Congrats on the anniversary! As usual, I'll be watching your build. I've learned a few new things from watching your work. Maybe some day I can take a trip across the big lake and get some 1 on 1 lessons. The wife won't fly and I can't swim, so I'll just have to wait until they build the tunnel or a bridge.

Jim  

roger_wilco

Looking forward to this build and congrats on your three year anniversary on the FSM forums. I don't post as often as I used to, but still drop in and check the posts.I hope you're doing well Toshi.

 

Toshi

Wow ! Your'e already "off and running".

I just finished opening the box..... still sniffing the part's tree's.

I should be able to start mine this weekend........

You will probably be done by then.

Definatly looking forward to seeing you'r engines being assembled. They are "ALWAYS" like perfect gem's

I remember that kit from my youth years. Wanted to do the exact replica of the diorama as shown on the box. Failed miserably. It’s a big old kit yet a fun one to build. 

littletimmy

Wow ! Your'e already "off and running".

I just finished opening the box..... still sniffing the part's tree's.

I should be able to start mine this weekend........

You will probably be done by then.

Definatly looking forward to seeing you'r engines being assembled. They are "ALWAYS" like perfect gem's

 

The Vector engine‘s are by far some of the most detailed AM items for this kit.  Plus by adding the cowling, this is a nice touch! 

Toshi

BlackSheepTwoOneFour

I remember that kit from my youth years. Wanted to do the exact replica of the diorama as shown on the box. Failed miserably. It’s a big old kit yet a fun one to build. 

 

Toshi

Chemteacher

This will be neat to follow. I've always liked this plane--just thought the top turret was cool. However, I never purchased the kit. I wasn't sure if my skills were up for it as a kid and probably not even now.

 

Toshi

Toshi

 

 

BrandonK

I have the newer re-release of the P-61 with a resin cockpit set from Lone Star Models. My biggest concern with this kit is the canopy fit issue. There is an aftermarket clear resin kit for the canopy but it is pricey. I would love to see how yours come together.

BK

 

 

 

 

Is Lone Star Models still in business?  I thought they were defunct.  I noticed everyone is saying that the canopy will be an issue.  The last time, I fixed it with Testors Clear Glue.  

 

I‘ve never heard of a clear resin skin before.  This intrigued me!  I’ll have to go online and see what this is about!

Toshi

 

Here is the link to LSM http://www.lonestarmodels.com/conversions-1-48.html#

This is a single man operation. He is a pro modeler that makes the molds for various kits. You pay him and order what you want and then he pours the molds for you and ships it to you when complete. This can take some time, weeks even. But, when you look around many of the items he sells simply are not available anywhere else. Mike is a great guy and very easy to work with.

BK

BrandonK

 

 

Toshi

 

 

BrandonK

I have the newer re-release of the P-61 with a resin cockpit set from Lone Star Models. My biggest concern with this kit is the canopy fit issue. There is an aftermarket clear resin kit for the canopy but it is pricey. I would love to see how yours come together.

BK

 

 

 

 

Is Lone Star Models still in business?  I thought they were defunct.  I noticed everyone is saying that the canopy will be an issue.  The last time, I fixed it with Testors Clear Glue.  

 

I‘ve never heard of a clear resin skin before.  This intrigued me!  I’ll have to go online and see what this is about!

Toshi

 

 

 

 

Here is a link to a site that sells those resin glass pieces. It was just the first one I found, there are others, so look around. http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/46238.html

 

Here is the link to LSM http://www.lonestarmodels.com/conversions-1-48.html#

This is a single man operation. He is a pro modeler that makes the molds for various kits. You pay him and order what you want and then he pours the molds for you and ships it to you when complete. This can take some time, weeks even. But, when you look around many of the items he sells simply are not available anywhere else. Mike is a great guy and very easy to work with.

BK

 

Toshi

I’ve been building so many 1/32 kits with PE for the last several builds, I forgot how small 1/48 PE is.  I thought I got this and was so excited.  It took me several breaks, an hour, and some food before I got done with the seatbelts just for the pilots seat.  

