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1/32nd scale Avro Shackleton - scratchbuild project


tomprobert

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It's been a while since I've done any work on this, but had the wind in my sails the other day so decided to get the engine nacelles finished off. 

I made some radiators and oil coolers (got carried away and didn't photograph these) and added these to the interior of each nacelle, before adding the 3D-printed engine fronts. A quick lick of filler to blend it all in and some sanding, and job done. 

Apologies for the poor lighting in the pics - these have been taken in the kitchen on my phone and the light was fading fast - it's too cold outside to set up the camera properly (this thing is so big and can't fit anywhere else other than the patio!) and there's snow forecast here tomorrow so I took my chances...

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I'm rapidly approaching the point where I can begin adding the surface details - I've been doing a remedial work on the wings and wing roots (as can be seen by the filler) and these areas, as well as the nacelles, will get a fine wet sanding and then a shot of primer before I can commence on a mammoth scribing session. A few more bits and bobs to attend to first though, but the main construction is more or less done now.

All the best,

Tom

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On 1/23/2021 at 6:42 PM, brahman104 said:

I can't imagine having two projects this size going on at the same time! It still amazes me how you manage to progress as fast as you do.

 

Awesome work Tom, looking forward to seeing more.

 

Craig

My wife describes me as having a grass-hopper mind. I cannot sustain focus on one thing for very long and therefore hop all over the place. That's why I have about 10 projects on the go at any one time - it certainly keeps things interesting!

 

On 1/23/2021 at 8:53 PM, airscale said:

just staggeringly good Tom, really captures the old girl's essence :)

 

I too cannot get over the sheer size (and ambition) of your projects!

 

Peter

You're one to talk! I think the same about your projects - I always get so much inspiration from your builds.

 

On 1/24/2021 at 1:44 PM, Derek B said:

Lovely to see this back on your menu again Tom :thumbsup: (interestingly, I an working exactly the same areas on an Avro Lincoln in 1/144 scale!).

 

Derek

Gotta love the Lincoln - I have plans for a 1/32nd one, one day! I'd love to see yours when done. Who's kit..?

 

The mojo is still alive and well with the Shackleton - this week I've decided to tackle the ailerons. 

 

First of all, the basic shape of the aileron is cut from plastic card, and the main panel lines and trim tabs are marked on the upper and lower surfaces:

 

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With all of the parts ready, the details are then scribed and rivetted:

 

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A strong mounting solution is needed, so the hinge area was lined with Evergreen on the wing itself:

 

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Lower section attached:

 

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Followed by the upper:

 

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A little sanding needed on the trailing edge, but other than that, job's a good'un!

 

All the best, 

Tom

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Fantastic mate, saw these on the phone the other day but first time seeing them on my laptop... can't wait to see it in person, when ever that may be! But it'll look the part...

 

You must be looking at something else to start now this is back out, surely?! 

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9 hours ago, Radders said:

Fantastic mate, saw these on the phone the other day but first time seeing them on my laptop... can't wait to see it in person, when ever that may be! But it'll look the part...

 

You must be looking at something else to start now this is back out, surely?! 

Fear not, Radders! Lots of other projects on the go still!

 

I have got the Hobby Boss B-24 interior nearly done and am enjoying that - plus a few others ticking along. Pea on a drum!

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