Gundylunch Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, Work In Progress said: WR972, I assume? Correct !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 That RAE Shack has been on my 'to do' list for a loooong time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 On 6/7/2020 at 7:05 PM, Gundylunch said: Photo credit to:- Derek Hemingway, from Facebook That really is a stunning scheme - sadly the wrong version for my model but if I was doing an MR3 I'd have been very tempted. No more progress to report of late - work and life getting in the way unfortunately but what's new... Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 On 6/7/2020 at 7:05 PM, Gundylunch said: Photo credit to:- Derek Hemingway, from Facebook 21 minutes ago, tomprobert said: That really is a stunning scheme - sadly the wrong version for my model but if I was doing an MR3 I'd have been very tempted. That's a new and interesting scheme: it looks like inside every Shackleton there was a very smart regional airliner or executive transport struggling to get out. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 4 hours ago, tomprobert said: That really is a stunning scheme - sadly the wrong version for my model but if I was doing an MR3 I'd have been very tempted. No more progress to report of late - work and life getting in the way unfortunately but what's new... Tom You'll just have to do another one!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Great work. The model's really coming together and is already pretty impressive. That RAE Shackleton looks to my eye as if it's in some of the British Civil Aviation Ensign colours, and very smart with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 On 6/14/2020 at 12:58 AM, cngaero said: You'll just have to do another one!!! That's one the of the best jokes I've heard in a long time On 6/14/2020 at 2:23 AM, JosephLalor said: Great work. The model's really coming together and is already pretty impressive. That RAE Shackleton looks to my eye as if it's in some of the British Civil Aviation Ensign colours, and very smart with it. Thank you - and yes I agree the scheme does look along those lines - very smart. I wonder if a decal manufacturer is considering this for the recent 1/72nd Revell MR3...? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, tomprobert said: That's one the of the best jokes I've heard in a long time Thank you - and yes I agree the scheme does look along those lines - very smart. I wonder if a decal manufacturer is considering this for the recent 1/72nd Revell MR3...? They might not need to really. I think I've just assembled everything I need for my 1/72 one from other sheets quite easily. As far as I can see it's all generic roundels and serials apart from the RAE script which I bagged off an Xtradecal Dakota sheet. Edited June 15, 2020 by Work In Progress 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 It's been a while since I've done any work on this, but had the wind in my sails the other day so decided to get the engine nacelles finished off. I made some radiators and oil coolers (got carried away and didn't photograph these) and added these to the interior of each nacelle, before adding the 3D-printed engine fronts. A quick lick of filler to blend it all in and some sanding, and job done. Apologies for the poor lighting in the pics - these have been taken in the kitchen on my phone and the light was fading fast - it's too cold outside to set up the camera properly (this thing is so big and can't fit anywhere else other than the patio!) and there's snow forecast here tomorrow so I took my chances... Untitled by Thomas Probert, on Flickr Untitled by Thomas Probert, on Flickr Untitled by Thomas Probert, on Flickr Untitled by Thomas Probert, on Flickr Untitled by Thomas Probert, on Flickr Untitled by Thomas Probert, on Flickr Untitled by Thomas Probert, on Flickr I'm rapidly approaching the point where I can begin adding the surface details - I've been doing a remedial work on the wings and wing roots (as can be seen by the filler) and these areas, as well as the nacelles, will get a fine wet sanding and then a shot of primer before I can commence on a mammoth scribing session. A few more bits and bobs to attend to first though, but the main construction is more or less done now. All the best, Tom 34 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Nice to see progress on the Shacklton in the Further Adventures of Vac Building. I know what you mean about trying to photograph out in the cold.. Same here calling fo snow later in the week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 It's great to see you back on the Shack, Tom! I'm trying to finish up a book on the Shackleton. It will be interesting to see who finishes first! Best Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Looking good there Tom. Are they your "Work Aprons" in the background? Simon. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Learstang said: It's great to see you back on the Shack, Tom! I'm trying to finish up a book on the Shackleton. It will be interesting to see who finishes first! Best Regards, Jason That, Jason, is a race I am not confident about winning! 2 hours ago, Spookytooth said: Looking good there Tom. Are they your "Work Aprons" in the background? Simon. Ha ha! Those apron (or rather the little person who wears them) are the reason my builds have slowed to a glacial pace! