SeaVenom Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 For years now I've been looking to finish my Canberra off in a typical RAF 70s camouflage scheme with blue and red roundels but there seems like absolutely nothing about when it comes to decals. I've seen many foreign Canberra colour schemes but incredibly nothing 70s RAF. The only one I've seen is the yellow and black striped underside version which I don't want. Even Airfix's latest reissue doesn't have any. The mond boggles! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 The usual suspect comes to mind: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/X48053https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/X48054 Now, where's Airfix's 1/72nd B.2..! HTH, Andre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 By the 70's RAF Canberra B.2's were becoming rare in their original form. 231 OCU appear to have had some up to the late 80's and which ended up with 360 Sqn TT18's were conversions of B.2s and served with 7 and 100 Sqn. They do not seem to be popular with decal manufacturers working in 1/48th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvtonker Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I produced some decals for 1960's & 70's Canberra's a while back. What subject do you have in mind? XVTonker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 The one thing that is missing and I can't understand why given it was the biggest operator of the type in the 80's up to the early 90's is the "Tatty Ton" 100 Sqn. Apart from the CA TT.18. I can't think of any in 1/48 only the excellent Modeldecal covering all Wyton's Canberra's in 1/72 If only that was scaled up! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvtonker Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 The one thing that is missing and I can't understand why given it was the biggest operator of the type in the 80's up to the early 90's is the "Tatty Ton" 100 Sqn. Apart from the CA TT.18. I can't think of any in 1/48 only the excellent Modeldecal covering all Wyton's Canberra's in 1/72 If only that was scaled up! John Let me see what I can do John...:-) XVTonker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I can't think of any in 1/48 only the excellent Modeldecal covering all Wyton's Canberra's in 1/72 If only that was scaled up! John Which I've just got with a High Planes kit, and is very nice! There are certainly plenty of camo options for the bubble top Canberras in the 70s & 80s, as most of the above squadrons operated the type for training and support, this includes B.2s, PR.7s and E.15s all in standard camo with light grey undersides, and nice unit markings. Of course what we really need is a decent B.2/6 kit in 72nd & 48th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Let me see what I can do John...:-) XVTonker I'm waiting XVTonker Which I've just got with a High Planes kit, and is very nice! There are certainly plenty of camo options for the bubble top Canberras in the 70s & 80s, as most of the above squadrons operated the type for training and support, this includes B.2s, PR.7s and E.15s all in standard camo with light grey undersides, and nice unit markings. Of course what we really need is a decent B.2/6 kit in 72nd & 48th! I'm with you all the way James! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 By the 70's RAF Canberra B.2's were becoming rare in their original form. 231 OCU appear to have had some up to the late 80's and which ended up with 360 Sqn TT18's were conversions of B.2s and served with 7 and 100 Sqn. They do not seem to be popular with decal manufacturers working in 1/48th. Hmm. I came across a photo a while back which claimed they were B.2's with the scheme I was looking for but maybe they weren't B.2's? I know it's a simulation but this is the type of scheme I'm looking for............ http://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/showthread.php?221491-NEW!-Freeware-English-Electric-Canberra-B-2-For-FS9 Says it's a B.2 but I can't seem to find any real life photo's of this aircraft if it's real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvtonker Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Working on the artwork now..:-) XVTonker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 I produced some decals for 1960's & 70's Canberra's a while back. What subject do you have in mind? XVTonker Not quite sure at the moment. All depends whether I can use the Airfix kit for the scheme I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 100 Sqn. still had two B.2's right up till almost the end in the Dark Green, Dark Sea Grey, Light Aircraft Grey, with blue and Red tactical roundels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 100 Sqn. still had two B.2's right up till almost the end in the Dark Green, Dark Sea Grey, Light Aircraft Grey, with blue and Red tactical roundels. Thanks. The top aircraft seems to be from 100sqn? That looks like a promising scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Have you had a look on My web site? IPMS UK Canberra SIG? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Have you had a look on My web site? IPMS UK Canberra SIG? John I haven't (I often overlook signatures) so I'll have a gander. cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I have an album devoted to all the Mk's pluss a lot of extra detail. I will post some 100 Sqn B.2 photos tomorrow. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 I have an album devoted to all the Mk's pluss a lot of extra detail. I will post some 100 Sqn B.2 photos tomorrow. John Excellent! Look forward to seeing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvtonker Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Here's the first pass of the tail markings done in CorelDraw XVTonker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) Here's the first pass of the tail markings done in CorelDraw XVTonker Very nice it is too Tonker, can you change the background of the scull and cross bones to dark green? John Edited July 21, 2016 by canberra kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Two photo's to start you off John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Thanks. The top aircraft seems to be from 100sqn? That looks like a promising scheme. If I am looking at the correct thing, the top picture is of a Canberra from 231 OCU. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvtonker Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Hi John, How's this version, together with fin flash, tail code (on grey background to show white shadow and fuselage serial? XVTonker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Hi John, How's this version, together with fin flash, tail code (on grey background to show white shadow and fuselage serial? XVTonker That looks good to me! Can you do white letters too? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) If I am looking at the correct thing, the top picture is of a Canberra from 231 OCU. Jabba 231 OCU had two B.2T's which where modified with extra nav kit. John Edited July 21, 2016 by canberra kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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