Homebee Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 (edited) Source: http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/news/workbench/victor-b-2-project-update-and-more/ Quote Leading the World Britains Canberra bomber Box artwork showing Canberra WT313 spoiling someones day Arguably one of the most impressive kits that has ever appeared in an Airfix model line up is the 1/48th scale English Electric Canberra and although this particular model has not been available for some time now, it will make a triumphant return to the range later in 2016. The Canberra was an early jet powered medium bomber, which really was cutting edge technology in the early years of jet aviation and proved to be a hugely successful aircraft for the British aviation industry. Possessing performance greater than that of the jet fighters of the day, the Canberra was even of interest to the US military, who built 400 aircraft under licence with the designation Martin B-57. The re-issue of the 1/48th scale Canberra kit (A10101A) later in the year will be welcome news for many modellers and it is sure to be a popular build project during 2016. We are now in a position to bring you the scheme details for the decal options that will be included in this release: Decal Option A English Electric Canberra B(i)6, WT313, RAF No.213 Squadron, Bruggen, Germany, 1969 The RAF Canberra was to remain in service over an impressive 50 year period as the initial design of the aircraft proved so successful, and proved difficult to replace. This particular version of the Canberra performed as an Interdictor strike aircraft and was equipped with a belly mounted gun pack, which housed four 20mm cannons. In this configuration, the Canberra was capable of mounting devastating strafing attacks against ground targets, at relatively high speed. WT313 was declared a write off, after severe damage was discovered during routine maintenance at 431 MU, RAF Bruggen. Struck off charge, the aircraft was eventually scrapped. Decal Option B English Electric Canberra B.20, A84-205, No.1 (Bomber) Operational Conversion Unit, Royal Australian Air Force, Amberley, Queensland, 1968 This beautifully appealing RAAF scheme will tempt many modellers, as it really does lend itself to the clean lines of the Canberra. The B.20 version of the aircraft was basically a B.2 airframe with additional fuel tanks in the wings and licence built in Australia. Australia eventually purchased just under 60 Canberra bombers and trainers for their air force. The current anticipated arrival date for Canberra A10101A is early June, but you can stay abreast of the latest release information by checking the Airfix website regularly. V.P. Edited October 26, 2019 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzaob Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Great news, this version has been very hard to get for reasonable money over the last few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Good news. Fed up of seeing them change hands for silly money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Come on Airfix, Do the right thing and scale it down!!!!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) And don't forget with this Canberra kit the Alistair McLean beautifully designed conversion and upgrade sets! B2 Canberra canopy and nose glazing B6 Mod. Canberra conversion (Long nose) CANBERRA PR.3 AND PR.7 CONVERSION SET CANBERRA PR.9 EARLY GLASS NOSE CONVERSION SET Canberra PR.9 Vortex generator set CANBERRA T.17 & T.17A CONVERSION CANBERRA T.22 CONVERSION CANBERRA TT.18 CONVERSION SC.9 CANBERRA CONVERSION SC.9 CANBERRA CONVERSION T.11/T.19 Canberra conversion T4 Canberra conversion V.P. Edited April 9, 2016 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 I have a part-built T.17A conversion and it is superb. May need others now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetherudders Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Bought the previous incarnation for £9.99 in one of Modelzones famous fire sales, sold it on on the bay a couple of years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 As with the previous release no 70s camouflage schemes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) Source: http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/english-electric-canberra-b2-b20-1-48.html Estimated Arrival 06/06/2016 V.P. Edited April 12, 2016 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Never realised there was a TT.18 conversion set -with No.7 Squadron markings as well. And I have a B.2 in my stash. Hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Never realised there was a TT.18 conversion set -with No.7 Squadron markings as well. And I have a B.2 in my stash. Hmm... Yes I have one, but not for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 4, 2016 Author Share Posted August 4, 2016 Released: http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/english-electric-canberra-b2-b20-1-48.html V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 (edited) Please note that like their B(I).8 release, the Nord AS.30 Misiles are not fitted to the versions in the box. I've seen some lovely B(I).8 builds that feature the missiles even though they could never be carried by them. However, it is jolly nice of Airfix to include them in this boxing, the Canberra B.15 was the only variant that could carry AS.30 and were conversions from the B.6. You, can see that budget is playing a part now, the previous release of this kit gave us two major variants, one foreign sub-variant, and four decal schemes covering three air forces, the Aussie option being a battle weary one! we just need some nice late 1960/70s decals now, not least to represent the three AS.30 equipped squadrons. Edited August 4, 2016 by 71chally 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 My feeling says that most manufacturers have reduced the number of liveries (decals) to