AnonymousAA72 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 All of this talk about Canberra's, thought I'd whet some appetite's maybe!! This E15 (converted from the basic B(I)6 kit) featured as a build article in SAMI some years ago....some of you may therefore be familiar with it! There may also be a picture or two on other websites. One thing to note -this is a BIG model! Bear that in mind when Airfix issue their B(I)8 & PR9 in the new year - you will need some shelf space!! It also happens to be one of my all time favourite "builds". the engineering that went into this kit - particularly around the wheel bays and cockpit are just incredible. Well done Aeroclub!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmk.6john Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Hmmmmm niccceeee . John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takamota Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Wow!...lovely build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entlim Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 yes,Yes, YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Best squadron markings EVER on a Canberra - I've seen this a few times before over on ARC, but hey, very nice to see it again Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Cool job Meester Beele... any pics of those clever wheel bays then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Bill, Rather nice Cranberry that one, the 'pit looks rather good even from a distant shot. Did she take long to build? Bex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 just awsome Bill!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cop Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Cool job Meester Beele... any pics of those clever wheel bays then? I'll show you mine if you want. Fnaaarrr!!!!! Great job Bill. I was thinking of selling mine but you have changed my mind. Nige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palacefan Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 very very nice as always Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Very nice - roll on the new year and airfixs new canberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedtaylor Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 (edited) I'll show you mine too again Aeroclub and my favourite scheme enjoy a great kit from John Adams Ted Edited October 23, 2007 by tedtaylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswoofie Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 That's a cracking Canberra Bill! Karl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entlim Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Nice one Ted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 Cool job Meester Beele... any pics of those clever wheel bays then? I have some photo's of the build - somewhere, the SAMI article was at least 4 years ago I think? These photo's were taken in those dark and distant pre-digital days, but if I can find them I'll try to scan them. I'll take some pic's of the completed bay, but the beauty of the design was this: with the fuselage halves joined, plastic spar's doubling as the wheel well walls passed through slots in the fuselage. The bay and undercarriage gear was then built up (mostly white metal) and then the wings - with undercarriage doors removed of course, simply slipped over these pre-built spars. This therefore meant that providing the spars were fitted correctly the wings just fell into place. A run of liquid cement in the join and Bob's yer father's bruvver! The cockpit was equally as well thought out.....it came with three white metal seats with plenty of additonal white metal for the cockpit. I only used the forward seat but with the huge clear goldfish bowl canopy and door open you could see plenty!!! Another plus on the Aeroclub kit, was that the forward nose section was in limited run plastic - this had to be added to the fuselage - which had the additional 14" PR3/7 bay referered to in an earlier thread. You scould leave this section on if you wanted to convert to either of these PR types..... Classic Airframe kits just were'nt/aren't as much fun! I still have my B2 and T17 of theirs to finish, so I should do so before January, or they simply won't get done!! It should be recalled that Aeroclub WERE going to issue a PR9 some years ago, but stopped well before Airfix and CA declared their PR9's. Airfix will have a hard act to follow though I suspect Airfix didn't go wanting for any references in its R&D on the Canberra - especially the PR9!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 I'll show you mine if you want. Fnaaarrr!!!!!Great job Bill. I was thinking of selling mine but you have changed my mind. Nige. If you do decide to sell Nige., then PLEASE give me 1st refusal!! PLEASE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 It should be recalled that Aeroclub WERE going to issue a PR9 some years ago, but stopped well before Airfix and CA declared their PR9's. Airfix will have a hard act to follow though I suspect Airfix didn't go wanting for any references in its R&D on the Canberra - especially the PR9!! And there in lays my fear. Both Aeroclub & CA have listed a PR9 then walked away from it..for what ever reason. I hope Airfix see it through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 Bill,Rather nice Cranberry that one, the 'pit looks rather good even from a distant shot. Did she take long to build? Bex I really can't remember now Becky! But I'd imagine that it was one of those subject's that just fell into place - no more than a month or so I suspect (bearing in mind that I tend to have a few projects on the go at any given time!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 Another pair of pic's taken a few months ago..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Very, very nice Canberra Bill - I really like your paintjob & weathering - spot on, especially the stain on the fuselage from the cartridge starts that's so characteristic of a well used jet! (oh & the base is quite nice too!! ) Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atdb27 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Very nice Canny Bill Stash of CA kits to do as well or waiting for Airfix? Me Ca stash and waiting for Airfix! Must put all those MA decal sets on something! Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 Very, very nice Canberra Bill - I really like your paintjob & weathering - spot on, especially the stain on the fuselage from the cartridge starts that's so characteristic of a well used jet! (oh & the base is quite nice too!! )Keef Thanks Keith, I did say it was a big model!! The kitchen floor being the only sufficient space available!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 Very nice Canny Bill Stash of CA kits to do as well or waiting for Airfix? Me Ca stash and waiting for Airfix! Must put all those MA decal sets on something! Adrian Hi Adrian, Well I do plan to build my two CA Canberra's - already started on the B2 - so should really try to finish her off! Luckily though the B(I)8 & PR9 are sufficiently different from the B2 & B6, so I should do the lot - when Airfix bring out THEIR B2 or B6 I will convert it/them to a PR3/7 Thats the plan...in reality I suspect that the loft will benefit from some serious insulation!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) Very Nice. Were did you get the markings from, the kit? I've got the CA Canberra TT18 and don't really want to make a 7 Sqn Canberra. I'm surprissed the Model Alliance never inclued, any 100 Sqn markings on their decal sheets?. Shaun. Edited October 24, 2007 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entlim Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 The dog's , Bill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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