cathasatail Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 (edited) Hi guys! Well, Cosford was a few days ago and I managed to come across a wonderful Airfix 1:48 Canberra PR.9: (amongst other things >_> ) I was inspired by Navy Bird's excellent 1:72 Canberra PR.9 "End of an era": ...and thought I should probably have a go myself. So, the plan of attack is as follows: -OOB apart from a fair bit of scratchbuilding -Scratchbuild the cockpit -Scratchbuild the Navigator's "cupboard" -Scratchbuild the flare/bomb-bay -Open up a few panels, if possible? -Gear down, flaps down, flare/bomb-bay open -Scratchbuild the cameras -*Anything else that needs editing/making (The chosen scheme) What I could do with are some good reference drawings/photos of the flare/bomb-bay. Also, could I ask what panels on the Canberra could be removed for maintenance, I would be particularly keen on modelling panels that gave access to the cameras or perhaps a reference showing the engine cowling removed (who knows, I could have a go at scratchbuilding an engine!). Thanks for dropping by! Kind regards, Sam -Oh and an update for those following my application for medicine= rejected. Nevermind, Biomed it is! Edited June 22, 2017 by cathasatail 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathasatail Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 A few references I stumbled across that may be of use to others: The cockpit/nav position/camera positions https://www.airrecce.co.uk/postww2/ac/Canberra/pr9_inside.html The exceedingly valuable wealth of reference photos that is the Canberra SIG: http://ipmscanberrasig.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=12628386 And our very own BM walkaround: Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Watching with interest! (You should bring that little Vampire to play at the DH GB!) http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/forum/584-de-havilland-mega-gb/& Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathasatail Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 27 minutes ago, DAG058 said: Watching with interest! (You should bring that little Vampire to play at the DH GB!) http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/forum/584-de-havilland-mega-gb/& Already done I'm afraid (I used it to test the riveting tool) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 You could start here Canberra SIG and check out the builds by canberra kid on here. John is very knowledgeable when it comes to the Canberra and a helpful chap, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathasatail Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 27 minutes ago, nimrod54 said: You could start here Canberra SIG and check out the builds by canberra kid on here. John is very knowledgeable when it comes to the Canberra and a helpful chap, Aha, just the thing: Engine- http://ipmscanberrasig.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=121663622 Cockpit- http://ipmscanberrasig.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=11310425 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathasatail Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 Hi, quick update for today: sanding off the existing detail and adding new new dials to the instrument panel. Also, working on this project- a 1:144 Space Shuttle (the white thermal blankets are made from squares of surgical tape and yes, the black thermal tiles were scribed and painted by hand.... Kind regards, Sam 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I love your definition of out of the box! Martian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathasatail Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Martian Hale said: I love your definition of out of the box! Martian Well I did say OOB apart from "a fair bit" of scratchbuilding That should be a wide enough scope to cover most things Edited April 11, 2017 by cathasatail 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 The stuff that was covered in the Navybird thread was pretty comprehensive, encl photo reference and information. It's got to be a good start! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 One little treat I picked up on Saturday at the Poole Vikings annual show is the Matchbox PR9 in 1/72. I've got my hands full at the moment, but I'm weighing up the options and giving it some thought. I've done the airfix Martin B57 Canberra in1/48 recently and I'm sure most of the kit is the same as yours . Deep trenches in the rudder? Deep panel lines? Numerous options for engine nacelles? You might have even got a shed load of bombs and missiles in the box! She's a big girl when you start putting the airframe together. Make a bit of space. And plan for much nose- weight - I mean loads! She's a real tail-sitter. Look forward to seeing your progress.👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathasatail Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 1 minute ago, rob Lyttle said: One little treat I picked up on Saturday at the Poole Vikings annual show is the Matchbox PR9 in 1/72. I've got my hands full at the moment, but I'm weighing up the options and giving it some thought. I've done the airfix Martin B57 Canberra in1/48 recently and I'm sure most of the kit is the same as yours . Deep trenches in the rudder? Deep panel lines? Numerous options for engine nacelles? You might have even got a shed load of bombs and missiles in the box! She's a big girl when you start putting the airframe together. Make a bit of space. And plan for much nose- weight - I mean loads! She's a real tail-sitter. Look forward to seeing your progress.