speedy Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 (edited) Here's the latest in my projects this year. I got this from a modelling mate for rather less than what they go for so I was pleased before I even got started. I managed to pick up the Neomega cockpit at SMW 2012 with a bit of future planning purchasing. This is my first ever 1/48 Bucc so I'd put a few hours in on others builds and how to build it easily which wasn't a problem at all. The only difference I did was the lugs that make up the intakes most people seem to cut them off and then cement to the whole kit, I applied the same theory as per the body and just glue (well MEK actually) in small steps and I got a great join which required no filler what so ever. The kit came together very well and there isn't much filler on the kit at all. I inserted plasticard at the forward most end of the fin where it is way thinner that the spine part that makes the join. Airwaves wing joins were used but I could find any for the airbrake so detailed it a bit with plasticard again and filled in the extra holes, using the Aeroguide as a guide!. I did put a pile of weight in the nose just to be on the safe side and the build came together. I've used an article in MAI about the build and thought I'd try the paints listed in there, but the green is wrong, so I when I sprayed it it was immediately obvious it must have been a typo, so the grey is Tamiya X-54 & the green is Xtracrylix RAF green. Decals on, most were the kit but some of them were way out of register so the spares box was raided. Thanks to Dr Evil for the XV decals . All finished off with a dark wash for the panel lines as I didn't want to go to arty on it as they're just not like that, then finished off with Windsor & Newton Matt varnish. Once dry just the exhaust staining added then I added the wings, which the etch join wouldn't take the weight of the wings so I was forced into doing the stay bars, which once painted (in situ) I think I've got the center section a bit thick. Anyway one more to go then I can reveal my project finale. Edited April 14, 2013 by speedy 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkkeeper Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 That's very nice, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 that`s fabulous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Awesome Bucc!!!!! My only observation is that, I think the overall finish on the real aircraft was satin and not matt. Again fantastic work. Cheers Sernak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 That looks very nice indeed and certainly looks the part- good job! Cheers Tony O ps- I love the DMS boot scuff marks on top of the intakes, great stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Love it! Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxton Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Nice. I love these models in 'dirty' configuration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 A crackin banana bomber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnley63 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 That's one very nice Buccaneer - really like it. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin77 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Ya know, i totally love the Bucc, and yours is a stunner. I mean an aircraft that size, doing silly MPH at lower than low level, does it get any better??? Great build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Cracking job on a very difficult kit. Very impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 That is one Very Nice Buccaneer, Great work !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Very nice Bucc, I built one a few years ago and didn't have many problems building it apart from the slipper tanks... terrible fit. gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 blooming gorgeous b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seversky Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Super BUCCANEER!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Love the Buccaneer and yours is a splendid example, smashin stuff! Cheers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Nice one - nothing better than a Buccaneer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greased Lightning Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Great job, it's unusual not to hear "This kit was a pig to put together"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Nice and operational...just the way airplanes should be rgds mr b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Excellent done. Regards, Dirk The Netherlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Excellent Job! Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 love the wings up look of this plane , super job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 A great job there Speedy ....love the Brick in camo.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Awesome Bucc!!!!! My only observation is that, I think the overall finish on the real aircraft was satin and not matt. Again fantastic work. Cheers Sernak Hi Sernak... When Buccaneers were delivered to the RAF ca 1969, they were painted in a glossy finish, from 1973 onwards they were re-painted in matt paint and markings were toned down. Now of course gloss paint can flatten down anyway with weathering and matt paints can and will have a sheen , especially when cleaned and polished, at certain altitude (or lack of altitude!!) and in certain lighting conditions. At any time slot then any Buccaneer could be very glossy or very matt or anywhere in between!! Speedy's Bucc is 100% correct in a matt finish though - that was the official designation of the day..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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