wkennerley Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 (edited) Well this will be my build, Airfix 1/72 Buccaneer as a what if the Rhodesian Air Force acquired these aircraft - Could have been a possibility as the South African's had them and I guess that they could have sold some to the Rhodesians - Right so I have had a little think about this - It won't be as elaborate as some but here goes. The year is 1971, the insurgent attacks in Rhodesia are stepping up. Cross border flights in the photo Canberra have shown a number of insurgent camps in neighbouring countries. Air strikes with Hunter and Canberra, whilst effective have shown that an aircraft with a bigger weapons load was needed. The Rhodesian Government entererd talks with the South Africans, the conclusionbeing that the Rhodesian Air Force was able to purchase 4 Buccaneer S.50s. This aircraft with an internal bomb bay and the capability to carry 4 Matra rocket pods, was a bit like a Canberra and Hunter combined. So now one aircraft could be used instead of two (though in all likelyhood the Canberras and Hunters would still be used alongside the new aircraft). On 19 October 1971 the four aircraft were ferried to Rhodesia, the crews having trained for the last six months in South Africa. Delivered in SAAF blue but without insignia the aircraft were immediately repainted in RhAF camo. Kit parts Wayne Edited September 29, 2010 by wkennerley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 Initial post modified a bit, build is a bit slow as stuff needs to be done round the house. The flash is a pain as is the wierd plastic Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaiidanTomcat Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 The flash is a pain as is the wierd plasticWayne I can tell its going to be a pain! Just one piece at a time though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 As I have said on another thread, I do like these minor airforces being represented here in the GB, crack on! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 Thanks Daniel - This AF is close to my heart! Not much progress, see below - I hate this kit I will never buy another Airfix kit if I can help it!! Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I know - I have seen a few of your other builds of this air force. I hope you do not blame all Airfix kits! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 (edited) Hi Daniel, nope its just a heat of the moment rant at this kit, the side panels are not wide enough for the instrument panel decals! There was a bit of flash and the plastic is rubbery a bit like the old airfix figures (though not as bad). I am sure it will make into a nice plane in the end. Wayne Edited August 6, 2010 by wkennerley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 dont tell me how bad the kit is i have 2 of them in loine for the bucc GB!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 dont tell me how bad the kit is i have 2 of them in loine for the bucc GB!!!! They are probably not that bad, just to me they are!! The fit is not very good on some items esp the rocket pods, the main pod is a smaller diameter than the head that fits on the front end for instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 mine are 1x gulf bird and 1x 209sqn special to go with a hawk so the rocket pods arnt a issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 Short back story added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Short back story added And a good story too. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaiidanTomcat Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Very smooth looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 LIttle bit of progress, some filler needed on this kit!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 You've got that put together quick! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 Not any progress really but I am plodding away at the build Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 cool im starting mine soon doesnt look too bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 woohoo first coat of paint !! Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 Masked up for 2nd top colour Actually I have sprayed the green and a coat of klear but my photographing progress is a bit behind!! Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Good stuff here! Seems like the Bucc is a favourite for whiffing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Looks good, when will the photo's catch up? Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 One day I promise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 Right more up to date photos - 2nd pic shows the underside, I decided the blue was too blue so remasked and resprayed, see pic 3 - Few coats of klear and I should be ready to decal Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Think you were right, that looks better. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Think you were right, that looks better. Thanks Dan, it looked too German WWII, why I used the first colour I will never know!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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