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1:72 P-61 Black Widow
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Posted: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 11:09 AM UTC


Terri Werner opens the lid on Dragon's Premium Edition Black Widow.

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If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!
brummbaer2
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Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - 01:34 PM UTC
Terri, this is a reissue. It was a very good kit years ago, and one that should remain available, but a reissue could do well with something new besides the price.
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Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - 07:13 PM UTC

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Terri, this is a reissue. It was a very good kit years ago, and one that should remain available, but a reissue could do well with something new besides the price.



Did it originally come with Eduard PE...?
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Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 02:31 AM UTC
The kit orginally came out in the early - mid 90's . I built it back then and was an enjoyable build . But it didn't come with PE part and the cost of the kit was about half the price as it is now . The price is based on what I would pay for it here in Canada at my LHS even if I did order it online there is still the exchange rate plus shipping so it would work out to be about the same if not more .

I like the kit , it's a nice little aircraft , just many fit issues need to be address .
NickZour
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Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 04:42 AM UTC
Nice Review Terri

Thanks for it

Cheers Nick

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Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 04:56 AM UTC
I wouldn't like to contradict you, guys, but at least the P-61A kit come with a small fret of PE for the nose antennas. I am not sure about the -B model …. I still have my kit inside the original cellophane bags, waiting for a looooooooooong winter night to be started !!!!!! Plus a early Aires resin interior set, just to keep it company (warm........) inside the box.... At the time this set cost £ 3,45 !!!! Expensive !!!!!

Cheers from Portugal !

Armando



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Posted: Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 03:40 PM UTC
Terri, looks like this one just rotated back to the top of the list.

Thanks for the review. Sort of trying to decide between a free Airfix (is free good?) and shelling out for the Dragon. Would sort of prefer the A or C with the turret.
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