Peter W Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Here's my latest offering, the 1/48th scale A-20J from AMT. This is a really nice kit, considering it's age, and goes together without too many vices. The only annoying areas are the landing gear doors which don't have a positive location and saw much cussing trying to glue them in place. A minor nuisance though and at least I'm forewarned when I build another one. I built it pretty much OOB with the only additions being some better wheels from True Details, which also include the life raft, and decals from Eagle Strike for the F-3A 'Starize' from the 155th Photographic Squadron (Night). I'd already built the RF-4C 'Starize' from the 10th TRW when based at RAF Alconbury and this seemed fitting to build and put alongside it. Painting was all done with Xtracrylix, lots of Maskol, Future and Xtracrylix Matt to finish with. Weathering was done with Florymodels Black wash. I went for a pretty beaten up look and all in all I'm pretty pleased with how it looks but, as usual, comments and critique welcomed. If you're interested then the build thread is here: - http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234922316&hl= 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 As I said on the build thread - absolutely gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 What he said, Great job on that !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lar74 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Great build.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) Beautiful build Pete, I know you dont usually go for heavy weathering but I think you have nailed it, particularly like the way it has come out on the props. Now I need to remember to pick up some Maskol (and the brass tube that I owe you ) and give that a try! Hows about a pic together with its more modern namesake? Cheers, Stu Edited September 13, 2012 by stoohoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Very nice and love the camo scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I've been wondering how to get that effect for a while and you've just shown me. Love what you've done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Absolute mint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCinLA Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 A very nice build overall. One thing, just for future reference: the Martin turrets were all clear plastic, and there were no metal reinforcements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozo Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 WOW, that's a real beauty! Nice and tight. Not a spot on the clear parts! I especially love your fading effects on the green paint. Fades on the edge and have darker blops in further in - amazing effect! Congrats on a truly magnificent build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Thanks for the feedback guys, a few things to remember for future A-20 builds. Sorry for the slow reply but am in the grand ole US of A and only just got to a place that has internet access. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiton Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 A great and very brave weathering. I like very much this king of painting. Great Job !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radalt Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I like this - a fine job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Beautiful build !! Great attention to detail too. Great work. Belle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin s Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Great build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagoneer Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Oh beautiful! I'm off to look at your build thread now so I can see how you achieved that terrific weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Wow. That's a stunning model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 wonderful work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReccePhreak Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I know I am late viewing this post, but is there any chance of seeing your photos, along with your WIP photos? I plan on doing the same aircraft someday. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 @ReccePhreak ... I’ve built that kit and my advice is buy Plastic strip about 4-6 mm’s in width and use it for glue tabs for the bomb bay doors if keeping them closed in particular. Mine got pushed in once before i figured that out. As AMT would have you use littl corner mounts that arent up to the task. I dont have photo’s of my build sadly. I also used plastic stripping for the landing gear doors as they had no mounting tabs at all. Same for the bomb bay if you plan on scratch building a bomb bay. The kit as is only includes a rudimentary framework. Otherwise i think the kit is quite well made. I opened the left cockpit window on mine. And added a 1/35 folded tarp above and behind the pilot to fill in as a life raft. Heres an overall photo of mine. I hope that helps a little ? If i can photograph anything else let me know. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted December 24, 2017 Author Share Posted December 24, 2017 On 18/12/2017 at 2:36 PM, ReccePhreak said: I know I am late viewing this post, but is there any chance of seeing your photos, along with your WIP photos? I plan on doing the same aircraft someday. Larry Sorry for slow reply Larry but I will try to find the photos and re-load them. Watch this space Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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