adey m Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 (edited) I had wanted to build a 1/72 Atlantic since I first saw one in the 1968 Observers Book Of Aircraft. In 2000 our model club was exhibiting at Scale Model World at Telford and I noticed that someone on the neighbouring club table was selling their unstarted Mach2 Atlantic at a price that I was willing to pay and so the contract was signed and I had acquired an Atlantic at last. This was to be my first experience of a Mach2 kit and a frustrating one it was at times but I was determined to complete this model as at the time I had not seen a 1/72 Atlantic model built up. I built it during 2001 and took a small number of photographs during construction with my 35 mm camera. The very basic instruction sheet Basic interior compartments from plastic card and strengthening wings spars. I decided to cut open the rear crew entry hatch and detail the rear unpressurised compartment. Plastic card strengthening spars added to the wings Nose weights added to compartments under the cockpit and forward cabin Extra detail and crew added to flight deck Model progressing well. Scratchbuilt entrance ladder. Inspiration for this build also came from my first opportunity to see a real Atlantic close up on display at a Mildenhall air display. The photographs I took provided some good detail references. A sketch I did of my Atlantic's interior before I closed it up I sprayed the fuselage and wings and Marigold glove with Halfords Acrylic Appliance White car spray Brush painted Humbrol 156 Grey enamel on upper surfaces. The newly completed model in August 2001. Ready for collection and operational service. On a visit to RAF Scarborough armed with underwing Martel air to surface missiles. Propellers are free spinning with the flick of a finger by the use of brass rod axles spinning inside brass tubes incorporated into the engine fronts Atlantic departing RAF Scarborough. I hope you have enjoyed my Mach2 Breguet Atlantic. cheers, Adey Edited October 22, 2018 by adey m 61 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Outstanding work here Adey. 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton guy Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Incredibly fine job with a VERY difficult kit. Impressive air base you have, as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Wow you did a great job on one, the diorama and effects are awesome !! It really comes to life, and i think it is the best build i have seen so far from a Mach 2 kit.. Cheers, Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Now this is how you build a Mach2 kit, stunning Adey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill.B Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Fantastic work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Amazing... The shot of the propeller spinning awesome... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Beautiful build there. The Atlantic is one of the prettier maritime patrol aircraft. Was there a Heller kit as well? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 1 hour ago, John_W said: Beautiful build there. The Atlantic is one of the prettier maritime patrol aircraft. Was there a Heller kit as well? Hi John, Heller did two models of the Atlantic in two scales, 1/100 and 1/200 scales. Heller 1/100 scale Atlantic with 109 parts. 1/200 scale Atlantic cheers, adey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Excellent 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Lovely result! Mine got scrapped when the Revell one came out. The port fuselage was considerably shorter than the starboard one so it lay unbuilt for many years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Very nice, Adey. What a lovely machine the Atlantic was. I remember seeing, and more interestingly hearing, them when Dutch machines used to fly Clacton-Ibsley over us during my school days. What a sound :). Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 My goodness! That is an excellent build! Being a Mach2 kit makes it double the accomplishment; that you can do it this well. I thought there was a RevellGB kit of this plane, but I could be mistaken. Anyway, your build is truly a tribute to your skill and patience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill.B Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 6 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: Very nice, Adey. What a lovely machine the Atlantic was. I remember seeing, and more interestingly hearing, them when Dutch machines used to fly Clacton-Ibsley over us during my school days. What a sound :). Martin That sound was courtesy of the R-R Tyne which I’ve had the privilege of development testing for many hours back in the late 70’s with and without a prop fitted, although the dynamometer testing wasn’t as aurally pleasing. Once heard never forgotten! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Some beautiful work on display there Adey, both the model & the way you've photographed it, very evocative. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthounaojam Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Master Class!!! Outstanding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Brilliant job modelling and photographing the Atlantic! Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Perfect result! J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 (edited) Wow! Superlativetastic, Adey. Love all that interior detail you did and the finished product looks amazing, especially as I believe MACH 2 kits are not the easiest builds (I still haven't plucked up the courage to build my Valiant). As always the diorama photos look the business, especially the ones where the Atlantic is turning over. Looks like a busy NATO exercise going on at RAF Scarborough. Edited October 22, 2018 by Meatbox8 I always thoguht it was 'Atlantique'. Seems I was wrong. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 amazing and very special modelling there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filler Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 That's awesome. And your airfield diorama is incredible too. I doff my cap to you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 That's a great looking build, hugely impressive work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vingtor Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Not easy to get a good result from a Mach2 kit. You have proven to be a modeller par excellence! Nils 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmatt Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Indeed, a very rare bird... Respect! Great job overall, nicely photographed with a superb scene setting. Cheers b. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Great work yet again Adey, the work you put into the interior of your models is always impressive. Many of the photos can be mistaken for actual photos of the real thing- not just the prop spinning photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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