1:48 BAC/EE Canberra B.2 Part 2

The Canberra B.2 in 1:48 scale, part two

A follow-up sheet by Xtradecal intended for models of the British Canberra jet bomber in its B.2 version. The set contains markings; you will not find a kit or paints in the package.

The bomber that flew for half a century

The Canberra first flew in 1949 as the first British jet bomber. The B.2 version was the first series-produced bomber form, with a crew of three and a glazed nose. The aircraft had an exceptionally large wing, thanks to which it reached altitudes unusual for the time, and in the 1950s it was among the best performing aircraft in its class. It served with many foreign users and, in modified forms, stayed in active service for several decades. For the modeler it is interesting for its slender shapes and expansive surfaces, on which markings show well. Models of this type also take both the early bare metal finish and the later camouflage schemes, so a single machine can cover several periods.

Large surfaces and markings

• The expansive wing calls for more water under the design, otherwise the decal grabs too soon.
• Place the roundels on the upper surfaces symmetrically with respect to the span, as a small deviation shows.
• Mask the glazed nose beforehand and work with the markings only once it is uncovered.
• Apply the unifying varnish in thin coats, so that the large surface does not get flooded.

Intended use

For builders of postwar British aircraft and for everyone who likes large bomber models with clean lines.