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Rafi Ben-Shahar
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Airfix 1/72 Shackleton MR.2

October 7, 2022 · in Aviation · · 34 · 1K

The 1/1 aircraft has a massive presence. The 1/72nd model is equally impressive. It is a very involved building thanks to the (unseen) interior, multi blade engines and of course, the large model size. the model design is very good but, the plastic is softly molded resulting with not so perfectly shaped parts and much additional work to cover seams. This caught me in a week spot because, traditionally I attach the canopies of my aircraft models right at the end with an open canopy option...

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  1. An absolute marvel of a model, Rafi! Looks very imposing!

  2. This looks awesome Rafi , amazing quality and finish .Well done Sir.

  3. I have the kit, assembled and then stalled-out on the SOD for the past couple years. Maybe this will inspire something in that department.

    Nice work on this and a great result.

  4. Weak spot and all… it’s a fabulous model for sure! I like the subtle weathering, very realistic imo

  5. Very impressive. Congratulations!

  6. Thank you Marcello

  7. Well done, Rafi, on the overall job. Despite the ungainliness of the aircraft you did a nice job making it look appealing. I like the paint/"weathering"

  8. Love all the little islands of colour splattered all over this massive patrol aircraft. No turboprops, though...

  9. Thank you Stellan
    Right, what was I thinking about... The next project

  10. Super impressive work on this. The finished result is a real stunner with great paintwork and subtle weathering. Bravo!

  11. I love the Shackleton and this is a great example.

  12. This is a beautiful Shackleton, Rafi @blackmopane
    Even in 1/72 very impressive indeed.
    Well done.

  13. Nice work, Rafi. I need to get one of those.

  14. Really impresive build!

  15. Great job on this Shackleton, Rafi (@blackmopane). Shacks have a profile that no other large plane possesses. When you look at the nose and cockpit, they look like they are all business. Well done.

  16. Indeed. Thank you John

  17. Nicely done! She is an imposing aircraft, and looks really good with those bright markings.

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