1/48 GWH P-61 "Last Shoot Down"

[Paul]

I have been off my bubble for quite a while now and have not finished ANY THING in quite while. This being one of the kits that I had started and because of missing and broken parts, messed up decals and a partial pe set that had no instructions. I pulled it down and figured why not just do it in spite of all the issues.
I actually got this done in about a week and a half. Not concerning myself with accuracy or messed up this and that I finally got it finished yesterday.

I chose to paint it OD just because. The panel lines were done with artists pitt pens a light gray was used and I think it looks pretty good if you stand about 6 feet away. Anyway, I feel pretty good about it and am kind of ready to get on to the next kit, what ever that will be I have no idea. A little victory in the fight to keep the Mojo.

[jelliott523]

Paul, I think it looks pretty good, especially for the issues that you encountered. Nice work!
I totally understand not feeling like accomplishing anything in regards to kits. I was in that "rut" for quite awhile, it did help by starting the review build of the A6M5 Zero. I also recently attended a local IPMS meeting here in the Boise area for the first time, that too has helped get my groove back, just being around a bunch of guys who enjoy this hobby as much as I do. Some of these guys are even more into it than I am, and I thought I was pretty die-hard.
Keep up the builds!

[Stikpusher]

Very nice build! Whatever it takes to get and keep the mojo flowing is what you should do. And it sure looks to be working.

[Thomas_M]

Wow! Good looking Widow! Hard to believe this one did find you so hard!

[speedgraflex]

Beautiful modeling work. Just beautiful. Perseverance. Patience. Persistence. You exhibit all three of those qualities right here with this build. You inspired me. And I thank you. Also—thank you for the tip about using Faber Castell "Pitt" pens for paneling lines. I know you wrote that this technique looks good from six feet away but wow, I looked up close and thought it looked good even tighter than that. Bravo.

Bruce / speedgraflex

[mostrich]

Finishing a shelf queen is always pleasing, isn't it?
This build also shows that you lost not a part of your skill set during hiatus.

Very well done, Paul. Keep 'em coming!

[tempestjohnny]

No complaints here. Looks fantastic. I do like the P-61 in the OD neutral grey scheme.

[BorgR3mc0]

The proces may have been difficult the the end result does look good!

[Paul]

I must take a bow. Thank you all for your very gracious comments.

[BlackSheep214]

I used to have the old Monogram kit back in the 70s. A fun build back in my day. Well done on the P-61.