Building the Airfix Buccaneer in 1/48 scale - 3D Instrument Panels and more!
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- Опубліковано 17 чер 2024
- Here's a full build of the AIrfix Buccaneer S.2 in 1/48 scale. I used 3D Instrument Panels from Eduard, after problems with Kits World 3D panels. Come and see how good this kit is (or isn't). Thanks for stopping in!
0:00 Intro
2:08 3D Instrument Panels
4:01 Ejection Seats
5:22 Cockpit
7:11 Fuselage
15:08 Paint and Decals
16:17 Wash and Weathering
17:46 Conclusions - Навчання та стиль
Really nice build. I grew up building Airfix kits, and they have come a long way since I was 8 years old.
Thanks very much- overall an enjoyable build. I'll definitely do the RAF version. Thanks for watching!
My local store suggested this kit, but I went with the 1/72 Vulcan B.2 instead. The Buccaneer projects a great feeling of raw power and looks formidable. I grew up new the RAE at Farnborough, England and saw this beast fly many times. Great build!
Thanks very much! The Vulcan is definitely interesting (and big!). I might have to build one eventually. Thanks for watching!
👍👍👍 Thanks John! I've thrown a lot of $ in after market stuff at this kit. Thanks for the kick in the pants to get going on it. 😁
Worth your time for sure- curious to see what scheme you go with. Thanks for watching!
Hi Mr G, I can see from your video I'm going to enjoy them. I keep buying airfix for some reason, but hey your build here is inspired and made my mind up move on to other kits. Great build, model, and kit, thanks for sharing
Thanks very much George! It's a well made kit, and when it's done it's big for 1/48! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!
Grabbed this kit while in the UK
A fine choice!
I can’t believe this is Airfix. They have really lifted their game. Not Tamiya but a quantum leap over what they were.
Completely agree- a quantum leap from where they were a decade ago. Thanks for watching!
Very nice build, John. Thanks for sharing with us! Cheers!!!
Thanks very much! Appreciate you watching!
I want this kit so your video is very helpful. Thank you for sharing. 😊
You're very welcome, and thanks for watching!
Hey John, thanks for posting another build. I pre ordered the kit too. Haven’t yet got around to building it. Thanks so much for building and sharing yours. Now I just have to find the join button…
I'm glad you enjoyed the build Max - you'll like the kit. And thank you for watching! (The Join button is somewhere around the title area depending on your device).
Hi, I was ground crew on the RAF Buccs, one error I think Airfix made is they viewed the Museum A/C when some maintenance was being done on the upper engine. in normanl operations the lower engine panels were opened to access the engine and IDG oils. Otherwise the kit is perfect. one other thing to note as the kit is meant to be displayed on the ground, the tail skid would be down, the flaps sag when not pressurised so fully down and the rear underside hatch for the Avio/LOX bay would be open. But what you did was excellent, Now I am a subscriber....
Chris - thanks for some great inside info on the Bucc- definitely wish I knew that beforehand! And thanks for your support- much appreciated!
Hi John, the Buccaneer turned out 100% perfectly, don't be too hard on yourself, now hurry up and build the RAF version, congratulations on a excellent job, best regards from Australia 👍👍👍👍
Thanks very much Les! It's not a bad kit with a little work- lots more potential with the RAF version hopefully. Always a pleasure to hear from you- regards from Texas!
Les, bugger the RAF, Fly Navy mate....Perth
Great build - I have this in the stash to go along with the Airfix 1/48 Sea Vixen. I can't wait to get started.
Thanks very much! It was a relatively enjoyable build- that Sea Vixen will be quite a substantial plane. Thanks for watching.
I just subscribed! Great job looks great! Thanks for the info. I’ll be getting that kit once I finish building a few more. Wife gets a little perturbed when I have a ton of unbuilt kits and get new ones 😂. Keep up the good work brother.
Thanks very much Rob- appreciate your support of the channel! I guess it helps that my wife doesn't look at my stash frequently 🤣
Beautiful build. I have built this kit also and really enjoyed the experience.
Thank you very much- appreciate you watching!
Hi John,
Got to LOVE the Buccaneer!
I've been wanting this kit but Airfix scares me! LOL
I have been told the newer molds are better, but we shall see.
Looking forward to following this build and happy building!
This is definitely new Airfix and you'll enjoy the build! Appreciate you watching!
@@MisterGsWorkbench Awesome, your build turned out incredible, so I will definitely be giving this a go.
I grew up on the Airforce base Waterkloof, in Centurion, Gauteng. The first thing you see when entering the residential entrance is a buccaneer that was used by the South Africans during, given to them by the British, and was deployed to the Korean war. I used to play under it, and spent many fond memories under its wings. Once, when I was a child I had accidentally thrown my house keys up on the back rudders, and had no way of getting them down. We had to get someone from the defence force airbase fire department to take it down, and as people gathered around some officers remarked on the terrible state of the decommissioned aircraft. Two days later it was repainted, and I was asked if I'd like to help. My mother has the photo of me helping the guys repaint it. I can't find many buccaneers in my local hobby shops, and can't afford to order one in, but it's on my bucket list to complete. I'll most definitely be using your video as a guide.
Thanks very much for sharing your story! And thank you for watching.
Very nice build and great video. I made the 1/72 version and it's a lovely little kit. Looks to build up pretty much the same.
Thanks Val- I saw a couple of builds of the 1/72 kit and you're right. Appreciate you watching!
A great build. I have this kit in the stash now and will get the new S2B when it comes out later this year.
Thank you very much! I'm looking forward to an RAF version in dessert camo. Appreciate you watching!
Very good kit and nice built!
Thank you very much and thanks for watching!
