kit the model has very good cockpit and internal fuselage details. It did look like you had a fair bit of work to do on the fuselage half seams. I made the Airfix 1/48 scale Lightening and for the metal finish I sprayed it black, sanded it lightly and then used the AK True metal in the tubes. I put it on with a soft cloth and let it dry for an hour then buffed it. It makes for a very good finish and realistic bare metal finish.

[@garys_stuff]

Good tip, thanks!

[@martinB68]

I grew up with these planes,with my father working on them for years.Nice build ,they were not realy that matt though,and the nose cone was not silver.Look at the 1961 111sqn lightnings,i think that these were classics.

[@ronaldbyrne3320]

Airfix has a cracking little model there and you did a great job on it. The cockpit right out of the box is more than decent, I wasn’t expecting that. 😍

[@garys_stuff]

I know, and with careful dry brushing you can get a more than decent result pretty easily.

[@AlanWitton]

Great build Gary! I must look into purchasing one! Im in the process of building a 1:72 Sea Harrier and 1::72 RRAF Harrier from Airft

[@ivorphillips350]

Brings back memories of seeing a lightning display at Biggin Hill when I was a child. As you said, the noise, the speed absolutely amazing. Only the Vulcan could compare 😁 for sheer presence 😉

[@garys_stuff]

Quite right. The Lightning had the gut-wrenching roar and the Vulcan had that gorgeous howl.

[@davidrobinson4118]

Nice one Gary. Take care and happy modeling.

[@petermerz2704]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing Gary. 😎🇨🇦

[@picknikbasket]

Beautiful bird, definitely on my build list, thanks Gary!

[@iantopham282]

i was an Armourer at GUTERSLOH fom Jan 75 to Jun 77 i worked in the Aden gun bay and the Ejection Seat Bay, my war appointment was as a weapons load team member on either 19 or 92 sqns. i have two of the kits in both sqn markings a great memory for me to keep. Thank you Airfix. from the seats i serviced i had 2 successful ejections Feb 77

[@captainmagenta899]

I think you must have had a Friday afternoon boxing! The two that I've made didn't have the huge ejector pins on the seat, a much sharper nose cone and had the arrestor hook fairing. I've checked the F2a and F6 (it's the same kit with additional parts) in my stash and they don't have these problems either, except for some more conventional ejector pins on the seat. Still, great job though. It's a wonderful scheme.

[@garys_stuff]

I must ask them about this - I have seen a few instances of the same kit having different ejector pin residues and so on. I wonder if they have more than one set of tools per kit, and if there are any variations between therm.

[@DutchDaveModels]

I once built 3x the Lightning 1/72 from old tool Airfix, Matchbox and Hasegawa as a comparison. They all had little issues but were fun to build. I still have one in stash from Trumpeter. This new Airfix tooling is better than the old. Nice build 👍✨

[@emmabird9745]

Hi Gary. Unfortunately there's only one "thumb". I've enjoyed this video and learned something, viz the black primer under the aluminium paint. This is a much more detailed kit than the F1A I built in the old days. I noticed and entirely agree with your "its your kit make it as authentic as you want" I noticed the same sentiment in your vids for kids (no comments allowed) and thoroughly approve. This is one aircraft that does deserve the label "Iconic".

[@StapSco]

Looks good :) I built the starter kit version of this a couple of months ago. My seat didn't have any big ejecter pin marks but had sink marks in the fuselage and fit issues with the "belly" that I wasn't experienced enough to fix.

[@MottysMilitaryModels]

