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Douglas A-26C Invader


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Hi All,

Just to show that I don't only do cars and bikes, I present the Italeri Douglas A-26C.

It was bought for my son many years ago, and he had built it to a high standard, but had not completed the painting or decaling.

I didn't have to do much to finish it, and it languished on the shelf for three or more years without wheels and still with all the masking on.

Anyway, I finally made the last push, put the undercarriage and bomb-bay doors and wheels on, and here we are:

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On the whole, an enjoyable build. My son enjoyed what he did, but A-levels and a degree got in the way, and he hasn't got back into the hobby yet.

I'm afraid, I can't claim all the glory for this one.

 

Thanks for looking,

Alan.

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hi MM,

Thanks for the compliment. My son has to take the most of the kudos, as he did most of the actual construction. If I recall, I put the engines on and some of the bomb-bay, but that's all really. I did the paint job and decaling.

Cheers, Alan.

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9 hours ago, RidgeRunner said:

PS: they look great in French marks

Hi Martin,

The kit came with French markings. I nearly chose them.

 

Cheers, Alan.

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@Alan R. I have a plan - one day - for the remaining Invader in my pile, for RB-26P 44-35512. It was the last Invader in French service, finally succumbing to the Cazeaux ranges....... 

 

Martin

 

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