BUCCANEER Airfix 2022 brand new tooling 1/48 scale - build day five - final assembly! - HD1080p

[@allgood6760]

Very nice!... i have watched each episode and I got an Airfix 1/72 Buccaneer the other day... I went on board HMS Eagle when it visited NZ in the early 70's and it had Buccaneer planes I been interested ever since.. cheers mate from NZ 👍🇳🇿✈️

[@daviddryne7102]

That’s not aerial at the back underneath , it’s called the donkeys plonk, it’s to get rid of unwanted fuel.

[@Jacky_man542]

The reason I love watching your builds is because you do them as someone who knows their stuff,but don’t over complicate anything and don’t drag out a build over 40 hours +.Great work the build looks fantastic and well done,can’t wait to see your next build.👍

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Dean! I felt guilty at missing the kit-a-week schedule at first, but kits like this deserve a bit more time and attention because that's what everyone will do. It's certainly not a weekender!

[@Jacky_man542]

@@garys_stuff Just feel proud of what you do.Lots of people watch your KZbin videos and enjoy them and feel inspired to do the same.👏🏻

[@tremolo_painter]

Build videos like these help me decide where to spend my limited modelling funds. Thank you for such well explained and filmed series.

[@davroshalfbeard8368]

You did a classic bit of British engineering justice. a gulf war version would sell like hot cakes lol looking forward to the big spitfire 👍

[@garys_stuff]

Ian would indeed sell well. The Spitfire - I had almost forgotten that is coming this year as well. And the new Anson. Without planning anything I am developing a stash...

[@danwilliams1686]

What a beautiful aircraft and a beautiful model. I cant wait to get mine.

[@garys_stuff]

You'll love it Dan!

[@AlanWitton]

Another great video Gary! Outstanding

[@petermerz2704]

Thanks!

[@garys_stuff]

Thank you, Peter!

[@marksinthehouse1968]

First class Gary ,now to build the carrier in 1/48 imagine the size of of it ,all the best Mark 😃👍🏻

[@garys_stuff]

Eagle would be about 4.5 metres at that scale. That's a LOT of styrene. Imaging the sprues - like drainpipes! Cheers, Gary

[@bionicgeekgrrl]

Only need the relevant deck section, not the entire ship. A carrier at bigger than 1/350 scale would be utter madness and require its own building!

[@bionicgeekgrrl]

Fantastic kit and a lovely build. I think this is about the best I have seen you do Gary, well done. Maybe worth contacting airfix about the decals however and seeing what they say? It would be useful follow up information for others finding this series.

[@georgeb.311]

Lovely build Gary. Thank you for sharing.

[@garys_stuff]

Very welcome George, thanks!

[@ThePhosphater]

great build Gary

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers John!

[@mattheweagles5123]

A great build. There is a Buccaneer on a garage forecourt not far from Lossie that I used to drive past quite often when I was up there.

[@garys_stuff]

Probably still waiting for the tanks to be filled....

[@costaricanzebra5475]

Very nice build gary, when I went up to my local model store I saw this and I was gutted I didn't have enough to get it for myself.

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks, won't be long before you'll be able to get them on auction sites for less, I'm sure.

[@crazylocha2515]

Also keep an eye on Airfix's social media, they occasionally pop up with different giveaways and easy to join contests. Look at the different online retailers for scratch and dent, several also have ebay sites for slightly damaged (bent corners etc) stuff too.

[@costaricanzebra5475]

@@garys_stuff thanks and hopefully they will go for a bit less

[@randytaylor1258]

Brilliant build, Gary! The result was well worth the time and complexity, and it seemed to go together really well. If Airfix hadn't done such a good job of molding and design this could have been a horror show. The result is very impressive and you've done a great job bringing out the detail. Bravo!

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers Randy, I appreciate the kind words! G

[@randalscott7224]

Great build of a great kit Gary!

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Randal!

[@stephenmcdonald7908]

Lovely piece of work👍

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers Stephen!

[@karljones4867]

Another fantastic looking model and great indepth build. Thank you Gary. Definitely on my wishlist.

[@petermerz2704]

Very cool aircraft. I’m glad you took 4 videos to build the plane. A lot of detail work. Thanks for sharing Gary. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Peter. There are a few kits that will be two-week builds in the future (Eduard 1/48 MiG-21 'expert' set, Italeri 1/72 Stirling, etc.) Some kits just demand time and effort and this is one of them.

