I had a slight mishap with my Buccaneer kit. My forward canopy has snapped. Does anyone have a spare or have any idea how to get ahold of this discontinued kit. I'll even buy the kit if anyone has a copy. thanks in advance. Steve

What scale are we talking about? Airfix has done both a 1/48 and a 1/72 scale Buc.

It's the 1/48th scale kit.

Hi Steve,

I can't help directly with the canopy but it might be worth an e mail to Airfix.
They have helped me out before when I have bought secondhand kits even though some were long deleted.
http://airfix.com/contact-us/

All the best,

Kristian.

Thanks Kristian, I just found thier web page and hit the link for tech support. Any guess on how long till they respond.
Steve

Hi Steve,

Sorry for the delay in replying. However, I hope that by now Airfix have come back to you ?
They used to be fairly quick to respond but since the Hornby takeover, I don't know what the situation is.
The only other alternative might be a Falcon Vac replacement but I am not sure they ever did one for the Buccaneer.

All the best,

Kristian.

Do you know someone who carries the Falcon line??
Steve

Hi Steve,

It might be worth asking Squadron.com. They do / did carry the Falcon range and so they should be able to tell you if they ever did a Buccaneer canopy.
In the meantime, I will have a look round some of the UK hobby shops I deal with and see if I can find any other solution.

All the best,

Kristian.

Hi Steve,

I don't know if you have had any luck with the canopy but I thought I would try an e mail to Airfix and see if a UK based e mail might elicit some response.
So far. zilch....

The only other thing I can suggest is that I know of a secondhand kit for sale at a dealer for approx $28 plus P&P. If he has still got it, it could be a solution albeit an expensive one.

You have my sympathy as I know what it is like to have a kit with a missing part that is difficult to obtain.

If you are interested in the secondhand kit, let me know and I will put you in touch with the seller (with whom I have no connection, I hasten to add).

All the best,

Kristian.

Thanks, I've found several on ebay. and won on a royal navy version. My next set of bid will be on abother RAF version. I also found an article on aircraft resource center on makeing canopies. I'm gonna give it a try when I get home next month. Now if Only I can find that old Dersert pink color from the first gulf war. thanks guys. Steve

Hi Steve,

You may have found this before but if not, this may be of some help http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal5/4801-4900/gal4817_Buccaneer_Gibson/gal4817.htm

All the best,

Kristian.

Thanks that was helpful. I may be able to do something with that mix. But I may be able to match the colours he used with something close in the model master line of paints. I think with a preshade and an oil wash I might be able to get it close enough. thanks again.

Steve,
If you're still looking for that canopy, this site may be an option for you:

http://pages.infinit.net/jmarcpe/summary2000.htm


You might try posting your request there.