Phone Phixer Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Continuing with my theme of building aircraft I worked on during my time in the RAF. This is the Buccaneer from 1984-86 starting at the time the OCU moved from Honington to Lossiemouth. XX899 came from the RAFG fleet to the OCU. After going through the avionics update it was used by 12 Sqn and was one of the Granby aircraft, marked as P "Laser Lips Laura". I've built it in the war role fit for Pavespike designation. We went on many detachments to Laarbruch for maxivals or tacevals, practising the role. I had to source an AIM 9B Sidewinder and Lau 3B launcher for the self defence armament. Again I threw lots of aftermarket bits at it to hopefully improve the end result. I went through the usual well documented trials with this kit, but with sheer perseverance it was finished Along with the photographed AM stuff, the aircraft specific decals were made by Paul at Parkes682decals. Thanks for looking. Rob. 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 One of the most realistic representations of the wrap-around scheme that I've seen. Very subtle fading and weathering, Thanks for posting Rob. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Super 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 That really does look good! More photos please! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 To even finish the Airfix Bucc deserves praise but that is a great result, well done. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Now that looks spot on, where did those ladders come from? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teeradej Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Truly stunning work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Daylight can be a harsh critic but in this case shooting outdoors has amplified what a class job you've done on that paint scheme. Really magnificent work Rob. I just found out that there's an S2B in desert livery parked up at Preston airport near Dublin, of all places. I'm currently trying to wangle access to get a photographic walkaround. Really glad to have seen your one! Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Really smart work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 fantastic looking buccaneer, very nice job on the cam and finish.....looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwinism Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Lovely work - you've captured the tired paint look to perfection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 The Airfix beast has been tamed once again, what a stunner! Beautifully finished wrap round scheme too. Eng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Well Done Regards Ivan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 fantastioc bucc! well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordstrpe Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Top stuff!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Hello,Rob - That is a truly lifelike 'Buccaneer '. Superbly built and finished.I love it. All of he best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 lovely weathering. Very realistic so well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 That's gorgeous work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Wow, that is a stunning looking Bucc... as others have said the painting and weathering is perfect, very realistic. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 Thanks for the comments everyone. Now that looks spot on, where did those ladders come from? The ladders are part of the Flightpath RAF/RN Buccaneer detail & weapons set. It has a whole bunch of PE for the airframe, intake blanks, ladders, ECM pod, Paveway II, AIM 9L and a couple of Martel missiles. It's a good set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Excellent Buccaneer there, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the MDman Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 That's a lovely piece m8! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Fantastic result, especially give the kit you used. Very well done. Craig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Amazing work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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