Eric Mc Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 This is the ancient Airfix kit (1963) so pretty basic - but reasonably accurate in outline. It was from a 2008 boxing so the decals looked OK. However, I chose to use an Xtradecal set which included an 88 Squadron Boston based at RAF Hartford Bridge (Blackbushe) in and around D-Day. On D-Day itself, some of these Bostons were used to lay down smokescreens along the beach landing areas to try and hinder the German shore batteries. They were also used extensively before and after D-Day in the intensive bombing campaign waged against the German defenses and transport infrastructure. The colour scheme depicts an 88 Squadron machine a few weeks after D-Day, by which time some of the invasion stripes had been oversprayed and the aircraft were beginning to look a bit tired due to the intensity of operations in the preceding month. 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Superb. Such an important aircraft which is a little overshadowed by other types. That's some great work on the invasion stripes. They're something I really like by really hate doing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 I always paint them as I find large decals just don't fit and fold around the curves properly. On this occasion, the Xtradecal sheet didn't have any stripes anyway so I had to paint them. I was determined to do at least one D-Day relevant model this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Great job Eric,great to see this Airfix oldie make an appearance and looking so good too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Great looking Boston. Another kit I hope Mr & Mrs Airfix remould for us Douglas lovers. Would expect it to have an easier build than the MPM/Special Hobby kits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Lovley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Very nice Boston! You made this old kit into a real belter. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 (edited) I enjoy building some of these older kits. An awful lot of modern kits have overly complex interiors that simply can't be seen - especially in 1/72 scale. I think the attractiveness and challenge of a finished model is trying to ensure that the exterior paint scheme and finish looks as realistic as possible. I look on these models as a form of three dimensional canvass on which I can try out painting and finishing techniques and styles. Edited October 17, 2019 by Eric Mc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 I agree with Eric, a 3D canvas and trying to achieve the finish as realistic as possible. Here is one I made earlier of an older Airfix kit rather than their latest release. . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydhuey Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Nicely done , though the Airfix kit is a DB-7B Boston III and the 88 Sqn machine you have depicted is an A-20C Boston IIIA, different engine nacelles and exhaust and tropical intakes fitted, also ADF Antennas were fitted in 1943, hopefully if Airfix ever update the Boston they will include the 4 different engine nacelles/exhaust combinations done on the Boston III/IIIA ( std engine cowls with single exhaust , tropical cooling cowls with single exhaust , smooth cowls with multi exhaust out trailing edge and multipot exhaust engine cowls as also fitted to later A-20G/J), std and tropical intake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 Don't really care, to be honest. It looked like the Boston in Xtradecal side drawings so that was good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Looks wonderful! A great job on that old kit! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 Thank you. It's quite rewarding working on these old models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) Looks great. I like the look of the Boston. That old Airfix kit was the one kit I wanted at the time. But never did acquire one. Edit: I idly checked for one online. Amazon have one in stock at a mere 2132 pounds. I ordered it immediately. Edited October 23, 2019 by noelh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 £2,132????? A bargain It's actually not that rare a kit - depending on what boxing you want, of course. Mine was from 2008/09 and boxings from that era are fairly easilly obtainable. I think £10 would be a reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 5 hours ago, Eric Mc said: £2,132????? A bargain It's actually not that rare a kit - depending on what boxing you want, of course. Mine was from 2008/09 and boxings from that era are fairly easilly obtainable. I think £10 would be a reasonable price. I think it must be rare gold plated version or something. Kingkit has a couple for more sensible prices. Obviously that dreaded Amazon price glitch in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 That looks terrific! You really breathed new life into an old kit. I especially like the overpainted invasion stripes. Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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