Frog Buccaneer S.2B, Sverdlov hunting 801 Sqn HMS VICTORIOUS
- gengriz
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Frog Buccaneer S.2B, Sverdlov hunting 801 Sqn HMS VICTORIOUS
First full week of the year, first fully finished model
This is the old FROG offering with Modeldecal markings and a very small amount of photoetch (for the air brake and ejector seat handles). Other minor changes include a few sprue inspired cockpit details (although I forgot to add my carefully crafted Observers windscreen Grrrr), plus paper roll intake trunks and straw jet pipes (the latter as suggested by another member on this site).
The air brakes use Airwaves photo etch, plus a little plastic card and sprue (Frog's left and right side aren't identical). The weapons (Bullpups and 1000 lb bombs) come from the spares box.
And with the rest of the fleet.
At this stage I think I prefer the FROG to the other two, with its slightly more convincing nose profile, although it is very obvious that the vertical tail surfaces are rather compressed:
FredT
This is the old FROG offering with Modeldecal markings and a very small amount of photoetch (for the air brake and ejector seat handles). Other minor changes include a few sprue inspired cockpit details (although I forgot to add my carefully crafted Observers windscreen Grrrr), plus paper roll intake trunks and straw jet pipes (the latter as suggested by another member on this site).
The air brakes use Airwaves photo etch, plus a little plastic card and sprue (Frog's left and right side aren't identical). The weapons (Bullpups and 1000 lb bombs) come from the spares box.
And with the rest of the fleet.
At this stage I think I prefer the FROG to the other two, with its slightly more convincing nose profile, although it is very obvious that the vertical tail surfaces are rather compressed:
FredT
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Re: Frog Buccaneer S.2B, Sverdlov hunting 801 Sqn HMS VICTOR
Sweet and superbly finished. What paints/varnish?
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Re: Frog Buccaneer S.2B, Sverdlov hunting 801 Sqn HMS VICTOR
Hand brushed using Humbrol enamels (123 and 130 mostly) light oily wash on panel lines, topped overall with Micro Satin acrylic varnish.
Works a treat for me every time, although the white needed 3 coats on this one before I was happy with it.
FredT
Works a treat for me every time, although the white needed 3 coats on this one before I was happy with it.
FredT
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Re: Frog Buccaneer S.2B, Sverdlov hunting 801 Sqn HMS VICTOR
It's a Superb Model!!!!!
Bravo!
Bravo!
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Re: Frog Buccaneer S.2B, Sverdlov hunting 801 Sqn HMS VICTOR
Fantastic finish on the FROG Buccaneer Fred , think I've got that same Modeldecal sheet around somewhere, does it have a Seahawk and and Alpha Jet on it as well?? Will we be able to see it in the flesh at the Yeovilton show next month?
Regards
Tom
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2016 A:B = 29:11
2015 A:B = 38:14
2014 A:B = 25:9
2013 A:B = 20:17
2012 A:B = I didn't keep score
2011 A:B = 39:11
2010 A:B = 51:10
Coastal Command SIG Leader 2012 - 2016
We'll call him Dinghy Watts...... - Paul Bradley
2016 A:B = 29:11
2015 A:B = 38:14
2014 A:B = 25:9
2013 A:B = 20:17
2012 A:B = I didn't keep score
2011 A:B = 39:11
2010 A:B = 51:10
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Re: Frog Buccaneer S.2B, Sverdlov hunting 801 Sqn HMS VICTOR
She's a beauty , Fred!
Paul
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Re: Frog Buccaneer S.2B, Sverdlov hunting 801 Sqn HMS VICTOR
What an excellent Froganeer! Just goes to show that the old classics can be brought up to a good standard with a little effort.
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Re: Frog Buccaneer S.2B, Sverdlov hunting 801 Sqn HMS VICTOR
Terrific. I also agree with you that the Frog Buccaneer has the best radome shape of the 1/72 injected Buccaneers.
David
David
Re: Frog Buccaneer S.2B, Sverdlov hunting 801 Sqn HMS VICTOR
First rate job on this old and somewhat basic kit.
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Re: Frog Buccaneer S.2B, Sverdlov hunting 801 Sqn HMS VICTOR
Gorgeous Bananas, Fred. Wow! Got the Matchbox article I am going to do as a SAAF machine, and hope it looks as amazing as these.
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Re: Frog Buccaneer S.2B, Sverdlov hunting 801 Sqn HMS VICTOR
That is very sweet indeed! I hope that with Airfix doing coldwar jets that we get a new one one day!
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Re: Frog Buccaneer S.2B, Sverdlov hunting 801 Sqn HMS VICTOR
Beautiful Buccaneer.
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Re: Frog Buccaneer S.2B, Sverdlov hunting 801 Sqn HMS VICTOR
Great rendition.
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Re: Frog Buccaneer S.2B, Sverdlov hunting 801 Sqn HMS VICTOR
Gobsmacked, Fred!
For an old FROG Bucc, that is a work of art! A testament to your skills!
cheers,
Davie
For an old FROG Bucc, that is a work of art! A testament to your skills!
cheers,
Davie
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Re: Frog Buccaneer S.2B, Sverdlov hunting 801 Sqn HMS VICTOR
That frogger shined up like a new penny, great job.
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