NEAF BAC Eagle

Devilfish · December 24, 2025, 01:18:32 PM

Another 1/48 TSR2, this time using the resin cockpit set, avionics bay, airbrakes and wheels. The underbelly tank with integrated MARTEL datalink pod and the in flight refuelling probe were designed and 3D printed by me
Decals are from the elusive Xtradecal "What if" set, depicting a 45 Sqn aircraft in light stone and dark earth, based at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus
The ladders, tow bar and tractor were purchased from Hannants.
The MARTELs and pylons came from the new Airfix Buccaneer kit

kerick · December 24, 2025, 07:55:24 PM

Well done!

Gondor · December 24, 2025, 10:27:58 PM

Looks great.

On a technical note, the data pod should be facing the rear as the Martel was to be launched towards the enemy ships then the aircraft would turn tail as the missiles continued towards the target, so the data pod needs to look to where the missiles are, not where the aircraft is going. But if you don't know that, you don't know that. Something for the future.

Old Wombat · December 25, 2025, 02:52:13 AM

nICE!

NARSES2 · December 25, 2025, 03:45:29 AM

Quote from: Old Wombat on December 25, 2025, 02:52:13 AMnICE!

Do we have a Wiffy for "Understatement of the Year" ?

Terrific looker

Leading Observer · December 25, 2025, 05:27:28 AM

Quote from: Gondor on December 24, 2025, 10:27:58 PMLooks great.

On a technical note, the data pod should be facing the rear as the Martel was to be launched towards the enemy ships then the aircraft would turn tail as the missiles continued towards the target, so the data pod needs to look to where the missiles are, not where the aircraft is going. But if you don't know that, you don't know that. Something for the future.

Good to know for a future build

su27rules · December 25, 2025, 07:49:36 AM

McColm · December 25, 2025, 08:41:52 AM

There's one like that on Facebook, well done

Rick Lowe · December 26, 2025, 11:04:37 PM

Nice.

Glenn Gilbertson · December 30, 2025, 03:19:32 PM

Excellent work!

Thanks for the Martel info - we live & learn.

Gondor · December 31, 2025, 02:51:48 AM

Quote from: Glenn Gilbertson on December 30, 2025, 03:19:32 PMExcellent work!
Thanks for the Martel info - we live & learn.

I had always thought that the data pod for the Martel was the wrong way around on the Buccaneer as well. So one day I decided to find out.

Nick · December 31, 2025, 08:02:14 AM

You done well with that there TSR.2. Looks really nice. and sharp.

Captain Canada · December 31, 2025, 08:22:13 AM

Very nice. Looks great in those colours. And with that weapons load, ready to kick some @ss ! The tractor and tow bar are a nice touch. Just needs a tarmac to set it off.

comrade harps · January 01, 2026, 03:02:36 AM

That's a beauty

DogfighterZen · January 04, 2026, 08:59:26 AM

Very nice work!