one or two - not only Airfix. The Aftermarket will fill the gap - surely at extra costs. I like the included B.20 livery btw. Regarding the possible variants, I guess you still get the same sprues in this boxing, so with after market decals you should be able to build more than the two versions listed on the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 Mastercasters conversion sets. Source: https://www.facebook.com/MasterCasters/posts/1248353781895530 (...) We have just taken delivery of two sets that have been out of stock for a while now. These sets include a clear cast resin corrected canopy, correct tail for either variant and vinyl paint masks to produce Canberra VN 799 MST48029 - Canberra Prototype conversion (Initial) £12.99 MST48037 - Canberra Prototype Conversion (Late) £12.99 http://www.mastercasters.co.uk/product-range/1-48th-scale-detail-sets/ V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) And now the DMold upgrade sets Source: http://dmold-modelworks.com/ http://dmold-modelworks.com/contents/en-us/d2_03.html Quote V.P. Edited November 8, 2016 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Very nice! Just wish they would bring out the same for the British Canberras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 (edited) New boxings 70th anniversary for the peerless Canberra - ref. A10101B – English Electric Canberra B(I)6 WT309, ‘Raspberry Ripple’ Scheme, General Air Test Airframe, Aircraft & Armament Evaluation Establishment, MoD Boscombe Down, Wiltshire - https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/shop/new-for-2019/english-electric-canberra-b2-b20-1-48-1.html - ref. A10101C – English Electric Canberra T.4 WJ870, No.231 Operational Conversion Unit, Royal Air Force, Circa 1971 - https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/shop/new-for-2019/english-electric-canberra-b2-b20-1-48-1-1.html Source: https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/news/workbench/mustang-gets-new-parts-and-exclusive-canberra-announcement Quote 70th anniversary for the peerless Canberra Something for Canberra fans to look out for in the near future. These stickers will be added to our 1/48th scale Canberra kit to indicate which additional scheme will be included – both will he limited edition releases On 13th May 1949, the first flight of an exciting new jet aircraft at the home airfield of the English Electric Company at Warton, in Lancashire marked the existence of an aviation phenomenon and an aircraft which was without doubt the envy of the aviation world at that time. Developed as the jet powered successor to the famous and highly capable De Havilland Mosquito, the Canberra was always going to be a high-profile aircraft, but what designers at English Electric managed to produce was nothing less than a world beater. With a challenging specification which required the aircraft to operate without the inclusion of defensive armament, the Canberra would have to rely on speed and altitude to evade the attentions of enemy interceptors. With experience in building aircraft for other companies, but having little history in the design and manufacture of their own types, surely the specifications for this new aircraft would prove too much of a challenge for the English Electric Company. The significant arrival of former Westland Aircraft designer ‘Teddy’ Petter at the company would change all that and eventually result in the production the RAF’s first jet powered bomber, an aircraft which would be able to fly higher and faster than all contemporary RAF fighters. The incredible success of the English Electric Canberra jet bomber can be gauged by the length of time it remained in service with the Royal Air Force. With the first Canberras arriving at RAF No.101 Squadron in early 1951, the last photo-reconnaissance PR.9 machines were only withdrawn in 2006 – a remarkable 55 years in service. As one of the most important aircraft to ever see RAF service, the distinctive Canberra has long been a favourite modelling subject for Airfix fans and in the shape of our impressive 1/48th scale Canberra tooling, we have a kit which has to be considered one of the most appealing models in our history. To mark this significant 70th Anniversary year for the aircraft we are pleased to be in a position to exclusively announce two additions to this magnificent kit, with the release of two new derivatives of the existing Canberra model, each one introducing an attractive new scheme option to the already appealing 1/48th scale Canberra offering. As well as bringing you details of both new schemes, we also have a series of exclusive built model images to illustrate what we all have to look forward to in the future. It is also important to stress that these kits will be limited edition releases and once they have sold through, they will be gone for good – time will be of the essence with these Canberra beauties. A10101B – English Electric Canberra B(I)6 WT309, ‘Raspberry Ripple’ Scheme, General Air Test Airframe, Aircraft & Armament Evaluation Establishment, MoD Boscombe Down, Wiltshire. A series of impressive exclusive images showing a recently completed sample model finished in the new A&AEE ‘Raspberry Ripple’ scheme Always a popular scheme with modellers and aviation enthusiasts, the distinctive ‘Raspberry Ripple’ markings applied to some of Britain’s test aircraft since the end of the Second World War were intended to make the aircraft highly visible, but also served to make them amongst the most attractive in the country. Of all the aircraft to wear this iconic scheme, the English Electric Canberrawas arguably the most appealing, with the famous red, white and blue really lending themselves to the characteristic shape of the aircraft. The B(I)6 Canberras were constructed as an interim interdictor strike aircraft in advance of the anticipated introduction of the main B(I)8 variant and were capable of delivering nuclear