PhantomBigStu Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Wow, stunning pair of Growlers and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 2 hours ago, pinky coffeeboat said: In spite of all the predictions about the Airfix kit being the better model, the Revell kit looks so much nicer. The rivet details are very well done, the Airfix kit just looks like a die cast metal toy with all those heavy panel lines. Not taking anything away from your great build you've completed two very well done models. One can hardly make out rivets here in this view which was even taken much (scale) closer than the photos in the OP here, rivets in 1/72 are at the wrong place anyways, so ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 2 hours ago, pinky coffeeboat said: In spite of all the predictions about the Airfix kit being the better model, the Revell kit looks so much nicer. The rivet details are very well done, the Airfix kit just looks like a die cast metal toy with all those heavy panel lines. Not taking anything away from your great build you've completed two very well done models. TBPH had a wash not been applied the panel lines on the Airfix kit would not be so obvious and, as occa's pointed out, the rivets aren't that obvious on the real aeroplane. Very few kits exhibit "correct" surface detail, even the much-vaunted Tamiya and Hasegawa have engraved lines as though the panels are butt-jointed on, for example, Spitfires where in reality the panel edges are lapped. that said Tony's done a super job on both models and I do wish that I could get mine done to such a standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 What a couple! Maestro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 They are both excellent builds, absolutely superb. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Excellent work on both Shacks, great finish and weathering... I would have to say the Revell kit is my favorite though. gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 A beautiful pair of builds, great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widow 65 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 What a wonderful pair!! fantastic builds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 What a pair! If you could only buy one and build it which would you pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 To be honest at first look I found the first one immediately to be the more realistic and authentic not least due to the shape of the nose. I didn't know which one was the Airfix and which one the Revel ... A matter of taste and what one expects from a model I'd say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Adams Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) Thank you for the kind comments - it almost made 4 months of hell worth it ! As to which kit was better - they both disappointed as far as quality is concerned, modern kits just should not have as many sink marks and challenging fits as these two. The Airfix kit wins on interior detail but unless you do a cut away you can barely see it. The Revell kit has much better surface detail , but this does lead to difficulties in restoring it after the filling and sanding required to resolve the fit and sink marks, and as some pointed out the rivets are barely visible at 1/72. Overall they are very much a muchness. I personally prefer the Airfix but that really is based on the paint scheme which is much more interesting (and challenging), but it's a close call. I have written up some of the build in IPMS Romsey's Magazine (http://www.romseymodellers.co.uk/magazine/the-romsey-modeller-2016/August-2016 and http://www.romseymodellers.co.uk/magazine/the-romsey-modeller-2016/September-2016 ), the final installment will be published later in the month when I get around to write it. Edited September 30, 2016 by Tony Adams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Adams Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Oh and thank you to Paul Adams for taking some great photos at our last club meeting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Really nice, I particularity like the AEW one, You really nailed the paint on that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingpiggy Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Simply superb, very inspiring work thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Splendid, the paint job on each model really makes them jump out at you and you have chosen the scheme of my choice for the MR2. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Doctor Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Very nice pair of Shackletons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Hello,Tony - I'm not going to comment on the pluses or minuses of the Revell and Airfix Shackleton kits. These magnificent looking builds show what can be done with them.If I wanted a scale model of this type (and I do!😉) I couldn't wish for anything better than what I see here. 'AVRO' would be proud of these as I'm sure you must deservedly be.I love them. 😀👍 All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Cracking pair of Shacks!! Love them both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Coombs Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I picked up a fresh jar of Gunze H21 today in eager anticipation of starting work on the Airfix MR2 in the stash. Some fine inspiration in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sheene Machine Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 On 30 September 2016 at 10:34 PM, Tony Adams said: Oh and thank you to Paul Adams for taking some great photos at our last club meeting I'm fortunate enough to get to see Tony's models regularly and to photograph them. These two are among my favourites he's done in this scale, my favourite is certainly the MR2, but both models are equally impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 What a fantastic pair of Shacks, you have done them both proud . Thanks for sharing All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Two fine Shacks. Beautifully turned-out pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorboy61 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 fabulous pair, well done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Hi Tony, A great joy to study these two models. The finish is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NontasB Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Wonderfull both of them!! Regards, Nontas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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