JohnB Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 As you know, this model, after preliminary work, sat on my SOD for several months. I finally decided to go on and finish it even though it was a PITA from the word go. I decided to modify it from a "B" to a "A" with the shorter nose, no drop tanks and a few other odds and ends changed. I wanted to do "Midnight Micky" but the only decals available are in 1/48. I rescaled the needed markings to 1/32 and made my own decals using my laser printer and clear decal paper. The props and spinners are AMS resin. The wheels are resin from True Details. I shortened the nose by about 1/4" or so for the "A". Paints are a combination of Testors and Colourcoats. National insignia and serial numbers are from my decal stash. Needless to say I"m glad to be done with this one! I hope y'all like it. 17 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Dam buddy, love the bird. Thanks for showing it to us. Glad you finished it......harv. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Yeah, I second to what Harv said.................... and special mention to the exhaust stains .................... HOLY, they look really good ! I love it ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, harv said: Dam buddy, love the bird. Thanks for showing it to us. Glad you finished it......harv. Thank you Harv. I very much appreciate that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 47 minutes ago, Jeff said: Yeah, I second to what Harv said.................... and special mention to the exhaust stains .................... HOLY, they look really good ! I love it ! Thanks Jeff. I'm happy you like the results of my labors. I'll say this, it will be a cold day in H--- before I undertake another on of these! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 She’s a beauty Clark! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, 1to1scale said: She’s a beauty Clark! Clark????? LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunhertz Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 That's a beauty John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Fantastic job, John! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Well done, John! I know from experience that it's gratifying to get something off the SOD. What's up next? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 10 hours ago, Grunhertz said: That's a beauty John Thanks!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 9 hours ago, GazzaS said: Fantastic job, John! Thanks Gaz. I'm glad to be done with this one! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 4 hours ago, Bill_S said: Well done, John! I know from experience that it's gratifying to get something off the SOD. What's up next? Thank you Bill. Now I'm trying to decide on my next build. We'll see! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Gorgeous build! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 22 minutes ago, seiran01 said: Gorgeous build! Thanks Mike. I appreciate the nice comment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Nice save, your Midnight Micky looks stunning. I never realized how many glass surfaces the P-61 has. Needs the OD finish to recognize it. Love the look you achieved with your home made decals. Isn't it satisfying to finish a SOD build. Time to lean back and proudfully sip the pictured Martini. Cheers Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 1 minute ago, DocRob said: Nice save, your Midnight Micky looks stunning. I never realized how many glass surfaces the P-61 has. Needs the OD finish to recognize it. Love the look you achieved with your home made decals. Isn't it satisfying to finish a SOD build. Time to lean back and proudfully sip the pictured Martini. Cheers Rob Thanks Rob. I'm pleased with the finished model although it was a "chore" at times. Yes, now I can sit back and decide on what's next. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Stunning John, I remember you grappling with this one........perfect as ever..... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 14 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: Stunning John, I remember you grappling with this one........perfect as ever..... Yes, it did have a high cuss factor. I'm glad you like it! Thanks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5ikl Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Looks like you got it cussed into something that looks like a P-61 John. Looks great sir. Jerry 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 32 minutes ago, k5ikl said: Looks like you got it cussed into something that looks like a P-61 John. Looks great sir. Jerry LOL Thanks Jerry! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Very nice build there John. I've got my own Shelf of Doom project on the bench at the moment so I can definitely appreciate the sense of satisfaction of getting them done. Maybe a Corsair for your next build? Carl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 7, 2019 Author Share Posted August 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Very nice build there John. I've got my own Shelf of Doom project on the bench at the moment so I can definitely appreciate the sense of satisfaction of getting them done. Maybe a Corsair for your next build? Carl Thanks Carl. As it stands right now....YES! Another Corsair. LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 This build has a special value since it is a pig of a kit that was previously doomed and resurrected . Great work Clark :). Just pulling your leg John Cheers M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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