Andrew Jones Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 The Air Ministry issued specification B3/45 for the production of a jet-powered bomber to replace the Mosquito, the then unknown [ as an aircraft manufacturer ], English Electric submitted their design for the EE A1 , drawn up by W E W Petter. A twin jet, mid wing aircraft of fairly conventional design, but with a nose wheel, a novelty for a British bomber. The original plan was to use two of the then in developement RR Avon or AS Sapphire engines, unfortunately the failure of the Avon engine to come to fruition at that time meant that the Sapphire was reserved for the new Hawker and Supermarine fighters then in developement. With no other engine availilble in the short term the future of the bomber looked grim. Petter decided , however , to re-engine the A1 with two high powered piston engines in order that developement flying could start, with the veiw to fit jets when and if they became availible. The choice fell to the Napier Sabre or RR Griffon, the Griffon being selected when it was realised that the "power egg" from an Avro Lincoln could be modified to fit the new bomber. Trials were successful, and the aircraft entered limited RAF service as the EE Canberra B1 G in 1949. These were later replaced by the Jet engined versions we all remember today and quickly faded from the memories of all but a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Welcome to the GB Andrew. Nice start with that back story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Like it, what Kits you (ab)using for this? Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 Right ! , time to make a start on the plastic , Airfix 1/48 Canberra B2 kit and two Aeroclub contra props ,for a start. Made a start on the cockpit , a coat of Grey-Green and I'm hoping to find a couple of Mosquito style seats for the crew,[ no jets ,no bang seats ] if not then it'll be down to some scratch building. I've added some lead for nose weight, hope it's enough. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 You might be interested in this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 I have now made a start on the wings and possible engines, cemented the wings and have found a couple of bit of plastic tube that are about the right diameter for the engines. These tubes should make a couple of Griffon power-eggs , [ think Shackleton ], with this in mind I've added a couple of internal bulkheads and started to build up the front to the correct shape. we'll have to wait and see if this works out as planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Making some slow progress , I have joined the fuselage halves and added the wings. I have also progressed on the engines, but wether they'll ever look like Griffon power-eggs I'm not sure yet. Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Taking on a familiar shape now. Those powereggs look convincing to me and will make a big change to the Canberra's lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Got a bit behind with this one I'm afraid, but have now got the engines fitted and blended in . On the B1 G the jet nacelles were retained ,as the intention always was to fit jet engines when they became availible. This meant that the redundant jet pipes became an ideal position to fit two rocket motors, these could be used to increase take off weights or increase height and speed over targets, they also gave a useful boost when it came to avoiding fighters. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Oehhhhhhhh Nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Been rushing to get finished before the deadline , just made it so here it is just about done . Haven't had time to add a bomb load or apply any stenciling and some of the paint is still wet. Enjoy, Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Well done Andrew she looks cracking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Maas Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Very nice, I think that actually improves the looks of the Canberra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Andrew, Great finish! regards, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossian Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Mmmmm... sweet... If I was the pilot, I would be a little worried about ground clearance with those props, though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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