Scimitar F1 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 So pleased to hear this news that I think it deserves its own thread Hypersonic are releasing a resin canopy with the correct cross section for the Airfix Canberra B(I) 8 and PR9. It will be available at Telford. I can finally restart my 3 sqn build! Thank you Jeffrey! 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Sources: https://www.hypersonicmodels.com/product/canberra-pr-9-b-i-8-canopy https://www.facebook.com/hypersonicmodels/photos/a.429592377126804/1894648440621183/ V.P. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Source: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1932334020185958&id=367748139977895 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ka-Efka Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Looking like a must have... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimitar F1 Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 Those pictures look even better than I was expecting. Only the PR9 had an opening canopy, The B(I)8 had the same shape but was entered by the usual door on the starboard side. I have waited a decade for this - it looks like I am not going to be disappointed! Apparently corrected single seat Voodoo canopies are the next thing to be touched by Jeffrey's genius! Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-fever Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 So sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Oh, so the B(I)8 canopy didn't open?? Had I known this I would have added this to the instruction sheet as you have to fill and eliminate the hinge detail then...and obviously leave off most of the inner detail parts as well. Yeah right, the F-101 will follow suit in 2028. I do think about a "correct" Canberra Bomber canopy, but again, not for a couple of years or so... J 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimitar F1 Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 Compared to fixing the shape filling a hinge line is neglible. Plus the PR9 is the more popular version by far so your approach is a sensible one. One lives in hope for the Voodoo canopy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-fever Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Got one, awesome work, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 IIRC AlleyCat already has a corrected bomber canopy. Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 On 10/27/2018 at 4:18 AM, JeffreyK said: Oh, so the B(I)8 canopy didn't open?? Had I known this I would have added this to the instruction sheet as you have to fill and eliminate the hinge detail then...and obviously leave off most of the inner detail parts as well. Yeah right, the F-101 will follow suit in 2028. I do think about a "correct" Canberra Bomber canopy, but again, not for a couple of years or so... J Though it didn't open for entry/exit it was jettisonable for emergency use, personally I would leave the detail there as it was still a seperate item and the lines noticeable. https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/7353375 Great release Jeffrey, would love to see a bomber canopy aswel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 13 hours ago, 71chally said: Though it didn't open for entry/exit it was jettisonable for emergency use, personally I would leave the detail there as it was still a seperate item and the lines noticeable. https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/7353375 Great release Jeffrey, would love to see a bomber canopy aswel! Thank you! The set will certainly stay as is, it would be too late to change anything now anyway Jeffrey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonlanceHR Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Jeffrey, while you're at it, the F-105 desperately needs same kind of love, both windshield and canopy. 😁 Vedran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Serious question: Where best to buy from in Europe? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 45 minutes ago, exdraken said: Serious question: Where best to buy from in Europe? Thanks! You can still buy directly from me in Japan, postage costs are very reasonable (but you may incur VAT charges upon import). Otherwise, use the48ers.com . Very good reputation vendor and my exclusive outlet in the EU. Cheers, J 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Uncool Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Now for a corrected 1/48th scale bomber Canberra canopy to fit the Classic Airframes kit, Jeffrey, yeh? Unc2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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