About this kit
Deployed by the RAF from 1960 onwards, the Lightning F.6 set a new standard for interceptor performance with its Mach 2+ capability and remarkable acceleration. This formidable fighter dominated the skies until the late 1980s, when it was succeeded by the Tornado. While the Lightning excelled in speed and climb performance, operational constraints, limited range and a modest two-missile loadout, presented tactical challenges that later variants attempted to address through additional fuel capacity. Several examples survive in museum collections, testament to its status as one of Britain's most potent supersonic fighters.
Paint this kit
matched to paints in stock ·Show the colours Hide the colours
Every colour the kit calls for, matched to paints on our shelves. Pick a brand above, swap any colour, and untick any you already have.
- SilverHumbrol 11Scheme A+C, B
- Bright RedHumbrol 19Scheme A+C, B
- WhiteHumbrol 22Scheme A+C, B
- BlackHumbrol 33Scheme A+C, B
- GunmetalHumbrol 53Scheme A+C, B
- AluminiumHumbrol 56Scheme A+C, B
- FleshHumbrol 61Scheme A+C, B
- YellowHumbrol 69Scheme A+C, B
- BlackHumbrol 85Scheme A+C, B
- Desert YellowHumbrol 93Scheme A+C, B
- WhiteHumbrol 130Scheme A+C, B
- Olive DrabHumbrol 155Scheme A+C, B
- Dark Sea GreyHumbrol 164Scheme A+C
- Medium Sea GreyHumbrol 165Scheme A+C, B
Exact the paint named in the instructions · Equivalent official match or same colour standard · Close match near shade, fine for most builds
Colours from Airfix's own scheme list for this kit (Humbrol numbers). Matches are close shades in the paint brands we sell; RLM colours are matched by the RLM standard.
Customer reviews
No reviews yet. Built this kit? Tell other modellers what you thought.
- Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
- Opens in a new window.