vppelt68 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Edit 30.5.2021: I sold this kit! I had only assembled the six parts in the cockpit, and seriously disliked the somewhat limited run feel of the kit. Yes I know, but after just finishing the SWEET! Airfix B-25 and starting Revell Ju 88:s I was a spoiled brat and the MPM kit just didn't make it. End edit! Springtime is usually good model building time for me. That´s why I dare to start a third build thread! This MPM kit has been in my stash for a few years and waited for its turn. Well the Douglas GB went bust along the other US manufacturer specific GB proposals as they were unsuccessfully merged to a MEGA proposal. Here´s a pic of the essentials: MPM plastics that can be built as USAAF A-20B or Lend-lease Boston III. Maybe even some other variants, I don´t know. I have a MAV decals set for a SAAF Boston III in North Africa but they appear to have inaccurate type (C1) of roundels for the W8376, damaged in action and struck off charge 22.6.1942. They are correct type A1 in the instructions, but not on the decal sheet . V-P 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Sounds as if someone at MAV didn't do their homework Hopefully you can find an alternative source of roundels or another suitable subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 My God, this was on page two already! As @AaronKSJ took a stab at writing new lyrics for "Africa", I thought I´d give it a shot too... Sorry in advance! I fear the huns attacking tonight As I and other drunken of my flight, are conversating Some no more alive of our Boston flight Our sunburned birds are full of dust that we´ll all end up being someday I stopped the CO along the way Hoping to get some Kittyhawks for escort, more sensible tactics He turned to me only to say, "You know boy, it's nothing I can do" It's gonna take just flak to take me away from you That's something a 109 can also do I curse the war down in Africa Remembering the target for today (ooh, ooh) The Beaufighters roar out in the night As they fly restless, seeking for some solitary intruders I know that I must fly and fight Sure as Monty rises victorious above the Desert Fox I seek to save what's left inside, frightened of this wreck that I've become It's gonna take just flak to take me away from you That's something a 109 can also do I curse the war down in Africa Remembering the target for today (ooh, ooh) ”You know boy, it's nothing I can do” It's gonna take just flak to take me away from you That's something a 109 can also do I curse the war down in Africa I curse the war down in Africa (I curse the war) I curse the war down in Africa (I curse the war) I curse the war down in Africa Remembering the target for today (ooh, ooh) 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Wow. That's really poignant V-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 Mmm yes, maybe because I just watched the 1970 movie version of Catch 22 last week? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronKSJ Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 That puts my pun attempts to shame! Excellent work V-P 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Has any other GB had a theme tune before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touvdal Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Just build this one for the RAAF Group build, the G version an ok kit of a great looking aircraft. Looking farward to se your. 😀 Cheers Jes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 Isn´t it nice to build a model of an airplane with a picture of, and also some aftermarket decals made for it? Not always, I´m afraid... A rather well-known IWM picture of a Boston Mk.III W8376 taken somewhere in the desert, now there are some facts that can´t be denied. Then the Muddy Waters: Some on-line sources say this aircraft belonged to the No.12 Sqn SAAF, some say the No.24. The date of the photograph varies from autumn 1941 to spring 1943. Wow. "Royal Airforce Aircraft W1000-Z9999" book, a printed one, by Air-Britain Publication says it was a No.12 Sqn aircraft that was "Damaged in action (18.6.42) and SOC 22.6.42". The squadron received its Bostons in January and became operational in March 1942. In that case the airplane wasn't shot down by Obfw. Espenlaub on 1./JG 27 either, as he was indeed shot down in 13.12.41! Funny what they (we) write here in the interweb But the decals, yes! Direct from South Africa, where they know their history or then not (eh, those incorrect details re W8376 loss came also from down there...). I won´t mention here the producer of them decals, just to be polite (finally). Just look at their (correct!) instructions with A1- type roundels and the C1- type they come printed with... and the fin flash type too. Being struck off charge in June 1942, this Boston most likely never received the new type of insignia issued in July 1942! I think I´ll revenge 'em all and decorate my build with RAF red center roundels . V-P 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 The fin flash looks more red than orange anyway. It would have been nice to have something else red in the photo to compare it with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moggy Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 On 16/02/2021 at 14:48, vppelt68 said: My God, this was on page two already! As @AaronKSJ took a stab at writing new lyrics for "Africa", I thought I´d give it a shot too... Sorry in advance! I fear the huns attacking tonight As I and other drunken of my flight, are conversating Some no more alive of our Boston flight Our sunburned birds are full of dust that we´ll all end up being someday I stopped the CO along the way Hoping to get some Kittyhawks for escort, more sensible tactics He turned to me only to say, "You know boy, it's nothing I can do" It's gonna take just flak to take me away from you That's something a 109 can also do I curse the war down in Africa Remembering the target for today (ooh, ooh) The Beaufighters roar out in the night As they fly restless, seeking for some solitary intruders I know that I must fly and fight Sure as Monty rises victorious above the Desert Fox I seek to save what's left inside, frightened of this wreck that I've become It's gonna take just flak to take me away from you That's something a 109 can also do I curse the war down in Africa Remembering the target for today (ooh, ooh) ”You know boy, it's nothing I can do” It's gonna take just flak to take me away from you That's something a 109 can also do I curse the war down in Africa I curse the war down in Africa (I curse the war) I curse the war down in Africa (I curse the war) I curse the war down in Africa Remembering the target for today (ooh, ooh) I just couldn't help myself - I put on Toto and sang your lyrics 🤪 Brilliant - matches the scansion and meaningful text too 😺 Thank you! Cheers, Moggy (got thrown out of Cats Got Talent Too) 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moggy Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 (edited) For some great filking with @vppelt68 new text: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRrZlEF7-SU Toto - Africa (Karaoke Version) Man - it's addictive. I'm forced to build a SAAF Boston to get rid of this earworm! Cheers, Moggy (searching for my Airfix Boston and ESCI decals - retro build) Edited March 20, 2021 by Moggy wrong language 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 10 hours ago, Moggy said: Man - it's addictive. I'm forced to build a SAAF Boston to get rid of this earworm! Cheers, Moggy (searching for my Airfix Boston and ESCI decals - retro build) Oh dear, what a shame, never mind - there just so happens to be a GB going on you can do it in though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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