71chally Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 19 hours ago, RobStewart said: If I were to use WE177s instead, how were they stored in the bomb bay, both in front, back, one behind the other? If you look in the 'Cold War Aircraft' section there is a new thread titled 'RAF Buccaneer Weapons', post #11 illustrates the WE177 fitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) Dedicated sets by Air-Graphics Source: https://www.facebook.com/airgraphicmodels/posts/1657769471023582 - ref. AC-239 - H.S. Buccaneer - reconnaissance pack - ref. AC-238 - H.S. Buccaneer - bomb bay fuel tank - ref. AC-237 - H.S. Buccaneer - RAF wing slipper tanks V.P. Edited October 7, 2019 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I see that they have made an effort to state RAF wing slipper tanks. These had a wing/tank fairing which was significantly different from the parts in the kit. Any idea when they will be available? They are not yet showing on the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperUK Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) Nice, but personally I will wait until the RAF boxing and save my cash. And yes the Airfix team know all the differences between FAA and RAF versions down to which aircraft had which wingtips at what time in their service. Edited October 7, 2019 by sniperUK 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Does anyone produce 1:72 Mk.20 refuelling pods, as fitted to Buccaneers and Sea Vixens etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, 71chally said: Does anyone produce 1:72 Mk.20 refuelling pods, as fitted to Buccaneers and Sea Vixens etc? Hi James, I do the Mk.20 in my Freightdog range for the old kit, it has been re-worked and will be released at Telford along with a few other Buccaneer sets that don't clash with Air-Graphics ones so far announced. Thanks, Colin 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Excellent news Colin! Be great to see new S.1 and Mk.50 conversions aswel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick231 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Silly question I'm guessing buy have any aftermarket sets been announced for this kit yet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Maverick231 said: Silly question I'm guessing buy have any aftermarket sets been announced for this kit yet? Yes these have been mentioned. 20 hours ago, Homebee said: Dedicated sets by Air-Graphics Source: https://www.facebook.com/airgraphicmodels/posts/1657769471023582 - ref. AC-239 - H.S. Buccaneer - reconnaissance pack - ref. AC-238 - H.S. Buccaneer - bomb bay fuel tank - ref. AC-237 - H.S. Buccaneer - RAF wing slipper tanks V.P. 11 hours ago, Colin @ Freightdog Models said: Hi James, I do the Mk.20 in my Freightdog range for the old kit, it has been re-worked and will be released at Telford along with a few other Buccaneer sets that don't clash with Air-Graphics ones so far announced. Thanks, Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 On 10/7/2019 at 11:13 AM, Homebee said: Dedicated sets by Air-Graphics Source: https://www.facebook.com/airgraphicmodels/posts/1657769471023582 - ref. AC-239 - H.S. Buccaneer - reconnaissance pack - ref. AC-238 - H.S. Buccaneer - bomb bay fuel tank - ref. AC-237 - H.S. Buccaneer - RAF wing slipper tanks V.P. Not to be picky but AC-238 is the bomb door tank not the bomb bay fuel tank. The bomb bay fuel tank is a tank that is mounted to the bomb door and sits inside the bomb bay. ScottC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeventySecond Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I received mine a few days ago and agree with the general opinion here that Airfix have done a good job on this iconic aircraft, but I wondered if anybody else had noticed a minor mistake on the box lid that has probably left whoever created the artwork with a face the colour of the box. On mine (and I assume on all of them) the long side of the lid, which has the two profiles is upside down. Not suggesting this makes it unbuildable, but surprising nobody at Airfix noticed this before it went into production, but as no kit can ever be perfect to everybody I would rather the issue was in the cardboard rather than the plastic.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 1 minute ago, SeventySecond said: ... the long side of the lid, which has the two profiles is upside down You’ll find that’s actually common with every red boxed Airfix kit. I assume they suggest that when you open the box and put the lower half inside the upturned upper box half, then it will all read the right way. If that’s not their intention, then I have no idea why they do it? Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeventySecond Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Hi Dave You are right, never noticed it on the box lids before. Now its me with the red face! Kind regards Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I do wonder why the bulged bomb bay and RAF tanks have been rushed out, when the likelihood of an RAF boxing with those parts included in next year's Airfix catalogue is as inevitable as night following day. I for one would be happy to wait and pay less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I wonder if the same issue when the Phantom was released and they had FGR.2 parts inside is likely to happen. Regards Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Truro Model Builder said: I do wonder why the bulged bomb bay and RAF tanks have been rushed out, when the likelihood of an RAF boxing with those parts included in next year's Airfix catalogue is as inevitable as night following day. I for one would be happy to wait and pay less. I woud personally follow your same logic, but judging by how many are asking in this same forum if an RAF aircraft can be built from the current FAA kit, there seems to be many who are not as patient as we are. Of course as soon as Airfix issues the RAF variant, all those sets would be redundant, so I guess they hope to sell as many as possible quickly in the next 12 months or so Edited October 10, 2019 by Giorgio N 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 The belly tank comes in handy for the SAAF S.50 as well mind. Unless Airfix decide to box that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooney Fan Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Hello folks I am quite happy that Airfix released an FAA Bucc' first as the Royal Navy had it first. I have been waiting for 40 years for a state of the art 1/72 scale FAA kit to appear. Gooney Fan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton guy Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 General assembly done on my first. Beautiful fit, finish, and detail. Sorry, I still don’t Know how to post photos but I can tell you that the only filler I needed was a little bit of Mr Surfacer 500 in a few joints wiped off with Mr Thinner. Parts breakdown and engineering are very good. The three part fuselage breakdown gave me pause upon opening the box but it went together well. I, too, have been waiting the better part of a lifetime for this. Opened the post and stated modelling immediately. Not in any way disappointed. Next is an S.1 as soon as the one from Hannants arrives. Ordered the first direct from Hornby and paid post equal to the value of the kit (i’m In the USA). Don’t care, this time it was worth every penny. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 13 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: You’ll find that’s actually common with every red boxed Airfix kit. I assume they suggest that when you open the box and put the lower half inside the upturned upper box half, then it will all read the right way. If that’s not their intention, then I have no idea why they do it? Cheers.. Dave If the kits are stacked vertically, you can see what they are looking down, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 8 hours ago, Giorgio N said: there seems to be many who are not as patient as we are That would be me... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Okay, I've found a problem with this kit. And it's a very serious problem! The crew figures are really quite underscale!!!! They would look okay in a Mosquito. They Mosquito cockpit was notoriously small and so ideally suited to aircrew of a smaller stature. That's why Mike Baldwin looked good in a Mosquito cockpit in 633 Squadron. The seats in the Buccaneer kit are really rather accurate. However, add the crew figures and they look like small children eating their tea in their high chairs before they go out for trick or treat... This kit is unbuildable!!!!!! 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Enzo Matrix said: Okay, I've found a problem with this kit. And it's a very serious problem! The crew figures are really quite underscale!!!! They would look okay in a Mosquito. They Mosquito cockpit was notoriously small and so ideally suited to aircrew of a smaller stature. That's why Mike Baldwin looked good in a Mosquito cockpit in 633 Squadron. The seats in the Buccaneer kit are really rather accurate. However, add the crew figures and they look like small children eating their tea in their high chairs before they go out for trick or treat... This kit is unbuildable!!!!!! Least they have figures unlike the phantom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 15 minutes ago, PhantomBigStu said: Least they have figures unlike the phantom Just gives us the opportunity to show off our modelling skills on the seats... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Couple of minor points, the wing leading edge pods appear to be the later ones fitted from the mid 70s and it's been mentioned elsewhere the wing tanks don't seem to match any known type 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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