1/48 A-20G Havoc

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Getting ready to start on this little bruiser. I've been doing some research and already found some discrepancies. Some of the decals are wrong. I have found a few photos of the craft that are actually very good. I'm still looking for more though.

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[javlin]

Should be a neat build Aaron if you get a chance Aaron can you post a pic of the sprues.Cheers

[Airframes]

Nice one Aaron. I think I have a magazine article including this aircraft, and some detail shots and profiles. I'll see what I can find .......

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

As soon as I get the 51 tucked away for a bit I will lay it out and shoot it. Cool Terry, thank you in advance sir!: Ok Javlin, here you are sir.The detail is actually a lot better than can be seen in the photos. The landing gear and interior are exceptional, and the engines are not bad either.

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[Crimea_River]

Always liked the look of the Havoc. Hope to see this one coming together soon.

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Thank you Andy, I have been doing some research trying to find photos of this particular craft and have found a few. Even found a decent shot of the instrument panel for the G model.

[Vic Balshaw]

That's a whole lot of kit you have their Aaron, it will be a good watch as you bring it together.

[Wayne Little]

Look forward to this new build Aaron!

[javlin]

Thks Aaron.I have thought about this kit a couple of times it is interesting how the tail goes together but looks like it should align better and truer.Cheers Kevin

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

That's a whole lot of kit you have their Aaron, it will be a good watch as you bring it together.

Thank you Vic, you seem to have a lot more confidence in me than I do.

Look forward to this new build Aaron!

Thanks Wayne. I'm still doing research and having a lot of fun with it.

Thks Aaron.I have thought about this kit a couple of times it is interesting how the tail goes together but looks like it should align better and truer.Cheers Kevin

There are probably kits out there with more detail but not for the price. I got it on sale for about $25.00 . I am still very new at this and my opinions may need to be second guessed but to me I think I got my money's worth.

[T Bolt]

I'll be watching this Aaron. I have the AMT kit and it looks similar

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Thank you Glenn. I have been searching for color photos of the cockpit. I have found only two and they are of two different models. The first is the G model cockpit, the second I'm not sure of. I would like to find a few more just to back up what I've found on the G model. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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[Airframes]

There wasn't a major difference in the layout Aaron, and once the fuselage is together, and the canopy on, even open, not that much can be seen to tell the differences!
(Have a look at my Boston III in the 'Bombers' GB, which is basically the same kit, without the rear turret, and you'll see what I mean.)
I'll be sending you a manual on the Boston/Havoc, plus another book, the magazine stuff, profiles and other detail shots. Don't think I've got your e-mail address though, so if you can PM it, I'll get things sorted.

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Terry, I don't know how we would manage without you around here. You make it so much easier for us novices. Thank you very much sir. I have been working on the cockpit this afternoon, will try to post some shots later.

[Lucky13]

Looking forward to this Aaron!