RSK48 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Hello Dear Friends One of my last building: Canberra PR.Mk83 from FAV (Venezuelan Air Force) Venezuela was the first foreign country to obtain the formidable English Electra Canberra. Versions of bombers, reconnaissance and interdiction Canberra were used by the Venezuelan Air Force (FAV) for more than 37 years. The first six (6) Canberra B.2 aircrafts bought by the FAV, arrived in Maracay Venezuela in April 1953. In August 1958 they obtained eight (8) Canberra B (I) 8 and three T.4 training. Over the years the FAV acquired new Canberra and upgrade existing ones, taking into service the following versions: B.2 / B.82 / B (I) 82 / B (I) 88 / T.4 / T.84 and PR.3. In 1990 after 37 years of service, the last FAV Canberra were put out of operation. The Canberra Mk.PR.3 that I showing in this post, was bought by the FAV in 1966; originally operated as reconnaissance aircraft, but then in 1971 was overhauled by BE, modernized and converted to PR.Mk83. Canberra FAV No. 2314 and No. 2444, were the only Venezuelan Canberra which have the original British camouflage (dark green and dark gray) used by the RAF. To build Canberra No.2314, I used the Airfix model , English Electra Canberra B.2 / B.20 / B62, scale 1/48 . I used Model Master acrylic paint; decals used are mostly home made, but I also used some of the own model . The armament are from the model . I also built simultaneously B1.8 Canberra 1/48 scale , which will show soon in another post. ThankYou, RSK48 (Rafael) From Venezuela 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Really nice and an unusual scheme for the Canberra. Plasto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Hello,Rafael- My congratulations from across the miles on your splendidly built and finished 'Canberra'.A very attractive scheme adorns her too.All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Lovely choice of colourscheme.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 A great looking Canberra - really like your paint job and choice of scheme. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 An excellent build and was taken aback by seeing the unusual scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Very nice canberra, great job on the paint and finish, nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 a rare sight in this livery, very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin1967 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thank you for posting this lovely built model with interesting markings too! Again I am inspired to build up my 1/72 Canberra in Chilean colours, I am lookingforward to your next build!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Nice to see something a little different - beautifully done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis9444 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Fantastic build and finish. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thats a really nice Canberra and in interesting markings too,....great stuff, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Very nice, great choice of markings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSK48 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Hello Plastos, mcdonnell, Radleigh and doozer1974: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, for you nice comments and response. Regards RSK48 (Rafael) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSK48 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 HI Knight_Flyer, batcode, Reini78 and Colin1967 THANKS YOU for you comments Best Regards RSK48 (Rafael) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango 1 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) Very nice! I like the painting on this one, lovely finish! Edited October 10, 2015 by Tango 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSK48 Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Very nice! I like the painting on this one, lovely finish! Thank you for your comments Regards RSK48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Hi Rafael, Your Canberra looks fantastic, very nice indeed. It's always nice to see some South American aircraft and your Canberra is very nicely painted and has the lovely colourful Venezuelan markings. Well done. Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Beautiful model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSK48 Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Beautiful model Thank you Val, Regards RSK48 (Rafael) Hi Rafael, Your Canberra looks fantastic, very nice indeed. It's always nice to see some South American aircraft and your Canberra is very nicely painted and has the lovely colourful Venezuelan markings. Well done. Craig. Hello Craig Thank you very much for your comments Best Regards RSK48(Rafael) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Lovely looking Great finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) Fantastic paint job! Just a quick query, didn't the PR3/83 have an extended fuselage in front of the wing? Selwyn Edited October 13, 2015 by Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Nice looking Canberra RSK48, it's good to see a FAV one for a change. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Fantastic paint job! Just a quick query, didn't the PR3/83 have an extended fuselage in front of the wing? Selwyn You're right Selwyn, and I'm not sure about the gun pack and rockets either? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 You're right Selwyn, and I'm not sure about the gun pack and rockets either? John Yes, I believe the aircraft is a B(I)82 not a PR 83, both marks were operated by Venezuela, although the airframe number equates to the PR83. Still a nice build though! Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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