Hobby Boss P-61

[JohnB]

I had begun work on this kit a few months ago and lost my "want to" and put it away for "later". Well, now is later, at least for the foreseeable future. Here's a pic to show it's current state. We'll see how it goes. 

 

[harv]

Right on buddy !.......Harv 

[BlrwestSiR]

Awesome! 

Carl

[Grunhertz]

Ooh I wondered what this would be like 

[JohnB]

  On 9/5/2018 at 8:47 PM, Grunhertz said:

Ooh I wondered what this would be like 

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I have to say that, in my humble opinion, it has a high cuss-factor. Especially the very fiddly PE parts for the intake dividers. I may substitute some plastic strips cut to size as I think that would be much easier.

[Mikester]

Damn!  This kit is on my wish list!

[Clunkmeister]

Good to see this back on the bench. John.  It’s one of those “do it once” builds, and you’re gonna knock this one clean out of the park, man!

[JohnB]

  On 9/6/2018 at 12:58 AM, mikester said:

Damn!  This kit is on my wish list!

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I have my fingers crossed on this build Mike. Cuss-factor and all!

[JohnB]

  On 9/6/2018 at 1:05 AM, Clunkmeister said:

Good to see this back on the bench. John.  It’s one of those “do it once” builds, and you’re gonna knock this one clean out of the park, man!

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We'll see Ernie!

[Peterpools]

John

Glad to see the P-61 back on the bench and underway way again.

Looking forward to following your progress.

Keep ‘em comin

Peter 

[JohnB]

  On 9/6/2018 at 11:46 AM, Peterpools said:

John

Glad to see the P-61 back on the bench and underway way again.

Looking forward to following your progress.

Keep ‘em comin

Peter 

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I hope to finish it off this time Peter.

[Wumm]

  On 9/6/2018 at 4:46 PM, JohnB said:

I hope to finish it off this time Peter.

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No sweat John, seems like you're half way there already. Looks great, push on, show your work!

S

 

[JohnB]

Onward and upward as they say.

[Bomber_County]

Start a cussing jar, that will pay for at least two builds.......I have heard it’s a ............

[JohnB]

Agreed!

As a example, here's a shot of the intakes and louvers. The kit PE pieces are VERY fiddly (a good example of the cuss-factor). I decided to use little strips of sheet plastic instead.

 

[JohnB]

  On 9/6/2018 at 8:12 PM, JohnB said:

Agreed!

As a example, here's a shot of the intakes and louvers. The kit PE pieces are VERY fiddly (a good example of the cuss-factor). I decided to use little strips of sheet plastic instead.

 

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Now I find this creates a problem fitting the "lips" (E8 & E9) to the intakes. Re-thinking this now.

 

[JohnB]

I find the solution to be: attach the "lips" then insert the vanes one at a time.

 

[harv]

Great solution my friend !.........Harv 

[1to1scale]

  On 9/6/2018 at 11:25 PM, JohnB said:

Now I find this creates a problem fitting the "lips" (E8 & E9) to the intakes. Re-thinking this now.

 

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You just need younger fingers to bend PE.

[Grunhertz]

Great solution nice work 

[JohnB]

  On 9/7/2018 at 6:24 AM, Grunhertz said:

Great solution nice work 

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Thanks.

[Vandy1 VX-4]

I really love the Black Widow. But I too put it up due to the Intake photo etch.  John I'm glad its back on the bench!!!!

[JohnB]

Thanks and WELCOME!

[Bomber_County]

John you must be a few bucks up in the future “cuss” project jar..........

[JohnB]

  On 9/7/2018 at 7:29 PM, Bomber_County said:

John you must be a few bucks up in the future “cuss” project jar..........

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LOL For sure!