Greeting from Chile¡ Great job¡ well done.
Thank you very much Francisco! I appreciate you watching!
Very nice job 👍🏻👏🏻👌🏻........ New subscriber here!
One of my favourite aircraft, the Bucc. You did her justice, mate.
Thanks very much! I've always like the Bucc but there was no way I was building the old Airfix kit. This one was a pleasant build. Very few issues with it. And thanks for your support!
@MisterGsWorkbench ......no worries. I've built the old one back in the day.....and it's a pig!
beautiful work !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you very much!
Awesome!👍👍👍
Thank you very much and thanks for watching!
Hi John, that was a absolutely outstanding build, congratulations on a job well done, I would like to see you do the RAF version o e day, bext regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍👍👍
Thanks very much Les! We'll get an RAF one built eventually - regards from Texas!
Красивый самолёт, как и многие ранние реактивные. Я на старом Airfix 1/72 сделал поворотный бомболюк и открывающейся воздушный тормоз. Именно так хотел, и именно из этого старого набора - всё получилось, получил огромное удовольствие от сборки.
I agree - it's one of the nicest jets of that era. When the RAF version is released I'll build it with the bomb bay open - lots of room for detail. Thank you for watching!
@@MisterGsWorkbench Попробуйте сделать поворотный вариант - придётся повозиться, но зато как выиграет от этого модель.
Built 12 off them 6 navy 6 raf no problem at all plus I work on a couple off taxi able ones too all airfix decals are done by cartography now won't use kit world stuff any more had nothing but problems with them you did a great job on the build too
Thanks very much- I'd probably do an RAF Buccaneer when they come out. Lesson learned with Kits World for now. Thanks for watching!
Bravo!
Thank you Randy!
Great job. Not done this one yet, In the stash though. recently finished the 1/72 S2.C. Build sequence and parts breakdown is very similar
Thank you Tim! I enjoyed the build- fairly hassle-free and a cool looking plane. Appreciate you watching!
Too bad about the 3D parts not working out, I have dealt with Kit's World for some time and found them to provide excellent decals and service. I rather imagine they will get the issue corrected and do whatever it takes, i.e. change vendors or equipment. Extremely nice model build, my first visit and I subscribed. Nice channel.
Patrick
Hi Patrick- it was unfortunate that the Kits World panels didn't work out. I think it's something in their process but they just don't look good. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Awesome
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
Perfect 👍
Thank you very much and thanks for watching!
@@MisterGsWorkbench 😉
Very good music too 👍
Thanks! I thought it was pretty good. And thanks for watching!
Fantastic build. What brand/color paint did you use for the overall cockpit color? Trying to find a good match to the Eduard space decal colors.
Thanks very much! I believe I used Hataka lacquer C054 gray (FS36270). Definitely test it before using for a match. Appreciate you watching!
@@MisterGsWorkbench Thanks very much. Look forward to your future builds.
thats very nice great work.... and i would like also to build the Buccaneer but i cant justify the trenches Airfix call panels and for what it costs... in 2023 is a hard no !
I didn't feel the panel lines were "trenches" on this particular kit, but I guess that's a matter of personal taste. Appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching!
...красиво получилось....моделирование это реалистичность....
Thank you very much and thanks for watching!
Хорошая сборка, но какой соблазн был сделать поворотный бомболюк и открывающиеся воздушные тормоза. Но здесь был нужен старый комплект Airfix 1/72 - и именно на нём всё это и сделал. Хотя было сложно, но получил истинное удовольствие.
It is definitely a very good kit and I enjoyed building it - very tempting to leave that bomb bay open and really detail it. Maybe on the RAF version? Thanks for watching!
I can't believe you avoid Airfix kits.
I built the Buccaneer in 1961. Fun kit with rotating bomb bay.
Robert - I wouldn't say I avoid Airfix kits - there are a couple that I look forward to building aside from the Bucc. Once I clear some of my building backlog I'd like to pick up the Avro Anson and some aftermarket decals to liven it up.
I just built the Special Hobby 1/72 Anson. Now thats a brand to be wary of. ( My dad flew me in an Anson at RAF Cranwell in the mid 1950's. ) I hear the 1/48 Airfix Anson is a treat.@@MisterGsWorkbench
Quite a few issues with Kit World decals. I wish they'd research before they produce.
I don't like to bad mouth a company but all of my experiences with them have been problematic.
Airfix seemed to have turned the corner recently on engineering and quality.
Agreed. I was pleasantly surprised at the design of this kit. Thanks for watching!
Upper wing roundel locations sre suspect
I used the tiny placement diagram included with the decals 🤔
Just a comment for the old algorithm
Once again doing the yeoman's work!
.....да,да-3д принт придает весомой реалистичности......
But for this kit not worth it to be honest.
Thanks John but that background noise/music is bad and takes away from your enjoyable builds.
I'm sorry you didn't like the music Rich. Let me know which ones so I know going forward. Thanks for watching.
shame all that internal detail is hidden
Exactly- had I realized it wouldn't be visible I'd have used the decals over the kit details. It would have looked fine. Appreciate the feedback!
Sargon of Akkad supports your modelling channel? I'm confused and intrigued.
I don't think it's the same person you're thinking of...
@@MisterGsWorkbench Probably not, I guess. I went off googling to see if Carl was a closet modeller and could find nothing. Love your work, btw… you’re a new one to me and YT did a great job keeping you hidden despite my many other subs in the modelling sphere. Better late than never.
@@colin5577 I really appreciate that Colin- thanks for watching!
@@MisterGsWorkbenchDelighted. Also… loved the music. Very Tom Grigat and that’s no bad thing. Loved the Buccaneer build - a favourite aircraft of mine.