Dave1707822384 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Hi everybody,First time posting to the Airfix forum. While this is not my latest and greatest model, given the imminent release of the 48th scale Buccaneer S Mk. 2C, i thought i'd post some pics of its forerunner, the 2019 vintage 72nd scale S. Mk. 2C.Many of you have probably seen it before, but i thought it might provide some inspiration for alternate paint schemes. This model used the Eduard Buccaneer wheels and resin ejection seats from CMK. The intake covers were scratchbuilt, the Pitot Boom came from Master, the decals came from an old Modeldecal sheet, and i replaced the small TAT/SAT probes with new ones made from scratch.I did some carving here and there to backdate the model to the 1965 standard. The two biggest changes were re-contoured and slimmed down the fairing for the ECM installation on the back end of the stabilizer, and i carved away the Mod 1044 fairings installed between the fuselage sides and the inboard inlets. There were a few raised areas here and there which were carved and sanded away here and there but nothing too serious. I did have to "Rob" the smooth, boilerplate free air brake cones from the S. Mk 2B kit in order to correctly backdate the model to 1965 standard.The model was painted with a combination of Mr Base White 1000 primer, Mr Color Gloss White and Extra Dark Sea Grey. The finish was carefully sanded down with 3000, 4000, and 8,000 micromest between coats and the final clear coats were done with GSI-Creos Mr. Super Clear finishes.The national insignia and stencils were sourced from the two Airfix Buccaneer kits and for the most part worked splendidly.I was please that this model won a second place in its category at the 2021 IPMS Nationals in Las Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Excellent work clap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Mediocre Modeller Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Most impressive, we are not worthy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul71 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 nice work dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1707822384 Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 Excellent work clapThank you, Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1707822384 Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 nice work daveCheers Paul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Slick looing model for sure ! Nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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