HB P-61 finished FINALLY

[JohnB]

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.

[harv]

Dam buddy, love the bird. Thanks for showing it to us. Glad you finished it......harv. 

[Jeff]

Yeah, I second to what Harv said.................... and special mention to the exhaust stains .................... HOLY, they look really good ! I love it !

[JohnB]

  On 8/5/2019 at 11:05 PM, harv said:

Dam buddy, love the bird. Thanks for showing it to us. Glad you finished it......harv. 

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Thank you Harv. I very much appreciate that.

[JohnB]

  On 8/5/2019 at 11:28 PM, Jeff said:

Yeah, I second to what Harv said.................... and special mention to the exhaust stains .................... HOLY, they look really good ! I love it !

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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!

[1to1scale]

She’s a beauty Clark!

[JohnB]

  On 8/6/2019 at 12:35 AM, 1to1scale said:

She’s a beauty Clark!

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Clark????? LOL

[harv]

[Grunhertz]

That's a beauty John 

[GazzaS]

Fantastic job, John!

[Bill_S]

Well done, John! I know from experience that it's gratifying to get something off the SOD. What's up next?

[JohnB]

  On 8/6/2019 at 5:29 AM, Grunhertz said:

That's a beauty John 

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Thanks!!!!

[JohnB]

  On 8/6/2019 at 6:31 AM, GazzaS said:

Fantastic job, John!

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Thanks Gaz. I'm glad to be done with this one!

[JohnB]

  On 8/6/2019 at 11:33 AM, Bill_S said:

Well done, John! I know from experience that it's gratifying to get something off the SOD. What's up next?

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Thank you Bill. Now I'm trying to decide on my next build. We'll see!

[seiran01]

Gorgeous build!

[JohnB]

  On 8/6/2019 at 4:46 PM, seiran01 said:

Gorgeous build!

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Thanks Mike. I appreciate the nice comment.

[DocRob]

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

[JohnB]

  On 8/6/2019 at 6:17 PM, 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

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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.

[Bomber_County]

Stunning John, I remember you grappling with this one........perfect as ever.....

[JohnB]

  On 8/6/2019 at 7:43 PM, Bomber_County said:

Stunning John, I remember you grappling with this one........perfect as ever.....

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Yes, it did have a high cuss factor. I'm glad you like it! Thanks.

[k5ikl]

Looks like you got it cussed into something that looks like a P-61 John.  Looks great sir.  

Jerry

[JohnB]

  On 8/6/2019 at 9:39 PM, k5ikl said:

Looks like you got it cussed into something that looks like a P-61 John.  Looks great sir.  

Jerry

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LOL Thanks Jerry!

[BlrwestSiR]

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

[JohnB]

  On 8/7/2019 at 10:47 PM, 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

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Thanks Carl. As it stands right now....YES! Another Corsair. LOL

[Martinnfb]

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.