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Canberras the new batch (UPDATED) V1

Post by Vulcanone » Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:29 am

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Re: Canberras the new batch

Post by Vulcanone » Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:35 am

I forgot to mention that when I used the Squadron filler I found that, if you use a little liquid cement mixed in makes it easier to use as otherwise it dries to quickly and means more wet and dry work!

I found that little tip in a pile of aviation modelling mags liberated from the old employers office :ninja:

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Re: Canberras the new batch

Post by steve149c » Mon Mar 11, 2013 12:22 pm

Spraying - airbrush or rattle can? There are lots of metal colours out there - I can help if you need it!

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Re: Canberras the new batch

Post by tc2324 » Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:41 pm

Look forward to seeing them when finished. :cool:
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Re: Canberras the new batch

Post by Vulcanone » Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:58 am

Hi Steve,

I have a £30 airbrush kit which worked well with the previous batch, so am thinking its humbrol paint which was fairly new (I think).

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Re: Canberras the new batch

Post by Vulcanone » Mon May 20, 2013 4:12 pm

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Re: Canberras the new batch (UPDATED) V1

Post by Vulcanone » Sat Jul 13, 2013 10:18 am

Morning all

Progress is slow but they are getting there, all 4 are standing on wheels and I have used the new version of Klear successfully on the B(I).8
the only stalling point is that although I did get hold of some of the model alliance different serial decals. I'm short of the versions that I need to do these kits.

I could nick them from the other jets I want to do :unsure: , but meanwhile I am on the hunt for more decals, and kits as well :whistle:

I will finish them someday.

Tim S

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Re: Canberras the new batch (UPDATED) V1

Post by glyn » Thu Aug 01, 2013 3:20 pm

citadel silver paints are good.[acrylic]give them a try.thin with a lttle Tamiya thinners.
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Re: Canberras the new batch (UPDATED) V1

Post by Vulcanone » Mon Aug 19, 2013 10:22 am

Cheers Glyn,

I will have a look for that at some point now that I have gained another 4 B.2 kits, one of which will be converted to a TT.18 and another to a T.19.

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Re: Canberras the new batch

Post by Vulcanone » Sat Sep 07, 2013 10:02 am

Another update


Progress is slow, on the three remaining B.2s while I sort out the decals situation, I have resoted to using white rounded serials and either painting them very carefully by hand or making templates and spraying large serials on under the wings. Meanwhile the B(I).8 had a nasty take off accident so won't make the long journey to completion :Oops:

I am going to take some more pics this weekend, to show I am getting there.

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Re: Canberras the new batch (UPDATED) V1

Post by steve149c » Sat Sep 07, 2013 7:20 pm

Looking forward to the update!
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Re: Canberras the new batch (UPDATED) V2

Post by Vulcanone » Wed Sep 11, 2013 3:40 pm

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Re: Canberras nearly there.....

Post by Vulcanone » Sun Apr 19, 2015 6:47 pm

After numerous disasters and things that did and more than usually didn't work, I am nearly at an end with the various Canberras I started

I started the models originally with the aim of going from hand painting to airbrushing (or using rattle cans) and this was originally started after an Airfix B(I).6 I did painted by hand looked a bit rough.

I have yet to photograph them as some of the decals are currently wet. Sorry if the WIP bit has gone out the window.

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Re: Canberras the new batch (UPDATED) V1

Post by Vulcanone » Thu Apr 23, 2015 9:09 pm

After several fun attempts to do the dreaded walk here/don't walk here strips on top of the wings I gave up on them.

Patience what patience :grr: :@

So I could either try masking them and painting black lines or just forget them :ninja:

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Re: Canberras the new batch updated again

Post by Vulcanone » Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:33 pm

All the first batch are out of the box with some filler, and sprayed in Humbrol Light Aircraft Grey, or Halford own silver

First up a survivor from an original mass build attempt from early 2013 will be finished as WD948 85 Sqn B.2 RAF Binbrook circa 1971/72 retired to Manston in 1976?

Next up three of four from late 2013 - This represents WH878 85 Sqn B.2 at Binbrook November 1970 -retired to St Athan in early 1972

I cant tell from the photo in the Midland counties Canberra book if it had more dayglo on it (anyone know?)

Next up a conversion to a T.19 (it almost worked) WK106 100 Sqn Marham 1976 - Broken up 1977

Another one unmarked early 1970s WJ640 B.2

A batch started last year, also out of the box with e a little filler here and not quite there. And sprayed in Halfords Star Silver for Audis or VWs IIRC I don't have the can handy....!

WJ625 B.2 100 Sqn circa 1958

WJ630 B.2 45 Sqn early 1960s

WK131 B.2 57 Sqn late 1950s

And finally WH973 B.6 9 Sqn circa 1956/57 IIRC

Some work still to do on all 8, at least they have made it other have been sacrificed in the learning process. I must thank several people for continued support, and the odd bit of advice.... I probably need to get a round in for them :roll:


Over to you what do you think comments and so on welcome.....

Tim S
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Re: Canberras the new batch (UPDATED) V1

Post by Ferrari » Fri Apr 24, 2015 10:29 pm

They look great. Which kit are they?

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Re: Canberras the new batch (UPDATED) V1

Post by Vulcanone » Fri Apr 24, 2015 10:33 pm

Hello Ferrari

All of them are the Airfix B.2, I used the Alleycat/A2Z conversion set for the T.19 .

Cheers

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Re: Canberras the new batch (UPDATED) V1

Post by paddyboy » Sat Apr 25, 2015 4:13 am

Hi Tim :P

Canberratastic, mate :thumbs:

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Re: Canberras the new batch (UPDATED) V1

Post by Vulcanone » Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:17 am

Hello Paddyboy

Thanks for the comment

Cheers

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Re: Canberras the new batch (UPDATED) V1

Post by Ferrari » Sat Apr 25, 2015 12:32 pm

Thanks Tim. I made an Airfix Canberra about 30 years ago and really enjoyed it.

At a 'Cockpitfest' at Newark several years ago there were loads of 1/72nd Canberras - perhaps you contributed?

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