tonyot Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Hiya Folks, While looking through some old pics I came across this one of one of my Shackleton Mk.2`s using the old Frog kit and the Aeroclub conversion kit and decals. This is my Shackleton MR.2 in the colours of 205 Sqn based in the Far East. The white top to the fuselage was introduced to cool the crew and the white upper wing panels were to cool the fuel tanks! Hope you like it, Cheers Tony O 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Magnificent !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 That looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Very , very nice looking aircraft !! Fine finish and weathering !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylurve Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Very tasty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Very Nice, reminds me of photo`s my old man used to show me when he was at St Mawgen during National Service. Great conversion ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 A fantastic example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Thanks for the kind words fellas, Cheers Tony O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayh Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Very nice i have done a couple of these now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 That is absolutely gorgeous, any more pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 like this one a lot c'mon airfix how about a new one ..... regards Glenn..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Fantastic, really nice job. (Although when I'd seen your post title ,I was expecting to see a Toyota ) Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barak Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Simply great! Please show us more pics barak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richw_82 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Very nice... it looks very much the part! Definitely one of the best. I was rather hoping you'd done our WR963 as she was "A" and then "H" on 205 in that colour scheme from 1966 - 1970. We've got a picture in colour of her in that scheme, so she may get it at the next repaint. A few criticisms, but none major - the rear top ditching hatch is a solid item, there shouldn't be exhaust pipes with overwing stains (the pipes were added to cut down noise and reduce staining) and the prop tips should be yellow. The red/white/red tips were a later addition that came when the Shackleton started serving with 8 Sqn. You really ought to dress the props too. The old crews are really picky about that - we've caught guys in their 80's putting WR963's props in line! Kind regards, Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Very nice, Tony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Real nice, a bit unfair though, here I am prepared to sacrifice a left wotsit to get a set up like that & you have you come along & flaunt that in front of me. have you no shame? Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Lovely looking model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tomlinson Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 A really lovely model and setting - just shows what skill and determination can do with an old kit! A couple of questions if I may. I wondered if you'd taken off the moulded rivets, or perhaps sanded them a bit so as to leave some mark, which after all is visible on the real thing. And what is the Grey - in theory EDSG, but in practise most maritime aircraft seem to look better with something a bit lighter than the contents of a jar with that label? Many thanks, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Great build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goshagk Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 A really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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