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Completed 10/27/17 Monogram P-61 Black Widow

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, November 11, 2017 1:58 AM

Model Maniac

You finished it like a pro, very well done. I like the wiring you did in the gun bay. I saw you have three P-61, I've never had one. 

 

Thank you Model Maniac.  You’re very kind sir.  You can commission Art Instructor to build you a P-61.  They are very menacing looking Aircraft.

Toshi 

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by Model Maniac on Friday, November 10, 2017 7:35 AM

You finished it like a pro, very well done. I like the wiring you did in the gun bay. I saw you have three P-61, I've never had one. 

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Thursday, November 9, 2017 2:07 AM

mawright20
Toshi, I recall us discussing this kit last spring. Started this kit with my son over the summer, but now on hold again as I'm back overseas for a while. Will maybe use some of your ideas...Mike
 

Yes, we did.  Please be my guest and utilize anything you wish.  Feel free to ask questions as well.

Your friend, Toshi

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Posted by mawright20 on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 11:19 PM
Toshi, I recall us discussing this kit last spring. Started this kit with my son over the summer, but now on hold again as I'm back overseas for a while. Will maybe use some of your ideas...Mike
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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, November 2, 2017 4:29 AM

shamoo

Another nice finish, Tosh!

Dave

 

Thanks shamo.  And thank you for supporting my builds!

Your friend, Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by shamoo on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 7:44 PM

Another nice finish, Tosh!

Dave

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 10:10 AM

Hodakamax

Hey! Just checking on you Toshi my friend! Your Black Widows are cool. That always looked like a fun kit to build. There's one in the USAF museum that I inspected and further sparked my interest in building one.

Good job again Toshi!

Max

 

Thank you for checking in on me.  The Black Widow is a very cool Aircraft to build even OOB.  They (Monogram/Revell) are extremely fun and can try a modelers patience!  lol!  I think a Black Widow would look nice in Max’s Comprehensive Museum!  I do and can recommend the GWH Black Widow, the GWH builds out quite nicely.

Your friend, Toshi 

 

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Hodakamax on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 6:57 AM

Hey! Just checking on you Toshi my friend! Your Black Widows are cool. That always looked like a fun kit to build. There's one in the USAF museum that I inspected and further sparked my interest in building one.

Good job again Toshi!

Max

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 5:47 AM

Griffin25

Very nice. You have become quite accomplished as a modeler over the last few years. I remember you joined this forum around the same time as me. Great job bud!

 

Thank you Griffin25.  Your support means a great deal to me.

Your friend, Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by Griffin25 on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 11:07 AM

Very nice. You have become quite accomplished as a modeler over the last few years. I remember you joined this forum around the same time as me. Great job bud!

 

 

Griffin

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 10:59 AM

Gamera

Nice work Toshi, you've got another winner there! 

 

Thank you Gamera.  Thank you for the support!

Your friend, Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 9:41 AM

Nice work Toshi, you've got another winner there! 

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 6:12 AM

Eagle90

Toshi....wow!  What a great build!  The detail is awesome!  You really took that kit to the next level.  Can't wait to see what up next for you!

Great work Toshi!!!

Bobby

 

 

You humble me with such kind words.  I usually have a game plan by now on my upcoming build but I’m at a loss of words.  I’ll figure something out, I know I will!  Thank you for your support.

Your friend, Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Eagle90 on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 5:50 AM

Toshi....wow!  What a great build!  The detail is awesome!  You really took that kit to the next level.  Can't wait to see what up next for you!

Great work Toshi!!!

Bobby

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 5:35 AM

goldhammer

Another exceptional build from you Toshi.  Leaps and bounds from when you started out here.

I suspect another Phantom is in the near future for you.

 

Thank you goldhammer.  I’ve been tossing that idea around.  Thanks for stopping by.

Your friend,Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 5:32 AM

Bish

Nicely finished Toshi, really like the look of that. Nice addition to your growing collection.

 

Thank you Bish.  I’ve always like the stance of the Black Widow!

Your friend, Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 5:29 AM

scottrc

Congrats on the build Toshi, you seem to now have quite a collection of twin tailed birds.

Scott

 

Thank you scottrc.  Yes, I do.  I never saw that, thanks for pointing that out.

Your friend, Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by goldhammer on Monday, October 30, 2017 11:46 AM

Another exceptional build from you Toshi.  Leaps and bounds from when you started out here.

I suspect another Phantom is in the near future for you.

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Posted by Bish on Monday, October 30, 2017 10:22 AM

Nicely finished Toshi, really like the look of that. Nice addition to your growing collection.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

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Posted by scottrc on Monday, October 30, 2017 9:25 AM

Congrats on the build Toshi, you seem to now have quite a collection of twin tailed birds.

Scott

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, October 29, 2017 7:58 PM

DasBeav

Another great build, Toshi! I am beginning to hate you because you build them so fast and magnificently!  And I also voted you as "The Man". I can't wait to see what's next. Keep them coming!

