Mark Strasser Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Latest build. 'OLD SHAKY' Mark DSCN3544 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3545 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3546 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3548 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3549 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3550 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3551 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3552 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3553 (2) by mwsfly9, on Flickr DSCN3554 by mwsfly9, on Flickr 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Not seen one of these before. Very nice build, Mark. Well done.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Wow, that takes me back . . . I remember them being one of the main attractions at Wethersfield's " Open Days " back in the 60's, and also hearing them trundle over on their way to Mildenhall. you've done a superb job there, Mark. What paint did you use for the aluminium finish ? 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whittingham Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Wunderbar!🤗 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Strasser Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, Starfighter said: Wow, that takes me back . . . I remember them being one of the main attractions at Wethersfield's " Open Days " back in the 60's, and also hearing them trundle over on their way to Mildenhall. you've done a superb job there, Mark. What paint did you use for the aluminium finish ? 👍 Thanks for the comment. Believe it or not, I use craft paint and seal it with Liquitex varnish. Like the results and have used this combo method for a few years. Also, you can mix the varnish into your paint and save a step from having to seal with a clear coat. The varnish comes in gloss, satin and flat. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Wow. Fabulous. I have one of these lurking in the stash somewhere, so thanks for showing how good it turns out once completed 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Always had a soft spot for these, and I've crawled around the inside of the one at Wright-Pat. a number of times before it was closed up. You’ve done her justice ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Excellent job! Can't quite believe that's craft paint - it has resulted in a very realistic finish! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Lovely!! Well done!! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Strasser Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 Thanks for your comments everyone. Roden kits are a bit challenging but sometimes the only source for the kits, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 You did Old Shakey proud. I really do wish someone would release a 1/72 injection molded model of the plane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Best build of Ole Shakey I have seen so far! A largely forgotten hauler, but one that served long and well for the USAF. IIRC, there is one that is being restored to flight. I remember them flying in and out of Kelly AB in the late fifties and sixties. First one I remember seeing was at Itazuke AB, Japan in '55 at an Armed Forces Day display. No radome and white above the cockpit- mighty big airplane to an 8-year old! I would love to see a 1/72 kit, but doubt I will live long enough to see one....maybe by Valom? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Strasser Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 21 hours ago, 72modeler said: Best build of Ole Shakey I have seen so far! A largely forgotten hauler, but one that served long and well for the USAF. IIRC, there is one that is being restored to flight. I remember them flying in and out of Kelly AB in the late fifties and sixties. First one I remember seeing was at Itazuke AB, Japan in '55 at an Armed Forces Day display. No radome and white above the cockpit- mighty big airplane to an 8-year old! I would love to see a 1/72 kit, but doubt I will live long enough to see one....maybe by Valom? Mike Thanks for the comment Mike! Nice profile picture. What aircraft are you seated in? Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 That really is a stunner! I don't like to find fault on such a good looking build, but would a thinner, or even no rigging job, possibly add to the model? Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 37 minutes ago, Mark Strasser said: Thanks for the comment Mike! Nice profile picture. What aircraft are you seated in? Wish that were me! It's an F-5, I think. I do have a color slide of me sitting in the cockpit of the 8th FBG C.O.'s F-86F-30 with his helmet on when I was nine; as soon as I figure out how, I will replace my avatar with that one! Thanks for asking. Mije Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanfan Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Lovely. You've done a great job with the Roden decals which look too shiny on my Roden C-141 (must post some pictures one day). Regards, Vulcanfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 lovely build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newvall Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Nice result, it's always nice to see transport plane. Alain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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