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P-61 Black widow group build
Keeperofsouls2099
Joined: January 14, 2009
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Posted: Friday, October 11, 2013 - 06:17 AM UTC
So I was wondering if anybody would care to partake in a group build of the P-61.No time constraints or expectations just a meeting of the minds enjoying a build and putting are heads together sharing ideas. Just for fun no campaign. Any thoughts?
do335b6
Joined: October 30, 2011
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Posted: Friday, October 11, 2013 - 06:29 AM UTC
Sure been looking for a reason to break one out
Keeperofsouls2099
Joined: January 14, 2009
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Posted: Friday, October 11, 2013 - 06:44 AM UTC
Sweet there's one and that's how it began 
Siderius
Joined: September 20, 2005
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Posted: Friday, October 11, 2013 - 07:44 AM UTC
I would like to participate in this one too!! I can't wait to see the real thing flying again, out of the Mid Atlantic Air Museum restoration. Russell 
Keeperofsouls2099
Joined: January 14, 2009
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Posted: Friday, October 11, 2013 - 09:43 AM UTC
Nice all are welcome.all are welcome good to have you sid come on all you p-61 junkies I know your out there. 
good to have you sid come on all you p-61 junkies I know your out there. 
bdanie6
Joined: November 09, 2008
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Posted: Friday, October 11, 2013 - 10:53 AM UTC
I finished a Widow for a gentleman who flew one in Belgium and Italy. Unfortunately I lost all my photos of the plane and the model when my hard drive crashed. It was the old Monogram kit and a bear to build over 5 months. 
I swore I'd never do another
However, while researching NAS Vero Beach I came across a picture of 4 P-61's on the flight line with VF and buzz numbers applied-so guess what?
I'm in for an Army P-61 with Navy markings! Whoo-hoo
Later
ps too cool Justin!
I swore I'd never do another
However, while researching NAS Vero Beach I came across a picture of 4 P-61's on the flight line with VF and buzz numbers applied-so guess what?
I'm in for an Army P-61 with Navy markings! Whoo-hoo Later
ps too cool Justin!
Keeperofsouls2099
Joined: January 14, 2009
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Posted: Friday, October 11, 2013 - 11:35 AM UTC
right on man look forward to it. Now I just need to pick which sexy lady I'm going with. Definitely a black bird I do like the ones with the red vents and spindle covers. As soon as my 102 build is complete I will be here building. It will be nice to go back to props for a little while.
Holdfast
President
#056
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Posted: Friday, October 11, 2013 - 07:22 PM UTC
I'm in for this, with a Hobby Boss 1/32 scale kit 
But I won't be able to start it until next year.
I too will be doing a black bird, preferably with some colour on it but definitely with a partly clad young lady on it
But I won't be able to start it until next year.I too will be doing a black bird, preferably with some colour on it but definitely with a partly clad young lady on it
Keeperofsouls2099
Joined: January 14, 2009
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Posted: Friday, October 11, 2013 - 10:20 PM UTC
Oh the big bird this will be fun to see. Mine will probably not start until then as well but there's no time limit so its all good!
Joel_W
Associate EditorJoined: December 04, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 02:38 AM UTC
Justin,
You know I'm already in for this one. Spoke with my Brother this morning when I met him for breakfast. He's most likely in with a 1/32 P-61.
Are we doing this as a campaign/GB or just as an informal group in the WW11 forum? Thought we'd wait till you finish your F102A build. What's your thoughts?
Joel
You know I'm already in for this one. Spoke with my Brother this morning when I met him for breakfast. He's most likely in with a 1/32 P-61.
Are we doing this as a campaign/GB or just as an informal group in the WW11 forum? Thought we'd wait till you finish your F102A build. What's your thoughts?
Joel
tinbanger
Joined: February 04, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 03:41 AM UTC
Hi.
I would be in for a group build for next year,
I will have to order a model.
I would be in for a group build for next year,
I will have to order a model.
didgeboy
Joined: September 21, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 03:51 AM UTC
I have a 1/72 DML p-61 that has been in the stash for about 10+ years so I would be in, when would the start and finish be?
Keeperofsouls2099
Joined: January 14, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 03:53 AM UTC
Just a coming together of minds.if any body would like to start be my guest.I will be starting as soon as I find a kit and decals.
I will start the cockpits along side my f-102 probably another couple weeks it will take me awhile to build this one
I will start the cockpits along side my f-102 probably another couple weeks it will take me awhile to build this one
Joel_W
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Posted: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 03:55 AM UTC
Justin and I are still kicking around the start date. No end date, just an open build for all to share ideas, and info.
Joel
Joel
Jessie_C
Joined: September 03, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 04:05 AM UTC
I'm amazed that Damien hasn't seen this yet. Usually he's all over anything Black Widow.
md72
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Posted: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 04:12 AM UTC
(Sigh), after Devils in the Dark I'm out of P-61's.
I'm eure Aussiereg will sign up in a heartbeat
I'm eure Aussiereg will sign up in a heartbeat 
Joel_W
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Posted: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 04:15 AM UTC
Jessica, Justin and I were kicking this idea around only a few days ago in his F102A Build Blog. This morning is the 1st time that it was posted in its own thread.
Hoping that you will join us.
Joel
Hoping that you will join us.
Joel
Joel_W
Associate EditorJoined: December 04, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 04:20 AM UTC
Quoted Text
(Sigh), after Devils in the Dark I'm out of P-61's.
No sign ups needed. It's just going to be an open, everyone's invited build in the WW11 forum. We'll start together, and as long as someone is still building, the blog will keep on going.
Joel
Keeperofsouls2099
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Posted: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 04:43 AM UTC
Thanks for joining in guys.this is not a campaign just a relaxed group build having fun
Peterpools
Joined: June 08, 2013
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Posted: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 06:39 AM UTC
Discussed the Group/Buddy build with my brother this morning and it is wonderful idea. I am going to join in with the HB 32nd scale P-61, built as the B version with all the Avionix interior sets, a number of Eduard PE sets and a few resin upgrades from Relish models as well. Right now, I'm just waiting for the Relish models parts and then I'm ready to turn over the Big Radials and roll down the runway, when the Buddy builds starts.
Peter
Peter
Joel_W
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Posted: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 07:23 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Discussed the Group/Buddy build with my brother this morning and it is wonderful idea. I am going to join in with the HB 32nd scale P-61, built as the B version with all the Avionix interior sets, a number of Eduard PE sets and a few resin upgrades from Relish models as well. Right now, I'm just waiting for the Relish models parts and then I'm ready to turn over the Big Radials and roll down the runway, when the Buddy builds starts.
Peter
Bro, Sounds like a solid plan.
Joel
Jessie_C
Joined: September 03, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 07:54 AM UTC
Alas, I am bereft of P-61s, and must therefore sit this one out
Mcleod
Joined: April 07, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 08:07 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Alas, I am bereft of P-61s, and must therefore sit this one out
Me too. And I searched a few online outfits learning just how really expensive most available kits are, excepting the Revell. Not overly anxious to tackle that one.
Joel_W
Associate EditorJoined: December 04, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 08:42 AM UTC
Jessica & Ben, have you checked out ebay?
Joel
Joel
Keeperofsouls2099
Joined: January 14, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 08:51 AM UTC
I have a revell kit I can donate
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