bexwh773 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 (edited) Derek, Yes that would be a great idea, just waiting for a suitable gallery to be set up in the GB Forum as Im not at home, but I will be home tonight and without net access until Monday afternoon Ollie, good show Ol' Chap, looking forwards to seeing what you come up with Bexy Edited June 13, 2009 by bexwh773 Hindsight is wonderful LoL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollieholmes Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Ollie, good show Ol' Chap, looking forwards to seeing what you come up with Bexy I have had a look at the markings in the kit and none realy appeal to me so im going to look around for some others, i might have to make my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Hi all I would like to contribute as well, mine will be a Matchbox PR 9 largely OOB. hope this is ok .If I have enough time I will also do one of the 1/48 Airfix ones in my stash. Best wishes Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Looking forwards to seeing your work Charlie Bexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Bex, Peebeep, Tim, I have some Airfix Canberras to build. Is it too late to join in please? I've got a B2 and a B(I)8 very nearly finished but also have another B2, 2 PR9's and a B(I)8 to choose from. I should be able to start after the Coventry show on Sunday week. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Not too late at all Tony, so pick a couple and join in Bexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Excellent. I think I'll start with one of the PR9's and then my other B2 I think. This should be fun! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Okay, so I know I'm months behind everyone else, any chance of me joining in the fun? I'm thinking PR3, I have an old Aeroclub front fuselage and nose conversion designed for the Italeri B57, however, I'd try fix it to an old 70's Airfix kit (of which I have about half a dozen!!) I'm thinking mid 50's 540sqn in MSG over PR Blue . . . Kes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Okay, so I know I'm months behind everyone else, any chance of me joining in the fun? I'm thinking PR3, I have an old Aeroclub front fuselage and nose conversion designed for the Italeri B57, however, I'd try fix it to an old 70's Airfix kit (of which I have about half a dozen!!) I'm thinking mid 50's 540sqn in MSG over PR Blue. . . Kes As long as its not WE139 youre most welcome Bexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Kes You may be months behind. I am still waiting for mine to be on sale in the shops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousA667 Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Okay, so I know I'm months behind everyone else, any chance of me joining in the fun? I'm thinking PR3, I have an old Aeroclub front fuselage and nose conversion designed for the Italeri B57, however, I'd try fix it to an old 70's Airfix kit (of which I have about half a dozen!!) I'm thinking mid 50's 540sqn in MSG over PR Blue Never too late mate and you have until the 14th October to finish. I've not started mine yet It's Airfix's fault, I'm still waiting for the new 1/72 kits to appear I might buy something else at Legends tomorrow. peebeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Thanks people, I'm going to enjoy this, and Flying Legends tomorrow! Forgot about that, wonder if 'er indoors would mind if I slipped out for the day? . . . Kes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 As long as its not WE139 youre most welcome Bexy Gotcha!! Took me a while, but now I realise, Ha! okay, no probs,I'll do WE142!! . . . Kes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Gotcha!! Took me a while, but now I realise, Ha! okay, no probs,I'll do WE142!!. . . Kes WE139 is the only PR3 I dont like................ go back to October 1953 Bexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 It's Airfix's fault, I'm still waiting for the new 1/72 kits to appear You and me both - I've got a Model Alliance decal sheet for Indian Cranberries thats impatiently drumming its fingers waiting for a B(I).8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousA667 Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 You and me both I spotted an Xtrakit PR9 at Flying Legends for what seemed like a good price (Thanks Mr Models), which will be my GB runner. But I will still check out the Airfix kits. peebeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I like to join with a Matchbox Canberra PR.9. Cheers, Håkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitnut617 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) I was looking for the 'Rules' but haven't found them yet as I have a project in mind which might fit into this GB, can someone point me in the right direction please. I was wondering if a 'What-If' Canberra would be allowed and whether I can still join in with the little bit of work I've started on already. I'm using a Matchbox PR.9 as a base kit. Cheers, Robert Edited August 17, 2009 by kitnut617 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousA667 Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 Robert, as long as it's Canberra shaped (and bearing in mind what Deanflyer has produced so far), then your in. If your 'little bit of work' is 25% or less, that's fine, get a thread going at your convenience. peebeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitnut617 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 All I've done so far is to glue the wings together and cut some holes in the fuselage for the changes I'm planning but it will be a bit more extreme than the one Deanflyer is doing. I'm planning on doing a STOVL Canberra using Harrier fuselages for engine nacelles as there were some RW projects planned and started using this method. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousA667 Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 Go for it mate, I'm sure there's a few peeps here who would like to see it! peebeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I have been putting together an Airfix 1/72 PR.9 together this weekend....so I guess I am in. The fit is marvellous compared to the horrendous Xtrakit Canberra which I abandoned last year. Van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlswain341 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Welcome to the Canberra Anniversary Group Build, that also commemorates our friend Les Bywaters.Your hosts for this GB are Bex, Tim Raven and myself. If your planning a build, then state your interest here - there's enough kits current and a couple in the pipe line to keep everybody happy, no excuses now! We're still formulating the rules, but these should be pretty relaxed (if I have anything to do with it!) and I would think as long as the box says Canberra somewhere it should be OK - unless it's a ship! I would also think commenced builds will be OK provided they're not too far advanced. If you can't wait to get onto it, start up a build thread and away you go. peebeep Hiya Lads and Lasses. At present I have nine canberras in 1/48 scale, on the work bench. The most advanced is a T17 conversion, followed by a T22, B2mod, an SC9, T11/19 and a B(!)8, T4, PR9 and a bog standard B6. The T17 is ready for the wings having completed the nose and tail. this one will be finished in a 1980's grey and green. The SC9 will be in hemp. I am taking photos now to document the various build states and will post when I get the hang of downloadin onto the site. I have neglected my modelling of ate to produce the conversion kits , much to my dismay. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 About that build of the B2, Did you encounter any fit problems with the cockpit itself (the navugator's panel /desk and, subsequently, the fit of the cockpit into the fuselage? It may be that I am creating problems but any comments or directions to a thread or build review (cannot find one for the B2 anywhere) would be appreciated. Regards, Michael Hi all,Wondering if this would be eligible for the GB? It's the Airfix 1/48 B(2) which I'm intending to build as WD952, the Olympus engine testbed which broke the altitude record in 1953. A GB could be just the impetus I need to actually get on with it! It might be a bit borderline for the 25% rule, as the cockpit is done, the control surfaces are together and the stabilisers have been scribed: Still a long way to go though, but I'll accept the Mods' decision on this either way. If not I'll join in anyway with Plan B, which is another Deanflyer original, but some might call it Canberra Blasphemy! More details as and when it becomes necessary... Cheers, Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parns Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Somewhat late, I know, as this group closed before I joined this forum, but I felt I ought to contribute my two penn'orth. here's the new Airfix B.(I).8, renosed to become a B.(I).6. The full set of photos, during and after the build, are at: http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/701288591 Hope you like it, Gavin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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