[@alancrowley7991]

Great build Gary well done !!

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Alan!

[@rayborg7378]

A first class finish , this all what making great models is all about.Now if only Airfix get around a do an F-1 Scimitar that would really be a fine pairing.Thanks a million Gary you made my day.

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers Ray, I'm glad! I would really love to see a Scimitar as well - maybe with the option of a buddy refueller from 800B NAS with the 'foaming tankard' tail art!

[@iannicholls7476]

Well done Gary. A great build and a great video. Thanks.

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Ian!

[@typhoon2827]

Definitely scope for an aftermarket resin open radome and radar assembly and decal sets.

[@garys_stuff]

You would have thought! The issue for the nose is the ballast, if you put it in the radome then you've got to be sure it won't flop down so the hing has to be good. Or put a lot more ballast further back. But it would seem a natural after market product.

[@cornwallonline]

Lovely kit, thanks for sharing the build journey with us.

[@garys_stuff]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@ianburton7095]

Brilliant job there. I’m still working on the 1/72 model it’s good

[@garys_stuff]

The 1/72 is so very similar in design philosophy, it is a beauty too (I've built four of them!)

[@hueyJoe135]

Great job son. I've been watching this one since the beginning. I'm looking forward to watching the next build 👍

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers Joe!

[@lesvenus3788]

Fabulous build Gary. I’ve enjoyed every minute. Thank you

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks mate, glad you liked it!

[@markbaigent8373]

Nice job 😎

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Mark 😁

[@lesgl]

That ''Aerial'' at the back is a fuel dump pipe and the interiors of the intakes on RN Bucc's were a light tan colour..main wheel hubs are a dark steel colour

[@garys_stuff]

Of course it is, stupid me. Theybhad them at the back of the slipper tanks too IIRC. It was late, I was tired... Interesting to hear about the colours - have you told Airfix this?

[@lesgl]

@@garys_stuff Nothing's stupid mate..it's just modelling..lol..i got the colour call outs from the instructions of the 90's Airfix 1/48 Bucc which i have a few of unbuilt and a copy of a Scale Aircraft Modelling Buccaneer special on the aircraft which had some great pics..would be a bit late to inform Airfix now i'd reckon

[@lesgl]

@@garys_stuff Nothing stupid about it mate..it's just modelling..lol..i got the colour call outs from the original 90's Bucc which i managed to get a few of for a good price in the late OO"s and a copy of Scale Modelling Magazine which had a feature on the Buccaneer round about the time the kit came out and had some great pics...they remain unbuilt tho' unfortunately..the twisted main airframe parts made it a bear to put together...shame...i'd imagine it would be a bit late now to get in touch with Airfix now the instructions have been done

[@garys_stuff]

Never too late - especially if they are planning an earlier version (say an S.2A). They will like to know about any research on the subjects of their kits.

[@lesgl]

@@garys_stuff Thanks for the tip..

[@daveonbass79]

For panel lining over decals I HIGHLY recommend using a new blade and cutting/scoring the decal over all the lines. Then use the MicroSol over top to get the tiny flaps to lay into the panel lines. Then when you add the panel line fluid on top (into) the panel it flows in there seamlessly. If there is any noticeable "decal gap" from the cut...then it gets filled over by the wash anyways. Just a little tip I thought I'd share. 👍 Over all...I loved watching this build so much that I think I'll pick this kit up when it comes to texas.

[@randytaylor1258]

This is a terrific idea. You'd have to ensure that the cut edges are sealed with MicroSol or MarkFit to ensure against capillary action flowing up the deal. Thanks!

[@daveonbass79]

@@randytaylor1258 actually...I left out a step. Sorry. After the MicroSol is dry and the lines are clearly defined i then go over then with a gloss clear. That seals the decal under a layer of protection. Then if you mess up the panel line and/or weathering...you don't have to worry that the clean up will damage the decal. Then after weathering I cover everything one last time with a matte or flat clear. (Minus the clear parts). Hope some of this helps you out. Give it a test run on a slammer kit first if you'd like in order to get confident with the new steps. 👍

[@garys_stuff]

Sounds a really good tip. I was thinking of something plastic with an edge and maybe a rounded tip so you can follow curves. I was also going to try an ultra fine marker - say a 0.03mm tip. I can feel a tutorial video coming on!!!

