p-61 gunners window positioning question

kevin888

Member since
January 2010
From: Arlington Heights, IL

p-61 gunners window positioning question

Posted by kevin888 on Monday, August 26, 2013 12:33 AM

Hello

I would like to position my p-61 with the gunner escape open, BUT do not know how to display it in that open position Confused Does it open downward like the r/o window? ( hinged on crew nacelle)

I cannot find any photos to show it the open position!!!

(era: late wwii, and PTO)

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Cdn Colin

Member since
January 2012
From: Barrie, Ontario

Posted by Cdn Colin on Monday, August 26, 2013 6:34 AM

I think it's hinged at the top and in the middle. I've seen a picture, but can't recall where. You may want to poke around here: napoleon130.tripod.com/.../index.html

I build 1/48 scale WW2 fighters.

Have fun.

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p51mustang

Member since
January 2004
From: Wilmington, DE USA

Posted by p51mustang on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 11:43 AM

Try going to the mid Atlantic air museum website, they are restoring a "B" model and they have documented the entire process, they will have the only flying P-61B in existence when it's finished, they've been working with Northrop very closely for accuracy. I think the site is www.maam.org or just google them, (they're close to me so I just drive up and get my own pics! Hope this helps
Dave

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echolmberg

Member since
February 2003
From: Green Bay, WI USA

Posted by echolmberg on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 2:59 PM

I'll vouch for that. It hinged at the top but I don't know what the angle was when it was at its maximum "openness". I'll check my references when I get home tonight.

Eric

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kevin888

Member since
January 2010
From: Arlington Heights, IL

Posted by kevin888 on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 1:44 PM

Eric

Been out a last few weeks, thxs for the reply.

Dave

Viewed their site a few times during the build but windon is closed.

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Cdn Colin

Member since
January 2012
From: Barrie, Ontario

Posted by Cdn Colin on Friday, September 6, 2013 7:31 PM

I'm not sure if it was opened often. Here's a picture where it would have been used, but it's been removed.

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I build 1/48 scale WW2 fighters.

Have fun.

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Cdn Colin

Member since
January 2012
From: Barrie, Ontario

Posted by Cdn Colin on Friday, September 6, 2013 7:40 PM

I think this one shows the window open.

chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/.../p-61-black-widow-500-10.jpg

I build 1/48 scale WW2 fighters.

Have fun.

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subfixer

Member since
March 2004
From: Spartanburg, SC

Posted by subfixer on Saturday, September 7, 2013 10:23 AM

Here is CDN Colin's picture from the post above:

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kevin888

Member since
January 2010
From: Arlington Heights, IL

Posted by kevin888 on Monday, September 9, 2013 5:48 PM

Cdn Colin

thanks for the picture of gunner window!!!!! it will be displayed in OPEN position now. I have seen a few pics with it removed but never OPEN till now thank again

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Cdn Colin

Member since
January 2012
From: Barrie, Ontario

Posted by Cdn Colin on Monday, September 9, 2013 6:21 PM

Glad to help!

I build 1/48 scale WW2 fighters.

Have fun.

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GMorrison

Member since
September 2012

Posted by GMorrison on Monday, September 9, 2013 6:40 PM

Just for grins this is always a source of information. However the instructor manages to get into the gunners seat every which way except from up top.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo-f2x8T7d8

Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

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