Rick's Airfix 1/72 Avro Shackleton MR2

[rickoshea52]

Buckle up boys and girls for my Shackleton build. I've been meaning to post these pictures for a while but a business trip to Slovenia has prevented me from doing so...I left my camera with thes pictures on at home.


This will be out of the box and likely to take me a while to complete.

 

[rickoshea52]

Work starts with the flight deck and cabin, the bomb bay roof that is on the underside of the cabin floor is so detailed, everything goes together well with very little sanding required.

 

[Deleted member 4203]

Looking forward to seeing this one Rick

 

[papa 695]

I don't care how long it takes Rick I'm going to watch this one, and a great start

 

[Robert1968]

YOU HAve definatly got my attention as this is in my stash so I'm watching for any best builds and any if any problems


Eyes open wide awake


Robert

 

[takeslousyphotos]

Ok I'm watching.

 

[flyjoe180]

That looks quite intensive, a lot of decal stencils too. Look forward to seeing more in due course Rick.

 

[rickoshea52]

That looks quite intensive, a lot of decal stencils too. Look forward to seeing more in due course Rick.

"Intensive"? Very apt for the stencilling stage that I am not looking forward to.

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Will be watching.

 

[rickoshea52]

Some more sub assemblies glued together before priming for the interior colours, I will have spend some time converting the Humbrol codes to Vallejo.






Rather disappointingly one of the fuselage halves has some sink marks.

 

[Polux]

Nice work so far

 

[noble]

Now this is looking very nice so far.


scott

 

[Ian M]

At last! some one is building the Shack! I will watch this with interest.

 

[colin m]

At last! some one is building the Shack! I will watch this with interest.

I know what you mean, I've been waiting for a build for a while.

 

[rickoshea52]

I know what you mean, I've been waiting for a build for a while.

Oh, lovely! No pressure then!

 

[ojays]

Some more sub assemblies glued together before priming for the interior colours, I will have spend some time converting the Humbrol codes to Vallejo.
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Rather disappointingly one of the fuselage halves has some sink marks.


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Shouldn't be a problem, as they rarely had a smooth finish in service!

 

[0ne48thtel]

Nice start rick.

 

[colin m]

Oh, lovely! No pressure then!

Don't kid yourself - LOADS of pressure and intense scrutiny are the order of the day (or build, as it maybe)

 

[rickoshea52]

Some paint put down on the interior and flight deck. Other areas like the bomb bay roof, flaps and landing gear bays have also been done while the opportunity presented itself.

 

[Fenlander]

I don't build many aircraft but certain types really appeal. The Shackleton is one of those. Ever since I saw the one at Newark Air museum, the Mr3/3 with what looks like a giant spark plug sticking out the top, I have had a soft spot for the venerable Shackleton so I look forward to seeing yours come together.