nimrod54 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 That's looking the business Dennis. I have a Master pitot for the Buccaneer if you want it. I have used the refuelling probe for my Sea Vixen, which isn't the correct shape but it s better than the lump in the kit box. Anyway, the pitot from that set is going spare so drop me a PM with some address details if you can use it. It will be Thursday before I can get it in the post for you though.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Looking every inch the Buccaneer Dennis,love the sixties scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 Hello everybody... still working on this and the weapons (martel's) are built up. The martel data-link pod is repaired and looking good. They're all ready for paint which should come over the next few days. Family commitments over the next two weekends are tying my time up. This is what has been slowing down work across the board. Dennis 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 Well they're finally ready to mount all i need to do is give them a few stripes each. Then i can wrap this build up. Questions or comments ? Dennis 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 Hello everyone... I was about to call this done and realized i missed one thing. So i will take care of that tomorrow and give you the full grouping of photo's. Heres a taste of weapons load-out to hold you over. I tried to match this photograph from @canberra kid of the real deal. Im still expecting a package from @nimrod54 with a metal pitot for this. I also need to paint the N.Metal band at the front of the intakes, and the burner cans. Questions, comments, or thoughts ? Dennis 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Looking good Dennis! John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Looking like a true Bucc there, all armed and dangerous. Not long till she’s in the Gallery Dennis. Well done. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 The missiles are doing a great job of covering up the ropey underwing serials and the cockpit looks great. Looking forward to the final reveal. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 Morning everyone... well i received the pitot from John @nimrod54. It is tiny but i got it mounted and started painting it. Installation will be tomorrow. Thanks again for the nice piece of kit. Dennis 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Looks good, Dennis. Wasn't the Buccaneer an amazingly purposeful looking machine! David 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, David Womby said: Wasn't the Buccaneer an amazingly purposeful looking machine! Yes it was, the more i research the plane the more i like her. Respect to Blackburn for designing her so well. Dennis Edited July 26, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 I seem to remember reading somewhere that a US designer visited Blackburn at Brough to find out about the "blown" wing and then used the info for one of their USN planes, but can't remember which one it was - the wing allows shorter take offs and landings without the need for variable geometry, and was essential for such a heavy plane as the Bucc on small UK carriers. May not have been the first plane to use it but certainly one of the earliest production models as against experimental machines I believe. Coupled with the strong wing it made the Bucc an impressive performer for its day, and a mean looking machine. I am entering at least 2 in the Bucc GB next year. Pete 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Hi Dennis, congratulation on a great looking Bucc! This was a real fight, and you won it. In my eyes, the Buccaneer is one of these creatures only its mother would ever find beautiful. In my book, it is British design at its best: who cares what it looks like, as long as it is efficient! A bit like the Lightning and quite a lot of others. I can just hear the designers: Hey, let's piddle the Frenchies off and make this plane as ugly as we can!!! Great show! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, jean said: Hi Dennis, congratulation on a great looking Bucc! This was a real fight, and you won it. In my eyes, the Buccaneer is one of these creatures only its mother would ever find beautiful. In my book, it is British design at its best: who cares what it looks like, as long as it is efficient! A bit like the Lightning and quite a lot of others. I can just hear the designers: Hey, let's piddle the Frenchies off and make this plane as ugly as we can!!! Great show! JR Um, ‘scuse me!?!? The Buccaneer’s nowhere near as ugly as, for example, the A-10 or the Mirage III/V series😝. At one time it was the fastest non-afterburning penetration vehicle in the NATO inventory and could have seriously spoiled the day of lots of Soviet sailormans or infantry/armour/artillery peoples had the requirement to supply them with buckets of instant sunshine arisen. You want ugly? Your starters for ten: Avro Bison, F-111, Yak 36, American not 143. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 (edited) Hello everyone... Calling this one done. Please check out the gallery. If you have any questions, comments, or thoughts. RFI in Aviation. Dennis Edited July 27, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Very well done Dennis.. we have all enjoyed watching this Buccaneer being built and coming alive during this GB. It's a lovely tribute and a great addition on here. Cheers and thanks... Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Wowzas. So-o-o sleek. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Nice one Great looking Bucc Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Nice one - I love the Bucc and that looks the part. It looks like it needs a date with a Russian cruiser. 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) Hi Dennis, The datalink pod was a bit odd - the pylon it was mounted on was "back to front". Normal instinct is to mount it with the slopes the same as the other weapons pylons, but in fact it was "reversed" which has probably caught a few modellers out in the past. I can't see which way round yours is but I expect you have got it right. However in the above pic (and 2 others) it seems to be under the starboard wing as indeed is the one in the Airfix kit I believe. I have this pic in 2 different books and although one is labelled Data Link the other says it is the Martel training TV simulator, which I suspect is correct. Perhaps they just used whichever inner pylon was handy as the pic you have does show it on the port side, all of which highlights the problem we modellers can have with references not always being definitive. Anyway it looks great to me. Pete Edited July 27, 2019 by PeterB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 1 hour ago, PeterB said: I can't see which way round yours is but I expect you have got it right. However in the above pic (and 2 others) it seems to be under the starboard wing as indeed is the one in the Airfix kit I believe. I have this pic in 2 different books and although one is labelled Data Link the other says it is the Martel training TV simulator, which I suspect is correct. Perhaps they just used whichever inner pylon was handy as the pic you have does show it on the port side, all of which highlights the problem we modellers can have with references not always being definitive. Its facing the correct way as the pod and pylon were molded in that form i only had to choose slopes back or forward. After all my research and an entire thread written & dedicated to finding out about it. I made dang sure i didn't wind up with 🍳on my face. I did that with my Spitfire Mk.18 ( underwing codes both face the same way ), and I still get sick about that one. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 That looks fantastic Dennis. A really nice example of the Buccaneer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 One of my favourite planes and a great build and finish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 On 27/07/2019 at 14:51, PeterB said: Hi Dennis, The datalink pod was a bit odd - the pylon it was mounted on was "back to front". Normal instinct is to mount it with the slopes the same as the other weapons pylons, but in fact it was "reversed" which has probably caught a few modellers out in the past. I can't see which way round yours is but I expect you have got it right. However in the above pic (and 2 others) it seems to be under the starboard wing as indeed is the one in the Airfix kit I believe. I have this pic in 2 different books and although one is labelled Data Link the other says it is the Martel training TV simulator, which I suspect is correct. Perhaps they just used whichever inner pylon was handy as the pic you have does show it on the port side, all of which highlights the problem we modellers can have with references not always being definitive. Anyway it looks great to me. Pete Pete, the data link pod was pointy end forward, the bulbous rear received the picture signal from the TV guided missile and transmitted the commands back to it. The receiver and command transmitter were in the back of the pod because after launching the missile the aircraft did a 180 degree turn, away from the "danger zone" It could only operate one missile at a time. Your picture is indeed a TV Martel training simulator, used to train the back seater to "fly" the missile towards the target. It did not control the aircraft, the pilot simulated the missile attack profile on the "target" ship. The pointy Anti Radar missile, once it obtained the operating radar signal was a fire and forget weapon, and could not be controlled after launch. With an airburst proximity fuse in the large blast warhead, as it dived on to the target it detonated, blasting away all the aerials on the ship leaving it "blind" so that the TV missiles with their armour piercing warheads could sink it. Both missile types were replaced by the Sea Eagle missile by 1990. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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