canberra kid Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Nice Build Wilks, just a detail the Mk.21 is a conversion of the Mk.20 and not a T.4 so you went for the right option you can choose from three T.4's used by the RAAF all ex RAF A84-502, A84-502 and WD954. It's too late now but the RAAF T.4's and Mk.21's didn't have ejection seats for the pilot and student just the one for the Navigator. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesP Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Looks to be a nice kit. If you are using the Gunze Acrylic Fluorescent Orange I would keep the model out of direct sunlight once finished as it fades even more than the real think over a couple of years, turning salmon pink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilks Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 Thanks John. Appreciate the additional information on the different Mks. James, thank you too. I've experienced that before and keep my completed daylgo painted kits out of the suns reach. It is an ugly Salmon pink too! Cheers, AGW.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Fantastic! The post-it notes are a good idea, i'd been using kitchen towel stuck to masking tape, yours seems more straightforward and less likely to blow under a spray can! Great work there. And good to see a Canberra not sitting on its tail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilks Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) Construction Part 8 With a slick coat of Future on and dry it was time to add the decals. These were a combination of the kit, some poached from High Planes Models 1/72 Canberras and an old Aussie Decals sheet. I had to make some assumptions again on what went where and why. As a T4 and relatively early on in its career I went with more of the RAF style stenciling and the best I could establish from the available photos of 501 and 502. Those are some big roundels on the wings! Wheels done up and ready and dark sea grey panel on the fin added. I'll leave the black leading edge until after the final topcoat is on. While I was hoping to call this a 2017 finish it is likely to be my first over the line for 2018. Cheers, AGW.. Edited December 31, 2017 by Wilks Fixed photos... 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilks Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 Construction Part 9 & Finished... Final steps in this one were relatively straight forward. After decals were dry another good coat of Future was applied to seal and protect them. Over the top of that was a half Future half Gunze Flat Clear mix to dull it down a little. with the masks off it really took a leap forward in look. Remaining fitment of the wheels, gear doors and trimming and paint of the pitot very straight forward. As I poured over my reference photos I couldn't help but notice the remove before flight tags on the nose. I had to make the silver plates these attached to from some thin plastic stock. They made it easier to attach the RBF tags so a win-win. A little bit of human hair was used to add the wire that connected the three RBF tags. Thank you to my dear wife for that contribution. Tanks were added and fit nicely. I picked out the intake vents with some black and added the black to the leading edge of the fin and we were done. I am glad I went as far as I did with the nose weight. While I thought I'd over done it, I was on the borderline. Overall I loved this build for both the subject matter and the overall fit and accuracy of the shape. I think the folks at S&M Models have done a great job on this one. I trust you like it as much as I do... Cheers, AGW.. 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Nice looking Canberra and it's gone together quickly too! I have purchased three of these and can't wait to build one. Thanks for sharing, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Absolutely superb finish and what a great looking result! The kit definitely looks the most accurate about, just going from your photos. One minor gripe with the kit - them damn wheels, why do manufacturers insist on putting late style wheels in B.2/T.4 kits! Beautiful result Wilks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 That is one beautiful model! Not really a fan of the all silver Canberras, but with the dayglo paint, it is drop-deaf gorgeous! Thank you for the detailed WIP, too. I guess I'm going to have to get one of these, but which version? Decisions, decisions! Fit and finish are superb- you did the airplane justice! Mike BTW, the other two you built aren't too shabby, either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilks Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 8 hours ago, 72modeler said: That is one beautiful model! Not really a fan of the all silver Canberras, but with the dayglo paint, it is drop-deaf gorgeous! Thank you for the detailed WIP, too. I guess I'm going to have to get one of these, but which version? Decisions, decisions! Fit and finish are superb- you did the airplane justice! Mike BTW, the other two you built aren't too shabby, either! Thanks there 72modeler. Wishing you well with your decisions - not easy given the breadth of operators and schemes... Cheers, AGW.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 3 hours ago, Wilks said: Thanks there 72modeler. Wishing you well with your decisions - not easy given the breadth of operators and schemes... Cheers, AGW.. Or, as the King would say- "Thank you; thank you very much!" My sister lives in Seymour- but that's not close to you. Beautiful state, BTW- plus, you have the excellent TN Museum of Aviation in Sevierville that I visit every time I go see my sis! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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