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The Official P-61 Group Build Thread

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Posted by Gigatron on Friday, December 28, 2007 4:45 PM

ok, here are a few pics of the mods.

First, you can see the section of the port boom that I removed and the AM engine.

Here is the AM engine/firewall sitting in the boom.

And the modified kit cowl and kit panel cover and the AM cowling

Hope that helps a little.

-Fred

 

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Posted by Gigatron on Friday, December 28, 2007 2:11 PM

Hey Randie,

I didn't photoducument the modifications, but they were pretty straight forward.  

The one thing you'll need to make this all work is an AM corrected cowl.  The kit only has one cowl with the correct open flaps.  The other cowl is in several pieces (to display open).  The only problem is that the flaps are molded into the boom).

If you look at the port boom, you'll notice that it has the cowl flaps molded in (in the closed position).  What I did, using a JLC razor saw, was cut directly behind there to remove that section.  Then what I did was take the stock cowl and cut out the areas betwen the individual flaps and one access panel (if you look at the cowl, it's divided into 3 removeable panels).

Now the kit comes with a firewall for use on that boom.  After I built the AM engine, I glued it to that firewall.  The firewall will still sit correctly in the boom and allow the cowl to fit over the engine.  The kit also has an access panel cover for use on that side.  Since it's already the correct thickness, I'm using that one, instead of the panel I cut out.

It really is a fairly simple mod, but it makes a world of difference.  I'll try to take some more detailed shots of it tonight so you can see the post-mods boom.

-Fred

 

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Posted by Triarius on Friday, December 28, 2007 11:51 AM

 the pisser wrote:
and does anybody have a good source for decals?...i couldnt find a wheel and canopy mask set at the same place as the decals...i am not internet shopping savvy...

I found them at Roll Models

Ross Martinek A little strangeness, now and then, is a good thing… Wink

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Posted by sf_plane_nut on Friday, December 28, 2007 11:27 AM
and does anybody have a good source for decals?...i couldnt find a wheel and canopy mask set at the same place as the decals...i am not internet shopping savvy...
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Posted by sf_plane_nut on Friday, December 28, 2007 9:52 AM
i prefit all the cockpit pieces together so no problem there...probably put it all together today...then on to the bane of my existance....clear canopy's....got my first bottle of future so we will see how it goes...and i finally got me a magnifying lamp...now if i can just be steady i might get a decent instrument panel out of this...
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Posted by chopperfan on Friday, December 28, 2007 8:38 AM

Looking pretty good, Fred.

I just got an email from LSM and my F-15 Reporter sets and other goodies should be shipping out at the end of next week. We are in the process of moving to a bigger house and I will be getting my own 'Man Cave'! Once we have completed the move and get everything put up then I will be getting the 'Cave' set up and can start getting serious about this and the SSGBII that I am involved in.

Did you happen to document the engine/cowl/boom modification? If so, could you post it? I'd like to see how you did it. The LSM sets come with everything needed to do it but, I have plans for one that doesn't need an LSM set. 

Randie [C):-)]Agape Models Without them? The men on the ground would have to work a lot harder. You can help. Please keep 'em flying! http://www.airtanker.com/
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Posted by Gigatron on Thursday, December 27, 2007 9:14 PM

Lookin' good so far, pisser.  Just think, in terms of the revell P-61, you're just about 1/1,000,000,000th of the way there - because no pieces ever fit together Laugh [(-D].

Really, the kit is a bargain because you get two toys for the price of one.  Not only do you get a model of a P-61, but you also get a puzzle.  I spend more time trying to figure out how the pieces are supposed to fit than actually gluing them together (and then filling all the huge gaps with styrene Banged Head [banghead])

Anyway, here is an update pic of most of the sub assemblies just hanging out together

Enjoy!

-Fred

 

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Posted by sf_plane_nut on Thursday, December 27, 2007 1:24 PM
finally got something done myself...





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Posted by Jester75 on Sunday, December 23, 2007 10:57 PM

Knew you'd get it sooner or later pisser!

Thanks Gigatron! This little devil is definetely packed with detail. The Eduard PE set was extensive for it and the Aires pit, well, its an Aires pit ya know!!

Get some pics up of that engine that youve been slaving over, cant wait to see it!

Eric

 

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Posted by Gigatron on Sunday, December 23, 2007 8:59 PM

Welcome aboard pisser and raptordriver Thumbs Up [tup]

Jester, that's one heck of a bird.  I'm jealous that the 1/72 has more detail than the 1/48.

I spent the last two days building an engine and modifying the port boom to take the new engine and corrected cowl.

Hopefully, I'll get a few pictures over the next week and post them up.

-Fred

 

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Posted by sf_plane_nut on Sunday, December 23, 2007 8:55 PM
there we go...i finally found the link to the smaller version...
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Posted by chopperfan on Sunday, December 23, 2007 7:51 PM

 the pisser wrote:
it is in photobucket....maybe i need to resize it in photoshop instead...i am no good at this computer stuff...

