*Quick Look Review* Airfix 1/48 Blackburn Buccaneer S.2B (RAF)

[@PaulArmin-z2e]

Hi Jen, this was a great premiere for me, the first lady to introduce an aircraft kit after all the blokes over the years. You gave us a great review and I am really glad that women also take an interest in this hobby, thanks for your very knowlegeable video. 🙂 I also grew up in the Wash area in Wisbech in the 1960´s and still have vivid memories of all the things that were in the sky back then. Mostly various V-bombers and Canberras on their way to Holbeach, sometimes in very low flight. Building Airfix models (there were no others themdays) became my favourite hobby. Now I´m in my mid 60´s, but I still enjoy putting all the bits & pieces together, although I really prefer the 1:32 scale. Sadly, there´s no (affordable) 1:32 Buccaneer, the same goes for the Saab Viggen, two of my really favourite aircraft of all times. Looking forward to more videos from you & best wishes, Paul.

[@guywilson187]

208 Sqdn and Op Red Flag for me. I can remember seeing an article on local news about the '77 Red Flag and watching the US ground forces give up trying to track these Buccs which were flying lower than the level of the sand dunes. Made me swell with pride!😂

[@memkiii]

Also even flying below the wings of the 2 Vulcans - as a loose bomb load/mask/escort/decoy combo. BTW the red star was a US ZAP.

[@Zone5Aviation]

My father serviced the LOX (Liquid Oxygen) packs on the Buccs for both 12 and 208 Sqn at both Honnington and Lossiemouth and was with them on the 1977 Red Flag exercise for the first time. Routinely went to Gibraltar with 12 Sqn and did a lot of work on them to ready them for Op Granby. When he transitioned to NDT he continued to work on them when working between Kinloss and Lossie supporting the Nimrod fleet. He retired in 2002 after 30 years of service but continues to do NDT on civil aircraft. He will be permanently retiring at the end of this year and I will be building the Red Flag scheme for his retirement gift.

[@JenesisDesignsandModelcraft]

Please pass on my greetings to your father .... I joined right as he was leaving!

[@alainvandenbosch2685]

Could not resist and just order my limited coin & kit bundle edition. PLEASE make us some videos of your build 🙏🙏🙏

[@JenesisDesignsandModelcraft]

Your wish is my command

[@Claymore5]

A favourite of mine - I am building my Royal Navy S2D at the moment. I got one of the first ones in the country as I had pre-ordered but it's slowly taking it's time as I want to get it right. The level of detail is marvellous - along with the Sea King (which will be joining it on the 1/48 FAA shelf once built) these are probably the best kits (without etch) I have seen for a long time. I have used wine bottle top wrapping metal to back the harnesses (used thinned PVA) and this almost gives the effect of etch (me being a cheapskate!)

[@JenesisDesignsandModelcraft]

Great idea! I like that

[@georgetaylor5482]

This looks like a very comprehensive kit, look forward to a build series, maybe?

[@JenesisDesignsandModelcraft]

I plan to show the build here, yes

[@kahumike]

Good review, informative and without the whiney bits about minor imperfections or having to put in a bit of forethought. I agree about the previous 1:48 Bucc' kit - it's not "unbuildable", it just takes time and patience.

[@ronaldbyrne3320]

Good looking kit, waiting to see how it builds up. 😍

[@stephicohu]

Usually Airfix uses Cartagraph decals, which is great. The instructions looks like the new Tamiya F-35 module process.

[@davidguy6823]

Excellent walk through of this amazing kit…I love the aircraft so time to start saving my pennies! Thanks for taking the time and trouble to share with us.

[@clra73]

Great review as always, Jen; also, good info about the condition of the Buccaneer at Hendon. I have the idea of making one represented during the operation, and this one will make a great subject in all its filthy glory. Thanks for sharing.

[@RaduB.]

Great aircraft! I already have two in 1:72nd and no time to build anything but I would get this one too... Airfix has issued a lot of interesting kits lately. Looking forward to the build episode(s)!

[@stewpotsmancave1870]

As a fairly new modeler looking at this kit and watching your video I have ordered direct from Airfix also I also will be getting the coin. Thank you so much for a full in box reveiw and being so honest, I am liking your channel and will watch a build also as I am sure it will be as helful as this has been Keep up t

[@stewpotsmancave1870]

Sorry Keep up the good work thank you again

[@calvingifford9442]

Thank you for sharing! Finally getting around to picking up a quarter-scale Buc. I will be hard pressed to decide which scheme to do!

[@alainvandenbosch2685]

Happy New Year Jennifer ❤❤❤

[@tonydavey4171]

Thanks for fair review of this kit. Another of their new era quality kits. As youve said in the review it seems quality control/production seems to be letting them down somewhat, if they could solve that these kits would rocket up the grading chart to give the gold star manufacturers a run for their money because price wise they are leading the way.

[@shealey9763]

Nice review, thank you. Sold! Already got two of the 1:72 version but I'll have to get one of these now :)

[@richardbennett8522]

Nice review of the kit and good options available.

