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Airfix Releases New Tool Blackburn Buccaneer Model Kit

Airfix has released its new tool Blackburn Buccaneer S Mk.2 model kit (A06021) in 1/72 scale.

Described as “one of the world’s most accomplished low level strike jets,” the Buccaneer was on the company’s most requested list for some time, and the resulting kit is touted as “a highly accurate scale representation of this famous aircraft.”

The offering reportedly includes parts to model the aircraft with its wings extended for flight or raised for carrier stowage. Two livery options are also included representing XV336 of 800 Naval Air Squadron (HMS Eagle) and XV154 of 809 Naval Air Squadron (HMS Ark Royal)

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Airfix Illustrates Wing Folding Feature on Upcoming Blackburn Buccaneer Kit

Airfix has released a new series of images offering a glimpse at the wing folding feature on its upcoming Blackburn Buccaneer S Mk.2 kit in 1/72 scale.

The kit (A06021) was reportedly designed to be “a highly accurate scale representation of this famous aircraft” which will include parts to model the aircraft with its wings extended for flight or raised for carrier stowage.

To illustrate this feature, Airfix designer Matt produced a quick sample build consisting of test frame components from the first plastic injection through the new mold. The resulting photos can be seen below.

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First Look: Test Sprues For Airfix’s New Tool Blackburn Buccaneer

Airfix has released a new series of images featuring test frames for their upcoming Blackburn Buccaneer S Mk.2 model kit (A06021) in 1/72 scale.

The representation of “one of the world’s most accomplished low level strike jets” was reportedly on the company’s most requested list for some time and is now said to be “advancing nicely towards its scheduled release date.”

The newly released images show “all the major parts and illustrates how the new kit will come together as a build project.” Every aspect of the parts will reportedly be inspected and assessed, which could lead to a schedule of refinements being produced. A test build will then follow.

The new Buccaneer kit is currently slated for release in September. Click below to check out a selection of the newly released test images.

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