Sharkmouth A-20G-1-DO

[Sharkmouth]

First, I need to get to my A-20 stash:

From memory, I have an Eduard PE Brass Detail set, True Details wheels & raft, Engines & Things resin engines (not so good), and a Koster A-20 from which I plan to steal new propellers.

Some research I did many years ago of course turned out to be wrong...

Gun Access Panels that I must have seen one time. (rear facing MGs in the nacelles? WHAT was I thinking?)

Regards,

 

[moon puppy]

What subject you going to do?

 

[Kreighshoer]

oh cool ... i'll be very close to this build saúl! very close!

 

[Sharkmouth]

I am in the mood for some cheesecake:

Yet, I really like the G-1 cannon combination and the rockets (which I will take from the Tamiya P-47M kits):

Regards,

 

[Sherman 18]

Nose art and shark mouth!

 

[Sharkmouth]

Just got the bin out:

The kits, need to kit-bash a B/C with the G:

Inside the G box, it seems I also have Kendall Model Company's A-20 control surfaces:

Now to bring the box to a PC or the laptop to it so you can see the date.


Regards,

 

[Sharkmouth]

Not touched yet, waiting to see who wins...

Regards,

 

[moon puppy]

What are you waiting on, a doubledog dare?

 

[Sharkmouth]

I am waiting for 12 votes or January 31st to begin. This Internet through the Wii console is strange.

 

[moon puppy]

So you're the one who's been doing that!

get a screen shot!

 

[Sharkmouth]

OK, I need to take a photo, there isn't a screenshot capability with the Wii controller. Hell, I have to type everything one at a time by pointing at it!

Regards,

 

[Sharkmouth]

With only five days to go, I may need to post this as the header:

Note that this photo has some Accurate Miniatures B-25B sprues from which I will steal the engines. Don't worry, I will replace them when it is time to build that kit.

Regards,

 

[MrT]

I am really looking forward to this!

Terry B)

 

[Sharkmouth]

The wings got some attention. OK, it is the top of the landing gear bays to be exact. The mounting holes were moved forward one quarter inch. The rear was removed and structural details added to the inside of the upper wing as it would be visible.

By the way, I am working on both the Bomber Command A-20G-1-DO and the Operation Overlord A-20G-35-DO at the same time so this post is identical to the other GB.

Not seen here but performed; all control surfaces were removed to be replaced by the KMC resin replacements.

I got disappointed when an order for detail items had to be canceled but I will move on until the items are back in stock.

Regards,

 

[Sharkmouth]

At AMPS, I bought some VP stuff to update this and Butch:

Regards,

 

[dewertus]

How's the progress in Boston?

 

[Sharkmouth]

Hubert,

Since this is in American markings, it would be a Havoc and not the Boston.

The R-2600 engine set from Verlinden has two engine fronts, each with PE harness, and one complete R-2600 along with its own harness. Looking at the box top, it seems like only two engines.

They are quite nice but too large, the R-2600 (singular) from the B-25 update set has a smaller diameter and does fit the A-20 model.

Now, the B-25 update set engine is disappointing on two counts; there is only one engine and the casting is sub-par.

The mold seems to have voids which caused resin balls to appear.

I did write to Verlinden Productions about this as I am hoping it is a 'Friday' set. I do hope the update set includes two engines since the B-25 is a twin engined bomber and it would be silly to have one detailed engine only. Also, I do hope for a replacement of this blob infested one.

Regards,

 

[Sharkmouth]

 

[moon puppy]

Saul, we're 13 years into this, you cut sprue yet?

 

[Sharkmouth]

Saul, we're 13 years into this, you cut sprue yet?

It is ONLY 13 years! C'mon man! Patience!


There is a newer version of this engine where the ignition wires are printed with separation. This is obviously not it!