The Tomohawk Kid Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 15 minutes ago, Paul J said: I would have hoped not !! Its time for the FROG tooling to be gracefully retired now. I guess AMB was looking for a rise and I rose! Tommo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) I must admit I thought Adrian was referring to the Photo of the built up kit that has been shown, I did wonder if it was a Frog example myself. Anyone who has the AEW.2 in the stash will know that these are latest tech kits. Edited July 4, 2019 by 71chally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Looking at the instructions, the parts layout is clearly based on the AEW kit, with replacement spures for the MR3. Much cheaper than doing anything with the Frog mould. I reckon the publicity shot comes from an engineering sample. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, AMB said: Far cheaper and I’ll bet that’s what they did! Quite clearly that has not been the case but even if Revell owned the moulds (I seem to recall that when they re-boxed the Shackleton , Canberra and Gannet back in the mid-1990s they were loaned) I suspect that following the course suggested would be neither cheaper nor easier than starting from scratch or in this case using their existing AEW.2 as a baseline as was always accepted as being the route taken. Edited July 4, 2019 by Des 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 My understanding is that Revell started out with development of the MR.3, but chose to produce and market the AEW.2 first. The kits were clearly developed together, and share many appropriate parts, an MR.3 bog window shows up on the AEW fuselage though! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlamgat9 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I wonder if Dutch Decal will re release their SAAF decals. I have a set stored away but they’re almost impossible to come by nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) Revell erstellte eine komplette Konstruktion für alle Versionen des Shackleton. Der Mk2 kommt zuerst, jetzt der AEW 3 und vielleicht in Zukunft ein Mk I. Die FROSCH-Form ist jetzt in der Hand der ARK-Modelle. modelldoc Edited July 5, 2019 by modelldoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 ...slightly mixed there over the Mk2 and AEW.3 thing, but a Mk1 would be fantastic!! I guess the sprue and parts break down would actually allow for that, but would need new mid/rear fuselage halves if that is the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areva Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 15 hours ago, Vlamgat9 said: I wonder if Dutch Decal will re release their SAAF decals. I have a set stored away but they’re almost impossible to come by nowadays. SAAF Decals Would that not be hate speech in the world we live in. areva 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heraldcoupe Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 1 hour ago, areva said: SAAF Decals Would that not be hate speech in the world we live in. I don't see any shortage of nazi decals in the marketplace... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 (edited) On 04/07/2019 at 17:50, Des said: Quite clearly that has not been the case but even if Revell owned the moulds (I seem to recall that when they re-boxed the Shackleton , Canberra and Gannet back in the mid-1990s they were loaned) I was told by a 'so-called' reliable source that Revell bought in the shots and reboxed the kits, but they did pay for some mould clean up. The Goodwin Lightship was the best it had been, since it was in the hands of Frog. Not that all this matters in the context of this discussion, as this Shackelton is an all new kit. Tommo. Edited July 5, 2019 by The Tomohawk Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linden Hill Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 MR.3 kit now released. https://www.revell.de/produkte/produktneuheiten/avro-shackleton-mr-3.html 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 On 7/4/2019 at 8:07 PM, 71chally said: My understanding is that Revell started out with development of the MR.3, but chose to produce and market the AEW.2 first. The kits were clearly developed together, and share many appropriate parts, an MR.3 bog window shows up on the AEW fuselage though! I think this was right - Airfix released the MR.2 first (when I think everyone wanted the AEW) so then Revell released their AEW to steal a march on Airfix releasing theirs! Who'da thunk multiple mainstream IJ Shacks a few years ago mind! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 (edited) My MR.3 landed on the doorstep this morning care of Mr Postie. Rich Edited August 8, 2019 by RichG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Definitely one I shall be purchasing shortly. Very shortly. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisov Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Mine too😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branky Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Plans to resurrect that Dutch Decal SAAF Shackleton decalset are in motion but it will be a shortrun of maybe 50 sets. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) Just got mine, and what a beauty it is. Apart from the two options given, Phase III and Phase III(Viper) it also has other small parts included, such as the fairing for the very early roof mounted DF aerial and the very last mod made to MR.3s, the rear under box for the final radio altimeter fit. With reference material to hand it should be possible to build every iteration of the Shackleton MR.3. I can see a few of these being built here, hope there will be some good aftermarket decal options coming. Time for my trusty 50 year old Frog kits to gracefully bow out 😥 Edited August 10, 2019 by 71chally 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 It looks smashing. Beautiful bit of machinery. Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Now that Revell have completed the last variant of the Avro Shackleton, hopefully they have plans for the Lockheed P2V Neptune series with interchangeable parts just like the Shacks. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I’ve just ordered one of these kits, however will need to wait somewhere between 2-4 weeks before it arrives down here. Does anyone know of a website review that shows (at least) the kits decals? I’ve got a PDF copy of the instructions and do agree that with the added benefit of the Vipers, this looks like a fantastic kit! Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayprit Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 On 8/11/2019 at 4:43 PM, Kampartiger said: Now that Revell have completed the last variant of the Avro Shackleton, hopefully they have plans for the Lockheed P2V Neptune series with interchangeable parts just like the Shacks. Do not forget, there was also a Shackleton MR1 and I believe the sprues reflect possibilities for a MR1 to be made, would need a new fuselage, have to see what the future holds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 12 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: Does anyone know of a website review that shows (at least) the kits decals? Cheers.. Dave I can scan them later today, they are pretty stock for the mid to late MR.3 period. Both Dark Sea Grey with white roofs and the full 'Royal Air Force' titles, WR975 with 206 Sqn Kinloss 1965 as '206 S' and XF703 with 42 Sqn St Mawgan as 'J' . They look as good as their AEW.2 set. If you can get hold of the Aeroclub Shack sheet you can build every MR.3 that saw Coastal Command service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Thanks @71chally, since I typed that post I’ve actually come across this video - This shows the decals and contents pretty well. I appreciate the offer of the decal scam however I should be right for a while until I get my own kit. Cheers and regards.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
averarandy Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Hope 1/72 scale Constellations will be next areva 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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