Navy Bird Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) Hi mates! After 48 years of modelling, I decided to take the plunge and build my first all-resin kit. I've certainly used lots of resin cockpits and other detailing accessories, but I've never gone for an entire resin model. I figured I should start with something simple and easy, so I picked CMR's beautiful 1:72 Buccaneer. The work-in-progress thread can be found here. I learned a lot along the way, but I think the biggest takeaway is that building a resin kit really isn't much different than a "normal" plastic kit. You have more work to do removing the parts and cleaning them up, and you've got to use different adhesives, but other than that it wasn't so bad. If you've been wanting to give resin a try, go for it! The Buccaneer is finished in Gunze Aqueous H333 Extra Dark Sea Grey, with H331 Dark Sea Grey used for weathering accents. Black pastels were also used to highlight some panels. The metallic surfaces are Alclad, and I chose to pose the model with the wings folded. Oddly enough, the wing fold braces are included with the kit, but not mentioned in the instruction manual. By the way, I can't say enough for CMR's instructions - all 22 pages. I wish every kit had such detailed instructions. One thing I really found useful was a painting guide that listed the correct paint (by BS381C numbers if appropriate) for every single part in the kit. Nice! I didn't use any aftermarket on the kit, because let's face it, all of the aftermarket is already in the box. It's got a resin cockpit and bang seat (hey, the whole model is resin, right?), it's got pre-painted photoetched details for the cockpit, and other photoetch details for use elsewhere, it has two sets of vacuform canopies (good thing, I made a major mistake cutting out the first one), it's got die-cut masks for the canopy and windscreen, and it has two huge sheets of transfers with no less than 12(!) options for markings. So here she is, I hope you enjoy the photos! Cheers, Bill Edited February 12, 2018 by Navy Bird Photobucket Eradication 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatcliffeDemon Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 That's a real beauty. Cracking finish and photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 An outstanding build of this Buccaneer ! She looks fantastic in your fine images. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Superb looking brick there Bill! Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbrownra Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Absolutely first class build - and great photos too. Have often thought about buying one of these kits but have been put off by the cost vs probability of screwing it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 MAJESTIC!!! I have run without words to say about your wonderfully done gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Great build with your usual high.standards, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Superb Brick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forlornhope Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thats a beautiful finish there well done, its been great watching your wip thanx for sharing all with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Very nice indeed and good choice of markings. RNAS Fulmar always gets my vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 That's some excellent work there. Thanks a lot for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Fantastic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Another superb build Bill, thanks for the inspiration (I must get on with mine). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Lovely build, looks more like 1/48 than 1/72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Beautiful build that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Hi Bill, Lovely job on your Buccaneer. Really captured her look and brought her to life. Kind regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 . Superb I also think this clearly shows that the "investment" in a CMR resin and some expertise result in a really realistic looking Bucc ! Would love to be able to finish one to this standard. Rolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Stunning build and finish there, I really really like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Extremely nice job! The pictures show off your excellent work very well. Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Absolutely gorgeous work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 B-U-ti-full, What a stunning Bucc, I`ve been following your build with interest and you`ve done a cracking job. I`ve got this kit too but I`ve been a bit scared to start it, so it is nice to see that it is possible and I`ll take heart with your excellent effort, which is beautiful. All the best Tony O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greased Lightning Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 That's a beautiful job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Superb, I love that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Awesome...one of the best I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 As I said on your build thread Bill, she's a cracker - that view is re-inforced by those excellent piccies!! Great model!! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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