A Modernized Black Widow- The Build Thread

[scooter]

Slow progress, although the results from last weekend's derecho didn't help matters.  Didn't like the fit and finish of Kinetic Hawkeye's nacelles, decided to go back to my original plan- bury the T-56s inside the existing nacelles, and exhaust out the inboard side of the booms, mixing with the slipstream. Probably get some more work done on it tomorrow, before the weekend.

Still figuring out transparencies for the cockpit as well

[kerick]

I like the idea of utilizing the existing engine cowl shape. Just seems to make sense. I would keep the canopies pretty much stock unless you want to go with the Reporter style bubble.

[coolpop6307]

So any progress on this.

Thanks
   Joshua

[scooter]

So any progress on this.

Thanks
   Joshua

Stepped back on it for a bit, between work, Hurricane Sandy, and creative mental block.  I'm probably going to wind up taking Kerick's suggestion and leave the cockpits alone.  Eventually

[coolpop6307]

oh okay good luck on everything

Thanks
   Joshua

[kerick]

I have a P-61 on the shelf that a friend gave me. He probably thinks I have forgotten about it. This project is giving good ideas as to what to do with it.
We will be patient as good things take time.

[scooter]

Some progress made this week so far...found a set of modern seats that work- raided a pair of Apache seats from the spares box.  Began assembling wings, and deciding cockpit fit out. 

[Captain Canada]

The people demand photos !

[nighthunter]

The people demand photos !

The motion is Seconded!

[scooter]

The people demand photos !

The motion is Seconded!

The Honorable Gentlemen's request is hereby filibustered.  Until sometime after my return from Wright Pat, and NMUSAF (God, what a mouthful.  Must've been a former SAC General who decided to name it such )