AliGauld Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 38 minutes ago, Dr. Quack said: Excellent result Ali - Florence looks great. This has been moved from my WantOneOfThose List to my NeedOneOfThose List. Q Thanks very much for your kind words. Sorry if I've hit you in the wallet. 😉 Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulaero Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 That's a cracking result, think the Revell one has the edge with the surface detail. How can you have a Shackleton and no rivets !! I have a built up vac form one somewhere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 Just now, Paulaero said: That's a cracking result, think the Revell one has the edge with the surface detail. How can you have a Shackleton and no rivets !! I have a built up vac form one somewhere Thanks very much. You are absolutely right the rivets and the growl of those Griffons are such a huge part of her charm. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I love the Airfix MR.2/AEW.2 kit, but I do have to agree the rivets on the Revell kit give it a bit more character. Best Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 On 2/23/2021 at 4:32 PM, Paulaero said: That's a cracking result, think the Revell one has the edge with the surface detail. How can you have a Shackleton and no rivets ! Well I would beg to differ, it’s quite easy. Chuck the Revell one in the bin. I’ve built two Airfix kits and I really couldn’t fix those rivets, so a Shackleton without rivets that’s the Airfix way. I sprayed some rivet lines on mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 I finally removed the digit and got on with things. The aerials were rigged, windscreen wipers stuck on and the crew ladder from the Airfix MR.2 was nicked and utilised. RFI Here I would like to thank @perdu who made my mind up for me about this build. Thanks are also due to @Learstang, @CedB, @bigbadbadge, @Spookytooth, @tonyot, @Ruskin Air Services, @Christer A, @billn53, @gazza l, @Dr. Quack, @neil5208, @roginoz, @TheyJammedKenny!, @PZRGREN, @Marklo, @ColinChipmunkfan, @Brigbeale, @2996 Victor, @DonH, @Big Dave S, @cobraleader, @Ex-FAAWAFU, @John_W, @Navy Bird, @bar side, @KevinK, @Lord Riot, @71chally, @John Laidlaw, @AdrianMF, @(ex)Sgtrafman, @Teuchter, @Shalako and @amos brierley for your time, help, encouragement and patience on this. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 23 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Looks absolutely wonderful and enjoyed your WIP. You've helped me make up my mind to keep mine as I was thinking of moving it on at one point. Great work Alistair Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Looks absolutely wonderful and enjoyed your WIP. You've helped me make up my mind to keep mine as I was thinking of moving it on at one point. Great work Alistair Chris Thanks so much Chris, You're encouragement kept pushing me towards the end. I'm glad you've decided to keep your kit as she looks OK when she's done. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 You`ve done a spectacular job on this mate,...... really good indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 minute ago, AliGauld said: Thanks so much Chris, You're encouragement kept pushing me towards the end. I'm glad you've decided to keep your kit as she looks OK when she's done. Cheers, Alistair So am i , it Looks Gorgeous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 Just now, tonyot said: You`ve done a spectacular job on this mate,...... really good indeed. Thanks very much. don't know about spectacular but I'm pleased with the end result. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Great job! Now you have me wanting to build one of these babies. Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, Navy Bird said: Great job! Now you have me wanting to build one of these babies. Cheers, Bill Thanks very much. I would really like to see a Navy bird build of this just to show me how it should be done. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Just now, AliGauld said: I would really like to see a Navy bird build of this just to show me how it should be done. Soon...I think there is a PB4Y-2 in my future first. Cheers, Bill 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 minute ago, Navy Bird said: Soon...I think there is a PB4Y-2 in my future first. Cheers, Bill I will certainly look forward to that then. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Great job Ali Off to the RFI now for some more pics… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 minute ago, CedB said: Great job Ali Off to the RFI now for some more pics… Thanks Sir, and thanks very much for your time and encouragement with this. It helped keep me going. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 You're very welcome The normal question now is, 'What's next?' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, CedB said: You're very welcome The normal question now is, 'What's next?' I think something smaller and by coincidence related to one of you recent builds An Aldi special and Transfers for Amourous Len of the Yoxford boys. If I can work up the courage for the NMF on the fuselage and Invasion Stripes. Cheers, Alistair 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Nice. Are you doing a WiP? If so please post us a link 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Just now, CedB said: Nice. Are you doing a WiP? If so please post us a link I will start it tomorrow and will post the link. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Beautiful work, Alistair! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 It's a smashing piece of work. Really very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Looking very tidy indeed. 😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Wow, very nice Alistair. Well worth the wait. Looking forward to seeing her in RFI. So next a pretty little Mustang. At least it won`t take up so much room. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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