IrritableRabbit Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hello and after a too long break away, this is my first very late entry to 2015. A none too accurate portrayal of Canberra XH134 in it's retirement scheme as I saw it back in 2006 at RIAT. A sad day thinking I'd never see a Canberra fly again (oh sooo wrong), and also a day when I was taking my first steps in photography with my brand new digital slr. So this is the Airfix Canberra we all know and 'love', sadly missing out on today's new jewel like Airfix toolings that have certainly spoiled me since my return to modelling. In the end I didn't go a bundle on fixing her up. I reshaped the root of the tail and replaced the rudder with a more suitable resin part. Resin wheels looked much nicer than the kit ones so they were added as well. A little bit of brass from the usual people was added to brighten up the cockpit. I spent some time filling in the deeper trenches on the fuselage, but I didn't bother with the wings as I didn't find the engraving there quite so offensive. Mild weathering was done with True Earth filters... which may have ended up being too subtle on the hemp upper surfaces, and a little artist oil on the undersides where it's a little dirtier. Oh, and after totally losing the ability to stretch sprue, I gave up and ordered some of that Uschi van der Rosten elastic rigging which made things considerably easier. The stencilling is a bit of a mish mash and not quite right, and I don't think I have all the correct aerials for this time, but I've been SO busy with other life stuff that I've had to shrug my shoulders and go 'close enough'. So here she is, the original followed by my 'interpretation'. Thank you once again for your attention. Jonathan RIAT2006_004 by Jonathan Macauley, on Flickr RIAT2006_017 by Jonathan Macauley, on Flickr Canberra_01 by Jonathan Macauley, on Flickr Canberra_02 by Jonathan Macauley, on Flickr Canberra_04 by Jonathan Macauley, on Flickr Canberra_05 by Jonathan Macauley, on Flickr Canberra_06 by Jonathan Macauley, on Flickr Canberra_07 by Jonathan Macauley, on Flickr Canberra_08 by Jonathan Macauley, on Flickr 54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hello,Jonathan - Congratulations on a lovely looking build of your PR9.A very smart finish,a very smart scheme and a very smart subject.Well done.All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Excellent model, the paint finish looks superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh65 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 That is a beauty. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Very smart indeed! Cheers, Andre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning88 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Great job...looks stunning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Wow! You sure this isn't real? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 That's lovely Jonathan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Nice looking PR.9 Jonathan, well done! I hope this will be the first of many Canberra's John Who quite likes Canberra's 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 She's perfect! Excellent work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathasatail Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Oh my god, that is.. That is THE best build I have ever seen! Outstanding sir, outstanding! Sam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Gorgeous build Jonathon, superb finish as well Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Superb build, looks fantastic. Very nice job on the scheme and finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmarchal Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Very nice build, realy well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselweasel Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 What a superb build, very well done sir Cheers Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 You have certainly captured the feel of the real thing there! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puro_habano Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Stunning result! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Excellent workmanship! I like the subtle weathering, it seems quite realistic to me. And don't worry about losing the ability to stretch sprue - I never had it to begin with! Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrritableRabbit Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Blimey! I get up this morning to find my little Canberra has received far more attention than I expected, so thank you all for your attention and for taking the time to comment, on what is a very busy forum with many other smashing builds to look at. Are Canberras popular or something? Wow! You sure this isn't real? Oh.... If only I did own XH134. Nice looking PR.9 Jonathan, well done! I hope this will be the first of many Canberra's John Who quite likes Canberra's Hello John who quite likes Canberras... At the rate of builds so far this year you might see me do another one sometime in 2021. I know everyone around here can be quite patient but...... Excellent workmanship! I like the subtle weathering, it seems quite realistic to me. And don't worry about losing the ability to stretch sprue - I never had it to begin with! Cheers, Bill Ah... well... I do worry as it seems to be just something else that's going along with most of my faculties. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 ?..True Earth filters... which may have ended up being too subtle on the hemp upper surfaces... Not to my eyes; that looks just about perfect. Beautiful model of a genuinely great aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Superb build and finish. I photographed the cockpit of WH135 in the static at Fairford - and spotted this little detail that ought to be incorporated into any PR 9 build..... The person visiting the cockpit after me was an Indian AF VIP - who was politely asked to wait while the pilot climbed up and removed the incriminating evidence Ken 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Wow, great model. It took me a while to work out what was real and what was the model... Excellent work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Super build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Great model - very well done. I also love the photos - the subtle shadows are very easy on the eye, a really nice effect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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