[@234liney]

XW547 'Guinness Girl', had her assets covered up when it was on display at Cosford.

[@chef888.]

Hi jen great video, and what a small world spalding is where the mrs live . Her being a local lass we moved back here some 28 years ago. Take care jen keep up the great videos ( Ivan and sue )

[@TJRohyans]

"Just my opinion; but I'm right." Lol! One of the RAF aircraft I really like (I'm a USAF Vet). I'm hoping you do a build series on this one. Peace and love.

[@paulwilson1529]

fantastic review jen, super interesting!

[@memkiii]

The pointier missiles are Martels for older pre '85 airframes - (they started trials in '84). It would have been nice if they had included a refuelling pod as well as the tanks. Those were often carried at Lossie. Agreed on the tyres - they look pants - flat bottoms fine - crinkled side walls = U/S. also, the landing gear does not appear to be compressed anywhere near enough for anything but an empty load (taken from a museum exhibit no doubt). A standard 208 Badge, Nose Flash and Serial wouldn't have killed Airfix to add to the decal sheet either so you could substitute it for the 12 Sqn, but I'm biased. [EDIT] PS The wings were almost always *folded* after flight, unless they were going straight off again, and always before going into the hangar. Sometimes one was a bit sticky, so one of the larger lineys would have to jump up and down on the offending wing-tip, and be prepared to run when it got going!

[@warriorblue6765]

You are right Jen!

[@lesgl]

Looks like it has Martel missiles as well as Sea Eagles but the fins look a bit odd on these as they should be swept back as on the Sea Eagles..Martels came into service about the time of the S2A with the markings in the kit with the Light Aircraft Grey undersurfaces

[@slotcarpalace]

BTW without further ado is correct as in no more faffing about, further adieu would be ta tas lol Great review as always, will look forward to thye build, although not my scale. Cheers from Canada!

[@JenesisDesignsandModelcraft]

It was just word play ... surely you don't believe that I, a true born Englander would accidentally make a mistake like that lol

[@memkiii]

@@JenesisDesignsandModelcraft Well you "accidentally" buy kits every time you visit a website, so anything is possible.

[@lesvenus3788]

It’s a stunning kit, but I question the XII SQN choice when the superior XV Sqn is included on the decal sheet 😂😂😂😂

[@JenesisDesignsandModelcraft]

I will refer you to my 12 Sqn friend .......... lol

[@lesvenus3788]

@@JenesisDesignsandModelcraft❤❤

[@memkiii]

And no standard 208 Sqn markings either. 208 Penetrate.

[@lesvenus3788]

@@memkiii never heard of em 😑😂😂😂😂

[@memkiii]

@@lesvenus3788 Hah! That's because you were too busy sunning yourself in the positively balmy German Rhineland.

[@davidball240]

I'm wondering who the plumber is that you have built it for?

[@JenesisDesignsandModelcraft]

I'll ask him if I can divulge .....

[@bigshanty1810]

KaChow!!!!💪🏼💪🏼

[@MartinSparks-ef9gr]

Hi jen . Great review. Looks to very good but maybe a tenner over priced at rrp . Airfix has upped their game considerably it must be said . Thanks again . M

[@davispen]

Oooh, an XV option.

[@5EyesIsntWatching]

The Buccaneers are one of those so ugly it's beautiful planes. Like everything from the 50's- 80's it's got style unlike the cookie cutter planes and cars of current. I still remember sitting in a Buc at the CFB Trenton airshow as a 8 yr old. Only topped by getting to sit in a CF-104 while it did a howl demo.

[@HughGordon124c]

Moaning about big bags....are you for real ? Buccaners retained the wing fold throughout there life ..please educate yourself before talking rubbish

[@JenesisDesignsandModelcraft]

Comment, not moaning. I did not say the wing folds were not retained, I said the wing folding would have been used less. I also specifically commented on the revolving bomb bay, and creases on aircraft tyres never have been, and never will, be 'normal'. Try listening before making nasty comments!

[@memkiii]

@@JenesisDesignsandModelcraft The wing fold was actually used every day unless there was a really good reason not to, (at least on 208sqn). Folding them and opening the airbrakes meant you could house the whole Sqn, including 2 Hunters in one Hangar. That engine panel wasn't really opened that often, routine stuff was accessed on the lower panels, so why they didn't have those openable is odd.

[@JenesisDesignsandModelcraft]

Great info, thanks. Yes, I'm finding loads of photos with the wings folded, with and without weapons. Talking to a friend and we figured it would get used fairly regularly if only for leak checks and servicing type stuff. There's actually a photo in a book I have with two chaps working in that upper panel. Back in the days of blues and No.2 shoes with coveralls lol

[@HughGordon124c]

@@JenesisDesignsandModelcraft whatever you say...having many years experience on the aircraft..i bow to your superior knowledge .

[@memkiii]

@@HughGordon124c It was just a comment on a plastic kit pal. Not everyone is as old as you, worked on Buccs, or had the opportunity to do so. So perhaps consider that before accusing people of talking rubbish, and getting your nose bent out of shape for being rebuked on your attitude?