71chally Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) At last I have finished the Shackleton AEW.2, I have finished it as WL795 as I worked on the initial restoration and conversion of this aircraft, so know it well and am delighted to be able to build it. It is basically the Revell kit with the Airfix interior, ECM mast and cabin heaters, added my own aerials, scoops and lights etc, other than that it's straight from the box, no aftermarket bits or solutions or masks. Some of the build can be seen here, http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234998496-avro-shackleton-aew-mk-2-details/ It's been about 12 years since I completed a kit and this one really feels to be top of the game, It was an absolute joy to build with the fit of parts extremely good, even the front and rear fuselage halves which I dreaded when I first saw them. Paint is good old (the tin was from Toodees, so at least 20 years old!) Hunbrol 164 applied by brush, with two coats of not much younger Kleer, the kit decals went on really well, even on some areas that hadn't had Kleer applied. My only regret is not painting the prop tips, but using the Airfix decals which didn't work two well. This was due to it getting a bit 'fiddly' for me towards the end and just wanting to complete it, future builds of this kit will be pretty much in reverse, ie build up and paint all the small parts first. One neat feature is that you don't need to glue the wings or props on, make it easier for storage and transport. Revell 1/72 Shackleton AEW.2 by James Thomas, on Flickr Revell 1/72 Shackleton AEW.2 by James Thomas, on Flickr Revell 1/72 Shackleton AEW.2 by James Thomas, on Flickr Revell 1/72 Shackleton AEW.2 by James Thomas, on Flickr Revell 1/72 Shackleton AEW.2 by James Thomas, on Flickr Revell 1/72 Shackleton AEW.2 by James Thomas, on Flickr Revell 1/72 Shackleton AEW.2 by James Thomas, on Flickr Revell 1/72 Shackleton AEW.2 by James Thomas, on Flickr Revell 1/72 Shackleton AEW.2 by James Thomas, on Flickr Revell 1/72 Shackleton AEW.2 by James Thomas, on Flickr Revell 1/72 Shackleton AEW.2 by James Thomas, on Flickr Thank you for looking, any comments or criticisms welcomed! Edited June 23, 2016 by 71chally 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 She looks superb. I've just started mine and am impressed with the kit so far. Thanks for confirming that Humbrol 164 is the right colour - I wasn't 100% sure! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Thats a very neat build. I'm not a great Shackelton fan but that would encourage me to acquire one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Beautiful job on the Shack! I have the Airfix kit, but I don't have the Revell kit. Yet. Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Lovely job on your Shack paint looks spot on. Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Hello,James - My compliments to you on a beautiful looking build of your 'Shackleton'. A resplendent tribute to the type. All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 A fantastic realisation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley John Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I think this is really impressive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Excellent Shackleton James, looks fantastic. Hard to believe it's been 12 years since you finished a kit. I look forward to seeing your next, hopefully it won't take another 12 years! Craig. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Still amazed what people can do with brush painting! Looks excellent! Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Love that bird. .great modeling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Need a "nodding head in approval" icon, I like it greatly... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Great looking Shackleton, what an impressive finish you have achieved with that brushed on Humbrol. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 That is simply gorgeous! Really lovely finish! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 That's a great looking Shackleton with a very smart finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vh-bob Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 A great job, I know what you mean about the prop tips, while waiting for the Revell and Airfix models to turn up I started to build an old Frog kit of the MR3 and painted the props early in the build. Having totally messed up the paint work on the main airframe, it went in the bin but I saved the props and might sneak them onto a future Shackleton build. Good work, Trev. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmatt Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Fantastic job! I can see the amount of work you must have spent just on the props... 24 if I count them right.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Amazing model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 Thank you kindly for all the comments. I admire the results people get with airbrushes but due to having a small store room to work from in a family house means I have to remain with hairy sticks, I quite like the natural very slight 'weathering' effect of brushes. Airframe weathering was kept to bare minimum, because I'm not good at it, and 8 Sqn Shackletons always looked clean and shiny, even with little evidence of exhaust staining. I will definitely start with the props on the next go! Revell 1/72 Shackleton AEW.2 by James Thomas, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasweir Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Oh my word, that is lovely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselweasel Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 James that is a brilliant rendition of the Shack. one question why did you cross kit with the Airfix internals, is the Airfix offering not as good as Revell l!! Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Wow, not lost your touch in the last 12 years then! Beautiful job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Doctor Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Thank you for putting another kit on my whishlist.... Lovely Shackleton! Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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