Airfix 1:48 Canberra
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Interesting story; my ex-wife's father (my ex-father in law) flew bombers in the war and was in the RAF prior to joining BEA in the late 60's. For Xmas my son was given a 1:48 Airfix Canberra by his mum of the type he flew and upon cross-referencing the log books he discovered the decals in the kit are of the exact same aircraft as often flown by his grandfather, Canberra B(I)6 serial number WY319 of 213 Sqn. RAF, Bruggen Germany 1969. What a coincidence! 
So now he's even more determined to make a decent job of it and is looking at airbrushes and all sorts of things! Any tips for him I can pass on would be great. p.s. he's 26 but last did Airfix about 10 years ago.
Unfortunately only the cockpit of the aircraft has been preserved, here's a picture.
So now he's even more determined to make a decent job of it and is looking at airbrushes and all sorts of things! Any tips for him I can pass on would be great. p.s. he's 26 but last did Airfix about 10 years ago.
Unfortunately only the cockpit of the aircraft has been preserved, here's a picture.
Try doing a bit of checking on the various modelling websites for build reviews of this kit. It has been a very popular kit amongst modellers.
Over the past two years or so since it came out, most of the modelling magazines have covered it as well.
Depending on how much research the modeller wants to undertake, I would recommend the Warpaint book on the Canberra as well.
Over the past two years or so since it came out, most of the modelling magazines have covered it as well.
Depending on how much research the modeller wants to undertake, I would recommend the Warpaint book on the Canberra as well.
dr gn posted this a couple of weeks ago, you might find it useful.
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
Things that really improved my models were using filler to remove panel gaps, decal fix to make decals conform to the surface better and varnish for a smoother finish.
Eric MC in the past has recommended practising on basic models first, something simple like a spitfire, this is good advice. Like most things practise is important and with modelling you never stop learning.
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
Things that really improved my models were using filler to remove panel gaps, decal fix to make decals conform to the surface better and varnish for a smoother finish.
Eric MC in the past has recommended practising on basic models first, something simple like a spitfire, this is good advice. Like most things practise is important and with modelling you never stop learning.
Edited by SlipStream77 on Wednesday 30th December 23:51
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