cngaero Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Great work there with the old Matchbox kit. I particularly like the early gloss finish. Overall, a very nice looking model with an interesting potted history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Very nice reproduction of an early RAF Bucc. Excellent work on an old kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairystick Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 A lovely job of that Matchbox kit. Interesting topic of the VG's as well. We learn more each day. On 4/11/2017 at 11:53 AM, Navy Bird said: We Bucc fans really need an accurate new tool kit in 1:72. This seems like such a natural fit for Airfix, I'm surprised they haven't done it yet as they fix up their back catalogue. Tanmodel is close to releasing their new, detailed Bucc. It is initially in 1:48, but they will then turn to releasing another in 1:72nd. Airfix "fixing up their back catalogue"... Don't get me started on their 1:48th Bucc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Modeller Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Having another go at posting some photos of Buccaneers without VGs fitted : 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 A fabulous build of this iconic aircraft, really good work. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Modelling and BM RFI at their best! Elegant and inspiring model and a lesson in a little known aviation history. Bravissimo! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Great work on the Matchbox kit, nice finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Very nice model and a lesson learned as well..thanks for posting. I wonder about XV165 and the vortex generators. I saw her at HMS Fulmar with NASU then later with 803 Sqn so she was certainly in Royal Navy service after initial trials and storage,so when she was converted for the RAF as per the pic did they remove the generators or were others before the XW S2Bs built without them? Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 What a stunning job,one to be very proud of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Superb research ending in a superb model... Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuizCarlos Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 That's a beauty ! Luiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Excellent work, and an interesting Buccaneer lesson too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Modeller Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 11 hours ago, Scimitar said: Very nice model and a lesson learned as well..thanks for posting. I wonder about XV165 and the vortex generators. I saw her at HMS Fulmar with NASU then later with 803 Sqn so she was certainly in Royal Navy service after initial trials and storage,so when she was converted for the RAF as per the pic did they remove the generators or were others before the XW S2Bs built without them? Richard The VG mods applied to the ex-RN S.2As as well as new build S.2Bs so I think they were removed during conversion to S.2A and then installed a year or two later. I haven't been able to find the reason for VG removal yet, but I suspect it was just drag reduction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Wonderful Buccaneer model! I built the Matchbox kit as a child and later bought the Revell release of the kit and really have an idea of the work invested to achieve this result. Cheers, Mario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 very good job, as many other my regret it doesn't exists a up to date 1/72kit except CMR resin. Cheers, Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Very interesting post and a very nice model. It is interesting to note the matt (flat) finish with D type roundels as they would normally be more associated with a gloss finish. I wonder if the change to B's were anticipated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Beautiful Buccaneer it’s amazing what some research and quite a bit of talent can do to these Matchbox kits. 👏👏👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Caught onto this one quite late and so good to see such a well built Matchbox kit. I’ve also got this kit in the stash and have been scratching my head on how to reinstate those missing VG’s. Your great thread may have solved this issue for me. I’d like to do a late RN Bucc, but will need to find some photographic evidence to help me along. Cheers and very well modelled.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 A late comer to this thread myself. An excellent model and great thread! Cheers Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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