Go to the picture in photobucket. At the top of the picture you will see move / tag / edit /  share / delete. Click on the edit button. You will see a button at the top that says 'resize'. Click on that and choose the size you want. After doing this, go back to the picture. You will see, at the bottom, 4 different types of links. Click on the IMG link and paste it in the signature line in your profile. That should do it. If not, we'll try it again. Big Smile [:D]

Randie [C):-)]Agape Models Without them? The men on the ground would have to work a lot harder. You can help. Please keep 'em flying! http://www.airtanker.com/
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Posted by Jester75 on Sunday, December 23, 2007 5:27 PM
Yeah, I resized mine in Paintshop Pro and then uploaded it to Photobucket. Dont give up yet, we will get you going!

Eric

 

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Posted by sf_plane_nut on Sunday, December 23, 2007 4:51 PM
it is in photobucket....maybe i need to resize it in photoshop instead...i am no good at this computer stuff...
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Posted by Jester75 on Sunday, December 23, 2007 4:29 PM
My bad pisser, mine was resized to 144X125

Eric

 

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Posted by chopperfan on Sunday, December 23, 2007 4:29 PM

First. You have to upload your picture to a photo site. I use Photobucket. It's free.

Go to their site and set up an account and start uploading pictures! Big Smile [:D]

Randie [C):-)]Agape Models Without them? The men on the ground would have to work a lot harder. You can help. Please keep 'em flying! http://www.airtanker.com/
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Posted by sf_plane_nut on Sunday, December 23, 2007 3:50 PM
one more time...
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Posted by sf_plane_nut on Sunday, December 23, 2007 3:47 PM
lets see here...
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Posted by Jester75 on Sunday, December 23, 2007 3:37 PM

I resized mine to like 100X75 i think

 

Eric

 

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Posted by sf_plane_nut on Sunday, December 23, 2007 2:45 PM
whoops....too damn big
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Posted by Jester75 on Sunday, December 23, 2007 1:39 PM
Just save the pic a few pages back. Then upload it on a site like photobucket.com and copy the image tag into your sig.

Eric

 

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Posted by sf_plane_nut on Sunday, December 23, 2007 1:05 PM
how do you get one of those widow badges for the group build?...
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Posted by raptordriver on Sunday, December 23, 2007 12:51 PM
nice

Andrew

 

 

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Posted by Jester75 on Sunday, December 23, 2007 12:36 PM

Well here is my finished contribution to the GB. Its been a long time coming and there is a sort of build log in the aircraft forum with more pics. Enjoy and all comments and critiques are welcome!!

Eric

 

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Posted by chopperfan on Saturday, December 22, 2007 10:09 AM

I'm sure it is just fine to join in.

I won't be starting my builds until after the first of the year. We are going to be moving and I will FINALLY have my 'Man Cave'!!!! I am sooooooooooo loooking forward to that! I haven't had my very own room for modeling in 10 or 11 years.

Merry Christmas to all that are here!!

 

Randie [C):-)]Agape Models Without them? The men on the ground would have to work a lot harder. You can help. Please keep 'em flying! http://www.airtanker.com/
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Posted by raptordriver on Saturday, December 22, 2007 9:44 AM
I'll joinSmile [:)] I have an old monogram P-61 but the decals are so bad they cannot be used so I'll use aeromasters.

Andrew

 

 

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Posted by sf_plane_nut on Friday, December 21, 2007 4:58 PM
is it still possible for me to get in on this build?...i have a p-61 i was going to start anyways...no resin or PE..i am not ready for that yet...soon though

straight out of the box...i wasnt going to start it till later but this inspired me to get going...i am however going to have to get some of that cromate yellow...looks a lot better than the green...there still needs to be some of the green though right?...

and for the record i will be changing my screen name...i aparently have offended some users... sorry about that...i will be known from now on as sf_plane_nut...

so what do you say?
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Posted by Dark Green Man on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 11:05 PM

I don't know how I missed it earlier but that is an awesome model of 'the Spook'

the contrast in the blue eyes and the red cowl flaps and spinners is very cool!

Gumiflex, Thank You for posting those images they are also excellent !

 

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Posted by Gumiflex on Friday, November 30, 2007 8:16 PM
 Jester75 wrote:

Looking good Fred!!!

Thanks for the pics Gumi, is that you sitting inside? If so, you are so lucky!

Jester yes that is me about 15 years ago...I have more pic where this one came from.

Gumiflex 

 

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  • From: N. Georgia
Posted by Jester75 on Friday, November 30, 2007 5:43 PM

Looking good Fred!!!

Thanks for the pics Gumi, is that you sitting inside? If so, you are so lucky!

Eric

 

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