stevej60 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) Hi folks. after a great run on 1/72 builds since joining BM last year I have got my stash down to less than eight kits 3 of the different Canberra releases all picked up for £7:99 each due to the demise of Modelzone and the sea vixen in 1/48 and four 1/72 kits so, in the time left until the Northern model show(got my shopping list ready) I thought I would have a crack at this one so a straight OOB build not my scale but for under £8 might be fun. Edited June 5, 2014 by stevej60 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Always wanted to build one of these. Watching with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Szczudlyk Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I'm watching....I have build so far one in this scale and I know that I will do more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Looks like fun! I have this kit but sadly had to pay a lot more than eight quid for it. Martin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Will be interesting to follow this one. Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Following this one. I got mine from model zone for a cheap 9.99 and thought I got a good deal. Looks like I was ripped off lol. 7.99 is almost free for this kit. Great deal. Looking forward to seeing what you do with her Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Wow - great deal. Will watch with interest Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 (edited) Hi folks, a bit of quick progress on this one as the main cockpit components were ready to assemble from the last time I touched this kit over a year ago, I just needed to assemble and paint the details just enough to give it a busy look sorry to the real Canberra fans it,s not 100% accurate as I am sure a lot of the rest of the build won,t be!not that I distrust Airfix,s colour call outs but for the early fifties Grey over black scheme what colour would the wheel wells and bomb bay be? Edited May 23, 2014 by stevej60 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Steve if you're building the one on the box lid silver will be right for wheels and bomb bay. It's not a bad kit strait out of the box, it defiantly looks like a Canberra, and that's the main thing! John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Steve if you're building the one on the box lid silver will be right for wheels and bomb bay. It's not a bad kit strait out of the box, it defiantly looks like a Canberra, and that's the main thing! John Many thanks John that,s the version I am building I am very impressed with the kit dry runs show a good fit,theres a little warping on the port fuselage that needs attention Ok it,s not up to far eastern standards but even at it,s original price it,s a lot of kit for your money and judging by your builds can end up at a superb standard if you want to put the work in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Excellent looking start. Shall watch with interest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I picked this kit up for £15, and I thought that was a bargain looking forward to seeing this come together, so I can get some tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Many thanks John that,s the version I am building I am very impressed with the kit dry runs show a good fit,theres a little warping on the port fuselage that needs attention Ok it,s not up to far eastern standards but even at it,s original price it,s a lot of kit for your money and judging by your builds can end up at a superb standard if you want to put the work in. I'm sure it'll look just dandy when it's done! It's a good solid build with a few pit falls to look out for but nothing too bad. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 You might want to fill the panel lines: real Canberras are quite smooth skinned: if you can get to RAFM Hendon have a good look at WE139, or at Coventry there is WF922, at Newark WH791 (masquerading as '792)or at Gatwick Aviation Museum WH773 (Hi Bexy, if you're reading this) and you'll see what I mean. You can just about see the dimpling of the skins around the rivet heads but no huge gappy trenches between the panels and definitely no scope for heavy dark panel line washes or pre- or post-shading. As far s I'm concerned Airfix went a bit over the top with the panel lines on this kit, but at least we have (had?) a mainstream injection-moulded Canberra in /48th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis9444 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Its a great kit. Surface detail is all wrong and far too prominent. Looks great when done though. I've built 3 so far and have a 4th in my stash. Looking forward to seeing it progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 When you think you have packed enough weight to make it sit on its undercarriage, add the same amount again or don't bother and use the supplied strut. I've built 3 different ones so guess how I know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Thanks for the interest and info guys, I don,t want to go down the line of filling the panel lines but will give major weathering and washes a miss and after undercoating and finishing they might not be as prominent,here,s the latest progress.I have to say the wings went together with no issues all the separate flaps fitted flush,the tailpipe assembly slotted in nicely only needs a touch of filler before spraying,the cockpit is in and a dry run of the fuselage halves show a good fit also.The bomb bay and wheel wells are under coated and I had to paint those wheels straight away the moulding is superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Looking good Steve, the B.2 wheels are one of the best bits of the kit! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Great start! Yes there are inaccuracies in the kit but it will still look fab out of the box. Have fun with the kit, that's the most important thing. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Great start! Yes there are inaccuracies in the kit but it will still look fab out of the box. Have fun with the kit, that's the most important thing. Martin Absolutely !. Much as its fun to go to town and super detail things, Sometimes its refreshing and fun to just build it as it is. Every time I go to a show its always the 48th Canberra’s that just "POP" and look amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 It's a lovely kit, and I'm glad you've decided to forego the panel line wash. As Steve above says, the real things are really very smooth, with panel lines only faintly visible if at all: I found that the lines didn't really need filling as such, just a couple of applications of primer and rubbing smooth toned them down enough when I built mine as the Olympus engine testbed: Whichever way you decide, have fun, Dean 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Thanks Dean I will get a better Idea after priming,to me the fuselage lines are much more prominent than the wings.Lovely example by the way,Hope I can get near that standard with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Dean, thanks for that lovely shot of WF922: I have one like it somewhere and no idea how to post it to the thread. Agreed a thick-ish application of primer will work as well as a good session with your favourite filler. I've just remembered that I have the substantially-complete B(I) Mk. 8 to prove it.........D'oh! Also like your Olympus test bed, very smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Hi folks,a bit more progress over the last day or two.The wings are fully assembled and the front and rear nacelles slotted in with very little trouble just a little filler and a bit of sanding,a dry run shows a good fit with the bomb bay in place which along with the wheel wells have been sprayed silver and a wash applied I also added a couple of decals at either end just to add a little detail.thanks for taking interest. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 (edited) She's coming together well Steve, just one thing, if it's not too late, the bomb rack could do with being black. John Edited May 26, 2014 by canberra kid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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