hairystick Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) Finally completed, and what an effort! I started this on 1-1-17 intending it to be the build for the year. It was put onto the shelf of doom after 4 months, where it resided having killed any form of mojo. Resurrected in December and the final "push" for completion. Added parts were: Filler. Pavla resin cockpit and seats. Resin intakes and inlet blades (Kits for Cash, thanks!) and made larger intake "bullets". Airwaves wing-fold and airbrakes etch sets. Modelmaster pitot and refuelling probes. More filler. Sanding sticks, and finally, Filler. A kit that fights every step of the way. Fuselage mouldings not lining up, wing mouldings not lining up, decals that seem to have had a one-night-stand with a jellyfish and been "slimed" somehow, etc, etc. I've modified the tail-hook and recess, added a few wires into the main gear wells (really, they are in there), and moved the drop tanks inboard somewhat. airfix seems to want you to have the tank centreline almost underneath the wing hinge line... Remembered to scribe in the canopy track running down the spine behind the cockpit. I also painted the walk lines on the upper surface as it was far easier than using the decals. Some areas are brushed, bigger areas are sprayed. Yes, the intakes are white (only got that message well after the fact) 20180314_112447-1, on Flickr 20180314_112003-1, on Flickr 20180314_111945-1, on Flickr 20180314_112025-1, on Flickr 20180314_112151-1, on Flickr 20180314_112327-1, on Flickr 20180314_112538, on Flickr 20180314_112047-1, on Flickr Hope you enjoy. Edited March 16, 2018 by hairystick 66 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Looks excellent. Beautiful aircraft, beautiful model. Even though you said it was pain to build, I'd still like one (but still going for silly prices here). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairystick Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 20 hours ago, Gorby said: Even though you said it was pain to build, I'd still like one (but still going for silly prices here). Thanks for the compliments. I'd strongly recommend staying away from this kit and waiting for the Tanmodel release, which is the next kit they will put out and shouldn't be too far away now. Much better detail all over and bomb bay able to be displayed too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovely Pig Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Beautiful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 7 minutes ago, hairystick said: waiting for the Tanmodel release The trouble is that I've heard that the Tanmodel (if it ever appears) is likely to be in the region of £70, which way more than I can afford. So it's either Airfix or no Buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Looking very nice . I'm building an S2D at the moment and I'll be happy if it ends up being half as good as yours...has been fighting me all the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Gorby said: The trouble is that I've heard that the Tanmodel (if it ever appears) is likely to be in the region of £70, which way more than I can afford. So it's either Airfix or no Buck. I'm with you on this Gorby. I've been bidding for almost every Bucc under £30 I see on eBay and within days have to give up because they're reaching stupid prices. There'll be a black market for these soon the way their price is. Same with 1/48 UK Phantoms. Loads of F-4Cs, etc for under £30, but as soon as it's Spey engined they're over £50. 🙁😡 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_w Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 That's a good looking Brick! Only thing that is missing is a good coating of hydraulic fluid Im looking forward to seeing what Tanmodel can do as these old kits are hard work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 It was well worth the effort. Nice outcome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, hairystick said: Finally completed, and what an effort! I started this on 1-1-17 intending it to be the build for the year. It was put onto the shelf of doom after 4 months, where it resided having killed any form of mojo. Resurrected in December and the final "push" for completion. Added parts were: Filler. Pavla resin cockpit and seats. Resin intakes and inlet blades (Kits for Cash, thanks!). Airwaves wing-fold and airbrakes etch sets. Modelmaster pitot and refuelling probes. More filler. Sanding sticks, and finally, Filler. A kit that fights every step of the way. Fuselage mouldings not lining up, wing mouldings not lining up, decals that seem to have had a one-night-stand with a jellyfish and been "slimed" somehow, etc, etc. I've modified the tail-hook and recess, added a few wires into the main gear wells (really, they are in there), and moved the drop tanks inboard somewhat. airfix seems to want you to have the tank centreline almost underneath the wing hinge line... I also painted the walk lines on the upper surface as it was far easier than using the decals. Some areas are brushed, bigger areas are sprayed. 20180314_112447-1, on Flickr 20180314_112003-1, on Flickr 20180314_111945-1, on Flickr 20180314_112025-1, on Flickr 20180314_112151-1, on Flickr 20180314_112327-1, on Flickr 20180314_112538, on Flickr 20180314_112047-1, on Flickr Hope you enjoy. Very much so, this is a little beauty👍well done fella Edited March 14, 2018 by Radpoe Spitfire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Lord Riot said: I'm with you on this Gorby. I've been bidding for almost every Bucc under £30 I see on eBay and within days have to give up because they're reaching stupid prices. There'll be a black market for these soon the way their price is. Same with 1/48 UK Phantoms. Loads of F-4Cs, etc for under £30, but as soon as it's Spey engined they're over £50. 🙁😡 I'm looking forward to the Tanmodel Buck being released, the prices for the Airfix one will probably plummet . I'd hold off till then if I was you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Fabulous brick. Mine’s been in the pending file for years, got it Bucc shaped but despaired of more filling & scribing. It really is a dog of a kit but once I’ve finished the challenge that is the Airfix 1/72 Concorde I might have another go. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Excellent Buccaneer ... As others have said I wish i had one or two in the stash/collection. I personally like two. One in the Desert scheme from Desert storm, the other in RN markings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Excellent build. Cockpit detail is superb as is finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Great result with that Airfix Buccaneer! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Looks great and love the paintwork, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Hi Hairystick, great job, especially in the cockpit finish, model looks the part, I have one in the stash penciled in for a gulf war finish your comments will prove helpful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jumbo Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Lovely job. I've only ever made one Bucc in my life and i seem to recall it was in 1/144 although I've no idea who the manufacturer was! I would be very proud of that build though! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Fantastic work what a lovely Bucc. I have built one as a Navy machine and was anxious over buttoning up the fuselage however it went together okay. Guess I was lucky. Great work on your build. Glad you rescued it from the shelf of doom. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 It makes me wanna build mine that i have for twenty yers in my stash.... I like your putty composition lot Cheers, Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Another Airfix Buccaneer well beaten into submission. Nice work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Look's fantastic,well worth the push to finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Sounds like a lot of work hairystick but you have shown that a nice Buccaneer can still be made from this kit CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh G Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Great job, yes, a difficult kit, the decals are dodgy and I had terrible trouble with the intakes not lining up; they were way out. Did mine in SAAF colours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Great job and it inspires me to get mine off the Shelf of Doom too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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