**** DONE: Revell P-61A 1/48 scale, Nocturnal Nemesis, Night Fighter GB.

[Night Fighter Nut]

User Name: Night Fighter Nut.
Name: Bill
Catagory 2 Intermediate.
Model: P-61A
Scale: 1:48
Manufacturer: Revell
After Market: Eduard photo etch interior and exterior, Zotz decals, True Details resin wheels,Quick boost gun set, and some scratch building.




This is my very first attempt at a group build. I'm looking to build Nocturnal Nemesis, a P-61A of the 421st NFS. Flown by Lt. Dave T. Corts. This plane was at Tacloban, Leyte in November of 1944. I've been fortunate enough to find a few pictures of this bird and will be the first time I paint a widow in the olive color scheme. In the second photo I have another kit. Since I don't like to waste parts I also intend to build another Widow on a separate thread. I still believe I'm just a beginner but with all the detail I will be attempting, and with some practice, I hope to do well.

[Night Fighter Nut]

Here is a picture I found to give an idea of what this plane looks like.

[javlin]

You have got some nice goodies for this NFN interesting pattern on the props Cheers

[rochie]

wow lots of stuff there mate, will look great when done i'm sure

[Airframes]

Heck, there's more add-ons than kit ! Should be a good one, looking forward to the build.

[Wurger]

With Terry here.

[tigerdriver]

i know they werent universally accepted as a success but i have always thought the P61 is a pretty funky looking airplane


tell me the spinner pattern is a decal lol

[T Bolt]

Looks like you're going all out!

[vikingBerserker]

Very cool Bill, glad you decided to join in!

[Crimea_River]

This should be good. Lotsa stuff!

[Wayne Little]

Good stuff Bill, look forward to this one!

Me.... I eventually want to do 'Times a wastin' and Lady Gen !

[Vic Balshaw]

Nice one Bill, looks like this is going to be an interesting GB with some pretty funky stuff in it so far

[Night Fighter Nut]

Thanks... I agree, lots of interesting planes in this GB. I have another night fighter I'm saving for the Eastern Front GB. The Pe3 Bis... A little more about this plane. Picked this up during a web search. Credited with one confirmed (during night action) - It was a Japanese bomber that was not directly shot down by them, but by another Japanese aircraft that was firing at them, missing and hitting one of their own aircraft, knocking it down!

[Airframes]

Ah, the Jap scored a LBW !!

[JohnAnthony]

Yeah it is a funky-looking plane. Good choice, and cool aftermarket. Looking forward to the build!