 

Thank you DasBeav!  lol!  lol!  Please don’t hate me, I’m just a simple man.  lol!  Even when I‘ve grown up to become a man, I’m still not ”The Man”.  lol!  

I can’t wait to see what’s next either as I have no clue nor idea.  I’m still trying to shop around.  But as soon as I figure something out, you know I’ll post it ASAP!

Your friend, Toshi!

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by DasBeav on Sunday, October 29, 2017 2:35 PM

Another great build, Toshi! I am beginning to hate you because you build them so fast and magnificently!  And I also voted you as "The Man". I can't wait to see what's next. Keep them coming!

 Sooner Born...Buckeye Bred.

 

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Saturday, October 28, 2017 9:59 PM

1943Mike

Good job Toshi. You decided to do a better job with more detail than your first build and you succeeded.

What's next?

 

Thank you 1943Mike.  Yes, the detail added to the second build far exceeds the first builds detail only because of FSM Forum Members like you of which whom continuously support my builds.  

I learn so much from your’s and members input, I try to be a sponge and absorb as much information as possible.  I thank you and FSM Forum Members for this.  

As far as what’s next?  I don’t know?  I don’t have a stash so I’ll check out eBay or go to Hobby Lobby with Mrs. Toshi to see what catches my eye.  

Last year in our three bedroom condo (If you recall, we moved into a two bedroom condo to down size) I had my Planes hanging from the ceiling.  For some reason two of my Planes came crashing down and got destroyed.  it was a GWH 1/48 P-61 Black Widow and a Revell 1/32 F-4 Phantom.  Maybe I’ll replace these two Planes.  

Your friend, Toshi 

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by 1943Mike on Saturday, October 28, 2017 8:49 PM

Good job Toshi. You decided to do a better job with more detail than your first build and you succeeded.

What's next?

Mike

"Le temps est un grand maître, mais malheureusement, il tue tous ses élèves."

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Saturday, October 28, 2017 8:12 PM

I wanted to add my three photos of the two different P-61 Black Widow builds three years apart.  Here they are on my ”Wall of Fame” (Planes).  lol! 

Here‘s an interesting note, the Black Widow built three years ago is a re-release kit purchased from Hobby Lobby.  The most recent build is a kit purchased off from eBay.  It was a original 1974 sealed Black Widow.  As far as build quality of fit and finish, both kits had their issues and or concerns of your typical Monogram/Revell models.  

I learned an important rule of thumb from FSM Forum Members and I thank you for this.  It’s the modeler that can take a not so perfect kit and make it look great!  

Your friend, Toshi

The Black Widow on the right that is weathered is the first build three years ago.  And of course the one on the left is the most recent build of which is a clean build.  

What you see below on the left is the clean built Black Widow.  

Both together side by side. 

 

 

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Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by GMorrison on Saturday, October 28, 2017 6:04 PM

Toshi

GMorrison, here is the original P-61 Black Widow build from three years ago.

 

 

 

 

Thak you for the kind words. Look how far you've come. You're a musician (not me), and know that the more you play, the better you get.

 

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, October 28, 2017 5:55 PM

ManCityFan

Hey Toshi, Nice job as usual.  I remember building one of these when I was a teenager.  

Well, it had glue, some paint, and decals, but certainly not anywhere near what you have done.

Be well, my friend.

D

 

Hello ManCityFan!  Thank you and as always, I appreciate your support my friend.  I built two of these when I was a kid.  The first one I built, I brush painted bright enamel gloss green from the little square Testors bottles thinking that that would be close enough to OD.  lol!  Remember those Testors square little bottles?

The second one I didn’t paint and it had tube glue finger prints all over.  lol! I built a mini diorama out of ply-wood and dirt.  I then used all the figures that came with the kit.  The man that’s just standing, the exhaust repair guy, (He’s the one that sits at the top of the wing repairing the exhaust system) and then the most famous figure of all of this kit, the guy standing on the fifty gallon drum repairing/adjusting the radar.   This kit is such a classic kit for modelers of WWII aircraft.  You gotta love it!

Your friend, Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, October 28, 2017 2:36 PM

GMorrison

Those cannons were so powerful that when they fired, they took about 20 knots out of the airspeed. They were operated by the pilot, the turret was operated by the gunner or in some cases the R/O.

 
Toshi

 

 

 

 

 

That is amazing information in regards to the Hispano 20mm cannons.  It brings to mind the cannon on the Thunderbolt II (Warthog).  I’ve read that the cannon on the Thunderbolt II does something very similar.  Thank you for sharing!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by ManCityFan on Saturday, October 28, 2017 2:11 PM

Hey Toshi, Nice job as usual.  I remember building one of these when I was a teenager.  

Well, it had glue, some paint, and decals, but certainly not anywhere near what you have done.

Be well, my friend.

D

Dwayne or Dman or just D.  All comments are welcome on my builds. 

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