mike romeo Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Hi folks, I have been working on and off in trying to improve the 1960s (?) Revell tooling of the P-70 into an RAF Boston III intruder. The extent of AM used was quickboost flame damping exhausts and DK decals; the rest was just good ol' fashioned modelling bl**dy-mindedness. Things wot I done: - reshaped engine cowls to a more aerodynamic profile, - added rudimentary gizmology to the fuselage interior, - corrected nacelles to better represent intruder exhaust arrangements, - shimmed glazing for a better fit, - added front and rear bulkheads to main gear wells - added copious liquid gravity within front fuse and fwd engine nacelles, to avoid tail sitting, - added rib tapes from Tamiya tape to texture fabric covered portion of rudder and elevators, - added brass cannon barrels to the under fuse pack. - de-emphasised raised panel lines. - improved profile of prop blades. I am emphatically not claiming that the result is accurate, or indeed a particularly good job. Any original geometry inaccuracies clearly remain. However, I would contend that it looks a little more like a Boston III than a pure oob build. I am quite pleased with the final look of the engine cowlings and exhaust baffles,, the faded 'black' finish, and the 'rib tapes'. I am less impressed with the glasswork and framing, however, it was a valuable learning experience and the result will sit happily in my cabinet. Note the part # embossed in the main gear well (sigh). Also, that I have not yet installed the landing lights (sigh, again). Build log here: Rgds, Martin 26 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Martin, that’s worthy in any 1/72 collection, very nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 35 minutes ago, ForestFan said: Martin, that’s worthy in any 1/72 collection, very nicely done Thanks very much! Rgds Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Hi Martin, you have put a hell of a lot of work in this kit, that much is obvious. To obtain something that good with a sixty-odd years old kit is not easy and requires to be a rather good modeler! Congrats! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Very nice build Martin.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 5 hours ago, jean said: Hi Martin, you have put a hell of a lot of work in this kit, that much is obvious. To obtain something that good with a sixty-odd years old kit is not easy and requires to be a rather good modeler! Congrats! JR You're too kind, Jean. I consider myself an average modeller with lots of experience! 2 hours ago, RMCS said: Great job Many thanks! 1 hour ago, swralph said: Very nice build Martin.😀 Thank you! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Superb job mate. I intend to do a Boston III from the Revell kit also, although the latest one which is ex- Special Hobby 😁. An overall Black is hard to get right in my opinion and you've captured it very well. Davey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Superb work very nicely finished thanks for sharing Eamonn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 2 hours ago, DaveyGair said: Superb job mate. I intend to do a Boston III from the Revell kit also, although the latest one which is ex- Special Hobby 😁. An overall Black is hard to get right in my opinion and you've captured it very well. Davey. Cheers, sir! 2 hours ago, Team Aer Lingus said: Superb work very nicely finished thanks for sharing Eamonn Very good of you to say so. Ta! Rgds Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Very nice result ,worth all the hard work. Well done looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Looks excellent Martin,.... shape wise it looks better than the SH kit and you`ve done a great job dragging this old codger kicking and screaming into the 21st Century,.... love the 418 Sqn RCAF scheme too. Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 An excellent build, great modelling ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I truly admire your dedication to all those modifications and improvements. You've done a fantastic job, well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I missed this RFI on the first pass. You've done a good job bringing this one off, Martin. In spite of age and clunkiness, I really like the Revell A-20/P-70 kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 10 hours ago, kapam said: I truly admire your dedication to all those modifications and improvements. I have to agree - 'proper' modelling as it used to be! I don't think I could be bothered, to my shame. The rough night finish looks good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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