Popular Post Fishbed Posted March 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2020 By my standards a quick build of the "new" Airfix 1/72 Buccaneer. Didn't do much other than build it out the box (apart from stealing the bombs from the phantom kit waiting to be built to put in the bomb bay). Kit decals and Humbrol paint (123 as far as I remember). The kit went together with no real problems. A bit of care needed where the two rear sections of the fuselage go together, or it could have been me not paying enough attention to the build sequence. I plan to build a couple more, and may be I'll add a bit more detail next time. Tim 88 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Properjob56 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Looks really good. I have mine ready to go but I just couldnt bring myself to do it until I had what, to my eye, was the right shade of Admiralty Grey. Tried the Airfix recommendations but no, just no. So the order will be shortly winging its way to get the Colourcoats tinlet and then away we go and hopefully I can get somewhere close to yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 If that's a "quick build" I can't imagine how nice your slow builds must be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 She is a beauty, very nicely done mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Lovley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Superb looking Bucc. Lovely work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSG0 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Great job. Hard to believe it is 1/72nd. Now for a new tool 1/48th! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Looks good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Very nice Tim!!!!! I would have never known it to be a “quick build” if you did not mention it. This kit has definitely piqued my interest through your recommendation. 👍 Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 An absolutely stunning Buccaneer. You've brought out thr type's peculiar combination of grace and brute strength beautifully. I was so chuffed when Arifix announced this kit. I only hope mine (although I'll no doubt eventually build several) turns out half as good as this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbed Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 On 3/6/2020 at 12:08 PM, Properjob56 said: Looks really good. I have mine ready to go but I just couldnt bring myself to do it until I had what, to my eye, was the right shade of Admiralty Grey. Tried the Airfix recommendations but no, just no. So the order will be shortly winging its way to get the Colourcoats tinlet and then away we go and hopefully I can get somewhere close to yours. Lovely paints Colourcoats. Slowly growing my stock On 3/7/2020 at 12:27 AM, NoSG0 said: Great job. Hard to believe it is 1/72nd. Now for a new tool 1/48th! Quite agree. Do I have space for one (or two)? who cares. Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdauben Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Just opened my box last night for the first time, to tuck the PE I just recieved away before I lose it! The kit looks great and your finished model is fantastic! I can't wait to get started on my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Now that looks just the job, mate. Very nice. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Proper job! Nice model with lots going on to catch the eye. Lovely sheen on the finish too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Beautiful looking Bucc, well done! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Lovely Bucc, and nice to see the Eagle scheme getting some love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingTiger435 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Great work! Could I perhaps know what aftermarket you used for the ordnance in the bomb bay? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbed Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 12 minutes ago, KingTiger435 said: Great work! Could I perhaps know what aftermarket you used for the ordnance in the bomb bay? Thanks in advance. The bombs I nicked from the Airfix Phantom FG1 kit (I'll use the rocket pods). A bit of plastic strip to fit the mounting points (nicked that one from The General) to make fitting easier and job done with a blob of superglue. No other additions. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 She's a real beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingTiger435 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Fishbed said: The bombs I nicked from the Airfix Phantom FG1 kit (I'll use the rocket pods). A bit of plastic strip to fit the mounting points (nicked that one from The General) to make fitting easier and job done with a blob of superglue. No other additions. Tim Thanks for the reply, what a coincidence, I have one in my stash I hope my Bucc' will go as well as yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) Very nice indeed and I love the very subtle difference in the upper and lower grey surfaces,..where the original white was over painted,.....or was that just the shine from the background?,.......Whatever the case,...... great stuff. Edited March 11, 2020 by tonyot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Pearcy Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Stunner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbed Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 9 hours ago, tonyot said: Very nice indeed and I love the very subtle difference in the upper and lower grey surfaces,..where the original white was over painted,.....or was that just the shine from the background?,.......Whatever the case,...... great stuff. I'd love to take credit for the difference, but I fear it is but a trick of the light 🙂 Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Beautiful Buccaneer looks great in Royal Navy colours 👏👏👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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