RMCS Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 This is a kit I have always wanted to build. I am the lucky owner of the Airfix twin kit so I wanted to be able to show this amazing airtcraft as best I could. I have decided to depict an aircraft from 208Sqn whilst it was on the Red Flag exercises in the 1970's The Buccaneers had never been seen by the Americans and during the exercise the RAF re-defined to the hosts what low level flying was. Ity was a superlative display of low level fast flying. Not one Buccaneer was intercepted! The kit has its issues, but forms a superb basis for super detailing, so here it goes! I wanted to show an Engine and the bomb bay, all my efforts are from refrence photos and are built by the eye, not plans, so it wont be 100% accurate. The photo etch is from Flightpath. 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 That's a very fine start on what can be a very difficult build! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Superb. I'm awaiting a re-tooled 1/72. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Aargh! Buccaneer frenzy. Bring it on! Lovely start 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Good work and love the exposed engine! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Fantastic,as you say, the RAF redefined what fast low flying was all about. Remember seeing a video showing the Bucc's coming in and the Yanks unable to get a 'lock on' with the radar to the aircraft.And some American voice coming over the video saying 'I got to go up and see this' meaning from the shelter they where in and watch it for real. For the life of me I can't find that video now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodmin Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Great start already. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Great start, with some real,fine details. Jan Remco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Great start. An open bomb bay aswell, very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 wow, very nice! that is quite some scratch build talent !!! the Flightpath PE looks nice as well! the Airfix Bucc..... a bit hard to get lately! will be following this closely.. as i managed to get one last month after ~ 2 years of searching one for a "reasonable" price... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Great bit of modeling there. Brilliant start sir. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwinism Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I'm going to keep my eye on this build. My first controlling tour was Lossiemouth so have a soft spot for the Buccaneer - 'hairy legs', 'un-blown approaches', cable engagements, epic beat-ups...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Oh yes, this is going to be special! You say twin kit, is it purely two fuselages or is it two of everything? Whilst we are on the subject, how many times do we need to say this Airfix, when will you give us a new Buccaneer? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Oh yes, this is going to be special! You say twin kit, is it purely two fuselages or is it two of everything? Whilst we are on the subject, how many times do we need to say this Airfix, when will you give us a new Buccaneer? Yes 2 whole kits!! Although I fear the 2nd one will go back in the stash for a while 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 Some detail progress, replaced thew slipper tank ewdges with plati strip and archers resin rivetts and also had a go at some upgrade detail in the main fuselage wheel wells. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Can't believe my eyes! Most detailed one I ever saw. Eager to see the final result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 TOP! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Fabulous scratchbuilding! Really like what you are doing with this. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Coming on a treat. Can't wait to see some paint on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 watching !!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Very nice indeed, great scratch building, this will be one to watch, keep up the good work. All the bestChris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Scratching up superbly sir; those slipper tanks and wells are the business. Even before any colours are applied there's a sense of life and detail developing here. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Loverly! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom de castel Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Very nice job indeed ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I am rather in awe of what you are doing with this kit! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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