AMT/Ertl 1/48 A-20G

[JohnB]

This one has been in my stash long enough so now I'll go on and finish it (I had started it several years ago but put it aside). I'll be using the nice Vector cockpit set and some resin wheels (True Details?). The Zotz decal sheet has several good subjects and I chose "Ridin' High" for my build. Hopefully this time I will stay with the build......

 

[GazzaS]

[harv]

Yep, front row seat, center....harv 

[Spitfire]

Built two of those years ago, they were challenging but worth it in the end.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

[Bomber_County]

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[JohnB]

41 minutes ago, Spitfire said:

Built two of those years ago, they were challenging but worth it in the end.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

Where were the main problems Dennis?

[Fran]

 

 

[JohnB]

Most of the Vector cockpit is done although I still need to add a couple of very small levers, etc.

 

 

[harv]

NOICE !.....harv

[Spitfire]

On 1/30/2021 at 8:42 PM, JohnB said:

Where were the main problems Dennis?

Not sure now as it was probably late 1990's but I think the nose and engine nacelles were a bit problematic, and fitting the undercarriage was different to the norm, in those days though I did not do build narratives like I do now so I am just relying on my dodgy memory.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

[JohnB]

6 hours ago, Spitfire said:

Not sure now as it was probably late 1990's but I think the nose and engine nacelles were a bit problematic, and fitting the undercarriage was different to the norm, in those days though I did not do build narratives like I do now so I am just relying on my dodgy memory.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

Thanks Dennis. I'll be watching out for those.

[JohnB]

Making some progress.

 

[harv]

Moving right along  !.....harv 

[JohnB]

1 hour ago, harv said:

Moving right along  !.....harv 

Yep! Starting on the wings next.

[DocRob]

You are a machine John fast and good. Your cockpit looks great.

Cheers Rob

[JohnB]

3 hours ago, DocRob said:

You are a machine John fast and good. Your cockpit looks great.

Cheers Rob

Thanks Rob. That Vector cockpit is MUCH better than the kit one.

[Vandy1 VX-4]

John. I think True Details did the life raft for the pilot, above and behind his head! In the cockpit.  It is coming along nicely! 

[JohnB]

28 minutes ago, Vandy1 VX-4 said:

John. I think True Details did the life raft for the pilot, above and behind his head! In the cockpit.  It is coming along nicely! 

Thanks! I have 2 different resin life rafts for this kit. One is from TD but the one I used is Vector.

[JohnB]

Looking like a A-20 now.

[Bomber_County]

Where did the third crew member sit ?......look flawless as usual John....

[JohnB]

3 minutes ago, Bomber_County said:

Where did the third crew member sit ?......look flawless as usual John....

Thanks Phil. This version was a 2 seater.

[JohnB]

I just ordered some replacement cowlings on ebay so now I'll have to go slow on the build until they arrive. It's just about to the stage where it needs a coat of primer. Wish I had thought to order those earlier on!

[Old Dog]

I used the kit cowls on my P-70 build but I did drill out the exhaust stacks which was quite a chore. The A-20 always stirs some memories for me, my Dad told me one of the first jobs he had in the AAC was installing the life rafts in them before the left for overseas. In spite of the kits age it still builds into a nice replica. I still have one in the stash to build.

[JohnB]

3 hours ago, Old Dog said:

I used the kit cowls on my P-70 build but I did drill out the exhaust stacks which was quite a chore. The A-20 always stirs some memories for me, my Dad told me one of the first jobs he had in the AAC was installing the life rafts in them before the left for overseas. In spite of the kits age it still builds into a nice replica. I still have one in the stash to build.

I'm a little surprised how good the fit is. No real problems to speak of. I didn't want to fiddle with drilling the fiddly little ports. Too much of a chance to screw something up! Hopefully the resin replacement cowls will show up soon.

[Vandy1 VX-4]

I also ordered the Cowlings today!  Thanks for the heads up