Revell 1/72 Avro Shackleton AWE2

[colin m]

So I've got that to look forward to as well - doh...........


Vaughan, have you found any other build reviews for this kit ? I've found lots of sprue reviews, but no else seems to be building.

[Vaughan]

No not as yet maybe too soon for any to be posted. A shame as would be interesting to see how others are coping will the build and having similar problems.

[papa 695]

Your doing some great work there Vaughan

[Vaughan]

Thanks Ian, tail section is now together and guess what more gaps to fill this is not the 10,0000 flying rivet but the 10,000 flying putty.

[Vaughan]

Also forgot to mention I tried to fit the bomb bay doors in the closed position as there's no bombs to fit which might have looked good left open. DON'T as the doors don't fit they don't line up with the contour of the fuselage. I'll be glad when this ones finished!

[colin m]

Also forgot to mention I tried to fit the bomb bay doors in the closed position as there's no bombs to fit which might have looked good left open. DON'T as the doors don't fit they don't line up with the contour of the fuselage. I'll be glad when this ones finished!

I was planning on having mine shut - oh well.

[papa 695]

IT looks like this one is fighting you all the way Vaughan

[flyjoe180]

It's interesting watching this Vaughan. You're having to use some old-school techniques on a modern kit, which is not good from the manufacturer, but the satisfaction of bashing this into shape will outweigh the frustrations you are experiencing at the moment with this one.

[PhilJ]

Good to see at least this one is coming along, great work so far Vaughn.


Phil

[Gern]

You know what I said on your build of the Airfix kit? Ditto for this one! Maybe there's quality issues 'cos both manufacturers (if that's the right word for these!) were racing to get their version to the market first?

[Vaughan]

Dave it makes you wonder if that was the case.


Some progress made over the last few days fit issues are still abundant but I won't mention them it's getting a bit boring and predictable. Have sprayed the wings with primer followed by dark sea grey. Two coats of Klear and then a start on the decals( 26 so far). Not looking forward to walk area decals will most probably cut them into individual sections. Next up will be spraying the fuselage.

[Vaughan]

Well I had a go with the walkway lines. I cut them up into individual sections, difficult to still apply but I think their ok for a first attempt. Decalsoft is still taking effect so should look better when dry. Well that's one wing done now for the next

[PhilJ]

Well I had a go with the walkway lines. I cut them up into individual sections, difficult to still apply but I think their ok for a first attempt. Decalsoft is still taking effect so should look better when dry. Well that's one wing done now for the next
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They look well decent Vaughn good job, chopping 'em up is a good method, I think next time I haven't got broken/dash walkway lines I'm gonna try masking and painting them.

[Vaughan]

Masking them had crossed my mind but they are so thin plus trying to spray yellow would be difficult over dark sea grey.

[yak face]

Looks excellent vaughan , wing walk lines are a bugger to get straight arent they but youve nailed it . Cheers tony