TC`s build thread.

[tc2324]

Thanks for the vote of confidence Lancer.

Quick update as to where I am at the moment with these two. Also an interesting comparision between the two kits.

Note that the Airfix Buccaneer kit has had to have filler applied at the wing joints, where the tail meets the main body and also the randome had to have some as well as the gaps on this particular kit were so bad.

The Intruder kit meanwhile seems to fit perfectly.

[tc2324]

Progress so far, both models primed with the Intruder getting it`s first coat of war paint and pictured with their respective weapons fit.

[tc2324]

When ours backs were turned, my mates 2 and a half son put the XP-55 through another `test flight` with said results.........,



............., gonna have to send it to the great bone yard in the loft now..!

On a happier note.....,

FAA Intruder and USN Buccaneer update.

[Tophe]

When ours backs were turned, my mates 2 and a half son put the XP-55 through another `test flight` with said results.........,
............., gonna have to send it to the great bone yard in the loft now..!

Ooh, poor Skunk little animal... Do you hear my tears flowing and splashing on the ground?

[NARSES2]

Kids eh !!! Don't you just love 'em......with chips   

The Brick and the Intruder are coming along nicely 

[tc2324]

Spent this evening finishing off the FAA Intruder. Was happy with the end result so thought I`d post a pic. Will post diorama pics and small backstory tomorrow.

Will also finish the USN Bucc tomorrow and do the same.

[Cobra]

Awesome Job Tell me the A-6 Doesn't Look right with British Roundels from RN on it. Great Work :cheers:Dan

[Cliffy B]

 

Can't wait to see the Bucc and the dio man! 

[anthonyp]

 

Nice! 

[NARSES2]

 

[tc2324]

Sliding Doors....., well..., naval attack aircraft at the least...!

By 1957 both Grumman and Blackburn aircraft companies had proposed and designed naval attack aircraft to counter the new Soviet Sverdlov class cruiser. With tensions rising in the cold war and development problems with the Grumman design the US department of defense opted for the safer and more durable design from Blackburn which had already taken it`s maiden flight by 1958 with promising results. It entered service with the US Navy in 1961 and served well until 1997 when the last US Navy Buccaneer was withdrawn from service. It`s battle honors included Vietnam, Middle East and the last weapon dropped in anger was during the 1st Gulf war.

Attached below are picture of the Buccaneer in service during the Vietnam war. This particular example was lost in combat in 1971 over Hanoi with the loss of both crew.









With Grumman failing to win the order for the US Navy the company looked for an overseas customer. The Royal Navy had been interested in what Grumman had to offer due to the companies reputation of building reliable aircraft. By 1962 the Intruder made it`s maiden flight and by 1964 was in service with the RN. The Intruder only ever dropped it`s weapons in anger during the 1st Gulf War and this was when all the FAA Intruder`s had been re-assigned to the RAF in 1980 after the retirement of HMS Ark Royal. The example photographed below is armed with Sea Eagle anti ship missiles while on `shore leave` at RNAS Lossiemouth in 1974.

[tc2324]

And for those of you who prefer colour pics.............,

[Tophe]

  Hey! This is a WHAT-IF forum! OK, your colour pictures are models but the black-and-white photographs on carrier desks, certified 100% pure truth by our experts, are prooving this is true life airplanes, not what-if at all! Shame on you! It is forbidden here not to be a dreamer (or to be so skillfull, making other ones jealous?)

[Taiidantomcat]

Hey! This is a WHAT-IF forum! OK, your colour pictures are models but the black-and-white photographs on carrier desks, certified 100% pure truth by our experts, are prooving this is true life airplanes, not what-if at all! Shame on you! It is forbidden here not to be a dreamer (or to be so skillfull, making other ones jealous?)

There has been a lot of this kind of thing spreading here lately-- Matrixone is also an offender. I believe Comrade Gregorski should be informed

[Cobra]

Awesome Job,TC i Almost thought these were Real! Convincing Photos can Fool Anyone! Keep up the Great Work! :cheers:Dan