[@daveonbass79]

@@garys_stuff I've tried markers on a gundam. It can tare the decal.

[@davidhinkson8856]

Followed this one from start to finish. This kit did go together very smoothly and I'm impressed with the end result.

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks David!

[@arthurrytis6010]

Really great job !

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks a lot Arthur!

[@lesgl]

Top job..lovely kit..looking forward to when mine arrives from the UK

[@garys_stuff]

You'll love it!

[@darrenhillman8396]

Lovely job, Gary! A superb model of an iconic British design. Bravo, Sir! 👏🏻

[@garys_stuff]

Many thanks Darren!

[@normanlong2191]

Nicely done Gary ! thanks for the effort in sharing your build , invest in a pair of godhand tweezers they are not cheap but hold onto tiny parts very well.

[@randytaylor1258]

???

[@garys_stuff]

Not cheap? Not kidding - I saw some online and they were over 40 quid!!! If I start losing smaller pieces then I might look into it!

[@randytaylor1258]

@@garys_stuff Don't know what those are but I use numerous cross-action tweezers all the time.

[@garys_stuff]

@@randytaylor1258 yeah, I use cross-action to hold decal backing sheets, but I've never got on with them for holding parts. If I push too hard to locate the part the tweezers open up and carpet monster gets a free snack!

[@randytaylor1258]

@@garys_stuff That darn carpet monster!

[@michaeldilley4384]

Fantastic Gary, a super build of a super kit. It looks wonderful, how you manage to build it in such a short time I don't know. It would probably have taken me a couple of months.. The accentuation of the details is just right I think. Congratulations.

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers Michael! I am in the fortunate position of being able to do this full time, redundancy has its upsides as well!

[@ryanparkin6156]

Great job u did it in 5 days mine will be closer to 5 months at the speed I build lol 😆

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers Ryan. I have the luxury (?) of this being my full-time thing so builds go quicker, but it will repay taking the time.

[@randytaylor1258]

If it's a nice kit and you're enjoying yourself, don't hurry the build. Savor the time you're building instead of carving and filling. That cockpit was magnificent.

[@ryanparkin6156]

Oh definitely, like I say you've done a great job , and a lot of your tips I'm gonna use during the build , it looks to me airfix have upped their game on this one the kit does feel a lot more tamiya- esque to me

[@Mullet94]

Great series and a fantastic build. I'm one of those waiting for a Desert Storm Buccaneer as well 😂

[@bionicgeekgrrl]

with a tornado could make for a nice diorama

[@nickcarter9855]

Wow, this looks superb Gary... a real bomber from the sea... With missiles... 😀 I agree, it would have been nice to see an 800 NAS bird from HMS Eagle. A great job all around, I hope mine ends up looking as good as yours...

[@garys_stuff]

Sure it will Nick - just take your time with it. The kit itself seems to help you along!

[@NPractitioner]

Brilliant work Gary! Really enjoyed your build, and thank you for taking the time to film this👍

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks, entirely my pleasure, I assure you!

[@MarkloopRAF]

If they don't do a Gulf War RAF Bucc, my teddies are going longer than a HIMARS rocket lol. Great build. 🙂

[@garys_stuff]

Might even build it again if they do release one - might....

[@harrygrant6805]

@@garys_stuff i would buy it for you gary to build it Again

[@garys_stuff]

@@harrygrant6805 if they release a Gulf War one I might hold you to that!!!

[@harrygrant6805]

@@garys_stuff thats 100% a deal il order one straight to your door

[@crazylocha2515]

@@harrygrant6805 I'll keep an eye out for Gulf decal sets then, and get it expressed to Gary soon as I find it 😜🐢

[@julianmhall]

Maybe not brightens as such but the oil wash adds needed texture to what otherwise would be a flat colour and look brand new. War machines should look used :)

[@garys_stuff]

Glad you approve Julian! I do like to add a touch of oil here and there - the "lived in" look!

[@julianmhall]

@@garys_stuff Oh I do indeed approve :) I always enjoy watching you and Matt weathering models.. otherwise they look like, well, models :) Have you two ever collaborated, or maybe competed say in a diorama challenge? :)

[@garys_stuff]

@@julianmhall I've never competed with anyone in model making. I don't like coming second...!!!

