jasman71 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Immediately after completing the rather gorgeous Airfix Lightning, I dug out another offering fromEnglish Electric. Having been released a few years back, I had great expectations from this kit, especially given Airfix's current standards, and the fact I last built a Canberra about 20 years ago (Matchbox). However, this took some work. The panel lines were quite up there with Matchbox (I'm sure I heard whistles and cries of "over the top") and I filled most of them to tone it down a tad. The fit was generally good with the odd bit of filler here and there. I blended the windscreen in a bit more though, and replaced the nose probe with some fuse wire. The small windows were filled with Glue n Glaze, the aerial was monofilament and I gave the thing a coat of Xtracolor High Speed Silver. Weathering was small, just some scuff marks, staining etc. the decals were ok but blimey they were thick!!i should have used an aftermarket set for the same airframe but three weeks in I just wanted the thing finished! Next time I'll just camouflage the damn thing, be a lot easier 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimee'sDad Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Slightly off topic but I love your paint rack in the background! Jet looks ace too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasman71 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Ahh thanks! I have photos on here somewhere of the whole mancave so if you can find em you'll see the layout 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Amazing! I love how you positioned the control surfaces - looks like it's not done rolling left! Couldn't help but notice the paint rack as well. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasman71 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 The control surfaces and flaps are separate in the kit, so I try to give it a bit of variation if I can. Thankyou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 very nice build great nmf, and nice weathering love the inflight display. nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimpy Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I WANT YOUR PAINT RACK.....The aircraft in the foreground is nice as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasman71 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) Here you go Edited June 3, 2014 by jasman71 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Nice rack! The Canberra is very nice too. I like the weathering. Karl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasman71 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 It occurred to me after I'd finished it that I'd built two English Electrics concurrently... So here they are And at the time of posting, I'm currently on a third, the Sword Lightning T.4! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 That Canberra does look nice, as does your Lightning. I have the Revell, nee Matchbox PR 9 lurking near the top of the "to do" pile: it's even more basic than the Airfix kit and, IIRC, the original issue also had markings for XH168 in 58 Squadron markings. Thanks for the inspiration to get on with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasman71 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 That Canberra does look nice, as does your Lightning. I have the Revell, nee Matchbox PR 9 lurking near the top of the "to do" pile: it's even more basic than the Airfix kit and, IIRC, the original issue also had markings for XH168 in 58 Squadron markings. Thanks for the inspiration to get on with it. Yes I made the original Matchbox one a long time ago. And I think you're right it did have 168 markings, which I think I may still have lurking in a spare decals case somewhere... I know I built that one as a camo machine though. I know somewhere in the stash I have a Frog one and a Novo rebox, plus the Airfix B-57, but I'm wondering now if I had another Matchbox one also?? Hmmm I shall resist the urge to dig them out though, for now so many kits..so little time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Lovely finish to the Canberra, and the two certainly look well together, very nice Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 They look great. The Canberra is stunning in silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Very nice Canberra, great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Stunning pair alongside each other....and your paints, are you on discount terms with the suppliers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Love the pics of the two EE aircraft together, your Lightning looks great too. Jealous of your man cave!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasman71 Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Thanks guys Stunning pair alongside each other....and your paints, are you on discount terms with the suppliers.... When I was made redundant from a previous job, I decided to invest some of the pay off money in getting all the paints I would want or need, hence I got all the (then) current Humbrol range, and ditto with the Xtracolors. The boxes they came in were quite impressive, but I dare say there'll be colours I may never use..however, the OCD side of me would be fidgeting if I knew I had a few missing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 A superb build of this bomber ! She looks wonderful as presented here in flight configuration. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Lovely model, top work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Lovely builds, spot on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasman71 Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Thankyou gents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 nice work my friend what paint did you use for the cammo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 loving both well done Glenn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Moore Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 These are both in my stash and should be "in progress" soon. They look good in silver...which makes my job a lot easier. Now if I can just figure out how to get the Canberra to go together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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