wunwinglow Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 On 11/12/2019 at 10:32 AM, mozart said: Excellent Tim, we could see some modelling then? An alternative to butchering the Bucc would be to buy a new bike with larger top box! When's your next meeting by the way, may drive up to collect the Lightning bits if that's OK? Buy a bigger bike, he said!!!! Knowing full well I just paid off this one!! Next Thursday, 21st November, and yes, I'll bring them along, with the Bucc bits if I can.... See you then, hope the hol was refreshing! Tim mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I too was fortunate to score one of these huge lumps of resin! I can only echo the previous sentiments. Alan has done a wonderful job in producing this kit. It certainly isn't likely to be a quick project and will involve LOTS of dry fitting sanding and re-scribing . That said, the level of detail Alan has managed is superb and for a blank canvas on a wonderful subject £180 is good money, he does have to cover his costs after all. There is a serious amount of resin in the box! HOWEVER, the decals are, for me, really a non starter, this is, i think, a minor point as with such a big chunk of real estate masks would be the way forward for the main markings. The smaller stencils may be a slightly bigger issue. Anyone fancy a go at some Bucc markings? I am too much of a coward to be a trailblazer in building this behemoth so i am not ashamed to say it, I will likely watch developments and plagiarize work accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I think agree about the markings, especially for the RAF version, I hoping to get one , and as I've said elsewhere , I've been rummaging among my spare sheets to come up with enough bits and pieces to do a 12Sq aircraft, but a full set of markings would make a pleasant change from doing decal scavenger hunts fro the last 3 builds! ColinR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamF Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) I might be able to do serial markings for the Bucc on my Alps but not roundels. But have some reference though not a blurred thumbnail pic. Graham Edited November 14, 2019 by GrahamF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Is my mind playing tricks or were there pictures of the parts layout on here yesterday? Or was it another thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Another thread Phil , Graham, to be honest Roundels are the least important part of any RAF decal sheet , I'm sure we've all got drawers full of left over sheets , and also sheets of generic markings including roundels , so it wouldn't really be an issue , But for the Buc the RAF Yellow Walkways , and Red access panel stenciling , now that's where it gets interesting! PhilB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunwinglow Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Spent a bit of time looking more closely at the parts today, and there are some shape issues here and there, but nothing major, and easy to clean up with abrasives and Milliput or similar. Mine has a bit of a warp. in one fuselage half, but again, a couple of strategically placed saw cuts and a bit of persuasion will sort that. Trailing edges of wings and tailplane are good, but the fin and rudder will need quite a bit of sanding to get a reasonable trailing edge. The wing root fairings are also a bit overstated, so I will reduce them too. I haven't studied the detail parts yet, but the seats and cockpit parts are impressively busy, and there is a refuelling pod in the bag as well as wing tanks. I will post some pics shortly. Big model, big project, but wow, a 1:32 Buccaneer!!! mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasta 14 addict Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 From the moment there is a decent IM kit on the shelf i will see. For now, there isn't any so nothing to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 By way of an update, I think there are 15 or so kits in existence so I have asked Nigel at Kitsworl prices for decals based on 10x copies of 172137 and 5x copies of 172140 Kagemusha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonCornes Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Thats great. Now all we have to do is brace ourselves!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 There's also those of us with the Aerodynamix kit. Phartycr0c 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) Hot off the press. Nigel has done some upscaling work for the two sheets outlined. The upscaling process produces 2x A5 sheets for 7 aircraft options in the case of sheet 137 and 5 options for the sheet 140 The Sets will be priced at £25.00 each. I have also asked about the gulf war sheet option being produced and await a reply. I get the impression that it doesn't matter about batch production as the sets are produced on an individual basis. Edited December 11, 2019 by Phartycr0c Stevepd, Kagemusha and blackbetty 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 hoping for the gulf war sheet..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 £25 sounds very reasonable indeed especially compared to what I've paid for big Spey Phantom sheets from CE. But I'd really like to see how smaller items like the stencilling have come out before ordering. But great stuff Nigel for bothering at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 i have their Jaguar sheet (for the trumpy kit that never materialized), no stencils, but it its very nicely printed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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