1st PLACE BEGINNER: P-61 Black Widow of Maj. Carrol C. "Snuffy" Smith

[Matt308]

Very nice Maglar!

 

[Maglar]

Thanks guys. Terry, its the biz and the crack of the bat, don't you know?

 

[Micdrow]

Looken good there Maglar, nice job!!!

 

[Maglar]

Thanks Paul, your photo references helped justify my wear and tear

 

[Micdrow]

Thanks Paul, your photo references helped justify my wear and tear

Your welcome!!!!

 

[rochie]

wow, i love it Maglar, well done mate

 

[Maglar]

Thanks rochie!

 

[Njaco]

Fantastic job! Great paint chipping and exhaust staining!

 

[Wurger]

With all here Mag...

 

[Maglar]

Thanks chris and dr.

 

[muller]

Looks great Corey! 8) Love the weathering! Looking forward to seeing it on it's base

 

[Maglar]

Me too Keith, I got the base cut up so next is the spackle. Need to make some muller trees and paint up the figures and such.

 

[Heinz]

Man that looks great maglar, top marks man

 

[Maglar]

Thanks heinz!

 

[Catch22]

Looks great Mag!

 

[Night Fighter Nut]

I'm working on the same plane but I made a few changes. After some exhaustive research, I've added some things to the antennas that I found were particular to the P-61B's. One was the red wings on those H type antennas. The other is the cat wiskers up near the front of the plane. I also noticed that there is an egg on a stick shaped antenna that was located in different places depending on the unit. Finally, I found that there is an often over looked scoop on the starboard side near the back seat. I know not all the P-61B's had this but if I can, I will include it. The window hatch for the back seat also has a red handle that sticks out. I've been successful in makeing this. The fender on the front wheel had two supports attached to it. I'm trying to fabricate this as well. I hope my model could look as good as yours. I'll post some pictures when I can.

 

[ppopsie]

Very cool! I love the Widow.

 

[Mr. Ed]

This just happens to be my next kit. Any tips you'd like to share on how to get it done would be appreciated.

 

[barneybolac]

Have spoken to a few of the 418TH NFS This image is from their squadron book I have. It is a sore point with those guys as none of the aircraft had red stripes or yellow star moon.

 

[Mr. Ed]

Thanks, Barney. Now that I know the truth I'm going to feel obligated to try to correct the markings when I get around to making this bird.