Mark M Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 i know i know, there are hundreds of canberra threads, but...... i cant find any that are directly related to the 1/48 Airfix B2 there are several threads that mention it but none that are clear about the fixes it needs so, to make a early b2 what do i need to do as far as i know i need to move the fuel vent get a new cannopy fill the trenchs - but are they ok? anything else or can somone redirct me to a B2 idiots guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 am i a forlorn hope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisrope Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Can't help but should we be worried. One of them Looks nothing like one of them Only kidding, hope you get the details you're after Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) Nice Hawk! not a Canberra though One big thing with all the Airfix 1/48 Canberra's is the leading edge on the fin, it extends to far so needs chopping back and re-profiling, not a big job. The other things are the tail planes they should be strait all the way up to the fuselage but they aren't you can get replacement resin parts to address boath these issues. The opening for the cockpit should be round not the shape of the canopy! You will need to add the landing light on the underside of the port wing, another easy job, still under the wing Airfix missed the air brakes, not so easy to re scribe (don't tell any one but I've never bothered) The Ailerons need trim tabs. If you are replacing the seats use Aeroclub seats AJ420 for me the best representation of the Canberra seat around, they should be Mk.1cs but 2cs is fine there's not a huge difference check out the Canberra seats on my site. There may be more but that's all I can think of for now! John Edited May 26, 2011 by canberra kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 thanks john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welkin Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 The Alley Cat canopy set is very good http://www.a2zeemodels.co.uk/b2-canberra-c...zing-4671-p.asp Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Hi Apologies, not trying to steal the thread, but has anyone got a B.2 type nose / front fuselage drawing they can post here or link to ? I can not find one anywhere..... cheers Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kspriss Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 hi Jerry. PM me your email address and ill send you some. steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 @ John - what about the rudder? I keep reading there's a 'problem' with it, but like Mark said, never read what the 'problem' is! Is it just the scribed detail on it?? Keef (with 5 of these things to build & nowhere to put them....!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 (edited) Hi Keef 5! you're going to need a hell of a lot of filler!! As far as I'm concerned the only problem is the ridiculous trenches on the rudder. It also needs a little fairing for the actuator arm on the trim tab too but that's not much. John PS. If you want to follow what promises to me a fantastic build thread for an early B.2 the have a look here WH729 Suez Canberra Build by one of the SIG members. Edited May 26, 2011 by canberra kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 i cant get the link to work is it just me, im having router trouble at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 (edited) i cant get the link to work is it just me, im having router trouble at the moment Hi Mark I've just tried it and it worked for me, but you could just go strait to the SIG site and find it from the main menu John Edited May 26, 2011 by canberra kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 its my router, i cant get on to mmm either and i know that works im going to go kick it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 im going to go kick it! Watch you don't hurt your foot....!! Thanks John, I now have that build bookmarked! A 27 sqn machine is one I want to do, as my son-in-law is aircrew on 27's Wokkas at the moment, so I have a plan to do as many as their aircraft as possible! Cheers Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Watch you don't hurt your foot....!!Thanks John, I now have that build bookmarked! A 27 sqn machine is one I want to do, as my son-in-law is aircrew on 27's Wokkas at the moment, so I have a plan to do as many as their aircraft as possible! Cheers Keef That sounds like a good project Keef, The 27 Sqn B.2 looks very smart with the cheat line / go faster stripe! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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