SteveMc Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 A great job on the new Buccaneer. Hopefully I will get my hands on one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 A stunner, I read your build with great interest and as mine is now on the way can't wait to get started. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 (edited) A beautiful build and a great review Richard @RMCS. I'd convinced myself I wasn't going to get the RN version; but have to say your review completely changed my mind 🙂. Perhaps if I resist doing an early RAF machine I can think about an HMS Ark Royal / HMS Eagle Air Wing in due course. Wouldn't an Airfix Fairey Gannet AEW.3 make a great subject for a future release... ticks an awful lot of their boxes. I remember a vist to the FAA Museum in the the '70s and coming home with a couple of beautiful Michael Turner prints; one was of a 809 Buccaneer on approach to HMS Ark Royal (the other a Phantom launch). Really evocative, not sure if thse prints are still available? Rich Edited August 8, 2022 by RichG 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Too cool!! Thanks for sharing. Rod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 7 hours ago, AliGauld said: A stunner, I read your build with great interest and as mine is now on the way can't wait to get started. Cheers, Alistair Thank you 6 hours ago, RichG said: A beautiful build and a great review Richard @RMCS. I'd convinced myself I wasn't going to get the RN version; but have to say your review completely changed my mind 🙂. Perhaps if I resist doing an early RAF machine I can think about an HMS Ark Royal / HMS Eagle Air Wing in due course. Wouldn't an Airfix Fairey Gannet AEW.3 make a great subject for a future release... ticks an awful lot of their boxes. I remember a vist to the FAA Museum in the the '70s and coming home with a couple of beautiful Michael Turner prints; one was of a 809 Buccaneer on approach to HMS Ark Royal (the other a Phantom launch). Really evocative, not sure if thse prints are still available? Rich What an image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Turned out nice! Well done Like with the new Airfix Vampire and Hunter kits which include parts to build different versions, does this kit include the parts to build also the South African version? I´ve seen some pics of the sprues and if I saw right, there are the different spine antennas for the SA version and also the bigger wing tanks... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Magnicifent! Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Both are stunning 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Must . . . hold . . . on. Wait . . . for . . . uhhhh . . . . the pain . . . . . RAF. Hold on . . . . to . . . . credit . . . . card. A . . . bit . . . . more . . .time . . . you can . . . do . . .it. Resist . . . Royal Navy . . . . Buc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus72 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 A beautiful model, mine is on its way🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 13 hours ago, Reini78 said: Turned out nice! Well done Like with the new Airfix Vampire and Hunter kits which include parts to build different versions, does this kit include the parts to build also the South African version? I´ve seen some pics of the sprues and if I saw right, there are the different spine antennas for the SA version and also the bigger wing tanks... I I am no expert on the SA version, but there are defo extra bits, including the wing tan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) On 8/9/2022 at 8:31 AM, Reini78 said: does this kit include the parts to build also the South African version? I´ve seen some pics of the sprues and if I saw right, there are the different spine antennas for the SA version and also the bigger wing tanks... Sorry to disappoint, but I have looked through the kit sprues carefully and I can't see any evidence of parts specific to South African operated Buccaneers. I am happy to be corrected of course. I think you may have mistaken the different SA spine antennas for what I think are actually the ILS localiser antenna fitted to either side of the tail of RAF aircraft (hint for a forthcoming RAF version). Also missing are the 2 small strakes on the bomb bay door. Neither these or the different antenna would be a very difficult mod. More challenging would be the large underwing slipper tanks seen on SA aircraft; these are not in the kit either (although included in the old Airfix kit - for the S.2C/D, S.50 version boxing). These are very long and hard to mistake for the standard tanks. It is possible Airfix plan to include a new sprue with the relevant parts/weapons/markings for a Buccaneer S.50 in a future release, otherwise it looks like it will be down to the after market guys to fill the gap. Rich Edited August 10, 2022 by RichG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon J Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 I am afraid all this excitement about the Buccaneer is totally lost on me but cracking model all the same. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaminster Bob Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 The beautiful buccaneer, my 50th at the end of the month I've given SHMBO plenty of nudges. Cracking model, barry laight would have been proud.🇬🇧 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinners Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 That is glorious! The paint is stunning and a testament to your skill. I suddenly feel the need to do a 1/48 diorama of a Bucc and Tornado at low level, and I have a Tornado in the stash... Now where's my wallet?😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dric Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Oh nooooo, my pooooor wallet 🙃. You made a splendid model here, you are a premium Airfix ambassador. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 5 hours ago, Dric said: Oh nooooo, my pooooor wallet 🙃. You made a splendid model here, you are a premium Airfix ambassador. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Beautiful build!👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEdge Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Oh that's very tasty. I might have to split my model railway based moral objection to buying from Hornby to allow myself to buy from Airfix, somehow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix673 Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Really, really nice! Now, do I have room in the stash? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Immaculate build, Richard. And lovely paint job. Love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Looks like a great kit beautifully made. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Strangely enough it was only a couple of days ago I read the very comprehensive build review in the mag. Gotta say, what a superbly finished kit 👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 17 minutes ago, The Shearwater said: Strangely enough it was only a couple of days ago I read the very comprehensive build review in the mag. Gotta say, what a superbly finished kit 👍👍 Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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