artoor_k Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I can't promise frequent and fast updates 'cause I have few different models underway but as I said - I'm in This will be almost real-world build - or as you wish - very close to what-if There are two photos (that I know about) of P-61B with polish pilot. P-61B-10-NO, c/n:1173, 42-39654 Since 31.12.1946 in 425th NFS, but from 25.08.1947 r. in 317th NFS. From 07.01.1948 renamed for F-61B-10-NO. At the end of it's service was used by Tobin Aerial Mapping Company to creating aerial maps in San Antonio, Texas. Plane was emover from service on 14.07.1949 r. Data from Northrop's Night Hunter P-61 Black Widow, Jeff Kolln, Specialty Press 2009. So why almost what-if? Because I can't force myself to remove this beautiful turret with Brownings from Master But to be honest, are there any proofs that this plane with this markings never had turret? Never ever? Maybe "Blyskawica II" had it's turret a day before these photos were made ? I'll stick with this doubt and turret will be there , period Trak-Tor, Erwin, Shawn M and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Great choice! Iain artoor_k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themongoose Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) Love your logic! Looking forward to this. Edited January 2, 2019 by themongoose Spelling ghosts artoor_k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 excellent, love the 'widow artoor_k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Love a widow build! artoor_k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 “So why almost what-if? Because I can't force myself to remove this beautiful turret with Brownings from Master” Exactly my thoughts, there’s NO way I’m building this kit (when I get around to it) without the top turret! Black Widow has got to have a bite! Jimbo Daniel460, Shawn M and artoor_k 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 How are things going with this one? I know you said you were very busy with other builds, so no rush. I just saw your post, and I am looking forward to seeing what you will do. I wonder what the story is behind the "Blyskawica" name? Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha71 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 great to see widow build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Any updates on this one? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmare Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 "Blyshaurlica" (correct - "Błyskawica") in polish is "Lightning". There is a topic in one of polish forums about that plane: http://www.pwm.org.pl/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=15283&start=165 If you need to print decals or masks there is a drawing of that name: Good Luck! chukw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artoor_k Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 Hello, I wasn't able to do any progress photos but I hope I'll restart my Widow build next week. I'm waiting for masks for "Blyskawica" - I hope I'll get them this week. I'm finishing P-400 and then I'll get back to P-61. LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fighter Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Let me know if I can help with information. I have a bit of information on these types of planes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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