wadeocu Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) Hyperventilating now - unable to speak - discussion here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=41895 1/32 kit is mixed up in the rumor mill too, but this photo looks to be of a quarter scale Bucc to me. - Jack Edited January 6, 2010 by wadeocu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lock n' Load Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 *Falls over* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Two Mikes Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Anyone want to buy a couple Airfix Buccs?? I will keep a couple just in case the Bucc ends up "off" like the Hobby Boss Tornados!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwest21 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Anyone want to buy a couple Airfix Buccs?? I will keep a couple just in case the Bucc ends up "off" like the Hobby Boss Tornados!! Not me...I have 3 myself! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Av8fan Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I only ever had the 1 Airfix Bucc. This I will get without hesitation. Seems this was also posted on LSP. Oh my freaking aching wallet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wadeocu Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Seems this was also posted on LSP. Yes, this mornings news was a bit ambiguous with the intitial post by Mr. Song appearing on LSP suggesting 1/32, but then Edgar at Britmodeller.com posted this photo which, unless that is the hand of a giant, looks to be 1/48 to my eyes. Perhaps both are in the works? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John B Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 ....1/32 kit is mixed up in the rumor mill too, but this photo looks to be of a quarter scale Bucc to me. - Jack You're judging the scale of the model based on the hand in the picture? Don't you think that's a little "iffy"? If the person in the picture is a small boy (or a woman with "man hands"), it could be 1/72. If the person in the picture is large man, it could also be 1/32. If there was something else in the picture that could provide a size standard (ie a men's watch, a yellow LIVESTRONG band, a US quarter) we could accurately interpret the size. Without that information, the only thing we can conclude with any certainty is that "it is bigger than the hand in the picture". Don't get me wrong - a 1/48 Buccaneer would be welcome and the picture leads that it could be, but we need a better picture. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Av8fan Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Well, 1/32 or 1/48 I will have one. I hope MR. Song can nail it. I always wanted an RAF Brick and a RN Brick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwest21 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 You're judging the scale of the model based on the hand in the picture? Don't you think that's a little "iffy"?If the person in the picture is a small boy (or a woman with "man hands"), it could be 1/72. If the person in the picture is large man, it could also be 1/32. If there was something else in the picture that could provide a size standard (ie a men's watch, a yellow LIVESTRONG band, a US quarter) we could accurately interpret the size. Without that information, the only thing we can conclude with any certainty is that "it is bigger than the hand in the picture". Don't get me wrong - a 1/48 Buccaneer would be welcome and the picture leads that it could be, but we need a better picture. devil's advocate- the hand does not look like a childs- too many wrinkles. As for size, it doesn't look like a large mans hand- the fingers and thumb appear short. I agree it is iffy, though. Just giving a counter point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shion Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 :huh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wadeocu Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) You're judging the scale of the model based on the hand in the picture? Don't you think that's a little "iffy"? Yes, I am indeed and I could be needlessly stiring the rumor mill pot, but I have held 1/48 Buccaneer models in my hand many times and that is my guess. It does seem overly detailed for quarter scale but I am hopeful. We shall see, but I am thrilled either way. Edited January 4, 2010 by wadeocu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shion Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 You're judging the scale of the model based on the hand in the picture? Don't you think that's a little "iffy"?If the person in the picture is a small boy (or a woman with "man hands"), it could be 1/72. If the person in the picture is large man, it could also be 1/32. If there was something else in the picture that could provide a size standard (ie a men's watch, a yellow LIVESTRONG band, a US quarter) we could accurately interpret the size. Without that information, the only thing we can conclude with any certainty is that "it is bigger than the hand in the picture". Don't get me wrong - a 1/48 Buccaneer would be welcome and the picture leads that it could be, but we need a better picture. buccaneer had the length and nearly the aerial surface of a tomcat. I don't think that a 1/32 tomcat can stay in the normal human hand like this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John B Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Yes, I am indeed and I could be needlessly stiring the rumor mill pot, but I have held 1/48 Buccaneer models in my hand many times and that is my guess. It does seem overly detailed for quarter scale but I am hopeful. We shall see, but I am thrilled either way. I'm hoping it is 1/48th as well. I really hope it's not a little dude holding a 1/72 kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmanrick Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Damn that MiniMe! