Lord Riot Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Canberra PR9 XH168 was delivered to the RAF in May 1960, and served at Wyton with 13 and 39 squadrons during its career as well as 1 PRU. The aircraft moved to Marham with 39 (1 PRU) Sqn in December 1992, by then in a hemp colour scheme, serving until bursting both mainwheel tyres on landing in September 2003. Fortunately the crew walked away, although with the impending withdrawal of the type from service the aircraft wasn't repaired and instead used for spares to keep the remaining ones flying. This model shows XH168 as it appears in the mid 1980s while based at Wyton with 1 PRU before the unit was renumbered 39 sqn. The kit is OOB except for my scratch built cameras, and some extra decals very kindly supplied by @Mikey-1980 and @canberra kid. The wire aerial will be fitted shortly, I haven't forgotten! This is a really nice kit from Airfix, I was impressed with the fit and overall quality - tempted to get another to do hemp. The fairing on top of the fuselage around the cockpit area needs a lot of sanding but other than it fits well. I had an issue with the Tamiya green bubbling on parts of the grey on the fuselage, but after sanding, buffing and respraying I managed to make it look more acceptable. I used a bit of dark dirt wash underneath. 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Very nice, it does look good in the camo scheme... takes me back to the 80's when I use the to live next to RAF Wyton. gazza l 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Nice work, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Niiiiiice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Absolutely outstanding build there David. You've built an absolute beut! So what's next on the workbench? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 Thanks Mike! Yours was too, it's good to see so many Canberras being built. Next up, one of Wattisham's phinest ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Oooooo cryptic!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Nice one David! bring on the Hemp one, you know you want to! Happy to have helped too. John 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 Now with added E-Z line! Thanks @Filler 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filler Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Excellent work mate and nice to see a couple of jets pictured together as we don't often see that. Just thinking how the Canberra doesn't half make the Tornado look pretty small. Looking forward to your Phantom next. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 Cheers Filler, makes a big difference having that wire. Yes, she's quite a big beast in 1/48! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 That's a bit nice indeed, its given me a get over to eBay & find one sort of feeling. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 I have fallen in love with the Canberra. Got 5 coming from Hannants. Your build Mr Lord Riot is one reason why. Well done, it has turned out Fantastic. Stephen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 Thanks Stephen, much appreciated! Wow, you've ordered half a squadron there, great stuff! Looking forward to seeing your builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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