CJP Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) I decided to salvage this Buccaneer S1 that I originally built 30+ years ago - it was based on the Matchbox Buccaneer S2 and used bits of the Airfix NA39 kit to convert it to an S1 - over the years the finish acquired a grimy grey coat and then had an unfortunate handling accident and was stuck away for future repair. The motivation to start the repair came after viewing the excellent Buccaneer S1 & S2 models in 1/48 & 1/72 on BM, in particular the S1 by CT Modeller and the comprehensive build by Navy Bird of the Scale Resin S1 - fortunately I had not lost any of the parts - you can see where I started cleaning the grimy coat on LH side of model. Photos are the best I could do on my iPhone. I decided to retain the scratch built parts, those being the folded nose, cockpit/ejection seats, wing folds, air brakes and various airframe mods - The grime was removed and after fixing the broken bits and reassembling it I repainted the model with Tamiya acrylic white - I always struggle with white finishes but eventually managed to get a white finish I was happy with - I then sprayed the model with Humbrol Clear prior to decaling - this was a bit of a disaster as the whole models finish crazed for some unknown reason and I spent another week rubbing it back and then recoating it using Microscale clear gloss thankfully without any issues. The decal sheet used is from Model Alliance Ark Royal Air Wing selection. I also added a master pitot tube and a Flightpath etched boarding ladder set which I found a nightmare to put together & it almost did not make it on to the model - the jury struts are made from brass wire and fine brass tubing. I have a Scale Resin S1 to do at some stage and will refer to Navy Birds post when I eventually get around to making it - for now I am sizing up the Trumpeter Wyvern in 1/48. In my display case with my Highplanes Sea Vixen I have added references below I have collected over the years on interior surface colour - I acknowledge there has been much discussion on BM on what the colours should be After looking at TC2324's excellent 12 Squadron low level Buccaneer post I decided to give this one a gentle scrub and a couple of coats of gloss clear on the sea - the model is the Tamiya 1/100 scale Buccaneer S2 which is a really nice little kit and as far as I can tell no longer available? thanks for looking CJP Edited April 17, 2018 by CJP postimg.cc 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PZRGREN Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 A great restoration, well done. Roger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Great save. Looking at the finished model, it was definitely well worth the effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) I LOVE THAT BUCCANEER it was a great save I will be using yours, as well as the others you mention when I make my next navi-ation build the S1 Bucc It's lovely 'brickwork'. Edited March 16, 2017 by perdu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Lovely save, looks really good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 very nice restoration of a original good model and a old friend I bet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Very nice work!!! Inspiring too. Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Well worth the effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Lovely job and a great bit of recycling to boot! Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I like this one big time! Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Nice recovery. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 Thank you all for those nice comments CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Great looking model. A great rescue build. Ne3d to do that to some of mine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Turned out nice. I have taken to avoiding the Humbrol clear and matt due to finish quality myself. I feel your pain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 24 minutes ago, invidia said: Great looking model. A great rescue build. Ne3d to do that to some of mine 8 minutes ago, John_W said: Turned out nice. I have taken to avoiding the Humbrol clear and matt due to finish quality myself. I feel your pain. Thanks guys - I think there are a lot of older models out there we have put a considerable amount of work into that would benefit from an update & rebirth - I would like to see some for sure - also great to hear other modellers experiences with finishes too CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 wow pheonix from the ashes or what, looks great, well worth the effort 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselweasel Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Really good effort CJP, whats next on the Salvage line ATB Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 4 hours ago, dieselweasel said: Really good effort CJP, whats next on the Salvage line ATB Jim Thanks Jim - nothing in the pipeline right now but I have an old 1/32 Hasegawa A4 & Skybirds 86 Scimitar that need some TLC sometime - next will be a new build of a 1/48 Trumpeter Wyvern when I get motivated CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 worth saving and a fine job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hartmann Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 An inspiring restoration! Fantastic work Best Rgds Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Well worth salvaging,beautifully done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Fantastic restoration. Well worth the effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Wow - very nice job. And let's have some pics of the HPM Vixen FAW1!!!! pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 24 minutes ago, Pat C said: Wow - very nice job. And let's have some pics of the HPM Vixen FAW1!!!! pat Thanks Pat - HPM Sea Vixen post here http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235011296-high-planes-sea-vixen-faw1/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Coombs Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 A splendid save there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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