The Cameraman Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Hi Guys n Gals, well smart. I remember seeing a German Canberra in Orange, years ago at an airshow, maybe Greenham Common? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Words never heard in the Canberra kid household No 1; "Err, anyone know where my SC9 model is?" Selwyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Superb work and finish as usual there John. Wasn't XH132 in a pinkish colour at some time aswel, or has that been proved wrong? Can't have been many trials aircraft that have worn quite so many schemes, white & black, dayglo orange, silver, full raspberry Ripple, and finally 'Nimrod' hemp & grey! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Hi Guys n Gals, well smart. I remember seeing a German Canberra in Orange, years ago at an airshow, maybe Greenham Common? The German ones are nice, but not quite as bright! I will be doing a big one some day. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 So, what's the official name for that colour? I'm guessing something like "Make your eyeballs bleed orange" It looks great. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Lovely work John. I would love that group of 4 in one photo myself, but in 1/72nd scale. Maybe one day.... Lots of work involved though! Great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Superb work and finish as usual there John. Wasn't XH132 in a pinkish colour at some time aswel, or has that been proved wrong? Can't have been many trials aircraft that have worn quite so many schemes, white & black, dayglo orange, silver, full raspberry Ripple, and finally 'Nimrod' hemp & grey! I think you are right James, she has worn the most, good old WT333 a close second with four. As for the "pink" I suspect that could be down to the origanel day-glow scheme being described as red (pink?) in fact that's the colour I used on my first model of her, it wasn't until I had a chance to talk to one of the eye witnesses of the first flight that I had it confirmed it was the more typical orange. John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Thanks again all, I'm glad your liking her HD To quote the SC.9's pilots notes " The Canberra S.C9, powered by two Avon Mk.206 engines, is a conversion of the PR.9 photographic reconnaissance aircraft installed with special radar equipment for high level guided weapon research" The nose on the SC.9 was fitted with the same radar as the Lightning, the two shapes on the top and bottom could be fitted with various, homing heads for weapons trials one of the trials was for Sky Flash. John [/quote "Thanks,John - Appreciate that!!" All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Thanks again all, I'm glad your liking her HD To quote the SC.9's pilots notes " The Canberra S.C9, powered by two Avon Mk.206 engines, is a conversion of the PR.9 photographic reconnaissance aircraft installed with special radar equipment for high level guided weapon research" The nose on the SC.9 was fitted with the same radar as the Lightning, the two shapes on the top and bottom could be fitted with various, homing heads for weapons trials one of the trials was for Sky Flash. John [/quote "Thanks,John - Appreciate that!!" All the very best,Paul. Always happy to help Paul John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Another great and interesting build.....I need my sunglasses! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSK Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Oh yes sunglasses are essential to watch this beauty...I love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 Thanks Woody and Martin! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeofbrian Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Really nice, great fleet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 Really nice, great fleet. Thank you very much, I'm slowly replacing my favorite R&D Canberra in 1/48 John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Whoa, what an unmistakable color scheme on this beautifully-built Canberra. There would simply be NO excuse for any airplane, bird or UFO to run into this dazzling craft ! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Very very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 Thank you again chaps John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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