I know many if not most people want to see “genuine” 109s, but I have to say I find the Buchon story very interesting, and I really enjoy seeing them fly when given the opportunity. It has its own unique story, that simply adds to the 109 story overall in my opinion.
The sound of the Merlin is beautiful, and so I just wanted to see if I could generate any interest in a discussion on this family of aircraft.
First of, are there any good reference works on it that people might recommend? I’m assuming because its effectively a variant of the 109 (as opposed to a new airplane) that there wouldn’t be a huge market for a specific reference work on it, but I love to read about the technical details on a given airplane.
Anyone else like the Buchon family and enjoy seeing it regardless of the fact that it’s not a “genuine” 109?
By: DazDaMan - 10th September 2017 at 10:51
Good luck with that – I’ll look forward to seeing the results if you get it done!
By: RAFRochford - 10th September 2017 at 10:43
Hi Daz;
There is a 1/32 Buchon resin conversion available from Grey Matter Figures…you’d just need a 109G to convert.
I’m going to attempt a 1/24 conversion soon on a Trumpeter 109G. I’ve seen that the best starting point for the new cowling is a nose section from a P-51. Could be fun!
By: DazDaMan - 10th September 2017 at 00:05
It is, yeah.
By: Fouga23 - 9th September 2017 at 23:54
Is that the BOB film Buchon trainer? Shame they didn’t keep the one piece canopy. I rather liked it.
By: DazDaMan - 9th September 2017 at 22:00
Ooh, a 1/24 Buchon would be amazing! The closest I have to that is a 1/32 Matchbox Messerschmitt 109E – and I think I would be crucified for modifying that!
By: RAFRochford - 9th September 2017 at 21:08
Nice builds Daz. Must try and knock one of these up in 1/24 scale…
Got me thinking though. If the Republicans had won the Spanish Civil War, the Battle of Britain movie wouldn’t have been anywhere as good as it is without those Buchons and 2.111s!
By: DazDaMan - 9th September 2017 at 20:50
A couple of Buchon models that I renovated recently….
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By: Pilot Officer Prune - 9th September 2017 at 19:41
Never been a fan of the type,always looked ‘wrong’ to me,going right back to seeing it on the big screen as a nipper.
By: Propstrike - 9th September 2017 at 19:39
Inspired by ……..
By: DazDaMan - 9th September 2017 at 19:31
It might rankle a few purists, but I quite like that revised canopy….
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By: Trolly Aux - 27th July 2017 at 21:09
Yes its cracking Darren, I love the way they spray, no masks No Elf n safety
By: DazDaMan - 27th July 2017 at 16:31
Haven’t seen that clip about the movie Buchons before! Thanks for posting!
By: WillL - 27th July 2017 at 16:09
It is owned by Historic Flying Limited
a brief history here, not the best but has some info about it:
By: PhantomII - 27th July 2017 at 12:55
Who actually owns G-AWHK? Anyone know where I can find a good history on it?
By: Trolly Aux - 27th July 2017 at 12:49
And this
By: Trolly Aux - 27th July 2017 at 12:48
This may be of interest.
By: DazDaMan - 27th July 2017 at 10:22
It was indeed.
By: PhantomII - 27th July 2017 at 00:26
The Buchon in the film Dunkirk was G-AWHK right?
By: sgt pilot andy - 15th July 2017 at 18:54
Leonard Mosely’s “Battle Of Britain-The Making Of A Film” writes in detail about the “Sabasta”. The Spanish auction of the 28 Buchons and how tense it was for Hamish Mahaddie, after being approached by a couple of shady characters also interested in acquiring the planes.
I simply can’t imagine that movie having to be made without the contribution of the Hispano HA 1112. The aviation film and warbird communities would be much less richer without the late Group Captain’s persistence.
By: antiqueaviation - 15th July 2017 at 09:45
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Rather unconvincing looking Mustang wannabe
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