Red Dot Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 hi all, Here's a warning for you. If a work colleague says i've got a present for you and it's a model, turn it down. By not doing that, i ended up with a Frog 1/72 Buccaneer S2 that had been in his loft for decades, had curly brown decals and was missing a main undercarriage door. All of that was eclipsed by poor, clumpy mouldings and a cloudy canopy (which actually cleaned up well with Klear). Fast forward to a conversation with another work-mate, who is a modeller too, regarding the Japanese air force (my favourite subject) and their use of American aircraft since the year dot. If the Japanese had liked the Vampire they bought instead of the T-33, that would have led to Hunters, Lightnings, Buccaneers, Hawks, Tornados and Typhoons. I mentioned the Bucc and he suggested a blue one ala the Mitsubishi F-2 would look good. The challenge was down and i did have a kit and the correct Mr Hobby paints to try out too. The result is below. This is by far the worst kit i have ever made. There is almost as much filler as plastic but at least the tailplane and canopy fitted well. Even the Fujimi decals from the spares box refused release from their backing paper it was that bad!! Overall, it's come out quite well but just nowhere near my normal standard, c'est la vie. However, it does look right doesn't it? Andy 26 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Excellent Buccaneer ... one of my Favorite aircraft in one of my Favorite schemes 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Glad you like it. It does look smart and very suited for the role too Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybershed Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I didn't realise the Japanese operated the Buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 hi Cybershed, They didn't! I forgot to mention that this is my first and probably last, what-if build. More of an "if-only" Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 That's a great whif! Looks somehow right, too. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Thanks Joachim. The blue paint does make it look good and for anyone interested, it's also very accurate for a JASDF F-2 or F-4. In service, the lighter blue gets reasonably grubby, so takes on a slighter darker hue Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 You’ve passed the putty challenge and produced a very nice buccaneer. Great camouflage scheme too. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasweir Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Looks the part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 the putty challenge sums it up nicely, thanks Abat 21 minutes ago, thomasweir said: Looks the part thanks Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I really like that. It looks smart in that scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Nice Whif. Of course, going a step further, the JSDF might have flown the TSR2... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 12 hours ago, cngaero said: I really like that. It looks smart in that scheme. Thanks Very much Chris 10 hours ago, John_W said: Nice Whif. Of course, going a step further, the JSDF might have flown the TSR2... As I said, more of an "if only".................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Well, whatever issues there were with the kit it looks pretty fab to me. It certainly has the Buccaneer shape. An interesting and attractive scheme. I often wonder why the Buccaneer didn't have more customers. Such a great aircraft. I believe the German navy was very interested in the type but politics prevailed and they ended up with the F-104. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 good looking whiffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Well I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 thanks for the nice comments everyone. A German Navy example would be pretty interesting but not for me. It's back to normal modelling again now Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayabusa Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 That one looks like a blue penguine in a way. Very nice Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Hi Thomas I should have painted the nose orange, Thomas! Hope you're all well Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Very good idea and nice execution. I like this color scheme. Regards Djordje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 thanks for the compliment Djordje Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Nice effort! I think you've turned out a nice whif thanks to all that perseverance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I believe an unbuilt, boxed one of these was recently valued on the Antiques Roadshow at £1200... Relax - I just made that up! It's a Bucc - Ipso Facto its beautiful Really looking forward to the Tanmodel New-Tool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 2 hours ago, Vulcanicity said: Nice effort! I think you've turned out a nice whif thanks to all that perseverance... Thanks Vulcanicity. 200 grit sandpaper works wonders! 2 hours ago, Dr. Quack said: I believe an unbuilt, boxed one of these was recently valued on the Antiques Roadshow at £1200... Relax - I just made that up! It's a Bucc - Ipso Facto its beautiful Really looking forward to the Tanmodel New-Tool I hope you enjoy the new tool. It's certainly an interesting and very capable plane Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Nice, I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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