Popular Post keithjs Posted November 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2022 (edited) This is the latest addition to my IAC collection. When Airfix first announced the model a couple of years ago I knew then this would be a great addition to it. It really is a superb model. In my opinion probably one of Airfix's finest despite some reservations about the wing fabric representation. Personally, I agree that the surface texture looks somewhat overdone, but, when it's lightly rubbed over and paint is applied it looks fine to me. Anyway, detail throughout is amazing and because the glazing is crystal clear you're going to see everything. The only additions I made were some generic Eduard seatbelts and if you use the sloped canopy, you'll need some piping and cables to power the instruments as it's quite obvious through the glazing. With the later canopy the fuselage shroud hides them. And, also, some for the small set of 4 instruments on the radio operator's panel. As I particularly wanted to do a very early IAC aircraft, I needed to modify the ailerons by lengthening them inboard by 3ft (about 20mm) by cutting away the wing and part of the flap. I had initially thought of using a spare set from a Classic Airframes kit which comes with the longer ones as additional parts. I even managed to obtain a set from a very nice chap on here as for some obscure reason I could only find one of mine.... Anyway, it wasn't to be because despite the length being OK and looking good from above, the underneath was a different angle and just looked odd. The only option therefore was to modify the length of the kit ones. Not a difficult job and I think the end result looks OK. The markings (well actually only the 21) came from Max Decals. They do supply the green/white/orange as decals, but I think it looks better if they can be sprayed on and it was simple enough to do. Also, the green is my own mix but it seems to be showing darker than it really is in the photos. I used a combination of Humbrol 78 and 120. The aluminum is Tamiya LP38 and the cowlings are LP48 Sparkling silver So, that's it. I'm certainly looking forward to building another one ASAP but using the other canopy and different engine cowlings. A godsend too will be when Eduard release a set of glazing and turret masks...😵 Thanks for looking. My thanks to Joe Maxwell at Max Decals, Michael Whelan, Curator of the IAC Museum in Baldonnel and Luke Slaney at Airfix for providing extra 'information etc' and some photos that I hadn't got. Much appreciated. IMG_3066 IMG_3065 IMG_3067 IMG_3068 A5 Edited November 27, 2022 by keithjs Grammar 79 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Probably one of my favourite Anson schemes, that has just come out beautifully, very well done. I’m now interested in know more about your ‘larger aileron’ comments as I’m hoping to make an early RAAF Anson whenI finally get hold of one down here. Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Very nicely done and that scheme is excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Thats lovely. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Absolutely gorgeous. Great build and what an attractive scheme! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Stunning build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autle Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Cracking Anson, although it's clean it looks appropriate and I really like the Irish markings. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Lovely looking Anson! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Beautifully finished! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Lovely Anson, great job onbthis scheme looks wonderful. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 The Anson isn’t a particularly attractive aircraft, but she does look appealing in that scheme. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Looks great in that scheme, nice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czechnavy Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Lovely model of a lovely aircraft in a lovely scheme!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Very nice. I love these colours. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 That looks absolutely gorgeous. Many years ago I was able to get on board the Anson currently preserved at Baldonnel (141) which is a later version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Beautiful build, that colour scheme is stunning 🇮🇪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Fantastic job , looks great. I do prefere the sloping canopy to the more upright one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Very nice work. Colour scheme is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Airfix certainly outdid themselves with the Anson. Brilliant build too. I didn't know about the longer ailerons on the early Anson. Would that also apply to early RAF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 I've seen a couple of excellent builds of this kit here on this forum and I am slowly coming to terms with liking this aircraft. Your choice of color scheme is a great one and really different. I may even be forced to try and build one of these contraptions by all of this excellent modeling of the Airfix kit. Thanks for sharing and the inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjs Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 6 hours ago, noelh said: Airfix certainly outdid themselves with the Anson. Brilliant build too. I didn't know about the longer ailerons on the early Anson. Would that also apply to early RAF Thank you. Yes, certainly but when the shorter ones started to be fitted is anyones guess. I’m sure there’s someone out there somewhere that knows. I have photos in the Air Britain book showing K6320 of 269 squadron in 1937 that definitely has the long ones and another photo of K8723 of 10 FTS (no date on the photo) that has the shorter ones. So logic tells me it was somewhere between those serial numbers at least. Whether it was by c/n or serial I don’t know. It’s very difficult to see unless it’s an aerial shot. The Air Britain book is excellent for telling you when and where and who with but that’s about it. Sorry I can’t be more help. If it’s any help the first 2 IAC ones were c/n 980 and 981 as they hadn’t yet been given RAF serial numbers when they were diverted off the production line. The later IAC aircraft were ex RAF aircraft in the N serial range. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKirwan Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Great result Keith really nice looking and you built that really fast too! regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basket Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Very nice indeed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 That really is superb. One of the nicest Anson builds I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Looks even better in the flesh! Saw it at Salisbury Show today, really is superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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