Airfix 1:72 HS Buccaneer S2B

[Guest]

Looking very nice indeed, will look very good next to the jag and tornado.

[Vaughan]

Fantastic office Colin and PE parts really make a difference pre shading is looking good.

Vaughan

[mossiepilot]

Looking really nice Colin.

Reminds me of my youth, these were the operational aircraft then and the planes I was shown for aircraft recognition when I was an air cadet in the 70's. Happy days.

I'll be watching with interest.

Tony.

[colin m]

Thanks for having a look.

The PE was one of the eduard coloured self adhesive sets. A bit expensive but quite necessary with a kit like this so lacking in detail. The one I bought, according to Hannants, should of had some external PE as well - it didn't !

James, it was about a year ago I started this collection of three. I know other a/c were involved, but these three go together quite well.

This is one of the a/c I regret never having seen fly, and when I think they were only retired on the 31st March 1994, how did I miss them !!

Colin M..

[colin m]

So, moving on, it's painted. You know how sometimes your airbrush can be a pain, and sometimes, it just works really well. Well this was one of those really well occasions. It behaved itself so well all of a sudden two hours had passed. Two hours in a cold garage spraying a 1:72 model ! I think I was on the verge of frost bite !

These pictures (in early morning sunshine) were taken after a couple of coats of 'Klear' last night. All the panel lines were re-scribed ( as you can see, something I need a lot more practice at) and many more added as the OOB model is very lacking in any detail.

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Decals next, then more 'Klear' and then the wash. I would normally use 'Dark dirt' or just plain old black as a wash, but this time I'm tempted to try a more complimentary colour, like a sort of dark sand - ish type of thing. What do people think about this ? Although I still might use 'dark dirt' for access panels etc.

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[Guest]

That's looking very nice Colin, you've got the paint on very smooth. Your scribing is better than anything I'd manage!

As for the wash, give it a try! I'm always using different colours on my armour.

Cheers

Patrick

[Guest]

very nice work so far... I like this bird...

Roman

[papa 695]

Looking good Colin

[Guest]

Very nice work, Colin. You've done a fantastic job with detailing those seats!!!

[colin m]

Well now, a bit of an experiment. OK it's nothing groundbreaking, but a bit different for me. The Bana (Blackburn Advanced Naval Aircraft) has been treated to three different washes, as the pic shows. Now to see if this looks any good !!

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If not, I've an evening with an old tooth brush coming up .

Colin M.

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[yak face]

Looking very mucky colin, i reckon it'll be perfect. The buccs got VERY dirty and scabby looking during desert storm ,so the washes should look great. cheers tony

[papa 695]

Should look good Colin

[Guest]

looking great... cant wait to se how will look like when you wipe of wash

Good job

Roman

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Hi Colin

The Buc is looking great. Can you tell me how you made the ejection seat harness or where you sourced them from. tHanks

Steve

[colin m]

Sorry for the late reply Steve,

The seat harnesses were made by Eduard, bought from Hannants.

Colin M