71chally Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Thanks for those John. Really it's the warning triangles pre MDC that would be most handy. Also, I think @colin ritchieis after details of the large single dispenser at the rear underside, but it does seem quite hard to find drawings of that. There are some images on the net, but can't link right now. The two you show are the ones where the mounting plates are molded into the surface of the new kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 15 hours ago, colin ritchie said: Another request for ihelp , Does anyone have detailed pics/ diagrams of the underfusalage Chaff Flare dispensers by the airbrake , I have the odd pic , but no clear details of the entire assembly , which is a pity as I'm in the process of scratchbuilding it for my 32dn Buc Thanks Have a look in the walkaround section of BM, there are a few pics there. The under nacelle AN/ALE 40 dispensers that canberra kid shows were only installed on the 12 airframes used for Op Pulsator in 1983. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin ritchie Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 That pic is perfect. just what I've been looking for ! I actually guestimated the structure and built a version of last night , and low and behold , its almost right! Thanks guys 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 This is the only other info on the warning triangles in the AP's John 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) @Jon Kunac-Tabinor Jonners, you are right then, John's excellent info does show that it is for the underwater escape system. It did subsequently occur to me that the canopy jettison warning was adjacent to the activation point. This kind of begs the question why that triangle disappeared when the MDC arrived? Surely the MDC complemented the UES on Navy Buccs? Thanks again John, perfect. Edited January 22, 2020 by 71chally 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vit79 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) If I understand correctly, the versions of the new Airfix kit use ejection seats with D pull handle? Edited January 22, 2020 by vit79 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 More MDC and seat info, John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 3 hours ago, vit79 said: If I understand correctly, the versions of the new Airfix kit use ejection seats with D pull handle? I can't find the info for that mod, I suspect it would be covered in the seat AP? the best bet is try looking for contemporary photos John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilfergylee Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 On 30/09/2019 at 02:01, wadeocu said: Oh and you will need the head light for the nose gear; that was an RAF modification. Most difficult to deal with would be the MDC in the canopy. I’m not sure if XT271 has one at this point or not. Good catch! I shall remove the headlight from my S.1 conversion while I did brave the removal of the MDC from the Airfix 1/48 canopy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whittingham Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) I’ve got a question for SAAF Buccaneer experts. Did the SAAF change scheme to overall Dark Sea Gray in later years? There’s a photo of Buccaneer 416 in what looks like overall DSG on the web TW Edited December 3, 2020 by Tony Whittingham Removed bulged bomb bay question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whittingham Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 On 12/10/2019 at 6:44 AM, canberra kid said: @colin ritchie I'll dig out some more pylon specific details this evening when I get home. John Hello, @canberra kid, would you have any info on the Nord AS30 pylons used by SAAF? regards, TW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, Tony Whittingham said: Hello, @canberra kid, would you have any info on the Nord AS30 pylons used by SAAF? regards, TW Hi TW unfortunately not, unless they are the same as the ones used on the Canberra? John Edited December 4, 2020 by canberra kid Typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Looks very similar. This is the only photo I can find on the web. Not very clear but it may help.: https://aviadejavu.ru/Images6/MA/MA97-2/44-1.jpg David 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whittingham Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Hi all, I’m researching the Buccaneer s.1, with the intent of building a 1/48 version, and I would like to know how far outboard of the wing fold the early bomb pylon is located. Does anyone have this dimension? any info would be greatly appreciated. TW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 According to an article by Jonathon Mock in a magazine article (don't remember which magazine) from January 1996, the early pylon is 14mm (1/48 scale) from the wing fold. Unfortunately, my scanner isn't cooperating at the moment, otherwise I would attach his drawings. Hope that's of help. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Got the scanner working again. Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whittingham Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 3 hours ago, klubman01 said: Got the scanner working again. Trevor Thanks, Trevor, that’s a great help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 My pleasure. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 On 12/3/2020 at 9:42 PM, David Womby said: Looks very similar. This is the only photo I can find on the web. Not very clear but it may help.: https://aviadejavu.ru/Images6/MA/MA97-2/44-1.jpg David looks alot like the pylon used on the Mirage 2000 for the AS-30L... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadeocu Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Here is my Buccing question: When will the slow boat from India - or whatever its origin - going to arrive in the US with the new Airfix 1/72 S.2B kits?!!? 📭 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Seeking to tap into the collective Buccaneer knowledge with a question about stores options. For an RAF aircraft, would a stores fit of slipper tanks on the inboards stations and an ALQ-101 ECM pod (port pylon) and CBLS100 practice bomb carrier (starboard pylon) be a realistic payload ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 34 minutes ago, Richard E said: Seeking to tap into the collective Buccaneer knowledge with a question about stores options. For an RAF aircraft, would a stores fit of inboard slipper tanks on the inboards stations and an ALQ-101 ECM pod (port pylon) and CBLS100 practice bomb carrier (starboard pylon be a realistic payload ? Yes, that is a very realistic load. There was often a difference between the UK based squadrons and RAFG. Not all the time, but in general the UK sqns fitted the ECM pod on the starboard outer pylon. RAFG sqns fitted the pod on the port. I have absolutely no idea why the difference. Rob. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReccePhreak Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 On 1/20/2020 at 6:17 PM, Phone Phixer said: Have a look in the walkaround section of BM, there are a few pics there. The under nacelle AN/ALE 40 dispensers that canberra kid shows were only installed on the 12 airframes used for Op Pulsator in 1983. I have a question about the timeframe those chaff dispenses were used. I will be building the Airfix 1/48 S2B Buccaneer kit, with the recce pallet added. I will probably do it in 12 Sqn markings, if I can find suitable aftermarket decals. Would they have had those chaff dispensers installed at the time they flew with the recce pallet? Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 4 hours ago, ReccePhreak said: I have a question about the timeframe those chaff dispenses were used. I will be building the Airfix 1/48 S2B Buccaneer kit, with the recce pallet added. I will probably do it in 12 Sqn markings, if I can find suitable aftermarket decals. Would they have had those chaff dispensers installed at the time they flew with the recce pallet? Larry They were investigating possible locations for AN/ALE 40 dispensers just as I was about to be posted off the Bucc fleet in 1986. So the actual mod programme would have been after then. Definitely was after the recce pallet has stopped being used. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReccePhreak Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Phone Phixer said: They were investigating possible locations for AN/ALE 40 dispensers just as I was about to be posted off the Bucc fleet in 1986. So the actual mod programme would have been after then. Definitely was after the recce pallet has stopped being used. Thanks for that info. That's one less mod I have to worry about. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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