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  • #16
    To my fellow forum members,

    So far, I've accomplished making a mess on our dining table, luckily, Mrs. Toshi was smart enough to put a tarp over the area I'm working on to build my Black Widow. After a month, I've been able to almost complete the fuselage, and I mean almost. I still have more to do. Below you'll find side, top, and bottom views of the Widow's fuselage.





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    I am easy, I collect any and all NFL cards. Individual players I really enjoy are Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Matt Ryan, Andrew Luck, RGIII, and Russell Wilson. My passion is Favre rookie cards and vintage cards.


    http://sportscardalbum.com/u/toshi

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    • #17
      Here is my next update in regards to the fueselage, due to the fact that this model made its debut in 1972, much of the plane is inconsistent. A large majority of parts don't truly square off nor fit each other. Much improvisation was added to complete this segment, some of the issues were the two halves of the fuselage did not add up and the radome nose cone had a signifacant gap. These issues were taken cared of by the use of CA glue, putty, and utilizing the wet/dry ssanding technique In order to feather in the putty.

      Toshi



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      I am easy, I collect any and all NFL cards. Individual players I really enjoy are Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Matt Ryan, Andrew Luck, RGIII, and Russell Wilson. My passion is Favre rookie cards and vintage cards.


      http://sportscardalbum.com/u/toshi

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      • #18
        Pretty Work Toshi!

        I hadn't checked in a while - this project is certainly coming along nicely!

        Thanks for sharing!

        Le
        -Le - ledizaster@gmail.com
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        I collect Former Va Tech Players in all sports.

        Football - Antone Exum, Kyle Fuller, Corey Fuller, Logan Thomas, Bruce Smith, Michael Vick, David Wilson, Antonio Freeman, Victor Harris, Brandon Flowers, Eddie Royal etc

        Baseball - Mike Williams, Franklin Stubbs, Jesse Hahn, Joe Saunders, Brad Clontz, Kevin Barker, Wyatt Toregas - Major or Minor Leaguers!

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        • #19
          Originally posted by 87hokie View Post
          Pretty Work Toshi!

          I hadn't checked in a while - this project is certainly coming along nicely!

          Thanks for sharing!

          Le
          No problem, it's always a pleasure! Thank you for the read and reply.
          I am easy, I collect any and all NFL cards. Individual players I really enjoy are Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Matt Ryan, Andrew Luck, RGIII, and Russell Wilson. My passion is Favre rookie cards and vintage cards.


          http://sportscardalbum.com/u/toshi

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          • #20
            Here is the current status on my P-61 project,



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            I am easy, I collect any and all NFL cards. Individual players I really enjoy are Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Matt Ryan, Andrew Luck, RGIII, and Russell Wilson. My passion is Favre rookie cards and vintage cards.


            http://sportscardalbum.com/u/toshi

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            • #21
              Awesome progress bud!! Looking sweet, can wait to see the finished product.

              I'm guessing you wont do what us kids did back in the day with our models??......We'd build a bunch of the snap-tight models we got from yard sales and what-not, then take them on vacation to Rocky Point and blow them to smithereens!!!

              This was our amo




              "match in the gas tank....boom, boom!!"
              -Arnie Grape
              (yes, I recently watched Gilbert Grape...awesome movie!!)

              Anyways, looking great Toshi!
              Currently looking for:
              Football: The Gronk!
              Basketball: Dennis Rodman, Scottie Pippen, & Michael Jordan, 90's refractors or #rd stuff, Damon Stoudamire, Penny, etc.
              Baseball: Paul Goldschmidt & Mike Trout
              + HOFer slab bed or raw.

              Collecting University of Arizona current and Alum players!!!
              Go Cats!!!

              Trade page:
              http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/deannal_2008/

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              • #22
                I used to do the same thing. Lol! I loved it; "It brings back some great memories".


                Today, the P-61 is slowly but surely coming on its own persona. Although the majority of the planes assembly is done, there are several more steps that must be taken care of. Weathering the aircraft, the main coat of Flat Black, making sure that no extra parts will be found, and finally, the decals. Once the decals are placed, I'll prep the Black Widow with a salt etching technique and on we go.

                A much needed "Thank you and thanks for the support, you've all have been so good and acted so graciously CCW's members. Please enjoy the photos below, if you have any questions just yell it out, please feel free ",mm
                Last edited by hayn; 04-01-2015, 08:25 PM.
                I am easy, I collect any and all NFL cards. Individual players I really enjoy are Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Matt Ryan, Andrew Luck, RGIII, and Russell Wilson. My passion is Favre rookie cards and vintage cards.


                http://sportscardalbum.com/u/toshi

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                • #23
                  This build brought me back to memory lane. As I build the "Black Widow", I recall my boyhood growing up in Honolulu, Hawaii. As a adult, I only miss one thing, the salt air. I'm sure forum members recall their childhood rompings, growing up else where. I remember always being outside riding my bike and playing with my friends. Nowadays, this simple thought is unheard of. Either we are too busy or it's the lurking predator just around the corner. Many a times, kids are either playing with computer games or texting your best friend. What memorable times we lived back in those days. I will admit, technology has brought us into a new wave of things, yet we must be mindful never to forget who we are and what it took to bring you thus far.

