As promised, some photos. The gremlins have let me play computers for a bit, so here goes!
This is the progress on the starboard wing. After all the taping sealing and prep, it looks rather good don’t you think? There’s a few of us that are going to be watching for anybody scuffing the paint by walking about on there!
We had the rear of the engine nacelle off for painting. It’s not often you see it “in the nude” so we just had to get a picture! It’s amazing to think in the MR3 they managed to stuff a Rolls Royce Viper in there too..
This was the fin after taking the sanding pads to it. As well as the 63, various other slinging marks were also found and assembly stencils.
The next two shots are of the white going on the fins. We were all holding our breath as it was the first large area done, and by roller rather than spray, but it went on great.
In this shot you can see the strips Roger Smith mentioned, along the leading edge. The props look rather good now they’re painted, and will have their yellow tips next week. The rear spinner and radiator shutters got painted too, but the battery failed on the camera before we could get the shot. All four engine cowlings have white bits on now, they’re really progressing well.
And the proof… WR963 in 1957, featured in the excellent book “Avro Shackleton: Avros Maritime Heavyweight by Chris Ashworth”. This is the scheme we’re going for. From the bits we’ve done, and the few good colour photos, she’ll look stunning.
Regards,
Rich
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