Ali62 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) These parts have been patterned and produced by myself for Alley Cat Models (Alec Smith) Here are two images of some of the main parts that are included. The nose section is a one piece clear part (for this picture it has been painted with primer to show the framing and details), the under nose radome is a separate clear part. There are a few internal parts for the nose area, a radar scanner dish, a tail wheel and new base for tail wheel, and a few other small parts. As far as I am aware all the major parts will be provided to do all of the MR.1's and T.4's. However there are so many small variations when you study airframes, that I am sure that there will be some fanatical Shackleton modellers will want to add some specific details for the actual aircraft that you wish to model, but this should give you all a good starting point. cheers Ali Edited October 6, 2016 by Ali62 added pictures 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The wooksta V2.0 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Will these be available at Telford? I *have* to have several! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 On 05/10/2016 at 11:50 PM, 71chally said: Neither the MR.1 or T.4 had rear turrets, just a rounded fairing. Was thinking of the prototype. Doh! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali62 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 These are going into production now, Alec should have for Telford, but how many i am not 100% sure of, so get your order in with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 8 hours ago, Dave Fleming said: Was thinking of the prototype. Doh! That's it, just the the fist two GR.1 prototypes, VW126 and 131 had the rear turrets. The BP type D rear turrets, along with the front cheek mounted cannons, and ventral air to air refuelling receptacle 'shape' would make a great conversion and model topic in their own right. I've gone to great lengths to show the various mods required for the Airfix kit parts to be turned into a MR.1/T.4 (ie not just the conversion parts), and have just cleaned up the text to make it easier to follow. Great news that there is finally a conversion set out for the early Marks, this with AIMs Viper conversion means that there is now a relatively straight foward way of building all Shackleton variants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Just wondering of the MR1/T4 'plug' is the same shape as the one used on the RAE TT MR3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 WR972 had an usual rear cupola, from photos the bottom part of it kind of looks like MR.1/T.4 tail cone, with possibly the upper part of those variants nose glazing adapted to fit. But that's just my interpretation. However the RAE had the talent to knock something up themselves! I made WR972 from the Frog kit a while back, using miliput and a Halifax clear part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 On 06/10/2016 at 7:50 PM, Ali62 said: As far as I am aware all the major parts will be provided to do all of the MR.1's and T.4's. However there are so many small variations when you study airframes, that I am sure that there will be some fanatical Shackleton modellers will want to add some specific details for the actual aircraft that you wish to model, but this should give you all a good starting point. One thing that I really hope is (and should be) included is the distinctive trailing aerial mast that sits below the port side of the cockpit area. This was fitted to every Shackleton MR.1 / T.4 (inc RAEs VP293) and the MR.2 & 3, however it is not included in the Airfix kit. I had to rob the part from a Frog Shack kit for the conversion I'm doing at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richw_82 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Hi guys, I recently had this given me by a friend. Anything in particular anyone wants to see (assuming its covered)? Some nice looking models appearing on the forum, has anyone completed a "Zebebee" yet? Kind regards, Rich 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) Hi Rich, I'm doing a Mk.1 conversion at the moment but won't be Zebedee, more likely an early ASWDU machine Manual looks good, would love to see any of it! Good to see you posting again Edited November 5, 2016 by 71chally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) The 1/72nd Avro Shackleton AEW.2 kit - ref. A11005 - is expected in Q2 2017 Source: http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/shop/new-for-2017/avro-shackleton-aew-2-1-72.html Scheme 1 - “Dougal”, No.8 Squadron, Royal Air Force Lossiemouth, Moray, north east Scotland, 1980. Scheme 2 - “Ermintrude”, No.8 Squadron, Royal Air Force Lossiemouth, Moray, north east Scotland, 1979. WR963 V.P. Edited January 11, 2017 by Homebee 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Box art: http://assets.airfix.com/media/catalog/product/cache/2/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/1/a11005-shackelton-aew2.jpg 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I simply love it and i can't wait to have this on my shelve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oggy4624 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Ha ha! its not hunting subs , like the one on the Revell box! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Lovely box art, shame you can't get these without the Airfix plc treatment, like a limited addition poster with kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainpeden Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 9 hours ago, John said: Box art: http://assets.airfix.com/media/catalog/product/cache/2/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/1/a11005-shackelton-aew2.jpg I have just set that as the background on my pc - looks stunning. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 On 11/01/2017 at 8:41 AM, iainpeden said: I have just set that as the background on my pc - looks stunning. Just did the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Has anybody received the AllyCat conversion yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Head in the clouds. said: Has anybody received the AllyCat conversion yet? Yeap Alec posted mine out about the end of November from what I recall. He's been busy over Christmas from what I saw on FB, so will be playing catch up now, just contact him as could well be dealing with back orders or waiting for another re-stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Scimitar on here has the set, and is about to start a conversion I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Thanks Geoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 18 hours ago, 71chally said: Scimitar on here has the set, and is about to start a conversion I believe. Yes indeed. Got mine after a bit of delay which annoyed me a bit but that was quickly squashed when I found that Alec had been ill. The conversion set is very nice and in my case just required a wee bit of thinning of the Airfix plastic. I would liked to have seen a bit more detail (drawings or pics) of what's inside the nose but that's just me looking for the icing on the cake. The plan gives exact details of where to cut and if I can do it........ Richard just noticed Rich's post with drawings. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) Source: https://www.facebook.com/pg/MirageHobbyOfficial/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1325045127518908 V.P. Edited February 4, 2017 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 A bit more information about the Shackleton in the recent Workbench http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/news/workbench/dougal-and-ermintrude-join-airfix-range/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 When I first saw this artwork I was rather impressed to say the least and thought it was a stunning portrayal of the 'Shack'. Something else struck me straight away though, the backdrop seemed awful familiar! After checking a few images and maps, I'm pretty sure the backdrop is Loch Harport on Skye with the white buildings below the Shack (between the radome and the towel rail antenna) being those of the Talisker Distillery! The direction of the aircraft would have it on an approximate heading back to Lossiemouth. Anyone else out out there able to confirm my analysis? Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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