canberra kid 7,035 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 HI All Frankenstein's Canberra? for a long time I've been wanting to build an accurate B.57 in 1/72 addressing all the issues with the Italeri kit. So I did just that and this is the result. I've used the parts from the Italeri kit mostly the forward fuselage/nose, the rest of the fuselage is Airfix, the wings are FROG with bits from the Italeri kit. I also accurately scribed the detail. For the full build, it's here RB.57E WIP The paint is Halfords Nissan Silver, with panels picked out with various shades of silvers brush painted, decals are a mix of Extradecal and spares box. And a comparison between the unmodified Italeri B.57B and my effort John 56 Link to post Share on other sites
Pete in Lincs 15,582 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Well worth the extra effort. Simply splendid. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mcdonnell 3,176 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Hello,John - I thought this beauty would be gracing RFI today, Judging by these photos,I reckon she wears just about the best NMF scheme I've seen you do. The paint finish has a realistic sheen and along with her stablemate on the ramp,looks superb. Great job and well done,That Man! 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Michael51 609 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 John, That is a very complex build you have undertaken. It looks great. Beautiful work on the cockpit. Michael 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TheBaron 28,109 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Silver splendour. A pleasure as always watching you work John, whilst the results speak for themselves. Magnificent! Tony 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dave N 875 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Very nice indeed... That in flight shot is excellent! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Luis Alfonso 777 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Wonderful build John, will look for the WIP to take notes. Cheers!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Cookenbacher 11,441 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 That turned out fantastic John! A truly (and literally) inspiring effort. Link to post Share on other sites
tausugAir 82 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 John, my salute to a thorough and excellent modification works!! Having hard time to pick a choice on both subjects, but the metal one is more to my choice..Pick up some pointers in your WIP . . Thanks for sharing.... Regards Farouk (tausugAir-HARIBON Decals) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Mc 2,749 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Very nice. I like the American Canberras. Link to post Share on other sites
canberra kid 7,035 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 19 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: Well worth the extra effort. Simply splendid. Thanks Pete! 19 hours ago, mcdonnell said: Hello,John - I thought this beauty would be gracing RFI today, Judging by these photos,I reckon she wears just about the best NMF scheme I've seen you do. The paint finish has a realistic sheen and along with her stablemate on the ramp,looks superb. Great job and well done,That Man! 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. Thanks Paul, you must be psychic I won't be making a habit of this NMF lark! 19 hours ago, Michael Enright said: John, That is a very complex build you have undertaken. It looks great. Beautiful work on the cockpit. Michael Thank you Michael, it was a complex build but fun, I do like an old school kit bash challenge and this fit the bill. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mcdonnell 3,176 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, canberra kid said: Thanks Pete! Thanks Paul, you must be psychic I won't be making a habit of this NMF lark! Thank you Michael, it was a complex build but fun, I do like an old school kit bash challenge and this fit the bill. John Hello again,John - I don't know if you'll make a habit of NMF Larkies but you certainly don't need much practice!😉👍 1 Link to post Share on other sites
72modeler 6,754 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 20 hours ago, canberra kid said: HI All Frankenstein's Canberra? for a long time I've been wanting to build an accurate B.57 in 1/72 addressing all the issues with the Italeri kit. So I did just that and this is the result. I've used the parts from the Italeri kit mostly the forward fuselage/nose, the rest of the fuselage is Airfix, the wings are FROG with bits from the Italeri kit. I also accurately scribed the detail. For the full build, it's here RB.57E WIP The paint is Halfords Nissan Silver, with panels picked out with various shades of silvers brush painted, decals are a mix of Extradecal and spares box. And a comparison between the unmodified Italeri B.57B and my effort John You, sir, are one sick puppy, but one heckuva modeler! Fantastic work on one of the most beautiful jet bombers of all time! Guessing the ground crew cleaned off the exhaust stains on the fuselage from the cartridge starter on the LH nacelle on both of your models! I remember the first time I saw the engine startup on a USAF B-57B, I thought the engine had caught fire! Then it was clear why the aircrew started the RH engine first to get power to close the canopy before cranking up the other engine! BTW, what paint did you use for the International Orange- it looks spot-on! Mike 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Booty003 2,950 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 That is one fine looking model, well done that man. Top tip with the silver paint as well - I will add that to the shopping list!! Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites
