Acklington Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Original FROG Canberra PR.7 kit bought and made in 1960. Consigned to 'spares' box by late 1970s, but slowly worked on for next 10 years and fully restored and improved by 1995. The 'flat' mainwheels were cut off and Matchbox B-25 Mitchell wheels added, all raised rivets and panel lines removed, and hinge lines scored in. A 'collar' was added to the rear of the canopy. The original FROG engine cowlings are too bulbous, but have been retained. They are closer to the one-off Sapphire engined experimental version. The colour scheme was chosen to be close to and a tribute to the original FROG markings. WH778, 31 Sqdn, Laarbruch Germany, c 1956 (11) by Philip Pain, on Flickr WH778, 31 Sqdn Laarbruch Germany, c 1956 (10) by Philip Pain, on Flickr WH778, 31 Sqdn Laarbruch Germany, c 1956 (6) by Philip Pain, on Flickr WH778, 31 Sqdn Laarbruch Germany, c 1956 (4) by Philip Pain, on Flickr WH778, 31 Sqdn Laarbruch Germany, c 1956 (2) by Philip Pain, on Flickr Thanks for looking. 55 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Amazing job on the pre-historic Frog, a real blast from the past ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Excellent work, well done 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Very nice build.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 That looks lovely. Very well modelled. Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Superb work! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Yep, that is lovely. A great rebuild and worth the wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Very very nice work that's a real beauty very well done thanks for sharing regards Eamonn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Sweet! This is really sharp. How did you build up the cowl aft of the canopy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Great rebuild, this looks really lovely. I like the fit that you kept it all those years and re did it. Cracking job Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy54 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Very nice you did an excellent job on that old kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Brilliant, who'd of thought this was an old Frog kit? Great finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 What a stunning transformation. The natural metal finish is sublime..👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthounaojam Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 What an outstanding job you have done mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acklington Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 15 hours ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: Sweet! This is really sharp. How did you build up the cowl aft of the canopy? Many thanks for the comments everyone. The collar on the canopy was just milliput filler, smoothed to shape before it dried. For the silver/high speed aluminium finish I use "Blackfriar" extra bright silver from the local hardware shop. I've had the same tin for decades, and still two thirds full. It is not a 'natural metal' finish, but can be made to mimic NMF by adding humbrol gloss dark sea grey, plus drops of black or other colours to mimic different metal panels. However, Canberras were never NMF, always silver painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Very, very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanm Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Lovely! I have one in the 'to restore' box - one day!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 It looks like a state-of-the-art kit to me. Superb. A very nice rendition of HSS as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbeale Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Amazingly well built Canberra. Very well done. Great diorama too. 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Superb. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 That's outstanding work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Cool! Beautifully restored and presented plastic history. Cheers Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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