JohnB Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 I'm going to re-post my completed 1/48 A-20 here. Just leaving it on the WIP thread doesn't seem to get many responses. Admins, you can change this if necessary but I really feel, like Jeff, any completed model should just go in Finished Work. For being a fairly old kit it still has nice detail and good fit. I added the Vector cockpit set and True Details wheels. Also replacement cowlings from Quickboost. Decals are Zotz. Paint is MM. 11 2
Kaireckstadt Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 12 hours ago, JohnB said: I'm going to re-post my completed 1/48 A-20 here. Just leaving it on the WIP thread doesn't seem to get many responses. Admins, you can change this if necessary but I really feel, like Jeff, any completed model should just go in Finished Work. For being a fairly old kit it still has nice detail and good fit. I added the Vector cockpit set and True Details wheels. Decals are Zotz. Paint is MM. Great looking A-20 with an interesting well weathered camo scheme and a really eyecatching nose-art. Since we also saw a 48 scale Lancaster here it’s ok from my point of view to show the A-20 here. Also a big model in 48 scale close to a small fighter in 32nd scale... 6
DocRob Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 Nice and subtle job on painting and decaling, which lead to a very nice model. Your A-20 looks great, John. Cheers Rob 5
Bomber_County Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 Looks stunning John, love the subtle weathering. So did the pilot have to climb through the roof every time? 4
JohnB Posted March 31, 2021 Author Posted March 31, 2021 7 hours ago, Kaireckstadt said: Great looking A-20 with an interesting well weathered camo scheme and a really eyecatching nose-art. Since we also saw a 48 scale Lancaster here it’s ok from my point of view to show the A-20 here. Also a big model in 48 scale close to a small fighter in 32nd scale... I'm glad you like it! Thanks!!! 4
JohnB Posted March 31, 2021 Author Posted March 31, 2021 6 hours ago, GazzaS said: Tres bon! Tres Bon! Love it, John! LOL Thanks Gaz. Most appreciated. 4
JohnB Posted March 31, 2021 Author Posted March 31, 2021 6 hours ago, DocRob said: Nice and subtle job on painting and decaling, which lead to a very nice model. Your A-20 looks great, John. Cheers Rob Thank you Rob. I tried to be careful with the weathering. Didn't want to overdo it! 5
JohnB Posted March 31, 2021 Author Posted March 31, 2021 3 hours ago, Bomber_County said: Looks stunning John, love the subtle weathering. So did the pilot have to climb through the roof every time? Thanks!!! I think so. If no ladder available it would be a heck of a jump! LOL 3
JohnB Posted March 31, 2021 Author Posted March 31, 2021 15 minutes ago, k5ikl said: Outstanding build John. Looks great. Jerry Thanks Jerry! I appreciate that. 2
BlrwestSiR Posted April 1, 2021 Posted April 1, 2021 Very nice John. I had this kit in my stash but have no idea what happened to it. Carl 3
JohnB Posted April 1, 2021 Author Posted April 1, 2021 41 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Very nice John. I had this kit in my stash but have no idea what happened to it. Carl Thanks Carl. I've had it for quite a while and finally decided to build it as a change of pace. I'm pleased with the way it turned out. 4
JohnB Posted April 13, 2021 Author Posted April 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Jeff said: Excellent ... as usual, John.... Thank you Jeff! 2
Peterpools Posted April 14, 2021 Posted April 14, 2021 John Perfect work - simply awesome. Just love following your work over the years - Completely agree and feel NON LSM build forum needs to be moved to just under works in progress, as where it is now, bottom of the ladder, is passed over way too much. Keep 'em comin Peter 1
JohnB Posted April 14, 2021 Author Posted April 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Peterpools said: John Perfect work - simply awesome. Just love following your work over the years - Completely agree and feel NON LSM build forum needs to be moved to just under works in progress, as where it is now, bottom of the ladder, is passed over way too much. Keep 'em comin Peter Thanks Peter. 1
JohnB Posted April 29, 2021 Author Posted April 29, 2021 I meant to post this when I finished the model but just remembered it. Bill Hess was a very good aviation author and a good friend. I was fortunate enough to do nearly all of his photo work in my darkroom. Sadly Bill passed a couple of years ago. 2
SapperSix Posted April 29, 2021 Posted April 29, 2021 I really like the paint scheme on this model. There is some real nuance to the shading. I too often miss some really good builds as there are many on this site. Sorry to hear about Bill. Looks like he left behind some fine work. 3
JohnB Posted April 29, 2021 Author Posted April 29, 2021 11 hours ago, SapperSix said: I really like the paint scheme on this model. There is some real nuance to the shading. I too often miss some really good builds as there are many on this site. Sorry to hear about Bill. Looks like he left behind some fine work. Thanks! I agree, I don't always see builds that are really nice and tend to stumble on them, etc. 1 1
Peterpools Posted May 3, 2021 Posted May 3, 2021 John The bio and background just adds to a wonderful build and ties history to your efforts Keep 'em comin Peter 1
JohnB Posted May 3, 2021 Author Posted May 3, 2021 43 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John The bio and background just adds to a wonderful build and ties history to your efforts Keep 'em comin Peter Yes indeed Peter. Thank you!
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