reddeathdrinker Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 (edited) Sticking this in Cold War, cause that's where it belongs! The worst job in modelling ever is de-rivetting the Revell Shackelton MR.3. I believe I have now scraped off 6 of the 8 million rivets flying in close formation, and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight! Edited October 16, 2011 by reddeathdrinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob P Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I feel your pain, I'm on the same stage! (well not quite, I chose to rub mine down before fitting the glazing and buttoning everything up) It's a right "riveting" build, isn't it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plimsol Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Sticking this in Cold War, cause that's where it belongs! The worst job in modelling ever is de-rivetting the Revell Shackelton MR.3. I believe I have now scraped off 6 of the 8 million rivets flying in close formation, and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight! http://i.imgur.com/ehJPgl.jpg[mg] not to worry just give it a rub down until just a hint of rivet remains, in 1/72 you just do not see thm. look at my shack mr2 37 sqdn pics on airliners.net and i defy you to see any rivets (if you can be bothered the are under richard hugo walker loads of shack pics and not a rivet in sight) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob P Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 (edited) not to worry just give it a rub down until just a hint of rivet remains, in 1/72 you just do not see thm. look at my shack mr2 37 sqdn pics on airliners.net and i defy you to see any rivets (if you can be bothered the are under richard hugo walker loads of shack pics and not a rivet in sight) Hope you don't mind me quoting one of your photo's? What do you mean "can't see the rivets"? http://www2.britmodeller.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/#EMO_DIR#/wink.png As you said, a quick rub down until the slightest hint remains should do nicely. Edited January 27, 2013 by Greg B Airliners.net photo removed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 It's safe to assume that you won't be using one of the many riveting tools on the market, then? Should have gone to Specsavers Welsh Models 1/144th. Edgar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Callahan Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 All those rivets on the Frog kit were the reason I was interested when the rumors were circulating that the 1:72 followup to the Valiant would be a Shack (or possibly a Lincoln). I'd definitely buy one of those in a second. Haven't heard much about it since, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Heilig Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 All those rivets on the Frog kit were the reason I was interested when the rumors were circulating that the 1:72 followup to the Valiant would be a Shack (or possibly a Lincoln). I'd definitely buy one of those in a second. Haven't heard much about it since, though. No, everybody knows it's a 1/48 Vulcan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigsty Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 What do you mean "can't see the rivets"? Can't read them if you're blind, might be nearer the mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Hi, You'll have to careful, if you don't remove all traces of the rivets at one sitting they will grow back! Colin @ the bottom of Africa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don McIntyre Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Well, way back when , when the Frog kit was first released, rivets were the detail to have! Much like engraved panel lines today. If your kit didn't have rivets it was considered a pretty poorly molded kit. Those Shackleton molds are probably older than 80% of the members of this forum, I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahut Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Well, way back when , when the Frog kit was first released, rivets were the detail to have! Much like engraved panel lines today. If your kit didn't have rivets it was considered a pretty poorly molded kit.Those Shackleton molds are probably older than 80% of the members of this forum, I would think. Thats about right! Ill chip in with something about scale viewing distance. When seen on the shelf from a proper distance*, rivets in 1/72 scale pretty much disappear. A "hint" of them is all that is required. Isn't 1/72 scale also referred to as "shelf scale," among others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddeathdrinker Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Isn't 1/72 scale also referred to as "shelf scale," among others? Also known as "3-foot scale" (3' = 72" for the imperially-challenged and under 30's!!!). Although it can also mean "Looks good from 3 feet away!!!" I'm leaving a hint, as the Shack airframes weren't known for their fine smooth finish anyway - I think I've enough plastic scrapings to make a 1/72 scale Spitfire from the rivets on this thing:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Yes, that does look quite a job. Patience, you'll get there in the end: just don't be tempted to try using that razor saw in the foreground! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorth Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 That kit is a great way to smooth your sandpaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dragon Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Six feet equals 72 inches, which is why it was never known as the "Three foot scale" Phil Also known as "3-foot scale" (3' = 72" for the imperially-challenged and under 30's!!!). Although it can also mean "Looks good from 3 feet away!!!" I'm leaving a hint, as the Shack airframes weren't known for their fine smooth finish anyway - I think I've enough plastic scrapings to make a 1/72 scale Spitfire from the rivets on this thing:) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I've heard 72nd called 'braille scale' but dread to think what all those rivets spell out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob P Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I've heard 72nd called 'braille scale' but dread to think what all those rivets spell out... "If you can read this, you're too close" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddeathdrinker Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Six feet equals 72 inches, which is why it was never known as the "Three foot scale"Phil I'll get my coat... Taxi to the maths refresher classes please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dragon Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Metre's, inches, lets go back to cubits! Phil I'll get my coat... Taxi to the maths refresher classes please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisrope Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I picked this kit up and it came pre-sanded Might build it one day too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I've also got one of these to do but you know the maxim ... As soon as you finish this 'labour of love' build, a new kit of it will appear. So ... Get a move on with the build, I want a decent Shackleton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard of Effingham Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 hmm, how much extra wet and dry paper have you had to buy i wonder? seriously, though rivet removal teaches you patience if nothing else. trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plimsol Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 thanks chaps, I never dreamed an innocent observation about rivets wuold elicit so much comment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plimsol Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Hope you don't mind me quoting one of your photo's?What do you mean "can't see the rivets"? As you said, a quick rub down until the slightest hint remains should do nicely. ok, well hardly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedhillPhil Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Do you know all the years that I used to see Shacklewagons including the AEW ones when I lived at R.A.F. Northfront overlooking the airfield I'd never noticed that the prop blades almost line up when the engines are stopped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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