Great stuff Gary. Only just came across it. Well that's a fib, I have been meaning to watch your vid for a bit Gary as they've flashed up. Health and constant Hospital apps, treatment etc etc just get in the way of having time and remembering is worse if I'm honest. Ive subbed for a while now. Can I just say I haven't got patience for a lot of our community's videos and channels etc nothing against most of them at all but Im quite gutted when I forget. I'm a vet 2x Iraq and 1x introducing ourselves to "Terry Taliban" in Afghan. I had also been to the Ukraine after approximately 2 months after start of them being invaded by those Terrorists. None Military, myself and my Muckas buisness . Mostly contracts we get are Maritime contracts. Cargo Ships, Pirates and so on. But with it being close protection type contracts, we do get quite dangerous and horrific type ones. Usually where other type mercenaries ( No not Football Players, although they are all Mercenaries with no clue what "Loyal" means. ) Other Mercenaries need cleaning up after them. Anyway, our last contract I worked live, out in the field was couple of years back and I sh*t you not, one of the other big wigs close protection team I got chatting too and he was a huge fan of our Wonderful( most of the time) hobby and even mentioned he loves Flory, Genesis, Coen, Al Wood and even me ! I said "Even me, you poor bugger, did you lose a bet ?" Lol I feel such a fraud when someone asks or gets chatting about me etc as my health is tiny and I'm crying over spilt milk whilst theses so many people in the world that is in a way more worse than me !! Anyway, I'm trying to get my motivation and energy back b4 i am worm food and pushing up the daisy's to do another Video'! I have not messaged or emailed a couple of my besties in different areas of the world as there's no excuse to not get in touch. This is why now if you ever see a (sjm) thing in or around my comments it's my sister lol. Stay safe Gary and thank you so very very much for your channel, your views, beliefs, talent and quite simply ....YOU ! Please stay safe and keep doing what your doing. Stay safe to your family too ! Speak soon..... Hopefully !

[@bugler75]

Hi mucker. Your story touched me. Vet 26 years here too with colossal medical problems too and old injuries from service. I had to have a kidney transplant and have a myriad of associated health problems as a result. All I can say is to take each day at a time. Find a good counsellor and use them. If you have chronic pain get on top of that. Do speak to a Doctor though. Eat regularly and as healthily as possible. You need quality fuel to get well. Make sure you get outside and find somewhere quiet but try to walk there. Personally, and I’m not preaching to you, I found a lot of solace and strength in reflection and prayer. Even if that’s not for you a church can give you personal quiet time. Have you reached out to Models for Heroes? They can point you in the right direction and can maybe share experiences and understand you better than other support groups. I hope you can regain some, if not all, of your former strength and health. Take care pal, Ian

[@johnmarley6695]

Nice job, Garry. Cracking subject matter.

[@georgeb2616]

As always Gary, top notch video and model build. Thanks for sharing.

[@joseluiscastanorestrepo]

Nice kit, a great airfix product.

[@davidgroves1464]

Another great video and build Gary. I normally like planes with props but you’ve inspired me to add this one to my stash!

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Nice build looks good thanks lee

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Gary, that was a truly excellent build, one of my favourite English fighters, can yoh build another one in the grey/ green sheme next, PLEASE, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍👍👍

[@garys_stuff]

Maybe, I do have a two-seater to do at some point...

[@oceanlancer]

beautiful plane

[@iainmayfield1832]

Nice job Gary, but the nose cone where never silver that green or a faded green

[@marksinthehouse1968]

Very nice ,I know at fighter meets we wooped the Americans with the lightning and the buccaneers 😊,lovely work Cheers Mark 😊😊

[@garys_stuff]

The Buccaneers at Red Flag - classic!

[@BobMuir100]

WOW! WOW! Did I say WOW? ACE Gary Bob England

[@garys_stuff]

Glad you like it Bob!

[@petermerz2704]

Thanks!

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Peter!

[@cosmarendy8417]

Thanks Gary, enjoyed your video.

[@bugler75]

Probably my favourite colour scheme on a Lightning ❤️ The RAFG camouflage scheme has grown on me over the years but the AD Grey just never looked right to me on the Lightning. Nicely done Gary. Ian

[@garys_stuff]

Mine too!

[@potrzebieneuman4702]

Nice job, a pity this particular AC was scrapped.

[@rogerramgoolam6939]

Beautiful build, Gary. Can you do a Type 45 Destroyer?

[@garys_stuff]

Hmm, maybe. I do have the 1/600 HMS Devonshire to do first, and learn some water techniques for the diorama, but maybe I will do something a bit bigger as well...

[@cliffthelightning]

Can i buy you a kit Gary? Id love to see your take on some of my favorites

[@garys_stuff]

Hi Cliff, well (1) yes of course you can and (2) anything I get sent I will build for the channel. I'm going to chat about this a bit on Monday Matters so do tune in!

[@chrisfirth1803]

Nice job, shame about the missing part.