munitions at a time when Britain was planning its strategic V-bomber force. These aircraft would be maintained in QRA readiness at bases in Germany, as a deterrent to potential Soviet aggression, only flying with No.213 Squadron in this role, however, Canberra WT309 would not be of these aircraft. Rather than join the rest of the B(I)6 aircraft, it was handed over to the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough in early 1958, with only 29.5 flying hours on the airframe. The aircraft was destined for a long career of test flying, ending its days at A&AEE Boscombe Down and even when its flying days were over, she would serve as an instructional airframe for apprentices at the Wiltshire airfield. Unfortunately, an ignominious end awaited this beautiful aeroplane and after 40 years of service, she was scrapped in January 1998, with only the cockpit section saved for posterity. These magnificent build images feature the 1/48th scale Canberra kit wearing these distinctive markings of the A&AEE and will be the additional scheme option included with the A10101B release of the model. One of the most important aircraft in the history of the British aviation industry, the Canberra may have the appearance of being a Meteor’s big brother, however, this was a historic aircraft in its own right and one which deserves to be commemorated in this, its 70th anniversary year. The exclusive image selection featured above includes an evocative effort by one of our talented graphic designers, who took the model sample and attempted to make it appear as if it was flying low over the threshold at Boscombe Down airfield – we think it looks rather spectacular. A10101C – English Electric Canberra T.4 WJ870, No.231 Operational Conversion Unit, Royal Air Force, Circa 1971. When No.231 Operational Conversion Unit reformed in December 1951, it would begin a long association with the English Electric Canberra and over the next 42 years, would prove invaluable in the training of thousands of aircrew destined to fly this magnificent aircraft. The T.4 variant of the Canberra was a dual control machine developed specifically to support the effective training of future pilots and around 70 examples were produced, out of a total Canberra production run of 900 aircraft. Canberra T.4 WJ870 would go on to have a long and active career, built in 1954 and ending its days as a battle damage repair airframe at RAF St Mawgan in 1981. In between those dates, it would see service with a number of RAF squadrons, including Nos 7, 31, 102, 213 and 360, as well as time with 231 OCU, flying in the UK and Germany. It would also serve for a time with the Royal Navy’s FRADU operating from RNAS Yeovilton, before once again returning to No.231 OCU – the scheme option featured here is an attractive machine operated by No.231 OCU at RAF Cottesmore in 1971 and includes alternative tail marking options to allow two versions of the same aircraft to be modelled (A10101C). More Canberra delights, with a sample model finished in the second new scheme option to be offered as an additional limited edition option to this popular kit Released to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the first flight of the Canberra prototype, these two new 1/48th scale English Electric Canberra kit additions include the original decal options which feature in the existing A10101A kit, but also now feature either the B(I)6 Boscombe Down decals (A10101B), or the T.4 trainer option with (A1010C). Both kits are available to pre-order on the Airfix website now and are scheduled for an Autumn release. We would also like to point out that the kits themselves do not include additional alternative parts, but do benefit from the new decal scheme options and will be a limited edition release – only a relatively low number of each kit will be available, so please secure your example early. In this year of the Canberra, these two attractive new scheme options help to commemorate the achievements of one of Britain’s greatest aircraft. V.P. Edited August 31, 2019 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimitar F1 Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Thank you for posting this. A new departure for Airfix. Multiple boxings of the same kit in limited editions - aimed at collectors? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Very much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimitar F1 Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 It is a shame that Airfix are not going fix the canopy. I did ask them at Telford one year if they would consider but the answer was no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 I love the raspberry ripple scheme, had no choice but to preorder. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish 251 Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Am I correct in understanding that the T.4 will be a bomber version whose nose the modeller overpaints? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WV908 Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Irish 251 said: Am I correct in understanding that the T.4 will be a bomber version whose nose the modeller overpaints? It says so in the specification for the scheme. This scheme is a funny choice - they could have picked the prototype, they could have picked one of the record holders, they could have picked one of the last T.4's in RAF service, but they chose a fairly boring LAG scheme with those dayglow strips everyone loves to hate to do. Still nice they have picked something. This is the first time raspberry ripple Canberra decals have appeared in how long? Pre-ordered! Cheers, WV908. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Are the dayglo stripes included in the transfer sheet. Not having the original release, does the T.4 have the unique canopy option? Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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