Alan P Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Wow, how did I miss this one, what a great look your model has, captured perfectly the bizarre combination of brutishness and elegance in the design. Great modelling all round. Seen some lovely Buccs from unusual kits recently, must be the rain! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 general melchett said: inspiration to crack on with Scratchers 1/24th monster when it arrives.. Yes!!! We're all waiting to see that one! Proceed, sir! Scratcher said: Superb example! I haven't figured out how to realistically weather EDSG.... Me either, but I think it's getting closer. Same problem with black, etc. All I did here was paint the overall EDSG, and then use a very thinned down mix of DSG over the top in random patterns. The patterns are not based on anything in particular, just what I thought looked good. PHaTNesS said: Seen some lovely Buccs from unusual kits recently, must be the rain! Yes, some great Buccaneers lately! For me, it's an overlooked aircraft (especially by the kit manufacturers). There's about a million F-4 Phantom kits in 1:72 scale, but only 4 Bricks? It's shameful. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thats a real beauty go got there! Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Hi mates, This weekend my daughter told me that the windscreen on the Brick looked like it was just "sitting there" and wasn't part of the plane. I had another look, and of course she was right! But how could I fix this now that the model is finished?? When I cut out the vacuform canopy, I did a lousy job of matching the curves on the bottom of the windscreen to the front fuselage. What I should have done during the build was to blend the windscreen into the fuselage prior to painting. Here is what the cock-up looks like: Since the model is already done, I can't use putty to blend it in. So out came the wall plaster, which I applied sparingly as so: (Boy, I hope this works!) "Sanding" of the wall plaster is done with water and a cotton "Q-Tip" swab. I was as careful as I could be in smoothing and blending the plaster between the windscreen and the fuselage. Here is the result: Then, I was very careful to apply a small amount of Tamiya tape to allow me to touch up the EDSG paint job. This picture shows how the model looked after the paint touch-up but before the tape is removed: I took off the tape, inadvertently removing the wiper blade in the process, and I wasn't really happy with it. It was close, but it still needed more work. So I did this whole procedure again. This time, I think it's OK. Here is how she looks now: I took the opportunity to put the wiper blade back on properly this time! So there it is, I hope you think it looks better. I see that I have a very small area on the windscreen frame to touch up, but that will be with a detailing brush not my airbrush. OK, now I pronounce this done!! Next time, how about you guys let me know when I've screwed something up? It's too embarrassing to hear it from my daughter!! Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POMPEO Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Amazing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 IMPRESSIVE WORK!!! and VERY inspirating. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 . When somebody delivers such a good result in the first place, no modeller worth his salt will maul somebody he doesn't know in person Far better to be told by someone close to you ! But you really succeeded in bettering your superb build Rolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theclay Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 good save on the canopy. looks real nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Next time, how about you guys let me know when I've screwed something up? It's too embarrassing to hear it from my daughter!!Cheers, Bill I didn't even notice Bill!! Maybe it was because the rest of the model just looked so good??! Excellent save though...!! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Stunning build there, really stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shan Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Wow nice Banana Jet..... i am a fan of the RAF jets during desert storm..... was hoping for a desert pink one, but your navy version look good too.... check this out : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I didn't even notice Bill!! Maybe it was because the rest of the model just looked so good??! Excellent save though...!! Ditto what Keef said! Our eyes were too busy looking at the overall effect to notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Ferguson Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I can only hope my Airfix one comes out 10% as good as this... Amazing work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 What can I say: STUNNING. Regards, Dirk The Netherlands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 WOW!! It looks fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunray Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Perfect! This is a classic aircraft and you have done it proud with this classic build. Like the photo's as well. Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Modeller Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Well done on the windscreen - in fact well done on the whole model. I'd just like to make a couple of comments on the look of the CMR kit - this is nothing to do with your modelling, which is first rate, but for a kit that has phenominal detail and phenominal instructions there are a couple of things that just don't look right : 1. The nose forward of the canopy looks too small 2. The nosewheel and leg look too big 3. The fin tip bullets are too bulky for a Buccaneer of this era I'm not just saying this flipantly, as I've been studying, painting and modelling Buccaneers for 40 years or more, since I did an apprenticeship with HSA at Brough in the late 60s and early 70s If I was building one of these I think I would replace the nose and tailplane with the Freightdog resin bits which are very nice, and replace the nosewheel leg and wheel with one frrom an Airfix kit, de-RAF'ed by taking off the landing light. But once again well done on the model, it looks the part despite my comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingpiggy Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Par excellence ! Very impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeart Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Very nice clean work! Excellent built!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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