John Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Apparently July is the target date for the PR9 John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Now they look promising Bexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 They did look nice - I asked Trevor about the 1/72 ones, and they are due before the end of this year (He did say October!) and are scaled down versions of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Exciting stuff, can't wait for the B2 and the 1/72 versions (B57 does nothing fo me though!) Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Exciting stuff, can't wait for the B2 and the 1/72 versions (B57 does nothing fo me though!)Colin Ditto on the B57 - quite ugly. Bring on the Brits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drewe Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 The only thing I wonder is what on earth the seperate top decking on the fighter canopied variants is in aid of when the fishbowl canopy is clearly a new fuselage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Heilig Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Ditto on the B57 - quite ugly. Bring on the Brits! Bite your collective tongues! That graceful fighter-like canopy *made* the Canberra! I love 'em all... J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 You do realise that it appears as if the test shots are there for the other three announced kits, which means they could well be on the shelves by chrimbo Must admit i'm with Dave though and eagerly awaiting the 1/72 versions. Thanks for the photos John. Cheers Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHREAK Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 this year for the B2?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Is that B2 Spirit Rich? Yeah I know I'll get my Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHREAK Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Is that B2 Spirit Rich?Yeah I know I'll get my Oi...watch it matey! Paint arrived yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 No mate. Still waiting for my dear brother to order it. Cheers Daz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 (edited) Bite your collective tongues! That graceful fighter-like canopy *made* the Canberra! I love 'em all...J Sorry fellow Brits, but I agree, IMO the B-57Bs onward are the nicest-looking Canberras. Drewe put it better than I ever could: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.p...st&p=104768 Edited April 27, 2008 by MikeC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHREAK Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Sorry fellow Brits, but I agree, IMO the B-57Bs onward are the nicest-looking Canberras.Drewe put it better than I ever could: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.p...st&p=104768 Sorry to see that you've banged your head Mike....hope it gets better soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Sorry fellow Brits, but I agree, IMO the B-57Bs onward are the nicest-looking Canberras.Drewe put it better than I ever could: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.p...st&p=104768 As a Canberra and very partial to PR7's it has to be said that the Goldfish Bowl is the best, but Im biased However, the B57B onwards was a very well redesigned aircraft and as far as Im concerned the only thing wrong with the B57xx series was they werent fitted with ROLLS ROYCE AVONS As for airfix, I'll be interested in how they pull this off with the variants they have planned, so fingers crossed they dont balls it up. I cant wait for the 72nd B2's as all my other 10 Canberras are all 72nd Bexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Roberts Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 A quick question and a comment... Comment first...Brilliant use of black plastic on a dark table for test shot photos! Now the question...on the sprues in pics #1, #3 and #5 is that a chaff pod? It's the little winged pointed nose looking thing, like a munchkin Blue Steel, in the lower right corner of pic #1 Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 A quick question and a comment...Comment first...Brilliant use of black plastic on a dark table for test shot photos! Now the question...on the sprues in pics #1, #3 and #5 is that a chaff pod? It's the little winged pointed nose looking thing, like a munchkin Blue Steel, in the lower right corner of pic #1 Matt It's the BOZ 107 used on PR9s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 The only thing I wonder is what on earth the seperate top decking on the fighter canopied variants is in aid of when the fishbowl canopy is clearly a new fuselage? The B57 monstrosity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drewe Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 The B57 monstrosity? Nope, that's clearly a new fuselage as well to cope with the different nose and airbrakes. 'Tis a conundrum and no mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Nope, that's clearly a new fuselage as well to cope with the different nose and airbrakes. 'Tis a conundrum and no mistake. So they can use the same canopy and mounting piece on the PR9 and the B(I)8? (Of course means 4 separate fuselages - PR9, B(I)8, B2 and B-57). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Nope, that's clearly a new fuselage as well to cope with the different nose and airbrakes. 'Tis a conundrum and no mistake. True, Hadn't thought about the airtbrake- 'ow queer Mrs., 'ow queer......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heraldcoupe Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I can see how moulding the offset cockpit would be complicated with a simple 2-piece fuselage. That's why I assumed the insert was there, though I've not got my hands on one to see for myself, so I could be completely wrong, Cheers, Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 It's the BOZ 107 used on PR9s It isn't particularly obvious in the photos but there were also parts for LGB's. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Exciting!!! Better start putting my pennies away now. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 As a Canberra and very partial to PR7's it has to be said that the Goldfish Bowl is the best, but Im biased However, the B57B onwards was a very well redesigned aircraft and as far as Im concerned the only thing wrong with the B57xx series was they werent fitted with ROLLS ROYCE AVONS As for airfix, I'll be interested in how they pull this off with the variants they have planned, so fingers crossed they dont balls it up. I cant wait for the 72nd B2's as all my other 10 Canberras are all 72nd Bexy Hopefully Airfix have learnt from their own mistakes from the 70's and CA's from a couple of years ago. Very promisingat this stage though. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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