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Roberts Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Trying to recall the 'fun' I had many moons ago of getting the Airfix fuselage together. Trying to figure it out but it looks like the Bucc in the picture looks to be about 2.5 hands across, which makes me suspect it may actually be a 48th. Unless they got Yao Ming to hold it. Remember the 'rumour' was a Buccaneer was coming (along with the Jag), just it was always assumed to be 32nd. Considering the F-111 and Tornado both popped out in 48th rather than 32nd makes me wonder if this IS a 48th. Perhaps they believe more sales in 48th rather than 32nd. Though I'd rather see the Granby nose art in 48th Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Clark Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I've just compared the photo above, with a fuselage upper half from the Airfix 1/48th kit, and I'd say it looks too small to be 1/32nd...... ....But that means nowt!! This is most likely a test shot - in resin. As such it could be any scale they want. I seem to recall Airfix making a 1/48th resin test shot for their 1/72nd scale TSR2...... Mr Song also posted this on Large Scale Planes - and they only "deal" with 1/32nd and larger! Soooooo...my money is on this being in 1/32nd with Hobbyboss issuing it in 1/48th. Trumpeter will then issue the 1/72nd version. I hope!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IrishGreek Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Either way 32 or 48, a NEW Bucc would be welcomed into my collection in a minute! Love that plane. For those of you who like Buccs, you may already know these sites, but pretty cool: http://www.blackburn-buccaneer.co.uk/0_Contents.html http://buccsociety.conforums.com/index.cgi...;num=1183924984 Hope you enjoy those... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaydar Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 oh baby, even with what i have invested in the Airfix and aftermarket, i might try that one. joe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mkimages Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 …overly detailed for quarter scale… Is that like having "too much money in the bank"? That's an incredible looking kit. Hope it pans out. :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 (edited) :wub: Awesome!!! If it's 1/32 I'll be all over it!! A SAAF Bucc will look great next to my SAAF Mirage III R2Z Marcel Edited January 5, 2010 by Marcel111 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wadeocu Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 (edited) Is that like having "too much money in the bank"? Yes, I suppose you are right. My comment was intended to mean that the amount of detail suggests it is a 1/32 kit, not that there should be less of it. I dig having all the options because, for me, the expense of a Buccaneer kit is a non-issue; I am just too nuts about this machine! Don't ask how many 1/72 CMR Buccs I have! You might have guessed that I am a cross-scaler, so I'm over the moon to think that we may see this in any or all three major scales from Trumpeter (1/32 is especially exciting to me)! I am fairly sure this photo is of a 1/48 model assuming the controversial hand in the photo is about the same size as mine. What ever it is going to come out as scale wise, Ill get several, warts and all if they are to be. This is a good looking model indeed though - most promising! I'm holding my breath to see how the canopy is rendered; that's a tricky shape that Airfix didn't quite get. The details here look right for a 70s 80s RAF S.2B or maybe S.2A with the light on the radio bay door and the antenna blade in its old location (as on the S.2) just forward of the bomb bay. Being open hatches, alternate parts can be offered to accomodate this difference very easily. It has the post-mod 1044 pre-mod 1503 strengthening panels on the airbrakes as well. The wing tips look as if they may be the Granby style (maybe not, hard to see) but perhaps this difference will be accomodated with an option as with the Airfix kit. The details here look right for a few good options for accurate RAF schemes (ex-FAA machines in particular). New build (XW525 to XZ432) are out with these airbrakes. A modest number of options like a flat bomb bay could open up scheme options considerably (late 60s 70s FAA)! The only real shape issue I can see here is the shape of the air cooling scoop just forward of the bomb bay off to starboard. It looks a bit odd in shape, but the one low res photo is not much to go on. I can hardly wait to see more photos! Edited January 5, 2010 by wadeocu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coolt Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I am 100% sure it is 48th scale buc from some trusty sources Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I am 100% sure it is 48th scale bucfrom some trusty sources What are you sure about ? 1) that the model prototype is 1/48 scale ? that doesn't mean that the kit will be 1/48 since it won't be made from the prototype but from a CAD model 2) that the released kit will be 1/48 scale ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maker Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I think I've figured out their plan. Once they've released a kit and we start discovering problems with it (i.e. F-111 and Tornado) then they unveil pictures of a new and exciting kit to distract us from the previous releases. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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