woody37 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Unbelievable Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 Really looking forward to seeing this in the plastic at Folkstone on the 22nd. It will put everything else to shame. Nice one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's very kind of you, but unfortunately it won't get the chance as I won't be there! I've got a team-building weekend with work (mountain climbing in Wales) so I won't be able to make it - I'm gutted as my club is going too and I wanted to give the giant 747 another airing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richw_82 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Looking great! Nice to see the "Magic Roundabout" cartoon making an appearance on your model. The main wheels are a Lancaster pair, but they are the closest I could get for a 1/48th Shackleton as no aftermarket items exist: Don't worry. In reality they're close enough that we've had enquiries about our spares from a couple of Lanc groups. The BBMF, East Kirkby, and CWH Lancasters are all on Shackleton tyres. Regards, Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 Looking great! Nice to see the "Magic Roundabout" cartoon making an appearance on your model.Don't worry. In reality they're close enough that we've had enquiries about our spares from a couple of Lanc groups. The BBMF, East Kirkby, and CWH Lancasters are all on Shackleton tyres. Regards, Rich Thanks Rich... the thing that worries me is the hubs themselves. From the pictures of your Shackleton it appears they are solid and more 'Lincoln like'... mine have the holes around the outer part as seen on most WW2 Lancs. I suppose one way around it would be a set of Paragon Lincoln wheel hubs, but I imagine that'll be a case of hen's teeth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I'm using a dongle at the moment so the photos look crap at the moment. need to get back on broadband so I can see them properly, Looks good though for what I can see..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richw_82 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Thanks Rich... the thing that worries me is the hubs themselves. From the pictures of your Shackleton it appears they are solid and more 'Lincoln like'... mine have the holes around the outer part as seen on most WW2 Lancs. I suppose one way around it would be a set of Paragon Lincoln wheel hubs, but I imagine that'll be a case of hen's teeth... Add a piece of plastic sheet cut like a washer? Placed over the top of the holed portion on the Lanc wheel and it would look like the larger brake drums carried on the Shack. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 I'm currently working on the contra-rotating props. The kit spinners would have been some serious hard work to get right, so I am greatly indebted to Colin at Freightdog for selling me some Seafang spinners... they have made life much easier! Below is the Seafang spinner, along with Sanger's white metal prop blades, which are very well cast. To the right are the kit spinners - molded in halves and I didn't fancy my chances of getting anything decent out of them: The next job was to clean the blades up, and then attach each individual blade to the spinner: Finally, a test fit showed them to look 'spot on': Now I've just got to do the other three... that's only 18 more individual blades to clean up and attach! Happy days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I'm currently working on the contra-rotating props. The kit spinners would have been some serious hard work to get right, so I am greatly indebted to Colin at Freightdog for selling me some Seafang spinners... they have made life much easier! Hi Tom, I've looked at Freightdog site for the spinners and found nothing. Was it a private sale ? Do you think Colin would sell me some spinners too ? Cheers, A very very very impressed Sebastien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Cracking job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I'm at MOSI Manchester - do you need any pics of their Shackleton?? Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 I'm at MOSI Manchester - do you need any pics of their Shackleton??Brian Hi Brian, If you did take any then yes please - I'm nearly done so if I missed out any details now will be the time to add them! Thanks, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 Hi Tom,I've looked at Freightdog site for the spinners and found nothing. Was it a private sale ? Do you think Colin would sell me some spinners too ? Cheers, A very very very impressed Sebastien Hi Sebastien, Yes it was a private sale - I had the pleasure of meeting Colin whilst I was at the Cosford show and was picking his brains about replacement props. That was when he informed me he had some Seafang props which may have been of use. Your best bet would be to contact him directly - he's on here as Colin@Freightdog I believe. I would like another set too as I'm planning on doing a Mk3 in the not too distant future - so don't go buying them all!!!! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 Props are now ready for installing on the model - if I have to paint another set of contrarotating props like this again... !!!! Saying that, I am planning a Mk3 in the future... please try to talk me out of it! I'm sure when I sleep tonight I'll have visions of red and white propeller tips... Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Really looking superb - and one of my absolute favourite aeroplanes!!! Amazingly fast progress - wish I could work as fast If I *ever* get the Connie done I'd love to have a go at an AEW Shack in 1:32... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 (edited) I won't be talking you out of doing some more I want to see your MR3 when you make it I know what you mean about all those red/white tips though Still have the old moth holed tee shirt in my wardrobe somewhere The spinners look "just right", nice work b Edited April 12, 2012 by perdu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Stunning Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) The finishing touches have been added to the old girl over the last day or two, and she's now finished. After what seemed like hours of painting, the props were added to the engine fronts: The whole model was then given a coat of Satin Varnish, and the masking removed. All the other windows were then added using clear acetate cut to the correct shape. The astrodome is the kit part: And finally... she was done: For those interested, there are plenty more photo's in RFI: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.p...p;#entry1010606 Thanks for all the interest and support along the way... it's inspired me to build a Mk3 so watch this space! Tom Edited April 14, 2012 by tomprobert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plimsol Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Props are now ready for installing on the model - if I have to paint another set of contrarotating props like this again... !!!!Saying that, I am planning a Mk3 in the future... please try to talk me out of it! I'm sure when I sleep tonight I'll have visions of red and white propeller tips... Tom ok, you're talked out of it, try a mk2 phase 2 forget about the mk3 and then i can see how you tackle a mk 2 hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Absolutely gorgeous! Stunning work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 My grandfather flew on Shackletons for pretty much all his RAF career, My love for aircraft and most of all the Shack have been passed down to me from him. What your have produced there has almost brought a tear to my eye, such a beautiful master piece of a stunning aircraft that is ignored by mainstream manufacturers. Thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 That is a stunning build! Have to ask, how big is the finished model? Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) That is a stunning build! Have to ask, how big is the finished model? Karl Thanks Karl, I was pleased with how she turned out. I keep looking at my MR3 which is also a vac from Sanger... one day in the not too distant I think I'll get cracking. Length is approx 20" and span is approx 30". She's a big girl in 1/48th. Cheers, Tom Edited January 26, 2014 by tomprobert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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