Shelliecool Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 My next 'large' build is Airfix's 1:72 Avro Shackleton AEW.2. Having just finished a B-17G and previously a Dornier, I thought it time to embark upon another RAF classic. I have only seen one Shackleton in the flesh as it were, at Long Marsdon airfield. Once part of a museum the aircraft has been left to decay, it is both a sorry yet haunting spectical and I feel a beautiful aircraft. The large box contains a set of detailed instructions, a colour scheme sheet, and seperate decal sheet. There are 6 detailed grey sprues (with little to no flash), and a small clear sprue. With 424 pieces the kit looks pretty complex, and will be pretty big once complete. Airfix offer a choice of 2 aircraft (I would say paint schemes, however they are painted the same), 'Dougal' or 'Ermitrude', I have decided to build 'Dougal,' the aircraft which currently resides at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester. I have found several online links to this aircraft, including a virtual tour, which will hopefully mean I can make my build as accurate as possible. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I'm in LOVE the old Shackleton, looking forward to seeing what you do with this Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I like that you're doing the shackleton its one of my favorite versions of the Lancaster. I find the photo’s horribly sad that the plane is just Rotting in the field. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelman182 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Another cracking choice of subject. I worked alongside these beasties when I was stationed at Lossiemouth and Kinloss in the seventies and I have the Revell Shack and an Airfix Nimrod to do as a reminder of those halcyon days. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this. Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I am looking forward to watching this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I have the Airfix AEW Shackleton lurking in the stash waiting to join the two MR. 2s that are already awaiting finishing. Interestingly enough I was talking to the airman who taxied the Long Marston Shackleton for the last time, running the tanks as dry as possible (on the far side of the airfield from the pan) to facilitate transport by road from Cosford to Long Marston. Apparently disassembly was undertaken with almost indecent haste and the engines were retained for use as spares for Lossiemouth’s AEW fleet. You’re not going to see a lot of the interior when you’re done, even with the crew door, overwing escape hatches and pilots’ side windows open (although obviously it’s nice to know it’s all in there). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 This is a cracking kit - I built it when it was first released and I'm sure you will do it justice. I'm looking forward to your progress. Cheers Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Looking forward to this one Michelle - 30,000 rivets flying in close formation (count 'em guys!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Will be keeping an eye here. Your work on the 17 was first rate! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave22014 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Another one that's in the "to do" pile..... maybe this will give me the nudge I need to start 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Really nice to see this get built. it would be cool to make a model of the rotting one. 🤔 John. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Well Michelle, a Shackleton, I am in for this one. I can just about remember seeing these flying over our old place back in the 60`s/70`s. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Great choice. I remember seeing the one at Strathallan many years ago but I have no idea what happened to it when that collection was dissolved. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) 15 minutes ago, limeypilot said: Great choice. I remember seeing the one at Strathallan many years ago but I have no idea what happened to it when that collection was dissolved. Ian It was scrapped, along with the Comet R2 The Comet nose survives in the Middle east and I beleive the Shackelton nose is at Coventry under the care of the Shackleton Trust as a tyravelling exhibit Edited October 8, 2018 by Dave Fleming 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 I've cycled past Long Marston quite a few times and spotted the Shackleton and Sea Prince. They look in such poor condition that I've not even fancied a quick look round. I managed a look inside the one preserved at Newark & marvelled at the high quality ash trays built in to all stations in the aircraft! Truly from a different age. Edge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo NZ Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 19 minutes ago, Edge said: I managed a look inside the one preserved at Newark & marvelled at the high quality ash trays built in to all stations in the aircraft! Edge I don't know about the ashtrays in the Shack, but the ashtrays in the Nimrod were Escort mkII rears-the 180 degree swivel version. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Arnold Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Hi All May I make a point about the first two photo's the Shackleton is a mark 3 as it has a nose wheel undercarriage leg and in the second photo has wig tip tanks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted October 9, 2018 Author Share Posted October 9, 2018 8 hours ago, Geoff Arnold said: Hi All May I make a point about the first two photo's the Shackleton is a mark 3 as it has a nose wheel undercarriage leg and in the second photo has wig tip tanks Hi Geoff, you are quite right they are different varients of the Shackleton. I am making the AEW.2, I decided to add the photos of the Long Marsdon Shackleton because it was this aircraft that first drew my attention to Shackleton's (I actually prefer the mk I am building as I think they look better as it were without the nose wheel undercarriage......also means mine can be a tail sitter!). Glad to have you on board. Many thanks, Michelle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 I have begun work, firstly looking at Humbrol paint codes and the Vallejo equivalents, then on the cockpit and flooring. As you won't see much of this in the end I'm not going to be too fussy about it, however I m trying to match the interior as much as possible to that of the real aircraft. I have built the seats and controls, secured them to the flooring and painted the instruments onto the dividing walls. So far so good. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Off to a good start Shellie Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Lovely stuff 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Nice start Michelle, as you said, sadly not a lot will be seen once close up but..... at least you know it`s been done. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 Since my last post I have been working on the interior of the aircraft. Painting seats, the control panels and dividing walls. This has gone fairly smoothly, and the interior of the Shackleton is coming to life. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Wow! Great internals Michelle - radar screens, loads of buttons and LOOK at the keyboard! Lovely work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 what CedB said! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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