H.S. Buccaneer S2B, 12 Sqn., RAF, Lossiemouth, Scotland, 1985, Group Build.

[Airframes]

Haven't tested them yet! The cockpit tub has fallen out twice, and one of the rear joints around the exhausts popped three times before eventually sticking, after a fashion, with large gaps.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Holy crap. I'm suddenly feeling much better about my William Brother's B-10 kit.

I need a drink just looking at it.

 

[Wayne Little]

Jesus Terry....that is some f*cked up kit! ...you seem to be winning the battle though....while a lot of it looks pretty raw some filling and sanding should bring the B!tch up to scratch....good luck mate!

 

[Lucky13]

I'd need a case of finest whisky to calm my nerves after something like that old boy!

 

[Airframes]

Ssssorry fffor tthe shshshaky tttyping - I haven't recovered yet ! I think I'll lick it into shape - just hope the b*st*rd stays joined ! Gawd knows what the other , small parts will be like to glue/weld, or whether they'll behave - time will tell...lots of time!

 

[rochie]

it does look pretty ropey Dogsbody, well done for getting this far !!!!

 

[Airframes]

Cheers mate. Looks like it's going to be an excessively long job, just on the fuselage shell !

 

[Wayne Little]

Time to dig in Terry...you're in for the long haul brother.....

 

[Vic Balshaw]

I could say I'm lost for words, but that would be unusual for me. What an abortion of a kit, you should be commended for your efforts Terry particularly as many people would have chucked it long before now. You deserve a special commendation just for your perseverance and determination.

 

[rochie]

i know i'd would've used it to zero my air rifle in by now !!!!!

 

[Airframes]

I tell you, it's getting close to being used as a target, or a football !
Anyway, so far so good, the first lot of filler is on and roughly smoothed out, and is almost ready for sanding. Just waiting for it to fully cure. All the rough areas were filed first, followed by sanding, and it's looking hopeful.
Here's the same areas as shown previously, with the Italeri putty on the small areas, and Milliput where it needed to be built up and shaped. If all goes well, I might be able to continue with construction - if the parts will stick of course !

 

[rochie]

looking better

 

[kgambit]

starting to shape up Terry.

 

[Airframes]

Thanks guys.

 

[T Bolt]

It's actually starting to shape up Terry! I think there's hope! After those pictures in post#156 I was doubtful...

 

[B-17engineer]

With Glenn!

Go Terry go!

 

[Lucky13]

That's worth at least a keg of finest beer old boot!

 

[Airframes]

Thanks guys, and send that keg Air Mail old boy !

 

[Vic Balshaw]

You're a marvel mate, a marvel.

 

[Wayne Little]

Definitely taking shape....long way to go though....Go Terry!