Cockpit bits for a B(I).6 Canberra?

[Bozothenutter]

Scalemates has specifically dashboards for:

B-57

B.2

B.20

B(I).8

PR.9

 

But nothing for a B(I).6 which I'd like to build in the 'Raspberry Ripple' scheme.

I've ordered the requisite Alley Cat bits and initiated a Google search so far.

Also there's MB Mk.2,-3, -4 seats....what goes where and when?

[rickshaw]

What scale?  Basically a B.6 would be the same the B.2 in `1/72

[Giorgio N]

You can eliminate the B-57, B.8 and PR.0 as their instrument panels are of different shape

The B.2 and B.20 panels have the same shape and only small differences in the instruments layout.. and the B.6 would have this shape. Now I don't have a picture of the B.6 handy, I feel that the B.2 panel would be more appropriate but hopefully someone has more detailed information

[Troy Smith]

22 minutes ago, Giorgio N said:

but hopefully someone has more detailed information

sounds like a questions for @canberra kid !

[Bozothenutter]

1 hour ago, rickshaw said:

What scale?  Basically a B.6 would be the same the B.2 in `1/72

always forget that detail....1/48 please!

Would the A&AEE (WT309) option in the kit be modded in any way?

Edited August 18, 2021 by Bozothenutter

[exdraken]

In addition to all above, would a Raspberry Ripple schemed aircraft have a standard IP anyways? Some test specific equipment maybe?

[canberra kid]

Though the Canberra R&D fleet were standardised as B.6 equivalent the cockpit were far from standard. The main instrument panels were often in later days grey not black. As for the seats other than Aeroclub non of the aftermarket people have made an accurate Mk.2cs you'd be better working on the kit seat to improve the detail on that. If you have a look at the cokpit and seat albums on my site they will give you an idea of what things should look like. IPMS UK Canberra SIG.

John

[Bozothenutter]

So, with no B.6 being available,  the B.2 would be the best starting point?

Then find WT309 specific pics?

I know her nose is preserved.

 

Ps. For some reason the Canberra SIG doesn't open on mobile (android/chrome)

Edited August 20, 2021 by Bozothenutter

[canberra kid]

8 minutes ago, Bozothenutter said:

So, with no B.6 being available,  the B.2 would be the best starting point?

Then find WT309 specific pics?

I know her nose is preserved.

 

Ps. For some reason the Canberra SIG doesn't open on mobile (android/chrome)

I should have said, I don't know why it doesn't like mobile devices, if you can look on a PC all should be ok. In 1/48 and given how little you can see I wouldn't get too hung up on the diferant lay out, if you can paint the main flying panel medium grey I personally think that would be ok.

 

John

[canberra kid]

@Bozothenutter This is what you need to be aiming for, this is WT327. As I said though they were not identical the R&D fleet were standardised to a B.6 equivalent, so for modelling purposes this will be close enough.

 

John