Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 Ooh Sorry ... I haven't forgotten about this one. I finally caught up last night with my Tempest build. So i masked for the upper grey on this at about 01:30 local. I will attempt to paint both this and the Tempest later today ? I say attempt only because i haven't slept since yesterday morning ? One of my sad and very long term issues is insomnia. Im going to try and get whatever sleep i am able to. See how i feel and that will determine my course of action ? Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 Hello everybody... Well i sprayed the Ocean grey when i got home from court today. Tonight i masked the Buccaneer using the tape masks for it. Its not 100% accurate but i couldn't find a good three way showing the demarcation lines perfectly. I will soften some of the rough spots using poster-tac worms Tomorrow i plan on spraying the Dk. Green on both this and the Tempest. Questions, comments, or thoughts ? Dennis 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Hi Dennis The Bucc is looking great, love what you did with the cockpit, U/C bays and intakes (thanks @AdrianMF for the Idea, never thought of that as a medium, an excellent Idea). This is progressing very well indeed. What s lovely model. Keep up the good work All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 Hello everyone... Well i was able to get around to painting today. I think it looks good but it will need some minor touchups. Questions, comments, or thoughts ? Dennis 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 That looks smashing Dennis... I'm sure you'll agree that the lower LAG demarkation would be best applied as a neat straight line, the rest of the camo looks quite good so there's only a few minor corrections to be made. Well done. Cheers.. Dave 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Looking good - a few touch ups and it will really look the part. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: I'm sure you'll agree that the lower LAG demarkation would be best applied as a neat straight line, Hello Dave I agree with that but I'm confused. Is this a standard or non standard scheme ? Im not very familiar with Buccaneers and i regret that, as I cannot apply good knowledge to the build. Now from you're comment. Are we talking about the two points of camouflage in the photo that extend back ? It seems that the camouflage forward of the wings carries back along the lower fuselage, and along the sides of the intake ? Or are we talking about just needing straighter edges along the demarcations of LAG and the upper colors. Sorry to bother you but any help her will be greatly appreciated. I feel bad that i only know some cursory basics about most British aircraft, armor, and ships. This is why I seem to ask quite a few questions in the main areas devoted to those subjects. I just get to a point where i feel i can be a bother because i ask so much ? Im sure I'm not, but that doesn't stop me from feeling/thinking that. Dennis Edited June 30, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 Hello everyone... well i thought about and decided to re-mask everything and re-spray the L.A. Grey to tighten up the lines. Its still not perfect but i do believe its within my specs for acceptability. What do you think ? Questions, comments, and/or thoughts ? Dennis 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Sorry Dennis, didn’t get a chance to answer you earlier. It would seem that in real life the upper surface colours are somewhat soft edged, however the lower surface demarcation is really sharp. Your later model photos capture this look better. A quick tidy up on that starboard lower edge intake and I think you’ve got this one sorted. Cheers.. Dave 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 5, 2019 Author Share Posted July 5, 2019 (edited) Hello everyone... sorry for the delay. We had unexpected house guests. On 6/30/2019 at 7:37 PM, Rabbit Leader said: A quick tidy up on that starboard lower edge intake and I think you’ve got this one sorted. So a couple of resprays later and this is as good as it gets. Im going to the next stage as i really don't think i can get it any better ? Ive since clear coated the plane in anticipation of decaling. Please share if you have any thoughts, questions, comments, or good stories ? Dennis Edited July 5, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 I agree - get some decals on it, and it will look the business. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Hi Dennis Looking great fella, can't wait to see with the decals in place. Keep up the good work All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I've just caught up on this. I built this kit in SA markings when I was a kid so many memories being brought back here. Unfortunately mine ended its days as a test airframe to see how the aircrew could float clear when crash landed in a swimming pool! Ian 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, limeypilot said: I built this kit in SA markings when I was a kid I wouldn't mind the S/A Markings but don't have the proper paints. Maybe once the new Airfix kit arrives. 10 minutes ago, limeypilot said: Unfortunately mine ended its days as a test airframe to see how the aircrew could float clear when crash landed in a swimming pool! I suspect more than a few ended there days in crash testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 19 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: couple of resprays later and this is as good as it gets I don’t think I would have resprayed even once! It looks great - decal time! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 Hello everyone... well i have placed the main decals on the Buccaneer. Im not sure how well the originals will work, they're currently soaking in a 3rd bath of Microsol and still curling. If the microsol doesn't work completely i will try a couple of tricks i know. Either clear pva or future and water to set the decals. In the end if that doesn't work i shelve the build and will order a new set of decals in August. I had a set on order but canceled when i thought i could get these to work ? Dennis 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 It's been a while since I dropped in on your Bucc. build Dennis. Looking good bud, and well done on delineating between the upper camouflage and lower LAG, it's not an easy thing to do when trying to follow the Buccaneer contours. @Corsairfoxfouruncle Your decaling post has landed as I was posting this reply Dennis. Looking even better with those few decals on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Don’t things look so much better when a few ‘D’ type roundels are added. This is looking very nice Dennis and I hope those decals settle down well enough so that you can see this one to completion and gallery status. Cheers.. Dave 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Good luck getting the decals to bed down - I like the idea of using Future, it might just cure the issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 Hello everyone... I was able to finish the decals on the Buccaneer today. Not many but there are the no walk rectangles, ejection seat warning triangles, and an odd couple of stencils. Not much left to do on this, i will be starting the Martels & the pylons for them tomorrow or the next day. Dennis 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 There's something really smart and business like with sixties RAF markings. The roundels look very distinctive against the green and grey. Buccaneers and Phamtoms look so nice in the scheme. Your take on the subject is looking better and better every time I look in. Tony. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 Hello everybody... Well the plane is done minus pitot and weapons. I will be starting the load-out this week but here are a few photo's to hold you over until i mount them. Questions, comments, thoughts, ot good stories about Buccaneers ? Dennis 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 19 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Questions, comments, thoughts, or good stories about Buccaneers ? I think you’ve just given us a good visual story about Buccaneers there Dennis. She’s looking quite the part my friend, well done. Cheers.. Dave 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Dennis, That looks the business! Regards Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 Hello everybody... well i started the weapons today. The Data link pod sent to me by @David Womby sadly somehow got damaged after i received it. It is salvageable but will take some time and patience. Its been glued and filled with putty this evening to finish out the profile. I suspect the weapons will be done by the end of the week and i can send this to the gallery. Questions or comments please ? Dennis 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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