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AMT/ERTL 1/48 Douglas A-20J Havoc

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  • Member since
    November 2008
  • From: Central Florida
Posted by plasticjunkie on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 6:33 AM

Actually those AMT kits are pretty good and with a little work they turn out as head turners. Excellent work in the pit. Beer

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    June 2008
Posted by jugjunkie on Sunday, February 22, 2015 3:09 PM

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    June 2008
Posted by jugjunkie on Sunday, February 22, 2015 3:10 PM

Getting there just a few more hours of work....

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Sunday, February 22, 2015 4:03 PM

Very nice so far! More photos please!

 

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  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Sunday, February 22, 2015 4:48 PM

Nice....I built the P-70 years ago thought it was a decent kit. Wish it didn't dive bomb the cement floor

 

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Sunday, February 22, 2015 5:40 PM

Cool build.

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Cameron, Texas
Posted by Texgunner on Sunday, February 22, 2015 8:12 PM

I love those WWII twin-engined bombers!   This is gonna be cool. 

Gary


"All you mugs need to get busy building, and post pics!"

  • Member since
    August 2009
  • From: Borlando Fla home of the rat
Posted by TREYZX10R on Sunday, February 22, 2015 9:37 PM

Thats looking great,eager to see the next update!

  • Member since
    August 2009
  • From: MOAB, UTAH
Posted by JOE RIX on Sunday, February 22, 2015 11:43 PM

Very excellent A-20 jj. Those older AMT really aren't half bad. Plus they made some subjects in 1/48 that you still can't find today i.e. F7F Tigercat. I have their A-20G in my stash and I've gathered all the AM I can find for it. Looking forward to getting it built some day. Looking forward to the finished product.

"Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin

  • Member since
    June 2008
Posted by jugjunkie on Monday, February 23, 2015 12:48 AM

Hi Guys thanks for kind words, JOE do it man, I had a lot of fun building this kit, it has some minor issues but actually all helped to make the build enjoyable. The only real headache is you have to install the main landing gear struts very early on which means they have to be painted up and installed and then protected form breaking and all subsequent painting - not easy!

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Monday, February 23, 2015 11:19 AM

Looks great!!! Built the gun nose version a few years ago- it's a wonderful, well-fitting kit.  

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    June 2008
Posted by jugjunkie on Monday, February 23, 2015 12:35 PM

Thanks for kind words all, props and wheels on and now just the final bits and bobs...

  • Member since
    June 2008
Posted by jugjunkie on Saturday, March 7, 2015 9:18 AM

All done for number 1 for 2015

  • Member since
    March 2009
  • From: Yorkville, IL
Posted by wolfhammer1 on Saturday, March 7, 2015 10:51 AM

Looks great!  Any words of advice for someone with one in their stash?

John

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    March 2010
  • From: MN
Posted by Nathan T on Saturday, March 7, 2015 10:58 AM

Great work JJ! Decals and weathering came out spot on. I like the look of those TD wheels.

 

 

  • Member since
    June 2008
Posted by jugjunkie on Sunday, March 8, 2015 1:05 AM

Thanks Guys, John - the best bit of advice is as Nathan said, you have to get the True Details wheels, the kits wheels are appalling. and you need to to do a wee bit extra in the nose section because it's very clear and needs something extra.

  • Member since
    February 2007
  • From: Brunswick, Ohio
Posted by Buckeye on Monday, March 9, 2015 11:22 AM

Very nice work!  Love the camo and weathering. Toast

Mike

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Lafayette, LA
Posted by Melgyver on Monday, March 9, 2015 11:08 PM

Great build!  Wish I would have caught you sooner.  The main gear mounting point needs to be moved forward about a 1/4 inch.  The forward edge of gear doors almost bisect the main tire!   Check out some side shots of the A-20 and you will see what I mean.  This was brought up years ago when the kits first came out! Sorry to be the bearer of the bad news!  Only the "rivet" counters will know!

Clear Left!

Mel

  • Member since
    June 2008
Posted by jugjunkie on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 12:20 AM

Thanks Mel, I know the main landing gear struts are also incorrectly placed but i'm one of those builders that if it looks like a the plane when done, then i'm happy. If something is glaringly and immediately noticeable as wrong, then I will fix but otherwise....i'm happy.

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Lafayette, LA
Posted by Melgyver on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 12:02 AM
Hey, that's all that matters, you are happy with the end result! As I said, looks great!

Clear Left!

Mel

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