                  Here I am sanding and priming my model aircraft, I've also placed minute objects made of brass into places that no one will ever see, nor I since it was so small, I needed a magnifying glass to see. I'm in the process of placing little pieces of pre-cut tape onto the canopy of my P-61. These things were unimaginable during my youth.

                  I recall just trying to glue the two halves of the P-61 with glue oozing out of the seems. I have not forgotten how I used to own a no. 1 brush trying or attempting to paint in the canopy. That no. 1 brush made me feel like a professional model builder. That was then, this is now. I went in 100% into buying everything possible in regards to my "Black Widow" construction that was available as a aftermarket product. I also purchased so many different types of equipment that is available to builders like us or at a Walmart in the odd ends of an isle. So many different choices and with so much items to choose from. This was most exciting to me, Mrs. Toshi supports my new hobby in as much, she mentioned she will allow me in purchasing a compressor and an air brush.

                  I went on line, traveled to our local "Michaels and Hobby Lobby" and found that a good compressor and a good airbrush would be a wise investment. I did see a compressor and airbrush also at our local "Harbor Frieght and Tools" for a lot less than the other stores mentioned above. Mrs. Toshi pointed out that you pay for what you get. My initial experience with a all in one airbrush kit from Testors (Which came to a $20.00 purchase) was not the answer, at least for me. I've stuck to my cans of Testors paint, I can only deduce my up coming build and how or what will be utilized as far as spray can or airbrush is concerned, I know the airbrush is the answer but not at these prices. What you see here is my most current build.
                  I am easy, I collect any and all NFL cards. Individual players I really enjoy are Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Matt Ryan, Andrew Luck, RGIII, and Russell Wilson. My passion is Favre rookie cards and vintage cards.


                  http://sportscardalbum.com/u/toshi

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                  • #24
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                    I am easy, I collect any and all NFL cards. Individual players I really enjoy are Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Matt Ryan, Andrew Luck, RGIII, and Russell Wilson. My passion is Favre rookie cards and vintage cards.


                    http://sportscardalbum.com/u/toshi

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                    • #25
                      More progress


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                      I am easy, I collect any and all NFL cards. Individual players I really enjoy are Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Matt Ryan, Andrew Luck, RGIII, and Russell Wilson. My passion is Favre rookie cards and vintage cards.


                      http://sportscardalbum.com/u/toshi

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                      • #26
                        Currently, I'm in the process of pre-weathering the P-61. I still have to place the aftermarket decals, post-weathering, and the final clear coat.


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                        I am easy, I collect any and all NFL cards. Individual players I really enjoy are Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Matt Ryan, Andrew Luck, RGIII, and Russell Wilson. My passion is Favre rookie cards and vintage cards.


                        http://sportscardalbum.com/u/toshi

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                        • #27
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                          I am easy, I collect any and all NFL cards. Individual players I really enjoy are Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Matt Ryan, Andrew Luck, RGIII, and Russell Wilson. My passion is Favre rookie cards and vintage cards.


                          http://sportscardalbum.com/u/toshi

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                          • #28
                            Finally, the completed Lockheed P-61 Black Widow! It took me two months of paint glue and more glue. I think it turned out just ok, not good, just ok compared to what I've seen from other model forums. Then again, it's my first attempt after a 40 year haitus in scale model making. I now know my limitations and how far I can or should take a project to.

                            I purchased a much smaller scale model called P-40 Tomahawk, I'm going to attempt to camouflage the model just like the famed "Flying Tigers". Yes, with the teeth and the eyes! With luck, I should be able to do this in a couple of months as well.

                            Toshi
                            I am easy, I collect any and all NFL cards. Individual players I really enjoy are Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Matt Ryan, Andrew Luck, RGIII, and Russell Wilson. My passion is Favre rookie cards and vintage cards.


                            http://sportscardalbum.com/u/toshi

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                            • #29
                              SUPER JOB TOSHI!! I LOVE IT!

                              Le
                              -Le - ledizaster@gmail.com
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                              I collect Former Va Tech Players in all sports.

                              Football - Antone Exum, Kyle Fuller, Corey Fuller, Logan Thomas, Bruce Smith, Michael Vick, David Wilson, Antonio Freeman, Victor Harris, Brandon Flowers, Eddie Royal etc

                              Baseball - Mike Williams, Franklin Stubbs, Jesse Hahn, Joe Saunders, Brad Clontz, Kevin Barker, Wyatt Toregas - Major or Minor Leaguers!

                              http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/87hokie/library/

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by 87hokie View Post
                                SUPER JOB TOSHI!! I LOVE IT!

                                Le

                                As a fellow forum member, your support means so much to me. Thank you for the read and supportive reply.

                                Toshi
                                I am easy, I collect any and all NFL cards. Individual players I really enjoy are Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Matt Ryan, Andrew Luck, RGIII, and Russell Wilson. My passion is Favre rookie cards and vintage cards.


                                http://sportscardalbum.com/u/toshi

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