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 The mojo is still alive and well with the Shackleton - this week I've decided to tackle the ailerons. First of all, the basic shape of the aileron is cut from plastic card, and the main panel lines and trim tabs are marked on the upper and lower surfaces: Untitled by Thomas Probert, on Flickr With all of the parts ready, the details are then scribed and rivetted: Untitled by Thomas Probert, on Flickr Untitled by Thomas Probert, on Flickr A strong mounting solution is needed, so the hinge area was lined with Evergreen on the wing itself: Untitled by Thomas Probert, on Flickr Lower section attached: Untitled by Thomas Probert, on Flickr Followed by the upper: Untitled by Thomas Probert, on Flickr A little sanding needed on the trailing edge, but other than that, job's a good'un! All the best, Tom 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Can't believe how big this is, looks fantastic too. Great job on the engine fronts and ailerons, wish my scribing and riveting was as neat. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Who needs a stash when you have a monster project like this to keep you busy for years? Hats off, sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Jeez, this just keeps getting better and better. It'll be better still when the detail starts going on. Keep up the fantastic work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I'm not sure if I've said it yet but I'm always excited when you have another post on the Shack, Tom. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 20 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Can't believe how big this is, looks fantastic too. Great job on the engine fronts and ailerons, wish my scribing and riveting was as neat. Great work Chris It is indeed a big model - which makes the scribing and riveting all the more straightforward! 19 hours ago, TonyOD said: Who needs a stash when you have a monster project like this to keep you busy for years? Hats off, sir! Ha! This indeed has been a long project (into its fifth year now!) but regular breaks are needed so the stash still comes in very handy! 17 hours ago, mackem01 said: Jeez, this just keeps getting better and better. It'll be better still when the detail starts going on. Keep up the fantastic work. Thank you - and the final detailing is not far off now. I need to get the rest of the main construction done such as the flaps and wheel bays, and then I can begin scribing and riveting. I want to keep the handling of the model to the minimum at this point, to avoid damage to what is going to be hours of surface detailing. 10 hours ago, k5054nz said: I'm not sure if I've said it yet but I'm always excited when you have another post on the Shack, Tom. That’s good to know - I’ll do my best to keep the updates coming. I just can’t promise they’ll be all that regular as I hop about like a pea on a drum! Tom 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Just stumbled across this one again. Great to see it back! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 This is a seriously huge build. Thanks for leaving the panties on the drying rack (jokingly). Enjoying the way you are tackling this beast. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallysDad Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Amazing..... 5 years, and 30 pages..... This is a Master Class in model building. I sure am looking forward to your updates, Tom. You are really teaching me a lot by sharing your build here. Live long and prosper. Randy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herrick Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Just came across this, as a new member it was started well before I joined! My jaw dropped when I saw it, it is huge! And to think I’m nervous about scratch building some dollies to carry external fuel tanks in 1/48 scale. Am in total awe and shall read this thread from the start. It’s just wonderful that you’re sharing your experience of building this. Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 On 7/3/2021 at 2:31 PM, SallysDad said: Amazing..... 5 years, and 30 pages..... This is a Master Class in model building. I sure am looking forward to your updates, Tom. You are really teaching me a lot by sharing your build here. Live long and prosper. Randy I wouldn't say it's a masterclass in any way, shape or form - more like a reasonably experienced vac from builder doing something a rather silly! And yes - it's been on the go for a while, albeit with large breaks in between intermitted bursts of activity. The trouble is I keep getting side tracked by other projects, but this will have its turn on the bench again soon. On 7/3/2021 at 7:14 PM, Herrick said: Just came across this, as a new member it was started well before I joined! My jaw dropped when I saw it, it is huge! And to think I’m nervous about scratch building some dollies to carry external fuel tanks in 1/48 scale. Am in total awe and shall read this thread from the start. It’s just wonderful that you’re sharing your experience of building this. Thank you! The frightening thing is I started this just before my first daughter was born - she's nearly finished her first year of primary school! I really need to get going on it again at some point - I've just the 'small' issue of a 1/48th B-52 and 1/32nd Sunderland getting in the way at the moment, as well as a second daughter and lots of work conspiring to keep my modelling time to the minimum. With projects like these you often need a day or two at the bench before seeing any progress, and therefore momentum and mojo can take a battering. However, being a teacher there's a long summer holiday ahead... Thanks for stopping by, chaps! Tom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
224 Peter Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I'd love to see the Shak and the Sunderland side by side... Then I'd have to ask "where will you put them when they are finished?" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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