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HS Buccaneer S.2
Collection Pt.2

Xtradecal, 1/48 scale

Summary

Catalogue Number and Price:

Xtradecal Item No. X48229 - HS Buccaneer S.2 Collection Pt.2

GBP 8.32 (Export)
GBP 9.99 (EU price) plus shipping available online from Hannants

Scale:

 1/48

Contents and Media:

Two waterslide decals sheets; two folded A4 and one A5 sheets (instructions and cover).

Review Type:

FirstLook

Advantages:

12 options; beautifully printed and presented decal set for this timely subject; includes national markings and full instructions.

Disadvantages:

 None noted

Conclusion:

This release will offer welcome variety for anyone building the new Airfix 1/48 scale Buccaneer S.2 kit.

Reviewed by Brett Green

FirstLook

 

Xtradecal has just released two brand new 1/48 scale decal sets covering the Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2. These are intended for the recent Airfix kit.

Today I am reviewing Part Two.

A generous twelve varied subjects are offered.

 

Details are as follows:

    1. Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B XX895 of 208 Squadron, Royal Air Force, based at RAF Lossiemouth,

    2. Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2 XT275, '235/H' of 801 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Navy, based aboard H.M.S. Hermes,

    3. Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2 XN981, '981' of 208 Squadron, Royal Air Force, based at RAF Lossiemouth, late 1983

    4. Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2 XX901, '901' of 216 Squadron, Royal Air Force, based at RAF Honington 1994.

    5. Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2 XV344 of 809 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Navy, based at RAF Lossiemouth, 1969.

    6. Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2 XX901, of 208 Squadron, Royal Air Force, based at RAF Lossiemouth, but participated at the 'Red Flag'meet Nevada, USA, 1977.

    7. Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2 XV869, '869/4' of 208 Squadron, Royal Air Force, based at RAF Honington 1981.

    8. Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2 XV333, '234' of 801 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Navy, based at RAF Lossiemouth, 1967.

    9. Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2 XW529, of Royal Aircraft Establishment, based at RAF Boscombe Down, 1980 

    10. Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2 XN975, of Royal Radar Establishment, based at RAF Pershore, 1976.

    11. Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B XW986, of Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment based at RAF Boscombe Down, 1974.

    12. Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2 XN977, '230' of 801 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Navy, based aboard H.M.S. Victorious, 1966.

There is a terrific variety of standard and speial schemes amongst the 12 subjects.

 

 

These include a Dark Green, Golden Yellow and White example, temporary desert camouflage and another with red nose and tail markings.

 

 

National markings are included for Type D and low viz options.

Instructions for the decal sheet are in full colour across two folded double-sided A4. The cover is one A5 sheet.

Both side views, upper and lower views are provided for all twelve subjects.

 

 

Colour notes are offered, along with model paint callouts for Xtracolor enamels and Xtracrylix acrylics.

 

 

The decals are perfectly printed and feature thin carrier film.

 

 

This release will offer welcome variety for anyone building the new Airfix 1/48 scale Buccaneer S.2 kit.

Thanks to Hannants for the review sample

Xtradecals are available online from Hannants' website

Review Text Copyright © 2022 by Brett Green
This Page Created on 9 November, 2022
Last updated 9 November, 2022

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