Brigbeale Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 (edited) This has been one of my more enjoyable builds (despite a health issue getting in the way which, as I type this is yet to be resolved by surgery). In a way I’m sorry it’s finished, but onto the next one…… I purchased this kit cheaply off EBay probable because it was missing its decals - which I managed to purchase from Revell. It was in its original box and although the bag had been opened, the kit was complete. The quality of the parts was on the whole ok, but it had some flash here and there. For an old kit, it won’t together well with just the odd hitch along the way. Ive purposely not weathered it as I’ve depicted it as a museum quality paint scheme. The flaps are in the down position as they are movable (at least they were until I knocked on off and had to glue it into its down position. The decals put up some resistance going over the rivets with one Royal Air Force decal having to be scrapped as it tore and curled over and I couldn’t rescue it. I might have a way out of this predicament with thanks to Adrian who is sending me some Royal Navy letters with a couple of other letters to play around with. Anyway enough wittering - onto the photos taken outside as the light was better. The WIP is here And with an early Revell Avro Lancaster Edited June 24, 2021 by Brigbeale 41 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Very nice, I did not realise how much bigger the Shack was compared to the Lanc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 And here I was thinking the Shackleton was just a re-engined Lanc!😳 Very nice build. Well worth the shelf space! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Very impressive work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Well done! I've bumped on interesting article on whole Lancaster bombers family (from Manchester to Shackleton via Lancaster and Lincoln) . https://pleszak.blog/2019/05/07/from-manchester-to-lincoln-via-lancaster-an-aviation-aristocracy-family-tree/ The Lancastrain and York are missed as non-bombers... Regards J-W 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 A wonderful Shack and an enjoyable WIP. Really great work on this old kit and just goes to show the older kits should not be overlooked. It looks stunning and what a big old girl , it really is quite striking the difference in size between it and the Lancaster. Hope you get your surgery over soon and make a speedy recovery and back to the bench as soon as possible. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Gruntfuttock Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Wowsers! you have managed to salvage a splendid model from the ancient FROG re-pop. I do admire the fact that you have managed to retain all the gazillions of rivets and so preserve the prime feature of the old kit. Definitely worth a big tick of approval from me. Hope your health issues are resolved soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Excellent job on this beauty! Yes, to all of the above, and then some. Unlike on certain other kits, the carefully-preserved rivet work gives this model that look of authenticity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Beautiful work, very very nice indeed! So much bigger than the Lanc, never considered it would be! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyWessex Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Excellent job on this classic - I'm building the new tooled Revell offering right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Some cracking work there, Brian. Interesting to see the size comparison with the Lancaster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcello Rosa Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Grat job, made me want to build one too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Lovely job - would like to see the Frog kit and the newer Revell offering next to each other. Next job maybe? 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbeale Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 19 minutes ago, Pat C said: Lovely job - would like to see the Frog kit and the newer Revell offering next to each other. Next job maybe? 😁 Now that’s an idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Great job on the old kit. Nice to see you overcame the rivets and made the decals sit down. When I made it many years ago the decals seemed to float in mid air about 1mm above any of the airframe surfaces!! After seeing your beauty perhaps its time to have another go at it. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 That is terrific looking -- you did such a great job on an old kit. I didn't realize that the Shackelton was so much different (and bigger) than the Lancaster! Very nice job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbeale Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) I know it’s been a few months since I called the Shackleton done but I’ve just received an addition to the Avro collection. the Vulcan is in need of restoration as it’s discoloured and it must had a very heavy landing at some point as the nose-wheels are missing, as is the complete starboard leg and the port gear although present, has the wheels at odd angles as though they’ve probably been broken off, refitted and the models been put down before the glue set. Edited November 16, 2021 by Brigbeale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Great work on the Shackleton, always nice to see old Frogs ! Wulman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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