SimonL Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I had a little money given me for my birthday a just before Christmas, so I indulged myself with the new Airfix Shackleton. I was off work for a month over Christmas, so this was my holiday build this year. Completed out of the box as an aircraft from 204 Squadron because (a) not I am not good at painting white and ( i am a bit of a white knuckle flyer myself!. Brush painted with Tamiya acrylics, except for the white which was from a Tamiya rattle can. Build thread can be found here. A thoroughly enjoyable build, except for maybe the white parts and the myriad of stencil decals. Thanks for looking. Inside before being buttoned up: Completed article: And compared with the Dambuster Lancaster I built last year: 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Very nice Simon,......you`ve done a great job and your Shack looks lovely. I`ve always liked this particular scheme myself and I`ll be building my first one in these markings myself,.....hope mine turns out as nice, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancbuilder219 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Nice work. Interesting to see parked next to a Lanc. The lineage is there to see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Superb work Simon. Beautiful modelling. Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 You've done a lovely job there, Simon. Really attractive result. I followed you build thread and it seems you had a far easier job than I hade with mine. It's amazing how the quality of different batches can vary - mine was a real struggle. Looks great alongside the Lanc - the grandfather and young pretender...! Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Lovely job Simon, well done mate Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Very nice Simon,......you`ve done a great job and your Shack looks lovely. I`ve always liked this particular scheme myself and I`ll be building my first one in these markings myself,.....hope mine turns out as nice, Cheers Tony Thanks for the kind comments Tony. Nice work. Interesting to see parked next to a Lanc. The lineage is there to see. Thanks, yes it is isn't it? I was surprised though how "tall" the Lancaster was compared to the Shackleton though. Superb work Simon. Beautiful modelling. Very well done. Kind regards, Stix Many thanks Stix. You've done a lovely job there, Simon. Really attractive result. I followed you build thread and it seems you had a far easier job than I hade with mine. It's amazing how the quality of different batches can vary - mine was a real struggle. Looks great alongside the Lanc - the grandfather and young pretender...! Tom Thanks Tom. In the article in AMW Jen Wright talks about this model having pure "buildability" (albeit with some minor issues) - I think that pretty much sums it up for me. Its by no means perfect (the warped wing, and some fit issues with the engines), but this really didn't detract from the experience for me - A$ 85 well spent. Lovely job Simon, well done mate Cheers, Stew Thanks Stew - hope you are well on the mend now :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwality8 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 That's really rather good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Nice job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Szczudlyk Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Hi Simon what a great build! I'm planning to do one my self so I will use your wip as a reference if you don't mind. Cheerd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz23 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Awesome job you've done there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 That looks like the hound's hooters to me! Thank you for sharing with us. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Excellent as your Lancaster, well done ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Brilliant Shack! And sitting next to Grandpa! Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Really nice Shackleton there Simon, looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stéphane Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Hey, very good job on the Shackleton ... and such a result with Tam acryl and brush, I say, that's a stunner. Best, Stef (#6) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Absolutely LOVE her!! (and the Lanc ) Top work, Val 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Two of Avro's finest! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 What a beauty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Looks great, an excellent build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Excellent job, well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Hello Simon, Enjoyed your contribution of this great aircraft. Excellent finish. Next one with the nose wheel (Mk3) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 That's a terrific looking Shackleton. If mine turns out half as good I'll be chuffed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docjojo Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 A very nice build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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