discussion Avro Shackleton MR.2

[Guest]

Hi people just completed my latest project a new kit I think from Airfix, 1:72 Avro Shackleton MR.2, the markings are for No 224 Squadron RAF North Front, Gibraltar Sep 1967. The aircraft was used first for maritime patrol, and later as the RAF`s airborne early warning. Powered by four Rolls Royce Griffon engines driving contra rotating propellers, the Shackleton was a noisy machine earning its self a nickname of the "Growler" but still proved to be a popular machine with its crew. The kit went together well no real problems, apart from me snapping the front cannons of, managed to repair, the decal sheet has all the larger decals numbered for positioning on the plain , but the smaller decals are not numbered on the decal drawing witch was a bit of a pain. Anyway what do you think, cheers ColinView attachment 240735

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[Guest]

Very nice build and paintwork Colin.

 

[Guest]

A pretty classic plane, cheers Colin

 

[takeslousyphotos]

I'm not really an aircraft person ........... But that is superbly done Colin.

 

[dave]

Nice work, looks like the workhorse they were.

 

[Gern]

Very nice. One to add to my 'buy' list!

 

[Guest]

Wow mate iam gob smacked, that looks gorgeous.


Scott

 

[monica]

looks great Colin,real like the weathering well done,

 

[papa 695]

Great work Colin that looks very good indeed

 

[PhilJ]

Colin, I'm sure this is a relatively new tool as you said.


You've done a cracking job mate, What's the finished measurements on that one?


Phil

 

[colin m]

Well done it looks really nice. I was all up for getting one of these, as a bit of a fan of Airfix, but to my shame, have opted for the new tool Revell. I hope it looks as good as yours Colin.


Colin....

 

[Robert1968]

Now this is a real beauty!! I have this on order and hopefully get before xmas. It really looks the business and your painting and eat hearing have gone down a treat. Great build Colin I like it a lot


Robert

 

[flyjoe180]

Nicely done Colin, that is a great build.

 

[Guest]

Hi there


Nice build, I do like the Shackleton, here's hoping someone does does 1 in 1/144, otherwise I guess I'll have to tackle the Welsh Models vacform !!