Meatbox8 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 12 minutes ago, wadeocu said: It had something to do with wing loading and decreasing stress and airframe fatigue I believe. Thanks. Good job they were still lying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 3 hours ago, Geoff_B said: Regarding follow up boxings, I starting to wonder given the limited load in the RN S2C if we may see an S2D with Martel's for the late 70s/ early 80s RAF and RN, then probably a late RAF 80's/ early 90fit for LGBs with Gulf War and post war grey scheme. I'm wondering if they will do a SAAF version as a separate boxing ? maybe see an Ark Royal Gift Set boxing with the Phantom and Bucc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Dave Fleming said: maybe see an Ark Royal Gift Set boxing with the Phantom and Bucc .......and Wessex .......and Gannet Trevor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 16 hours ago, Dave Fleming said: maybe see an Ark Royal Gift Set boxing with the Phantom and Bucc It would make an interesting gift set perhaps do a printed area of deck park as a base so you can pose them together folder and parked or unfolded and being made ready. I can't see them adding a Wessex, Seaking or Gannet as the two kits would put it to the £50 mark ! so I think they would hold at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 Some sets in project by Air-Graphics Source: https://www.facebook.com/airgraphicmodels/posts/1635860819881114 Quote With the arrival of the new 1/72 Scale Airfix HS Buccaneer, Air-Graphics are pleased to announce the release very shortly of a number of detail sets designed around the kit. Thank you Airfix for the help in preparation of these sets. Other sets are also planned including detailed undercarriage bays, undercarriage legs and maybe a wing fold set if enough requests. V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickoshea52 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 39 minutes ago, Homebee said: Some sets in project by Air-Graphics Source: https://www.facebook.com/airgraphicmodels/posts/1635860819881114 V.P. Typical. I’ve just bought some stuff from them in readiness for the kit I have on order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Nice to see these Air Graphics sets appearing, especially those for the cockpit, wheels and seats, all much needed.....not sure about the seamless intakes though, the way they've been moulded makes painting a breeze, (much like the Victor). The reshaped wing tips were fitted to improve the cruising range of the S.2 but apparently the RAF preferred the low-level S.1 'short' style and so several aircraft retained them (some temporarily and a few, long-term). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acinonyx Jubatus Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Yes, just had the email from Airfix, and completed payment Hopefully kit should arrive in the next seven days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy72nd Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 So the kit should cost 4 bucks? After all it is a Buccaneer? I'll get my coat........................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickoshea52 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Available on the Airfix website... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 18 minutes ago, Rickoshea52 said: Available on the Airfix website... https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/shop/new-for-2019/blackburn-buccaneer-s-mk-2-rn-1-72.html There you go 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 OK. I suppose I'll have to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadeocu Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Rickoshea52 said: Available on the Airfix website... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 They are available in the shops now, I picked one up this afternoon from my local hobby shop. Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 31 minutes ago, bootneck said: They are available in the shops now, I picked one up this afternoon from my local hobby shop. Mike Sprue shots pleeease 😝 Trevor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 On 9/12/2019 at 7:13 PM, general melchett said: Nice to see these Air Graphics sets appearing, especially those for the cockpit, wheels and seats, all much needed.....not sure about the seamless intakes though, the way they've been moulded makes painting a breeze, (much like the Victor). The reshaped wing tips were fitted to improve the cruising range of the S.2 but apparently the RAF preferred the low-level S.1 'short' style and so several aircraft retained them (some temporarily and a few, long-term). Thanks for the info General. Doubtless I would never have noticed the difference had it not come to light here! I fancy that Air Graphics cockpit set to help me on a long standing plan to build an S.1 from the old Airfix tooling. To say the cockpit of the kit is basic is a bit of an understatement. No doubt there were differences between the S.1 and S.2 cockpits but they're probably small enough for me to live with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 On 9/24/2019 at 10:06 PM, Retired Bob said: OK. I suppose I'll have to get one. One!? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Just had a text from my not so local model shop to say his stock have arrived and so off to get it tomorrow as I have to go in the general direction of Halifax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 For those who have the kit,- what's it like? (wink wink, nudge nudge) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 18 hours ago, Rickoshea52 said: Just got mine from Amazingstoke. And it’s straight to the work bench this evening. Now, here is a true scale modeller. Not like us who keep pile kit after kit and never finish one! Looking forward to see your build Rick.👍 Cheers Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 22 hours ago, Meatbox8 said: One!? Ssshhh, that's just for SWIMBO. 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFly Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 RAF variant please!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 13 minutes ago, McFly said: RAF variant please!!! Quite right! The service that used it for longest. The service that used it in greatest numbers. The service which took it to war. RAF version should've been first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Wez said: Quite right! The service that used it for longest. The service that used it in greatest numbers. The service which took it to war. RAF version should've been first! Wouldn’t have had it at all were it not for the RN. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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