mitchem Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Let's face it - Airfix deliberately released this in time for the Group Build, so it would be rude to ignore it. Bits and pieces : mike 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 1 hour ago, mitchem said: Let's face it - Airfix deliberately released this in time for the Group Build, so it would be rude to ignore it. Bet they forgot to include appropriate decals. Looks a lot more complex that the last time I looked at an Airfix Buccaneer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Who doesn't love a Bucc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 9 hours ago, mitchem said: Let's face it - Airfix deliberately released this in time for the Group Build, so it would be rude to ignore it. Good point Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 Been focusing a bit too much on my other build, but the Buccaneer hasn't been forgotten. Started with the cockpit and ejector seats : Eduard etch set en-route to add some extra detail and colour Inlets and outlets next : Dry-fitted the bits and pieces into the fuselage I must admit that I'm really enjoying this kit. Very clever engineering 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Nice progress. It certainly goes together better than their earlier 48th scale kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 This will look very cool in it's SAAF colours. What are you doing for decals, old Airfix or Xtradecal ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 On 3/1/2021 at 11:33 AM, Col. said: Nice progress. It certainly goes together better than their earlier 48th scale kit. I've had one of their 1/48 scale Buccaneers longer than I've had our kids. One day.........one day......... 😆 On 3/1/2021 at 11:11 PM, Smudge said: This will look very cool in it's SAAF colours. What are you doing for decals, old Airfix or Xtradecal ? I've got the new Xtradecal set but I've never been a big fan of the "orange" nosecone on the original . Fortunately, our favourite website (and Facebook) were there to provide support this morning : 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 The builds I have seen of this kit suggest that most of it goes together very well. The only possible problem I can remember is that like the previous moulding, the air brakes can perhaps be a problem. Must get round to building the one I bought when it first came out - together with the Whitley, Mitchell and 2 Phantoms! At least I have plenty of reference material on most of the builds now. Cheers Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 Been fiddling around with some etched bits and pieces for the main undercarriage bays : ...and the cockpit : ..and then people started posting photos of their finished builds and I kind of got carried away by gluing things together without taking my time (or paying attention to instructions !) Main fuselage halves glued together and top of wings attached : ...and then I realised that I hadn't added the engine intakes to the kit before gluing the halves together ! 🥴 A bit of head-scratching and judicious use of a dremel tool and I managed to get them located correctly before tacking the front fuselage in place with tape. Sill going in the right direction. mike 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Missed the start of the show Mike, but I'll stick around for the duration now! Good save on the intakes! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Looking good Mike. This looks like an excellent kit. Going to the LMS to buy some paint later, best try not to make any accidental purchases. But maybe not try too hard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Boy Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Great choice. Been a fan of S. African Bucc for a while. Always wanted build one and add an "H2" guided bomb, scratch built of course as there are none on the market. Carry on. I'll watch closely. Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 Bomb-bay door? I invested in the SAAF resin set from Odds and Ordnance, but the jury is still out with regards to the parts that will be used. One thing that wasn't open to discussion was the bomb-bay, but..... ...the resin bit was obvious designed for the old Airfix kit, and not only was it too long, but it also wasn't wide enough - this is not a criticism ! Quick bit of work with a razor saw and we're all set to attach it : Glued in with two part epoxy and gaps filled with Milliput - job done : Did some work on the tail section and a last minute change of plan. I was going to open the airbrakes and embellish them with etched. Didn't happen : Tacked the tail onto the mid-section with tape : Sprayed some Mr Surfacer 1200 on the wings and tail to check some joints, and then tacked on the front section to see what it looked like : I reckon that the guy who designed the Buccaneer must have left his ruler at home that day (thankfully !) 😆 mike 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Coming on nicely Mike! How about posting on the club site - might wake it up a bit! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 What's not to love about a Bucc, and yours is starting to look great! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Tidy progress Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 Got a bit bogged down with photoetch........ Finished off the seats, added them to the cockpit tub and took a family shot of the parts before I buttoned everything together (with nose weight added) Added the T-tail to the back and the front section...............to the front Then added the intake covers after spraying them with Xtreme metal Matte Aluminium - the intakes had already been painted with a brown colour. Just need to do a quick walkaround and fin-tune some joints and then I reckon I should be ready to slap some paint on this. mike 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 36 minutes ago, mitchem said: and the front section...............to the front Good plan! That's looking really good Mike - 'pit looks great! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 There is some wonderful work going on here :). Very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladerunner Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 On 3/10/2021 at 11:04 PM, Pauly Boy said: Great choice. Been a fan of S. African Bucc for a while. Always wanted build one and add an "H2" guided bomb, scratch built of course as there are none on the market. Carry on. I'll watch closely. Paul Paul, you can actually get the H-2 with the comms pod and jammer from Shapeways 😉 https://www.shapeways.com/product/SGXCN6WBC/buccaneer-h-2-raptor-weapon-pack Cheers, John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Boy Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 FANTASTIC!! I knew they sold Golf bombs and Frantan but this is great news. Thank you so much for the info. I' really want to get them. Good luck with your build. Still following with interest. Paul 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 Back again. Had a bit of an issue while fitting the canopy (but it was all of my own making! ). Anyway, I've covered the mess with masking and I'm hoping that no-one notices. 😆 Subsequently painted the black sections of the scheme and pre-shaded the model while I was at it: The black sections were masked off and I've applied the first layer of PRU blue to the bottom surfaces. I'll apply the second coat tomorrow. Once dry, I'll mask these off before applying Dark Sea Grey to the top. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 55 minutes ago, mitchem said: but it was all of my own making! How many times do we have to tell you to put the 240 grit down & step away from the canopy.....!! Paint is coming along nicely Mike, nice scheme too. Keith PS - I take it you saw Clive's email about the September comp theme....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 11 minutes ago, keefr22 said: PS - I take it you saw Clive's email about the September comp theme....? Don’t tell anyone about the 737 build......it will be our secret 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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