Operation Granby Bucc

[planecrazee]

So in between the group builds I'm busy with - in particular the F-16 build - I had started making the Revell 1/72 Buccaneer - box art below:

 

 

Now to say this was a difficult kit that fought me at just about every turn would be an understatement but I enjoyed it all the same.  The model is very basic with very little cockpit or fuselage detail and would benefit from the inclusion of some ordnance but once complete I think is a pretty good rendering of a bucc.

 

This particular model is of an Operation Granby bucc and again I think this scheme helps to show off the lines of the aircraft in a pleasing light.  The model is built completely out of box with no scratch building as I just wanted to keep this one very simple.

 

At this point in time I have given the aircraft next to no weathering and was debating whether or not to go any further.   A quick round up of your thoughts on this would be appreciated.

 

So here she is - by no means a show standard piece - and as always your comments are most welcome:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 15, 2017 by planecrazee

[stevehnz]

Nice looking build. I'm not a Buccaneer fanatic like some on BM but I do have a couple in stock to be done in RN colours one of these days & it's always nice to see one done in 1/72 & such a nice job made.

Steve.

[Gerrardandrews]

Old kit in to a stunning looking model.

[planecrazee]

Thanks Steve and Gerrard for your kind comments - your feedback is always greatly received.

 

Kris

[Dave N]

I don't know this kit but that's a really nice build!  (...wouldn't mind seeing some more views of the cockpit/nose area that has some nice looking details... )      

[planecrazee]

Thanks for your feedback Dave - much appreciated.  I'll see what I can do to get some more pics of the nose area for you. 

Kris

[Horatio Gruntfuttock]

That ole Matchbox kit scrubs up well, and seems to have a better nose than the old Airfix one. Good Job Mr Crazee.

[F-32]

Very nice work with such an old kit.

 

We really do need a new mould in 1/72 scale

[eng]

Very nicely turned out Buccaneer......... now make it grubby! 😉

 

Eng

[Simon382]

Looking very good indeed considering it's the old Matchbox offering. As for weathering......horses for courses but I know from working with them that if it has nose art applied it means it's definitley dirty! The art wasn't applied until later in the campaign and by then they were filthy despite the efforts of the ground crews.

[Vultures1]

Nice work on an old and difficult kit - well done!

[planecrazee]

Thanks vultures - yeah a new tool would be awesome 

[planecrazee]

Thanks eng and Simon for your feedback. I was definitely looking to weather her up so your feedback has confirmed my intentions. Thanks folks.

[allyby]

12 minutes ago, planecrazee said:

Thanks eng and Simon for your feedback. I was definitely looking to weather her up so your feedback has confirmed my intentions. Thanks folks.

 Make it a nice light weathering though, that should show it off to the max!, nice job!

[Darby]

I'm biased toward EDSG Buccaneers but when I saw it was a Granby one I had to have a peek. Agree with others about the filth. You should have seen some of our Mk4's out there. Nice to see an old Matchbox kit being built.

[planecrazee]

Thanks for your comments Darby and for your vote towards adding a bit of filth to the bucc. You're right -  you've gotta love a matchbox kit even though sometimes they fight you at every turn lol

[Brit-in-RI]

Awesome job, I especially like the detail you got on the crew and the clean lines defining the BLC, how did you manage that?  I just hope I can get that accurate a paint job on my Bucc when it is finished. It does looks like the arresting hook may be positioned too far aft. I have never tackled a Revell kit, so don't know how accurate they come.  I would be proud to display this if it were mine. 

[planecrazee]

Thank you for your kind feedback Brit - much appreciated. I'm not sure about the arresting hook as I have a limited knowledge of buccs. I look forward to seeing your model when it is completed and wish you good luck for your build.

Kris 

[huvut76g7gbbui7]

She's looking lovely. Just a wee bit more dirt and move the hook to the front of the bay then on to the next one (EDSG and white,800 or 801 markings )