Looking for a decent 1/48th model of a Blackburn Buccaneer, circa 1980. Looks like there used to be a few 1/72nd versions, but they’re probably all discontinued now. Anybody know of any plans to release one in 1/48th (probably not)?
Airfix did a 1/48 Buccaneer, S2/S2C/S2D, kit #081901. Here’s a review:
http://modelingmadness.com/scotts/mod/afxbuc.htm
John
And Neomega do a cockpit detailling set for it.
Sweet! Thanx for the responses; now all I need to do is find one!
Found a couple on eBay for about $20, I’ll check 'em out; one of them is the older (I assume) “BNIB”, whatever that is, but it’s still by Airfix. Both are in GB, though.
BNIB means, I think, Brand New In Box.
If you do lock up one of those Airfix Buccaneers, try to get the RN/SAAF version kit. It probably represents a Brick much closer to the 1980 timeframe that you mention. Also be prepared to do a lot of test fitting and filling around the back end, the fit is horrendous aft of the exhausts.