(Blackburn) Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer

[Darkblade88]

I am building this kit as a surprise for my grandpa. Who worked for De Havilland then Hawker Siddeley as it became. He worked on the  Blue Streak missile's  abort system and borrowed a the plans of a certain mostly wooden  WWII  plane. But the real reason I'm  building  to for  him has to say  thank you for  answering my  questions  about plains in general and being such an inspiration to me. I will stop boring you all now lol

[Chris S]

I'll be watching this one with interest .I have a few personal interests in the Buccaneer myself 

Chris.

[Darkblade88]

only had  one small niggle so far and that it  the  underbelly part doesn't quite fit right it only a small gap. but im going to take it slow 

[Darkblade88]

[PANZERMAN]

Hey Darkblade88, for all the reasons to build a model, this is the best I can think of...as a gift for
a loved one. I appaud your endeavor! Good luck.

[Darkblade88]

Today's work



The intakes have ha their first coat of paint

[Darkblade88]

Can anyone tell me what colour the  cockpit interior was ? Because  the  directions say black but  I've seen photos with like a blue Gray or a sort of green Gray just asking so I know far enough in advance

[Chris S]

I think you'll be safe with black if you want to use it ,they were Black ,they were however also ...interior green or Light gray ,so I guess ..take your pick of the three ,I dont think you'll be wrong 

Chris.

[Darkblade88]

after the unfortunate loss of the hurricane. I'm planing on working on this again slowly. so here's a question. Dose anyone know where I should look for After market ejector seats for the is. seeing at the kit one's are rubbish. Plus I think its about time it had a go at A.m stuff

[Chris S]

Hey DB.

Im guessing this is 1/72nd scale ??  I couldnt find any seats ,but some other stuff may be of use 


http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ED73381


Chris.

[Darkblade88]

thanks Chris it is 1:72

[Darkblade88]

Here's to days work





I to a bit  carried away with the sanding hence the milliput

[noc5659]

I am curious.  is this the airfix 1/72 kit?

[Darkblade88]

It is the 1:72 airfix kit  the only real niggle I have with the its the weapon pylons be cause there engraved panel lines when the rest are raised.   

[noc5659]

i have the gulf war release version and i did notice that as well.  the new tool parts are recessed.  i need to become better at scribing panel lines before i tackle mine as i want to rescribe everything.