bentwaters81tfw Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 1 minute ago, Rabbit Leader said: "Designed to be unfreindly to Overseas customers??" - In one sence I can understand this, however it may be wise to also consider the vast potential of the International market. The old Cannberra was a fairly export freindly aircarft, so there's a good chance that many orders may be filled outside of the UK. Thanks for the update Bentwaters. I might just send Mel an email to enquire about one of these and possibly a Provost as well. Cheers.. Dave He's getting short on Provosts. His last one with foreign operators decals went today. He explained in more detail about the overseas postage arrangement. I think if he informed overseas customers how to circumvent the anomaly with a note on his website, it would be helpful. The email in his contact details sometimes doesn't get a response. I have his private one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Hannants carry the S&M range & might be worth checking out too. Modelsforsale that I linked to above has the international Provost in stock still, cheaper than the big H both on price and postage in my experience. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Mr Models also has a decent stock of Provosts. He did at the last show I saw him at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 Fresh news- on target for Telford Source: http://sandmmodels.co.uk/misc-news/canberra-update/ Quote V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 Source: http://sandmmodels.co.uk/misc-news/canberra-instructions/ Instructions Quote Canberra Instructions V.P. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 That looks quite neat. I sure like the way the canopy is moulded integral to the upper nose fuselage in order to make this area virtually blemish free - well thought out S & M. There's enough pieces here to keep everyone happy, however provision to have an open bomb bay and underwing flaps would have been a real bonus. I'm not complaining though, as a new tool fish bowl Canberra made to this standard is high up there on many modellers 'wants' lists - especially mine. Cheers and I cannot wait to get hold of one..... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 That looks very good indeed. I predict that he is going to be sold out within the hour at Telford. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Agree that the way the canopy is moulded is excellent, all kit manufacturers should follow this solution. What can be seen looks tasty, this promises to be one of the must-buy kits of the year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Looking good, even through the 'squashed' images. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 5 minutes ago, 71chally said: Looking good, even through the 'squashed' images. So that’s how those people at Hasegawa and Meng come up with their ‘Egg model’ instructions! Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Dick Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 No bomb bay open option is better than no Canberra model at all - S & M are clearly in league with an aftermarket producer whereby the aftermarket accessories cost 3 to 7 times more than the price of the airplane model kit itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) Quote JOIN THE WAITLIST TO BE EMAILED WHEN THIS PRODUCT BECOMES AVAILABLE - SMK72-39 - http://sandmmodels.co.uk/product/british-canberra-t4-172-scale/ - SMK72-40 - http://sandmmodels.co.uk/product/british-canberra-b2-172-scale/ Deep pockets required. V.P. Edited November 3, 2017 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatters Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 13 hours ago, Homebee said: Deep pockets required. V.P. Didn't think it was too bad, will get one of each at Telford if they're there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Spoke to Mel this afternoon. Micro Mir have let him down, he was promised the Canberra by special courier for Saturday morning, but has been told they will not be here. He is most upset, hoping to have 5 new models for Telford, and none have arrived. Expected launch is now Islington show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatters Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Noooo, sat in hotel room near Dudley reading this. That's it pack the car up we're going home, 4 hours back up the M6, only came to get me a couple of Canberras. Phil 😢😢😢😢😢😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Humm Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 20 hours ago, bentwaters81tfw said: Spoke to Mel this afternoon. Micro Mir have let him down, he was promised the Canberra by special courier for Saturday morning, but has been told they will not be here. He is most upset, hoping to have 5 new models for Telford, and none have arrived. Expected launch is now Islington show. I hope he doesn't take them to Islington on 3rd December - the show's moving to Chalk Farm this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Richard Humm said: I hope he doesn't take them to Islington on 3rd December - the show's moving to Chalk Farm this year! Don,t worry, Mel knows where to go. There was a problem with the upper wing mould, so MM made a new one. Under pressure, it cracked, so a third is being made. Mel had the other sprues to view today, and says the kits will be available Dec. 1st. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robc Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Some more sprue shots have been added to the S&M site. http://sandmmodels.co.uk/misc-news/camberra-update/ Rob 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Looks like them upper wings is sorted. Can't wait! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Source: http://sandmmodels.co.uk/misc-news/camberra-update/ Quote Camberra Update S&M Models apologies to our customers for the delay in releasing the Canberra kits. However, S&M Models are pleased to report that the engineering issue has been resolved and the pictures show the further 2 frames of the kit. S&M Models have been assured the kits will be with us in time for the London Model Show. Hopefully, the text shots displayed at Telford and Middle Wallop have provided a taste of the New kit. Many thanks for your patience and support V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Saw the test shots at Middle Wallop. The parts look very nice. Unusual way the fuselage halves have been tooled. Due, apparently, to some moulding issues I'm told by Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali62 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, Paul J said: Saw the test shots at Middle Wallop. The parts look very nice. Unusual way the fuselage halves have been tooled. Due, apparently, to some moulding issues I'm told by Mel. Paul I suggest, the canopy idea was borrowed from the way I designed the replacement canopy for the 1/48 Airfix kit all those years ago, when I owned Alley Cat. (I am almost 99.99% sure of that) Oh well it does make me feel good and proud in a way, as this is not the first time that one of my old product range has been used as a base for new kits and or conversions, even in the age of 3D CAD and other new developments it is being innovative that really counts. (others may feel differently but as they say the creator always knows his marks or DNA) I am very curious to see what the experts say, and when the kit is to hand as well as that will also then settle some other little niggles in my mind. Ali Edited November 27, 2017 by Ali62 more information 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 18 minutes ago, Ali62 said: I am very curious to see what the experts say, and when the kit is to hand as well as that will also then settle some other little niggles in my mind. Ali Me too, although I'll be at a disadvantage as I won't be getting my mits on one so I can only observe from afar, although I did get to look over the test shots at Telford how representative they are of the production kit I don't know, all I can say from I have seen is, oh, so close! John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I'm very much looking forward to the release of Mel's Canberras (and re-release of the Hastings too). I'm going for one B.2 and one T.4 Edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatters Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Is it possible to pre order these ? Don't want to miss out. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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