IanHx Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 (edited) You wait ages for a Buckeye build , then 2 come along at once... Where to start ? 'Basic' doesn't begin to cover it. So its time for a few random splodges of paint in the cockpit to approximate instrument panels (not even a decal provided). Going for the red and white T-2C Navy trainer scheme. Edited February 26, 2022 by IanHx 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 You're so right Ian, you hardly see these being built save for a Classic kit GB such as this one. It might be basic, however that's where the imagination kicks in so you are free to embellish your very own unique Buckeye however way you wish. That's where all the fun starts! Cheers, welcome aboard and best of luck.. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Great stuff Ian I look forward to seeing your Buckeye come to life. Best of luck Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I'll tag along Ian and chuck any hints and tips that I gain with my build. The Revell re-box has instrument panel transfers so along with my red and white dots in the cockpit they'll add some detail. I found the walkround on the Forum useful for reference if you haven't looked at it yet. All the best with the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IanHx Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 For all that we may regard the 2 colour plastic and lack of detail as simplistic, there are some things this kit does right which many today don't. Take for example the horizontal tailplanes - 2 identical looking pieces, easy to get the wrong way round or out of alignment. But not with this kit ! One side has 2 lugs and the other only 1, which slots into the gap between the 2 on the other piece. Simple, but effective. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Crikey as I by magic the Buckey appears great job Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: Crikey as I by magic the Buckey appears great job Chris Still only half a job at best ! The maIn components are all fairly simple, so yes it may well appear to have materialised out of thin air, but in truth I've only glued 10 pieces together 🤣🤣🤣 Edited January 21, 2022 by IanHx 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 23 hours ago, IanHx said: ,but in truth I've only glued 10 pieces together 🤣🤣🤣 And thats the beauty of Matchbox kits. We all remember those kits that claimed a zillion parts, but ain’t it funny how that ‘high parts count’ fad seemingly reversed itself and now we modellers are chasing the opposite again! The Buckeye is looking great. Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 (edited) The wheels are on.... and it's a collossal tail-sitter. Fortunately there's easy access via the cockpit to pour some "Liquid Gravity" in. Less fortunately it's spilling out from gawd knows where, so a wadge of blutak needed under the instrument panel too. Good job it's a spartan interior with no pesky joysticks getting in the way !! Edited February 2, 2022 by IanHx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 4 hours ago, IanHx said: The wheels are on.... and it's a collossal tail-sitter. Fortunately there's easy access via the cockpit to pour some "Liquid Gravity" in. Less fortunately it's spilling out from gawd knows where, so a wadge of blutak needed under the intrument panel too. Good job it's a spartan interior with no pesky joysticks getting in the way !! I put some liquid gravity before I closed up and she seems to sit right, at least without the undercarriage on. There's a massive hole in the nose wheel bay for the nose wheel, if you haven't got that on that may be your leak. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 19 hours ago, IanHx said: The wheels are on.... and it's a collossal tail-sitter. You saved my bacon there - I had forgotten about the nose weight and was about to get the fuselage sides together - remedied with (hopefully) enough weight. Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 (edited) This thread has been a bit short of progress pics, so here's the latest : Painting the upper surfaces, still got gear doors to put on below. And long experience of building Matchbox kits has taught me to never ever consider putting the canopy on until very last unless you want gluey fingerprints on the clear bit Edit : and as you can clearly see in the foreground, liquid gravity was a ironically a big mistake.... have since replaced with regular fishing weights. Edited February 6, 2022 by IanHx 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 What happened to the Buckeye ? It's not dead, it's sleeping.... well waiting for a coat of varnish at any rate.... Decals on, waiting to set. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 Here we go, picture time... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Excellent job finishing up the Buckeye Ian, she's turned out very well indeed and looks great in those colours. Cheers and well modelled.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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