discussion Airfix 1/48 Canberra PR9

[Dave W]

Calling this one finished.Ive resisted the urge to do loads of weathering.Although it might have covered up the silvering on some of the decals.Im rather annoyed with myself about that as I'm usually careful to get them on right. The kit itself is not bad. The only real problem is the cockpit insert. If I make another one I will glue it in slightly proud of the surrounding fuselage and fill the gaps with plastic card.That way I would be able to rescribe the lost panel lines after all the sanding.Because I used a lot of filler I couldn't get a nice scribed line so left it.


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[papa 695]

That is a great build Dave what with the problems you've had with the cockpit it looks fantastic.


Well done mate

 

[Guest]

Another great build mate

 

[Vaughan]

A fantastic build Dave! how on earth did you manage to get the no walk area lines so straight?

 

[Dave W]

A fantastic build Dave! how on earth did you manage to get the no walk area lines so straight?

I adopted a no beer whilst decaling strategy!.And it helped that the decals were good quality and in lots of straight sections.

 

[tr1ckey66]

That's a cracker Dave.


Still can't believe you started this 'on the road'.


It's a lovely looking aircraft the Canberra too.


Really cool

 

[monica]

looks great Dave very well done,I do like it alot,

 

[Guest]

Looks very fine to me Dave!


Another beauty to add at your collection

 

[Guest]

Most excellent Dave ,super clean build. Very nicely done Sir!

 

[colin m]

This stands out for all the right reasons. It just looks right. Great job.

 

[Snowman]

That is fantastic!!


You've got me all excited for mine.........but I intend on building the DH2 before that.

 

[Guest]

Love it, great work all round

 

[PaulTRose]

that is very nice indeed!

 

[PhilJ]

Only just seen this Dave, it is mustard mate, it looks awesome and as someone already said well done on them walk ways.


Nice finish as well, I take it that's the alclad Matt? Do you really rate it then?


Kind regards


Phil

 

[john i am]

Great looking Canberra there Dave I've been considering one of these for ages.


One to watch out for at Telford I feel after seeing yours.

 

[Dave W]

Only just seen this Dave, it is mustard mate, it looks awesome and as someone already said well done on them walk ways.
Nice finish as well, I take it that's the alclad Matt? Do you really rate it then?


Kind regards


Phil

I've used Alclad matte cote on my last 8 builds.Its given a perfect Matt finish every time.Ive sprayed it over enamels,Acrylics and the oil paints I use for weathering with no problems at all.Ive found two light coats is enough to give a good Matt finish.And it dries quickly.Alclad gloss cote is quite good as well.

 

[flyjoe180]

Dave, that is a real gem. Love the build finish, and enjoyed watching the build thread. Now you need to get a Raspberry Ripple one