Corvi Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 I just ordered the 1/48 NEW Airfix Buccy I was wanting to do the Extra Dk. Sea Gray over White scheme of a S2 RN Test Squadron @ Boscombe Downs circa 1971 from the kit World Sheet 48152. From my understanding there are little differences between 2 and 2C/D which is the kit......I think S2C IS a RN redesignation of S2 after 1972 & 2SD is a Martel armed bird. IS this correct?? Are there any modifcations necc. to make a proper early scheme Buccy from the new Airfix 1/48 Buccy???? Thanks Guys Cant wait to display this one next to my 1/48 Sea Vixen, Spey FG.1 RN Phantom, Sea Venom and Scimitar.... Steve, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 afair there are a couple of panels/attachment points under the belly which would need removing I think these were for the chaff flares containers or something, which were only fitted to late versions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby No Mac Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Quick answer: The earlier versions didn't have the fairings (translation: subtle bulges) between the cockpit sides and the intakes. As seen here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Already discussed in the Rumourmonger thread about the Buccaneer: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235104530-airfix-148-buccaneer-s2-for-2022/&do=findComment&comment=4463896 In short you'll have to remove the Noise Reduction Bulges just in front of the jet intakes and the moulded on plates for the chaff launchers under the jet nozzles. I'm pretty sure that's all externally. In the cockpit probably the Martel control unit, but I'm no expert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvi Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Thanks guys I know you would come through.... noted! Steve, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshWilson Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, AntPhillips said: Already discussed in the Rumourmonger thread about the Buccaneer: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235104530-airfix-148-buccaneer-s2-for-2022/&do=findComment&comment=4463896 In short you'll have to remove the Noise Reduction Bulges just in front of the jet intakes and the moulded on plates for the chaff launchers under the jet nozzles. I'm pretty sure that's all externally. In the cockpit probably the Martel control unit, but I'm no expert. All true but in the case of XN974 at Boscombe Down in '71/'72 I'd say that the noise reduction fairings were there on this image: https://www.airlinefan.com/airline-photos/Royal-Navy/Blackburn/Buccaneer/XN974/1884644/ A test aircraft, so probably a few other changes that you'll need to inspect the image for. Such as the bulge under the starboard wingtip and a lack of homer pods on either wing. Edited August 6, 2022 by JoshWilson Correction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvi Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Thanks guys Duly noted. If you need any info. on the F9F family or F-101Voodoo I can help out there!! My 1/48 FAA collection is growing.... The Buccy is next and then the Trumpy Sea Hawk in Suez Crisis markings! Steve . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvi Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 I paint the occasional figure too.>Esp. Barbarella LOL Hope you like! Steve, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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