B-57 Canberra for Col Mason - Air Force Cross and the Distinguished Flying Cross

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I did this a few years back, it was a great honor to build the Airfrix 1/48 B-57 for Col (retired) Mason, winner of the Air force Cross and the Distinguished Flying Cross for saving his weapons officer and aircraft after getting hit by anti-aircraft fire. I’ve attempted to recreate his aircraft after it was damaged. I finally updated my own website with a full build description, history, and more picture here

http://waihobbies.wkhc.net/index.php/37-models/sky/vietnam-and-the-cold-war/126-b-57-canberra

Comments and critique most welcomed.

Here’s Col Mason holding the model that he now uses for talks

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Hello!

Looks very nice. The battle damage is a cool idea here, it underscores the story nicely.

I’d like to build an aircraft like this in 1:72 some day - although I’m pretty sure I wouldnt do the damage thing, just a personal preference.

Thanks for sharing and have a nice day

Paweł

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Thanks for the comments, always nice to build a model for a veteran. I visited your website btw, and saw the 3d printed parts. Very nice! I just got one last year, and have been trying to do the same - but still learning at this point.

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Great job Waikong! Yes, it is “always nice to build a model for a veteran”. Doesn’t make much difference if it is military or civilian. A plane they flew, a tank they drove, a ship they served on or a model of their favorite auto. If we can do something nice for them after they gave so much for us. Well done.[t$t]

Jim [cptn]

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Beautiful model!!!

And bless you Waikong for doing something so awesome for a vet.

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Jim, Gamera - thanks for your comments. Couldn’t agree more in doing something for our veterans.

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This is a great post. I agree the model is fantastic and being able to build one for a vet makes it even cooler. Well done on the kit and the damage looks superb for sure!

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Very cool privilige,and a great job too

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Thanks Jacknewbill and Tojo72, appreciate your comments.