B-57B Canberra - Italeri 1:72

[ij001]

Straight in with the date stamp pics:

Hopefully at the end of the month, it'll look something like this:

71st BS based at Laon, France in 1957. Will start this afternoon, updates as and when.

Ian.

 

[razordws]

Cool! :coolio

 

[Sherman 18]

Sweet!

 

[ij001]

Glued the big bits together !!

Next will be some blending and a little filling.

Ian.

 

[Sherman 18]

What the ..... ...... You just posted start date pictures like an hour ago

I guess it goes together pretty well, and if it does this might be my type of aircraft to build :drinks

 

[lupanzer]

Desr Ian...nice start!...this black and red is very cool

Luiz

 

[SA Dave]

I think it was Gary that did one in black about a year ago I loved it and I am sure I will love yours 2

 

[moon puppy]

Dang that was quick Ian! We're gonna need a new to keep up with ya.

 

[RichB]

I built a Vietnam version a few years ago. It was a relatively pain free build.

This has since fallen victim to a CAT strike, but there is another in the stash.

Cheers,
Rich

 

[ij001]

Thanks chaps, s'pose it may be considered 'bragging' if I told y'all that I primered it this morning as soon as Daddies Little Stormtroopers went to school !!

Ian.

 

[ij001]

Paint done:

And next, 'stickers'.

Ian.

 

[Xavi84]

Very cool build! That black and red scheme looks really sharp. I can't wait to see it finished

 

[lupanzer]

Great Ian , great

Luiz

 

[ij001]

Stickers done !!

I cannot be certain, but I believe that this is the original late 1980's release of this kit, certainly it seems like it's been in my stash since then. Why is this relevant ??, the decals; They didn't fracture, they didn't curl-up like caterpillars and they didn't 'silver', they behaved impeccably, like any modern after-market set you care to name.

BIG Kudos to [strike]1908's[/strike] (well spotted, Dave), 1980's era Italeri


Ian.

 

[razordws]

BIG Kudos to 1908's era Italeri


Ian.[/color]

Really??? Didn't know they've been around that long!

That's looking really cool in its markings.

 

[ij001]

:facepalm B*gg*r !! - Good catch, Dave. I'll edit that in your honour

Ian.

 

[moon puppy]

 

[phantom II]

I guess if I could shake and bake one of these everyday I would get them all done before I die ldguy

Cheers, Christian B) Glad I only blinked twice

 

[lupanzer]

Fantastic!....

Luiz

 

[ij001]

And done:

Daddies Little Stormtroopers took one look at it this morning and said,
"Dad, that looks just like 'Toothless' from 'How to train your Dragon' "

I think that they have a good point !! - More photos in the 'Completion' thread. As ever thanks for the support and comments during this (short) project. Happy to take any questions, comments and criticism.

AFN

Ian.