HK A-20G

[Clunkmeister]

One of my favorite builds ever. I completed this just in time for New Year’s Eve, and it was simply enjoyable.  I was prouder of my Helldiver, simply for the challenges overcome, but this turned out awesome! 
“Ravin’ Rachael, of the 312th Bomb Group, 389th Squadron, Oct 1944 at Gusap, Papua New Guinea. 
1/32 HKM A-20G with HGW seat belts, HAD 3D seat, Zotz PTO decals and masks, along with Brassin wheels. 
As always, the finishing touches in the cockpit are Barracuda placards, and we’ll go back and touch up the obvious sins shown here on the camera. 
Period photos show huge dust and dirt build up on the tail and rear fuselages of these PTO kites.  Believe it or not, I may even dirty up the tail even a bit more.
Some research will be needed on the rear crew bottom hatch. There is NO detail at all on the inside of that door, but for a dimple in each corner.

[Martinnfb]

That looks really good Ernie, 

[Martinnfb]

The rear hatch opens inside, so that takes care of the ejector pin marks.

[Rod Bettencourt]

Wow.... That came out fantastic, great looking weathering. Thanks for sharing.

 

Rod

[Old cranky modeller]

I have this kit in my stash with the Airscale cockpit after market to include in the build. Your build looks great.👍

[Clunkmeister]

8 hours ago, Martinnfb said:

The rear hatch opens inside, so that takes care of the ejector pin marks.

Fixed!  The dang manual shows it outside.  LOL

[Clunkmeister]

3 hours ago, Old cranky modeller said:

I have this kit in my stash with the Airscale cockpit after market to include in the build. Your build looks great.👍

Awesome!  I went the other way, with individual Airscale dials.  How crazy am I?

[CANicoll]

Ernie,  Beautiful build!  Nice and dirty, too!  She sits perfectly on her wheels too.

[KevinM]

That's a sweet Build Ernie

[HubertB]

Nice build Ernie 👍 !

Hubert

[Peterpools]

Ernie

Awesome build - simple beautiful work and a gem to be proud of. 🏆

 

[BlrwestSiR]

Fantastic build Ernie. First one yet I've seen of this kit. 

Carl

[ScottsGT]

Stunning!  

[Clunkmeister]

FOUND THE BOMB BAY DOORS!!! WooHoo!

 

[belugawhaleman]

Very nice!

[Reuben L. Hernandez]

Very nice build Ernie.

Reuben

[Old cranky modeller]

On 1/7/2024 at 5:19 AM, Clunkmeister said:

One of my favorite builds ever. I completed this just in time for New Year’s Eve, and it was simply enjoyable.  I was prouder of my Helldiver, simply for the challenges overcome, but this turned out awesome! 
“Ravin’ Rachael, of the 312th Bomb Group, 389th Squadron, Oct 1944 at Gusap, Papua New Guinea. 
1/32 HKM A-20G with HGW seat belts, HAD 3D seat, Zotz PTO decals and masks, along with Brassin wheels. 
As always, the finishing touches in the cockpit are Barracuda placards, and we’ll go back and touch up the obvious sins shown here on the camera. 
Period photos show huge dust and dirt build up on the tail and rear fuselages of these PTO kites.  Believe it or not, I may even dirty up the tail even a bit more.
Some research will be needed on the rear crew bottom hatch. There is NO detail at all on the inside of that door, but for a dimple in each corner.

Sorry for the delay in replying, my ongoing condition has had me away from modelling again.

That looks really great and thanks for the information.

i won’t be starting mine for some time as I wish to make use of aftermarket parts and as I am now disabled and cannot work, it takes me some time to acquire the extra parts I wish to add. This is bookmarked though so I can refer back. 
 

Thanks again.👍

[biggtim]

How did I miss this,  Ernie? That turned out out fantastic!!

[Bomber_County]

Also missed this, absolutely stunning, love the weathering……