Telboy3510 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I picked this one up at a bargain price, the model is probably the biggest aircraft I've built to date. I had assumed it was one of Airfix's new tools, if that is the case it doesn't compare with other new tooled models I've built. This scale (1/48) is not my favorite scale, having said that this is the fifth one I've built, I find that any mistakes or problems are proportional to the scale and my modelling skills are sometimes found wanting! I also feel that with this scale you should have the knowledge and skill to enhance the model, as we see some wonderful examples of on this Forum. It wasn't a bad model to build but the gaps at the wing roots were huge, I must have used a 1/3 of a tube of Humbrol filler just doing those. It is a tail dragger, I think that's the term you use, but because I haven't got a shelf big enough for it, it will end up hanging from the ceiling in my mancave so I didn't want to pile in the weight. It was painted using Tamiya acrylics, there are a few small paint blemishes but I can live with them. Overall it was an enjoyable build, and I am quite pleased with the finished model, I look forward to your observations and criticisms. My apologies for the poor staging and the quality of the pictures but it is a big model! Anyway off to start a sensible sized 1/72 scale Eurofighter. Watch this space. 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Looks good to me! I was after one of these on eBay but gave up at £32! Canberras are always beautiful whatever scale, especially from this era. I've got one of her squadron mates in 1/72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telboy3510 Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 16 minutes ago, Lord Riot said: Looks good to me! I was after one of these on eBay but gave up at £32! Canberras are always beautiful whatever scale, especially from this era. I've got one of her squadron mates in 1/72. This one cost me £24 from Home Sense (T.K Max without the clothes). I agree it's a nice looking aircraft. I want to get a 1/72 and build it 'wheels up' which is my preferred way of displaying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 What an AMAZING,PRISTINE looking Canberra. Just absolutely FABULOUS model. Once you have gotten the other scale I will be bouncing back to look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilks Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Very nice rendition. She is a beauty... Look forward to seeing your 1/72 in flight effort when you get around to it. I've recently finished one of the new S&M kits in that scale and thought it was great. Number two is in the paint shop now. Well done on this one! Wilks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Good looking Canberra 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Always good to see a beauty like this. Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Great job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Very nice Canberra, great work. Would love to build up a collection of these, no idea where it would live though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Very nice indeed, looks really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk1608 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Very nice job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo Aero Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 SWEET! Gotta love the Canberra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 That looks every inch a Canberra! Very crisp and clean modelling. I've got one in the queue, if it turns out half as nice as this one, I'll be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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