CMR72-209 - British Aerospace Buccaneer S.Mk.2B, "Operation Granby"

1/72nd Scale Aircraft
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	CMR72-209 British Aerospace Buccaneer S.Mk.2B
"Operation Granby" - 1991 Gulf War
[Two-Seat Low-Level Strike Jet Aircraft]

— Decals, Photo-Etch Detailing Set & Paint Mask Included

Colour Schemes Included

Buccaneer Detachment, Muharraq Air Base, Bahrain, 26th Jan. to 17th Mar. 1991 — OC 208 Sqn., Wing Commander Bill Cope

BAe Buccaneer S.Mk.2B - XV352 — U, "Tamdhu" - (Markings: 10th Feb. to 17th Mar.)

BAe Buccaneer S.Mk.2B - XV863 — S, "Sea Witch/Debbie/Tamnavoulin" - (Markings: 7th Feb. to 17th Mar.)

BAe Buccaneer S.Mk.2B - XW530 — E, "Glenmorangie" - (Markings: 28th Jan. to 17th Mar.)

BAe Buccaneer S.Mk.2B - XW533 — A, "Miss Jolly Roger/Fiona/Glenfarclas" - (Markings: 27th Jan. to 17th Mar.)

BAe Buccaneer S.Mk.2B - XW547 — R, "Guinness Girl/Pauline/The Macallan" - (Markings: 27th Jan. to 17th Mar.)

BAe Buccaneer S.Mk.2B - XX885 — L, "Hello Sailor/Caroline/Famous Grouse" - (Markings: 7th Feb. to 17th Mar.)

BAe Buccaneer S.Mk.2B - XX889 — T, "Longmorn" - (Markings: 28th Jan. to 17th Mar.)

BAe Buccaneer S.Mk.2B - XX892 — I, "Glen Lossie" - (Markings: 26th Jan. to 17th Mar.)

BAe Buccaneer S.Mk.2B - XX894 — O, "Aberlour" - (Markings: 7th Feb. to 17th Mar.)

BAe Buccaneer S.Mk.2B - XX895 — G, "Jaws/Lynn/Glenfiddich" - (Markings: 10th Feb. to 17th Mar.)

BAe Buccaneer S.Mk.2B - XX899 — P, "Laser Lips Laura/Linkwood" - (Markings: 26th Jan. to 17th Mar.)

BAe Buccaneer S.Mk.2B - XX901 — N, "The Flying Mermaid/Kathryn/Glen Elgin" - (Markings: 10th Feb. to 17th Mar.)

*Please Note: Colour scheme information diagrams supplied with the model are only printed in 'Black and White'


'Click' images above for 'Full Colour' (jpg) version:

Items Included

Complete Airframe

'Wings' (Mod.1736 wingtips + Sky Guardian 200 pods) - Can be displayed 'Folded' to expose hinge and interior surface detail

'Wings' (S.Mk.2 wingtips + Sky Guardian 200 pods) - Required for XW547

'Air Brake Petals' (2 types: Post-Mod.1044 & Mod.1503) - Can be displayed 'Open' or 'Closed'

'Main Flaps' - Can be displayed 'Up' or fully 'Down'

Cockpit Canopy - Can be displayed 'Open' or 'Closed'

Fully Detailed Cockpit Interior - Including 'Photo-Etch' detailing

Highly-detailed Martin Baker Mk.6MSB Ejector Seats - Including 'Photo-Etch' Face Screen Firing Handles & Seat Harness

Detailed Nose Interior - Nose can be displayed 'Open' or 'Closed'

Detailed Undercarriage

Painted 'Photo-Etch' Detailing Set - Cockpit Interior, etc. - see below

'Photo-Etch' Detailing Set - AIM-9G/9L Missile Fins, Alignment Jig, AN/ALE-40 Chaff/Flare Dispenser details, etc. - see below

Canopy Frame 'Paint Mask'

'External Payload' Configuration Guide

Comprehensive Assembly and Painting Instructions

7-page Photographic 'In Detail' Supplement

2-page History Supplement - Buccaneer Detachment during "Operation Granby"

Comprehensive 3-part 'Decal Set' - including: Crew Artwork applied to 1,000lb 'Paveway II' Bombs

'Click' here for sample "Preview" of : Decal Sheet Artwork (3 part set)

Painted 'Photo-Etch' Detailing Set, includes:

Minitature Detonating Chords (Cockpit Canopy)
Windscreen Wiper Arm & Blade
Face Screen Firing Handles (Ejector Seats)
Rain Clearance Duct (Windscreen)
Pilot's Canopy Jettison Control Handle
Instrument Bezels
Nose Fold Hinge Assembly (complete with Conduit Cables)
Thigh Guards (splayed & straight)
Seat Harness

NOTE: Shaded Parts not required for this model

'Photo-Etch' Detailing Set, includes:

AIM-9G and AIM-9L Fins
Separate 'Rollerons' for AIM-9 Tail Fins
AN/ALE-40 Chaff/Flare Dispenser detail
Fin Alignment Jig for AIM-9 'Sidewinder'

NOTE: Shaded Parts not required for this model

Payloads Included

'UK 1000lb. Paveway II' Laser-Guided Bombs - Optional? Decal markings for 'Live' Warhead

AIM-9G 'Sidewinder' Air-to-Air Missile - Decal markings for: 'Live' Warhead Missile

AIM-9L 'Sidewinder' Air-to-Air Missile - Decal markings for: 'Live' Warhead Missile

AIM-9G/9L Launcher Rail + Adaptor

AN/AVQ-23E 'Pave Spike' Laser Designation Pod + Pylon Adaptor

AN/ALQ-101 'ECM' Pod

AN/ALE-40 Chaff Dispensers

AN/ALE-40 Flare Dispensers

250 Imp. Gallon External Wing Tank (Pre-Mod.5191)

'Universal' Weapons Pylons

'Bulged' 425 Imp. Gallon Bomb Door Tank (Mod.5300)

*Please Note:
Payload information diagrams
supplied with the model is only
printed in 'Black and White'

'Click' image for
'Full Colour' (jpg) version:

Payloads: Colours + Decal Positions - page 1

Payloads: Colours + Decal Positions - page 2

Assembly Instructions (Preview)

CMR72-209 British Aerospace Buccaneer S.Mk.2B, "Operation Granby" - 1991 Gulf War

Model Review by:
Tim Hatton: Associate Editor

Model Review by:
Mark Davies: Hyperscale