Revell's 1/48 P-61 Black Widow

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Really interesting subject, I know knowt about the Black Widow. Great work on that interior. :shoutout: :shoutout:
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I don't know a whole lot about it either honestly. I probably should do some research. Thank you!
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Looks like things are falling together nicely so far. The glass is indeed the Achilles heel of this kit. Looking forward to seeing your fancy footwork with it.
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Not too bad so far, but we shall see.

Worked a bit on fitting the canopy glass better. Sheet styrene to fill some gaps, and some sanding in other areas. Looks better.

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Looks miles better!
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Good job!
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Looks great! :shoutout:
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Great shim work Keyda!
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Looking good. Is there a aftermarket canopy for it?
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Re: Revell's 1/48 P-61 Black Widow

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Stuart wrote: Wed Dec 14, 2022 7:38 am Looks miles better!
Thanks, it really didn't take much.
LyleW wrote: Wed Dec 14, 2022 8:20 amGood job!


Thank you!
Medicman71 wrote: Wed Dec 14, 2022 10:29 am Looks great! :shoutout:
Thanks!
Stikpusher wrote: Wed Dec 14, 2022 10:41 am Great shim work Keyda!
Thanks Stik!
midnightprowler wrote: Wed Dec 14, 2022 5:40 pm Looking good. Is there a aftermarket canopy for it?
Apparently there is a vacuform type kit for it. But I don't feel the need for it thus far. Things seem to be coming together with minimal extra effort. I still have a long way to go though. All the seams need a good amount of work, and a lot of the parts have flash that needs to be removed, or heavy sanding to fit the way they should. I seem to be only able to stand a couple hours a day at it, then I kind of get tried, and have to put it down. But that is alright. Better than getting frustrated and throwing it in the box.
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