[@robjohnson2821]

As always Gary, an informative and really interesting build. You continue to give inspiration. Really appreciate your step by step guides. Great job 👏 thanks.

[@garys_stuff]

My pleasure Rob, thanks for the great feedback!

[@chrisdoney8578]

Absolutely awesome build in the time you've allowed yourself so bloody well done Gary. I've got the 1/72 to build at some point. Great vids again 👌

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers Chris! The 1/72 are brilliant to do as well (I've built four of them!!!)

[@NeoSync05]

Great build Gary! Watching this build series made me realise how much Airfix are improving overall and the detail in this kit looks great! I’m so impressed that I’ve pre-ordered this and the monster 1/24 spitfire. Sadly they’re not available in Japan until closer to the new year but something to look forward to sinking my teeth into!

[@garys_stuff]

I've got the Spitfire on order too. They are getting better and better, at least with the aircraft.

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Gary, the Buccaneer has turned out Absolutely Fantastic, yoh have done this 'o.d' wat horse great justice, I still don't know about the grey they used back in the day, I must admit I prefer the light grey they are using today, will you be buil6the RAF verxion when it comes out? Best regards to you and your family from a Kiwi living in Australia.

[@garys_stuff]

I think to build another one it would wait until they did a late one - Gulf War era with all the fancy targeting doodads and Paveway bombs. And the cool paint scheme!

[@typhoon2827]

11:58 observer

[@garys_stuff]

I knew that if I said 'navigator' then someone would (rightly) pick me up. Of course, the FAA had an observer in the back. Although if you really want to get an aircrew riled up call them driver and passenger...

[@typhoon2827]

@@garys_stuff and nowadays, I think WSOp probably describes the F35 aircrew best *takes cover* 🤣

[@Dancing-Brush]

wow! finally you finished it. What a great build! btw, this kit have FOD covers?!

[@garys_stuff]

Yes it does, and the crew ladders!

[@badatgames7724]

Is it possible to position the arrestor hook as deployed

[@garys_stuff]

I'm going to say it's not impossible - just isn't a hinge built into the kit but you could do it for yourself I would guess.

[@randytaylor1258]

I think you could build it deployed but I don't think it would hold much weight, if that's what you were thinking.

[@lindsayross3363]

Judt curious why they have 3 piolt seats in the kit

[@lindsayross3363]

Helps if you read the instructions lol

[@garys_stuff]

I looked at this in either the box opening or on day one. The forward seat supports an instrument panel for the navigator. I think for some reason a later version has either a different panel or a slightly different set-up, and uses a different size hole on the back of the pilot's seat which is why there are two versions. They often do this - having parts for later versions on the sprue as it saves on building new tooling later. It's also how you know what kits they will do in the future (like the FGA.9 Hunter because the F.4/6 kit includes a tail cone with a drag chute fairing, not fitted until the F.6A and FGA.9, so they must be releasing one of those in the future...).

[@daviddryne7102]

That’s not an aerial it’s called the donkeys plonk, it’s where the fuel is let out if required before landing .I was an air mech on 800 sqdn 68 to 70 68 to 70

[@randytaylor1258]

Glue the little part where the instructions indicate.

[@garys_stuff]

Of course it is. And you are on 800NAS? My Dad was in 800NAS back in the late 40s and early 50s, started with Seafire 17 and FR.47 then on to the Attacker.

[@lxtechmangood9503]

Suprised the airbrakes are not holey

[@garys_stuff]

Mmmm, very odd.

[@andrewford3880]

nice build,the video was slightly out of focus

[@randytaylor1258]

Not that I noticed.

[@andrewford3880]

@@randytaylor1258 ok

[@garys_stuff]

Might sound silly, but did you make sure it's on HD in your viewer. Made that mistake myself a couple of days ago and thought my video looked soft!

[@andrewford3880]

@@garys_stuff your right it did look soft,its always on hd but not to worry i enjoyed the build keep the builds coming i always watch your videos

[@crazylocha2515]

@@andrewford3880 sometimes when I catch the video in first 30 minutes, the US YT server hasn't finished the HD and I won't notice the downgrade right away. Usually within the first hour, it comes through full HD. Just a matter of total traffic.

[@jesselomas8626]

Not to be flown over 50'...

[@trevorwilliams907]

Fantastic work 👌

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Trevor!