Gigant Posted June 30, 2018 Posted June 30, 2018 Hey, I built an old Widow a long time ago too Boxart nailed me Yup, I built this one too when it first came out. I tried the Monogram release later, and unlike their famous 1/48 B-17G and B-29's I found it tedious. Since the old Aurora kit builds up so simply, I bought another old Aurora kit for around $50.00, along with some AM decals, etc., started to build it as a "wheels-up", since their wheel wells were non-existent. Then I found it is now worth around $200.00, so now it sits with my "unbuilt golden oldies" section in my hobby room along with others. Now I am curious how well the Hobby Boss kit does. MikeMaben 1
1to1scale Posted June 30, 2018 Author Posted June 30, 2018 Unfortunately this build is stalled, I am having trouble finding the rear cockpit section and the upper turret, both are out of stock at their respective makers, so now it's a waiting game to see if it ever shows up
1to1scale Posted July 4, 2018 Author Posted July 4, 2018 Unfortunately this build is stalled, I am having trouble finding the rear cockpit section and the upper turret, both are out of stock at their respective makers, so now it's a waiting game to see if it ever shows up If I can't find the relish turret, I may be able to source one from Lone Star Models, or possible even build one with the blanking plate. I could also possibly use an Eduard set for the rear radar starption, but still holding out hope for the resin parts.
logan181 Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 Type P-61 1/32 on Ebay. You will find individual sprues for sale. You should find what you need.
1to1scale Posted July 6, 2018 Author Posted July 6, 2018 Good news, I was able to find the Radar station and gun barrels top and bottom at Hannants UK. The bad news is, they cost me a lot of money. Now all I need is to hunt down an upper turret.
logan181 Posted July 6, 2018 Posted July 6, 2018 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F302788101443
1to1scale Posted July 6, 2018 Author Posted July 6, 2018 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F302788101443 Nope, have that, need a fixed upper turret common on the B models.
Breaker Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 They came back in stock with Relish today, just got the email for the stock alert. Out2gtcha 1
Vandy 1 VX 4 Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) YIPPEE will get to see a black widow build Edited July 7, 2018 by Vandy 1 VX 4 Out2gtcha 1
1to1scale Posted July 8, 2018 Author Posted July 8, 2018 15 hours ago, Breaker said: They came back in stock with Relish today, just got the email for the stock alert. Yes, as my luck would have it, I ordered one from Lone Star Models this morning, then only a few hours later, I got the email. Oh well, I ordered them both, now I have a spare. Good news is, I now have everything I need to build it including brass cannon and machine gun barrels. Hopefully I will have everything in a couple weeks! Gazzas and Vandy 1 VX 4 2
1to1scale Posted January 25, 2020 Author Posted January 25, 2020 I won’t lie, I saw a squirrel... Lothar 1
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