1/48th Canberra PR.9

S

Satnav313

Guest
Hi guys heres my new project, the great English Electric Canberra PR.9.

The first flight of the definitive PR.9 took place from Belfast on the 27th July 1958 and entered service with the RAF in April 1960.

The version i am building is the photo gathering reconnaissance PR.9.

Here is My progress so far.

The cockpit:

Not many parts, Two figures and chairs, then just instrument panels.

Seatbelts were made from alluminium foil painted black with a small piece of foil as a buckle.

All comments welcome,

Tom.

View attachment 19457

View attachment 19458

View attachment 19459

View attachment 19460

View attachment 19461

View attachment 19462

View attachment 19463

View attachment 19464

View attachment 19465

View attachment 19466

2009_06180093.JPG

2009_06180094.jpg

2009_06180095.JPG

2009_06180096.JPG

2009_06180097.jpg

2009_06180098.jpg

2009_06180099.JPG

2009_06180100.JPG

2009_06180103.JPG

2009_06180104.JPG
 
yak face

yak face

Wossupwidee?
Staff member
Moderator
SMF Supporter
Joined
Jun 13, 2009
Messages
12,368
Points
113
Location
sheffield
First Name
tony
hi tom, looking great so far,ill be watching this one with interest ,its one of my favourite planes,plus ive been thinking about getting one of the airfix 1/48 pr9s.good luck with the build cheers tony
 
S

Sky Raider

Guest
Great stuff mate, i have been waiting for a long time now to see this type of build process. It will make me appreciate just how much you guys put into these models. I know you do a fantastic finished job but i never see the hard work. Perhaps some one else will do the same. Well done mate, keep them coming i will be watching this one. Well done so far.

Andy
 
S

Satnav313

Guest
Thanks for the comments guys.

Tomorrow I will make a start on the fuse and finish the remaining detailing in the cock pit (just a bit of dry brushing).

Thanks again,

Tom.
 
Centurion3RTR

Centurion3RTR

Fossil Raver
Joined
Jan 1, 2009
Messages
2,001
Points
48
First Name
John
Was looking at this kit today but got M4 Sherman and Crusader Mk1/II instead, i wished i got the Canberra now. But i know you'll do it justice Tom.

John
 
S

Satnav313

Guest
Heres the next installment of my PR.9.

Not much done recently.:plane:

Ive put together the fuse and cockpit with the front undercarriage out of view.

The wings were simple enough, just three parts per wing and 1 of those was for the undercarriage. Ailerons are two pieces just stuck together. The numbers are so i actually remember which goes with each wing, on a lancaster i built i put the rear turret on the front and the front turret on the back. It was only once i had finished i realised.

Thanks,

Tom.

View attachment 19481

View attachment 19482

View attachment 19483

View attachment 19484

View attachment 19485

2009_06210001.JPG

2009_06210002.jpg

2009_06210003.JPG

2009_06210004.jpg

2009_06210005.jpg
 
S

Satnav313

Guest
\ said:
Was looking at this kit today but got M4 Sherman and Crusader Mk1/II instead, i wished i got the Canberra now. But i know you'll do it justice Tom.John
Click to expand...
Hi John,

It is a good kit but if theres one thing bad about it, i think it would be because its not very challenging.:thinking:

What scale are your sherman and crusader?

Thanks

Tom.
 
Centurion3RTR

Centurion3RTR

Fossil Raver
Joined
Jan 1, 2009
Messages
2,001
Points
48
First Name
John
\ said:
Hi John,It is a good kit but if theres one thing bad about it, i think it would be because its not very challenging.:thinking:

What scale are your sherman and crusader?

Thanks

Tom.
Click to expand...
Me liking it Tom, Sherman and Crusader in 1/48 scale. Not going to steal your thread :smile1:. Keep up the good work matey.
 
S

Sky Raider

Guest
Looking good mate, i especially like the stand you have made. I have about 20 of these clamps... they are very handy.

Well done mate.

Andy
 
spanner570

spanner570

SALAD DODGER
SMF Supporter
Joined
May 26, 2009
Messages
12,966
Points
113
First Name
Ron
It's looking good,Tom and coming along at a good lick too.

After following your Scammel diorama I have every confidence you will do a good job on this latest project.

Ron
 
S

Satnav313

Guest
Hi guys,

sorry its been so long but i havent been able to add pics recently so here thery are.

I fixed everything together and painted but it looked to shiny so, I gave the whole thing a black wash and then a clear coat to get rid of the 'in your face' silver.

It will get finished today including a simple stand.

All comments welcome,

Thanks

Tom.

View attachment 19732

View attachment 19733

2009_07140001.JPG

2009_07140002.jpg
 
N

noble

Guest
looks good tom keep those pics coming and keep up the good work.

scott
 
S

Satnav313

Guest
\ said:
Heres the last pics guys. Its been a while as ive been wrapped up trying to make a start on a new dio.Hope you like the pics,

All comments welcome. (The photoshopping a bit shabby but i thought id give it a go).

Thanks,

Tom.
Click to expand...
http://api.photoshop.com/home_fc8674b46d3546828f39e940d14cc832/adobe-px-assets/709e0ef44cb042c490d3d581c0acbd1d

Tom
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top