Martin B 57B Canberra, 52-1590, The Black Knights 38th Bomb Wing USAFE Laon AFB France 1956.
1/72 Airfix, I modified a few things, pilot seats narrower, removed the hinges from all control surfaces, the tail-plane joints, engine jet-pipes and replaced some antennae, finished in MM and Humbrol enamels with Future over kit and other decals, built in 2009.
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Dirk Derks said on August 10, 2017
Hello Allan,
Beautiful piece of craftsmanship on this old mold from Airfix.
Magnificent paint job.Regards, Dirk / The Netherlands.
Allan J Withers said on August 10, 2017
Thank you Dirk.
George Williams said on August 10, 2017
It’s a big bird even in 1/72 and it’s lasted the years very well, you must have a good dust free environment to keep these models in, great colour scheme, it really suits the Canberra.
Allan J Withers said on August 11, 2017
Thanks George, 95 % dust free display cabinets.
Jeff Bailey said on August 10, 2017
Allan, this is one beautiful bird! Your build skills are great and your painting is … well, awesome! The scalloping on the various areas is first rate PLUS!
Bravo, my friend!
Allan J Withers said on August 11, 2017
Thank you Jeffry.
Craig Abrahamson said on August 10, 2017
Good looking build, Allan, (and I agree with Jeff re the paint job), but I was wondering why you did the following – “.. I removed the hinges from all control surfaces, the tail-plane joints, engine jet-pipes…”. Was there a reason for those ‘modifications’?
Allan J Withers said on August 11, 2017
Thanks Craig, always a reason ! I am guessing you haven’t seen this kit, I will add a pic of the instructions so you can see.
Greg Kittinger said on August 10, 2017
Wow – that’s one colorful Canberra! Nice job on the masking.
Allan J Withers said on August 11, 2017
Thanks Greg.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on August 10, 2017
Allan, great choice of markings! I would have loved to see 4 of them doing aerobatics! I did see the Martin Company test pilot wring one out during family day in 1957. This must be the first Airfix B-57 kit I’ve seen, and you did a great job on her. The paint is really well done!
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Allan J Withers said on August 11, 2017
Thank you Bernard.
Robert Royes said on August 10, 2017
Great job sir! A real beauty.
Allan J Withers said on August 11, 2017
Thanks Robert.
kloster zero said on August 11, 2017
Nice build
and great colours !
Allan J Withers said on August 12, 2017
Thanks Kloster.
Louis Gardner said on August 11, 2017
Fantastic job with this one Allan !!!!!
(As usual)
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Allan J Withers said on August 12, 2017
Thanks Louis.
Terry Schuler said on August 12, 2017
Wow, Allen, this is a real attention getter. A great paint scheme, done very well makes for a very nicely done model. Well done !
Allan J Withers said on August 12, 2017
Thanks Terry.
krzysztof bytniewski said on November 26, 2017
Ah how beautifully contrasts black with red. This model looks pretty
Allan J Withers said on November 26, 2017
Thanks Krzysztof.
Allan J Withers said on October 24, 2018
And a pic’ of the under side, the paint has not faded, it’s just the camera !!
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