stoohoo Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Beautiful, always a pleasure to see your work Bill, i couldnt do that in 1:48th, now hurry up and finish that revell mustang, i'm looking forward to seeing how well it can be built to inspire me to start on mine Cheers, Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Now that is nice, really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thats an absolutely awesome build by anybody's standards! You really have captured the feel of the Buccaneer. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arie Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) Fantastic work!!! How do you manage painting the natural metal faces on the intakes--are they hand painted? I've always had a bugger of a time getting mine to look that even and you seem to have it mastered! Cheers, A. C. Edited July 16, 2012 by Arie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Super stuff sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 A stonking build. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich F Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Stunning Bucc and photography there Bill One too be proud of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raif Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Glad you took the plunge and showed us the result, beautiful modelling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Absolutely gorgeous Bill, really enjoyed your build thread. Great scheme too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 She is a beauty Bill - a real looker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fu_manchu Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Very nice work. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Really good work Bill. Belle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Lovely Bucc, nicely weathered; looks just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buccymad Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 stunning finish and excellent pictures bill,you should be well chuffed with that build , but........(and this is only a criticism of the kit ,NOT your build) i couldn't bring myself to pay all that money for a kit that will not sit well with my A.M.S ,just too many small flaws that would be overlooked by 99.9 percent of people,but would drive me to hack and cut till i was left with a nothing but a pile of resin dust. same as most kits i build (or fail to build for that very reason ) still it is far and away the best 1/72 banana jet out there!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 wow CRACKING BUILD MATE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nirvanagr Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 It's just....GREAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 arbrownra said: 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.  I had the same thoughts. What caused me to take the plunge was the realization that if I bought the Airfix 1:72 model, and all of the aftermarket resin, PE, masks, and transfers, I'd end up spending about the same money. And I'd have the same chance to screw something up! (Which I did with this kit, by the way. But I planned for both of the embarrassing mistakes to be on the bottom so nobody would see them. Hint: arrestor hook and hold-back mechanism fairing.) So I went for the resin since I knew that I would probably learn something, and that's fun!  Duncan B said: Another superb build Bill, thanks for the inspiration (I must get on with mine).  Yes, for sure Duncan! You have an Attacker in resin, right? Go for it! I have the Scimitar and Sea Venom waiting in the wings - I think I'll do the Sea Venom in the markings for Danni's dad.  crobinsonh said: Lovely job on your Buccaneer. Really captured her look and brought her to life.  Thank you for your help with the details. It helps when you have access to someone who has his own personal Brick!  stoohoo said: Beautiful, always a pleasure to see your work Bill, i couldnt do that in 1:48th, now hurry up and finish that revell mustang, i'm looking forward to seeing how well it can be built to inspire me to start on mine  Holy cow, I forgot all about that Mustang!! You are right, I must finish the last of my "trio." Thanks for reminding me!! Now I wonder where it is...  martin hale said: Thats an absolutely awesome build by anybody's standards! You really have captured the feel of the Buccaneer.  Thanks, Martin. I'm glad that you think so - capturing the "feel" of the plane is always one of my objectives. I think the CMR kit represents all those crazy Buccaneer curves best, and that really helps!  Arie said: Fantastic work!!! How do you manage painting the natural metal faces on the intakes--are they hand painted?  Thanks, A.C. Yes, the leading edges of the intakes are hand-painted. To get a real steady hand I always rest my palm on something so I only have to worry about moving my fingers. I used Testor's Flat Aluminum, and then brushed Future over it to give it a glossy look.  buccy mad said: but........(and this is only a criticism of the kit, NOT your build) i couldn't bring myself to pay all that money for a kit that will not sit well with my A.M.S, just too many small flaws that would be overlooked by 99.9 percent of people, but would drive me to hack and cut till i was left with a nothing but a pile of resin dust. same as most kits i build  I understand completely. I've resigned myself to the fact that all kits have some errors, and I can't fix them all. I try to fix the big ones (like I had to do with my Lightning) or at least start with something that has a reasonably accurate shape. Like Martin said, to capture the feel of the aircraft. But every modeller has their own set of criteria that defines what they like and don't like. The most important thing is to have fun! That's what is so great about this hobby. You can have fun at any level!  Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadeocu Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 That's a very nice build indeed. Thanks for taking the time to share it. - Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 A GREAT Work, and very inspirating too, many congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilan Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 WOW, just WOW!! Cheers, Ilan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Great build Bill and nice tonal variations in the paintwork too, you're quite right re the Airfix jobbie and total cost....may as well get it all in one box to start with..........inspiration to crack on with Scratchers 1/24th monster when it arrives.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiton Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Fantastic model. One color camouflage makes this model very elegant. And highlights the beautiful feminine shape ,-)). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratcher Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Superb example! I haven't figured out how to realistically weather EDSG.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Followed the build and all I can say is That's a keeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Fontaine Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Very nice sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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