The Airfix B-57 is out

[AnonymousFY21]

Here are just a few poor shots of the kit.

The basic sprues are common to the B(I)8 and I guess B2. The faults previously found are present in this version as well, so I won't say any more about those. The decals have the faint pattern as seen lately on all the other sheets, but are in register and look perfectly useable, although I'm not certain of colour accuracy, as I know next to nothing about the B-57.

Main sprues that are different, and the wings showing the airbrakes only on the upper surface.

Canopy, Cockpit tub and instrument panel

Different seats and engine intakes for the various marks.

rich

[AnonymousER99]

Not a big fan of the B-57 but it looks like airfix did it up decently. The cockpit, seats and instrument panel are horrible but a replacement will surely become available from someone.

[AnonymousA667]

The cockpit, seats and instrument panel are horrible but a replacement will surely become available from someone.

I'm still hoping somebody might do a set for the PR9, so that we can do one with everything opened up...

peebeep

[PHREAK]

[Red Dragon]

Not a fan of the REAL Canberra then?

Phil

[Av8fan]

HMM,

That cockpit tub looks to be about my speed when it comes to dry brushing.

I will get my

How visible would that be with a buttoned up cockpit?

[PHREAK]

Not a fan of the REAL Canberra then?

Phil

[rossm]

That silver option looks like an RB-57E 'Patricia Lynn' variant ?

If so, did they give you the cameras in the nose that they missed in 1/72 ? They don't seem to show in the sprue pics but they should be something like this :

That's as near as I could get my 1/72 one anyway. The build appeared in MAM December 2008, if anyone wants it PM me and I'll risk Neil Robinson's wrath by sending you a copy of the article.

Ross

Edited April 8, 2009 by rossm

[Colin S-K]

Dear All,

Looks quite interesting, might be tempted at some point.....

But it still has the problem with the lower fin, to me it stares at you.....

Have a look here for an idea about it,

http://ipmsuk.proboards.com/index.cgi?boar...amp;thread=4445

Colin

[Jeffry Fontaine]

Anyone have the CA kit on hand to perform a comparison between the two kits? Curious to know if the resin from the CA kit will work in the Airfix kit.

[PHREAK]

Dear All,

Looks quite interesting, might be tempted at some point.....

But it still has the problem with the lower fin, to me it stares at you.....

Have a look here for an idea about it,

http://ipmsuk.proboards.com/index.cgi?boar...amp;thread=4445

Colin

Dead right Colin, once you've seen it, it just can not be ignored. It's not that difficult to correct it...if I can, any one can.

[Jennings Heilig]

That silver option looks like an RB-57E 'Patricia Lynn' variant ?

If so, did they give you the cameras in the nose that they missed in 1/72 ? They don't seem to show in the sprue pics but they should be something like this :

Yes it is, and no they didn't.

J

[Mike]

Anyone have the CA kit on hand to perform a comparison between the two kits? Curious to know if the resin from the CA kit will work in the Airfix kit.

I believe the wheel bays will fit easily. Not so sure about the other bits.