matt_w Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Here is my attempt at the Airfix Shackleton MR2 painted as WR963. I chose the White as I have a revell AEW which will be in the darker grey scheme. This is out of the box and was really enjoyable. It all seemed to fit together with no issues. Painted in Tamiya paints. Hope you like! IMG_20180508_175944_005 by matt wellington, on Flickr _DSC0147 by matt wellington, on Flickr _DSC0148 by matt wellington, on Flickr _DSC0149 by matt wellington, on Flickr _DSC0151 by matt wellington, on Flickr _DSC0152 by matt wellington, on Flickr _DSC0153 by matt wellington, on Flickr _DSC0154 by matt wellington, on Flickr _DSC0156 by matt wellington, on Flickr _DSC0157 by matt wellington, on Flickr _DSC0158 by matt wellington, on Flickr _DSC0159 by matt wellington, on Flickr CSC_0173 by matt wellington, on Flickr CSC_0175 by matt wellington, on Flickr CSC_0174 by matt wellington, on Flickr 49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Smart, and sparlky white. A tidy Shak. I seem to recall seeing them being a bit salt and oil stained but no doubt they scrubbed up well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_w Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 11 minutes ago, FatFlyHalf said: Smart, and sparlky white. A tidy Shak. I seem to recall seeing them being a bit salt and oil stained but no doubt they scrubbed up well! There is some subtle weathering, i think the picture is a little over exposed so the grime is lost against the white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 (edited) That is a superb build Matt. Any flaws would have been so visible in the bright Welsh sunshine. It could be RAF St Eval in the 1950s if it was not for the garden fence. Superb interior too. regards, adey Edited May 9, 2018 by adey m 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Absolutely brilliant! I've often considered looking for one of these on ebay but convinced myself not to as I've already got an AEW. But looking at how lovely yours looks has changed my mind! Fantastic looking Shackleton. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Shacktastic! Pete 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Cracking result there Matt, really does look the part! gotta love a whit Shackleton and just the right amount of weathering for my tastes. By the way are you the chap I met at St Athan last week that is involved with the Buccs at Brunty? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael-S Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Nice job. Best regards. Michael. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_w Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 13 minutes ago, 71chally said: Cracking result there Matt, really does look the part! gotta love a whit Shackleton and just the right amount of weathering for my tastes. By the way are you the chap I met at St Athan last week that is involved with the Buccs at Brunty? Thanks That would have been a guy called andy. Im with the Buccs as well, but he works at St Athan. He is also a modeller... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Hello,Matt - That is a magnificent looking Shackleton build.Great work indeed.👏😉👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_w Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 26 minutes ago, Lord Riot said: Absolutely brilliant! I've often considered looking for one of these on ebay but convinced myself not to as I've already got an AEW. But looking at how lovely yours looks has changed my mind! Fantastic looking Shackleton. It really is a great kit and two build options(with/without guns). Plenty of detail and very few fit issues. i spent far too long on the interior as its not seen, but was too good not to paint! The wings are attached to thick spars, ive not glued them im place so its easier to store if needed. Ive got a later shack and I think it will be a nice contast in the dark grey. If you can get a bargain, you wont regret it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 10 minutes ago, matt_w said: Thanks That would have been a guy called andy. Im with the Buccs as well, but he works at St Athan. He is also a modeller... That's him, I'm terrible with names! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Very nice Shackleton 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Your Shackleton looks great basking in the sunshine. Nicely built and finished in a very attractive scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Lovely looking Shack, nice work. All together now 🎵 " Shackletons don't bother me, Shackletons don't bother me"🎵 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Excellent build. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 You've made a great job with that, Mat. I really need to find more shelf space to fit one of these. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Cracking work, really cool! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Nice work, she looks great. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Superb job. And a good idea to photograph that detailed interior before it was sealed away never to be seen again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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