canberra kid 7,035 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 22 hours ago, TheBaron said: Silver splendour. A pleasure as always watching you work John, whilst the results speak for themselves. Magnificent! Tony Thank you very much Tony, it was good to have your company 22 hours ago, Dave N said: Very nice indeed... That in flight shot is excellent! Thank's David! I was quite chuffed with it 15 hours ago, Luis Alfonso said: Wonderful build John, will look for the WIP to take notes. Cheers!!! Thanks Luis, if you need any pointers let me know. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites
phildagreek 3,706 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Very smart! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Brandy 13,794 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Even though jets are not my chosen subject, I still appreciate the beauty of the earlier designs, and to see them modelled to this standard is a treat. The build was a joy to follow and the RFI is up with it Beautifully photographed as well as built! Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites
canberra kid 7,035 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 21 hours ago, phildagreek said: Very smart! Thanks Phil! On 15/05/2017 at 4:12 PM, 72modeler said: You, sir, are one sick puppy, but one heckuva modeler! Fantastic work on one of the most beautiful jet bombers of all time! Guessing the ground crew cleaned off the exhaust stains on the fuselage from the cartridge starter on the LH nacelle on both of your models! I remember the first time I saw the engine startup on a USAF B-57B, I thought the engine had caught fire! Then it was clear why the aircrew started the RH engine first to get power to close the canopy before cranking up the other engine! BTW, what paint did you use for the International Orange- it looks spot-on! Mike Thank you very much Mike, my crew chief is very keen on a clean bird! I was and may still add the soot from the starter, it's very much a thing on the B.57. The black powder in the US cartridges was a lot smokier than the British equivalent. The orange is a bit tricky, I take it you live on the other side of the pond? I used a rattle can from a car parts and accessory store over here, it's called "Racking Orange" It does have an RAL number is it helps? On 15/05/2017 at 4:33 PM, Booty003 said: That is one fine looking model, well done that man. Top tip with the silver paint as well - I will add that to the shopping list!! Phil The Revell paints are really good Phil 18 hours ago, limeypilot said: Even though jets are not my chosen subject, I still appreciate the beauty of the earlier designs, and to see them modelled to this standard is a treat. The build was a joy to follow and the RFI is up with it Beautifully photographed as well as built! Ian Thank you very much Ian! John 1 Link to post Share on other sites
qn30jEkPz7 3,712 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Absolutely beautiful 1 Link to post Share on other sites
canberra kid 7,035 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 12 hours ago, LostCosmonauts said: Absolutely beautiful Thanks LostCosmonaugts John Link to post Share on other sites
canberraman 1,373 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 She's lovely John, it just shows what can be done with a bit of effort, and lots of skill and patience. Terrific paint job too! Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites
canberra kid 7,035 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 5 hours ago, canberraman said: She's lovely John, it just shows what can be done with a bit of effort, and lots of skill and patience. Terrific paint job too! Mark @canberraman Thanks very much Mark, it was a fun build but one I won't be repeating for a while, my next 1/72 Canberra kit bash will be the best of all Canberra's the mighty PR.7! John 1 Link to post Share on other sites
F4u 1,014 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Absolutely cracking job John, you certainly nailed the NMF ! It was a joy to follow your WIP it just shows what a bit of effort and knowledge of the subject can do. Love your other 57's too One day I will get round to my PR9 ! Well done my friend. Guy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
PlaStix 22,502 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 That is very impressive John. Great NMF and I love the in flight photo. Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to post Share on other sites
woody37 11,448 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 It's come out a treat John, love that finish 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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