Nomore Shelfspace Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Most unusual Canberra, I like this a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spadegrip Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Isn't this one at Newark air museum ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) John says thanks for looking I simply say Thanks for building this beauty and double thanks for showing it to us Extra for showing us HOW It was a brilliant WIP Edited February 3, 2015 by perdu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I like odd research aircraft and this fits the bill, a very good build and the scratch built boom looks spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheellaw Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Very cool looking jet. Nicely done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 I did wonder how you'd get into the seat! I'm not exactly svelte but I figured it wouldn't be comfortable or easy to get there. The cockpit is cramped anyway, so much so that my father wouldn't go in on claustrophobia grounds. I noticed there was a rearward facing seat in the nose. I wonder what the crew positions were all for, I didn't get to inspect that nose end. I expect one would be navigation and the other radar or special equipment such as the icing test stuff? I must say I really do like Newark AM, the guides are very enthusiastic and accommodating. Had a good look inside the Varsity as well which was fascinating. The trick is to go on a weekday when the place is quiet and the guides are eager to have a chat with enthusiasts. ..oh and the toasties in the café hit the spot too, can't go wrong there... I think you're right about the seating arrangement, the seat to the left as you go in is the standard "crash" seat for the Nav. In the standard B(I)8 the Nav. worked on a sliding seat in front of his table and sat in the "crash" seat for take off and landing. The other seat would be for the c hap operating the test kit? So that would make two people without ejection seats having to exit the aircraft via the side door in an emergency! Not a good situation. I agree full about Newark museum, it's a very good museum. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Oh yes!! I do like that.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 . Admire your diligence and another top scoring model ! Really hope for a chance to see the complete collection in real life !!! Looking fwd to your next project, Rolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Isn't this one at Newark air museum ? Yes it is spaegrip and very good she looks too John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 What an outstanding build of this great-looking specialized Canberra ! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Thank you all very much again for your kind comments! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAM Updater Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) A nice build and thanks to everyone for the kind comments about NAM! Edited February 6, 2015 by NAM Updater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillstar Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Great build, perfect finish! Love it and it was very nice to see how it all came together to this beauty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 once again thank you to all for your kind comments! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 That's wonderfull as always John, black Canberra with a pointy nose how very menacing that looks. I like the base too Cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 That's wonderfull as always John, black Canberra with a pointy nose how very menacing that looks. I like the base too Cheers Rob Thanks Rob, she does look quite business like with the pointed nose and the black paint job, quite fitting for her Chemical Biological warfare role. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Hi John - I guess this build proves that it's about time you were crowned 'Canberra King!'The spray equipment detail is exquisite and is complimented by the level of finish achieved throughout.The 'Ice Queen' has melted many hearts,including mine.Excellent. - Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Martin Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 very nice - different PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Thanks Paul (mcdonnell) and PM. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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