NickThompson Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) English Electric Canberra PR.9 No.39 Squadron - Royal Air Force - RAF Marham 2006 1/48 Airfix This is the result of a very long break from the hobby, around 2 years. This break was during my A-Levels and 1st year of University. Now in my second year of uni, I wanted to get back into the hobby. So with the money I earned working over the summer I finally purchased a respectable airbrush a H&S Evolution 2in1 and ditched the cheap Chinese imitation badger airbrush that looking back really gave me trouble! To get back into modelling I went for a relatively simple build the 1/48 Airfix EE Canberra PR.9 that I'd picked up very cheaply a few years back. I am aware of the long list of issues regarding accuracy of the kit but being a come back build it's all OOB, with the addition of my first ever stretch sprue antenna. The model was painted using predominately using Tamiya paints except the underside which made use of Humbrol's acrylic 166. The model was finished as XH135, in it's 2006 scheme prior to retirement. From references XH135 wasn't too grubby as had was repainted on return from it's final deployment to the Middle East earlier in the year, this colour remained behind the cockpit, something I've attempted to capture. Weathering was carried out using my own pastel washes. Onto the images; Thanks for looking, Nick Edited January 30, 2016 by NickThompson 54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik W Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Lovely looking Canberra! The Airfix kit is much maligned, but builds like this show that with a bit of effort a VERY nice model can be made from the kit! Thanks for sharing! Nik 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildWeasel Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Excellent build, you've put the new airbrush to good use. 2 years ain't a long break from this hobby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Hello,Nick -.Welcome back to the noble art! My compliments to you on a fine looking build of your 'PR9'. I love the quality and detail of the paint and finishing work and commend the restrained weathering.She is a resplendent tribute to the type.All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haris Ali Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Great Canberra. Welcome back to the hobby Nick. I went to Uni. and then built one model in 15 years! Good luck and look forward to future postings. Haris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Good choice of subject to come back with, you can't go wrong with a Canberra, it get's a Ten from me John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Good choice of subject to come back with, you can't go wrong with a Canberra, it get's a Ten from me John Thought it might!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raeman Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 10/10 sir. What a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen T Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 very nice, great build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Very nice build, great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Modeller Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Lovely build Nick, a real credit to you - very well done and thanks for sharing your work with us!! :coolio: Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Lovley build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Great build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Fantastic work, great job on the scheme and finish. Looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Wow, have got the smaller version on route to do in the same guise....not sure I can now, that is truly a stunning build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Very nice build, paint finish looks excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Stunning build and excellent finish on that Canberra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjD Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Beautiful finish and welcome back from your years in exile! Only the other day was I saying I get tempted to build a PR.9 every time a nice Canberra pops up and now here you are with the item in question! It looks every inch the part. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Good effort, very nice build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Great looking build. 2nd year of Uni, shouldn't you be in a penniless stupor....? :-) Looking forward to seeing more of your work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis9444 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Very nice build and fantastic finish. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickThompson Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thanks for all of the kind comments, greatly appreciate all of them! Next build is a 1/48 Harrier that will gain a WIP very soon, I'm just awaiting the arrival of an Aires resin cockpit to properly get underway with this build. 2nd year of Uni, shouldn't you be in a penniless stupor....? :-) Unfortunately you're not far off with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Very nice my friend the wheels are still gloss? shouldnt they be flat coated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Very nice my friend the wheels are still gloss? shouldnt they be flat coated? The wheels and well's should be close white John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 i mean the tyres look glossy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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