Take a look and tell me what you think.

Toshi

Toshi

 

 

Johnny1000

I built that kit as a kid. I can't remember how to the actual build came out but I obsessed over the Shep Paine diorama booklet. A few months ago, I rebought the original boxing of the kit off ebay for cheap mostly to get that booklet sort of out nostalgia more than anything.

I don't think I was seriously considering attempting to build it, at least not any time soon, but I'm excited to watch you do it, and maybe I'll get inspired.

-J 

Oh yes, the Shep Paine diorama booklet was so cool and ahead of it‘s time.  That’s interesting that you purchased the kit just for the booklet.  Now you have to build the kit!  lol!

 

Toshi

Ha! The actual kit kind of scares me, but maybe later. For now I'm excited to see yours come along. Next up for me is a Corsair. 

-J

 Toshi, You asked:

 "What are you building?"  (with reference to the Lone Star Models resin in the image of my last post on this thread).

Answer: My little diorama with the TBM-3 with folded wings. See here:

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/2/t/174817.aspx?page=4

I finished it two weeks ago.

Nice work, Toshi. Photoetch seatbelts are very tricky, which is why I tried a resin seat on my last project. You've done very nice work with these

Sounds great!  My favorite number one aircraft of all time!

toshi

Hello Toshi,

Man oh man its looks awesome....you did a great job so far with your PE! I'm not surprised. What color green did you apply to the pit?

1943Mike

 

 

 Toshi, You asked:

 "What are you building?"  (with reference to the Lone Star Models resin in the image of my last post on this thread).

Answer: My little diorama with the TBM-3 with folded wings. See here:

 

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/2/t/174817.aspx?page=4

 

I finished it two weeks ago.

 

 

 

 

 

Toshi

bstarr3

Nice work, Toshi. Photoetch seatbelts are very tricky, which is why I tried a resin seat on my last project. You've done very nice work with these

 

Toshi

Hunter

Hello Toshi,

Man oh man its looks awesome....you did a great job so far with your PE! I'm not surprised. What color green did you apply to the pit?

 

Personally, I would prefer Eduard PE.  But I managed to get them done.  The color I used is Model Master Green Zinc Chromate #4852.  Thank you for the inquiry as well as the support.

Toshi

Keyda81

I have the Revell version of this kit, and I've heard horror stories about the canopy, is it just the old Monogram kit that has the problem or is it both?  Looking forward to watching you tackle this one!

 

I’ve read here on this forum in that the original ‘74 boxing is a better fit as the molds were in tip top shape condition.  Hence my purchase of this ‘74 era kit.  I have read as the years have gone by, some forty three years, many a forum member have pointed out that the old molds now have discrepancies.  This also includes the canopy issue.  I’ll just have to see how this works out.  Thank Keyda81 for always supporting my builds.  I so cherish our conversations!

Toshi

You are coming along great with this build.  All these aftermarket parts are probably adding a lot to the build time! With good building experience, too.

Kensar

Looks good Toshi! Those belts may be a chore to use but they look really nice in there! 

kensar

You are coming along great with this build.  All these aftermarket parts are probably adding a lot to the build time! With good building experience, too.

Kensar

 

 

Toshi

Gamera

Looks good Toshi! Those belts may be a chore to use but they look really nice in there! 

 

Toshi

Toshi

 

 

Hunter

Hello Toshi,

Man oh man its looks awesome....you did a great job so far with your PE! I'm not surprised. What color green did you apply to the pit?

 

 

 

 

Thank you very much Hunter!  These seatbelts were a chore to use.  I wouldn’t recomend them.  They are made of some type of layered paper and they tend to split when bent.  

 

Personally, I would prefer Eduard PE.  But I managed to get them done.  The color I used is Model Master Green Zinc Chromate #4852.  Thank you for the inquiry as well as the support.

Toshi

 

Nice job on the belts there Toshi.  And the whole pit is coming along nicely.  I get really frustrated with PE, but especially with the seat belts.  I know there are options out there and one of these days I'll have to try some.

Cheers, Mark