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somtec · Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 7 Location: s.wales

Hi all
I know iam a bit late joining in the fun so i'll have to pull my finger out.
The choice for my first subject is going to be the BAC Canberra in Argentine markings.
The Canberra force of 12 aircraft were operational with the Argentine Air Force from 1970 and by the time of the war 7 were available for use. Numerous raids were launched in the process a couple were shot down, the survivors stayed in service on a reduced level do to lack of spares until about 2000.
The kit is a series 5, the box dated 1975 that i got off ebay for a reasonable price compared to some that i saw. i intend to build it straight out of the box with little if any in the way of upgrading. The panel lines are raised and will probably sray that way. I hope to make a start this weekend.

Cheers
Peter

somtec · Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 7 Location: s.wales

Hi
Just a couple of pics taken before closing up the body of my canberra. Only added a little bit of detail to the kit seats ,they are not really that accurate in shape, but as there isnt much to see when the canopy is on im not to worried.
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Not sure if this is going to work but here goes.
Peter

somtec · Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 7 Location: s.wales

Hi again
heres one of the canberra glued and taped up. its going to need some filling and sanding and wheel wells adding but it looks like a canberra to me.

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JackJ · Posted: Tue 28 Aug 2007 07:28 am Post subject:

dont rush it

there is always group builds plus. and looking good so far

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