👍 Thanks Progress could be a little slow over the next 2 days- revision, you see I didn't get any bombs and there is certainly no bomb-bay in this kit so It'll have to be fully scratchbuilt. And as for the weight, that might be slightly difficult due to the inclusion of the interior but what I could do is stuff some weights in-between the pilot and navigator, next to the pilot and in the nose cone (which will be hinged open). I intend to fill the rudder panel lines but we'll see how the main panel lines look when I get round to riveting the fuselage and wings (full disclosure: I'm no rivet counter but I'll try and make this build as accurate as possible). -To that end I have started with the rivets on the cockpit floor.... I kid you not.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovis Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Don't forget to re-shape the front of the tailfin, one of the howling inaccuracies I've learned from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Behind the bulkhead? That's still over the nose- wheel on the Canberra. Weight in the nose but hinged open sounds like a high risk strategy! There's no doubt the Sig site is a great resource, reference material and modelling advice . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathasatail Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 Right, time for an update methinks! (apologies for the rather naff photos! ) Summary of change: -Plasticard used to add detail to the side console -Cockpit floor and walls riveted -Wiring added to the back of the cockpit and on the side wall below the instrument panel -Instrument panel dials drilled out and a backing plate glued on -"Scuff marks" added to the cockpit Next steps: Control column Right-hand side console Additional details in the cockpit and on the IP coaming ...and then onto the navigator's "cupboard" (which will immediately involve sawing off a bit from the front of the front cockpit flooring). More to come over the next few days! All comments/criticism welcome Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 It looks top-notch to me. That black and yellow stripe stuff sure lifts the interior. Very competently done. I like... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathasatail Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 Right, I've pretty much finished the pilot's cockpit, next up is the painting and detailing of the navigator's cockpit! So that's it for tonight, happy Easter everyone! Sam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Good work so far! Everything in Bill's(Navy Bird) build will apply to this build, I'm set to help if you need any? On that note, if you want to do the flair bay open I can send you a bomb bay roof and bulkhead parts, I may have some spare doors too, but I can't promise that I will need to check, John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Those pits ae shaping up really nicely. Martian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 I've just checked the stock at EE.Co Bradford and the flair bay roof, three bulkheads and a set of doors will be dispatched this coming week. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathasatail Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, canberra kid said: I've just checked the stock at EE.Co Bradford and the flair bay roof, three bulkheads and a set of doors will be dispatched this coming week. John Marvellous, I cannot thank you enough! Edited April 16, 2017 by cathasatail 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathasatail Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) Evening all! I once again extend my personal thanks to @canberra kid for sending me the parts for the bomb-bay, they will certainly save me A LOT of time! More to come over the next few days, although with my A2 exams coming up in June I can't promise that this will be a particularly "constant" build. I have, however, managed to spend some time on the shuttle that I showed earlier, it's really coming along: *Not glued yet!* ...which reminds me, I managed to get a signature from Don Thomas (former shuttle astronaut) last month: Kind regards, Sam Edited April 21, 2017 by cathasatail 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 That's good Sam, the basics bit's need detail adding to whatever level you wish to go to. I don't know if you've had a look at my site bou there is a photo of the flair bay in the Canberra & B.57 bomb and flair bays & things under wings album. But I have a stack of drawings from my AP library, if you need them. IPMS UK Canberra SIG The Shuttle is looking very good! John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 5 hours ago, cathasatail said: @canberra kid for sending me the parts for the bomb-bay, they will certainly save me A LOT of time! I hope this lot works out for you Sam. I just wanted to butt in on Canberrakid- John, do you stockpile stuff for situations like this? Because that pic looks like some of the stuff I got left in my B57 box, along with nacelles, bombs and missiles! Always willing to donate if required. You know that the 1/48 B57 airfix is going for £6.99 at AC Models in Eastleigh Hampshire?. That is not a mistype! They got a stack. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathasatail Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 7 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: I just wanted to butt in on Canberrakid- John, do you stockpile stuff for situations like this? Because that pic looks like some of the stuff I got left in my B57 box, along with nacelles, bombs and missiles! Always willing to donate if required. You know that the 1/48 B57 airfix is going for £6.99 at AC Models in Eastleigh Hampshire?. That is not a mistype! They got a stack. Bargain! I would be tempted but Eastleigh is around 150 miles away from me.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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