Popular Post Roman Schilhart Posted November 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2021 Dear fellow Britmodellers, here's my 1/72 Special Hobby A-20 Boston with Red Stars. The model was painted with Mr.Hobby acrylics. Photographs by Wolfgang Rabel. Thanks to @Kjetil Åkra, @dogsbody, @DLinevitch for their help in research. This kit was first released in 2007 under the MPM brand. Special Hobby added specific parts for the VVS Version with UTK turret (plastic, resin and etch). Unfortunately the turret transparencies are not as clear as the cockpit glazing, and they don't fit well. The oversized defense gun was replaced with a metal item from Mini World. I scratch-built the life raft in the cockpit with paper tissue. The bomb bay was cut open and loaded with Soviet bombs (from a Tamiya Il-2). Photo-etch from Eduard. Previous owner's markings (RAF?) overpainted. This was a pretty challenging build with poor fit throughout. I'd only recommed this kit to seasoned and very patient modellers. Thank you for your interest, best greetings from Vienna! Roman 89 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Gorgeous work, really really nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Another perfect cracker! Superb photography as always! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Interesting in soviet markings, very good, I like it very much 😎👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Just brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Only one comment......BEAUTIFUL! Best regards Djordje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Another beauty for you, Roman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Roman, very nice result and interesting worn camo showing the complex history of plane. I think the factory scheme was with US insignia (in 1942 or early 1943 style), not the British roundels. There are surely specialists, who knows how it was, I am just guessing... If I may ask - Have you considered that the overpaintigs of blue part of insignia were likely done rather with Soviet green (like nose elements and turret frames), not the OD? If it was OD it must be painted before sending them to Soviets. I do not know either, how it was... Regards J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Excellent job Roman and an interesting scheme too,...... top modelling. Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Amazing job on this, Roman! Unless I'm mistaken, the cartoon nose art is most unusual for a Soviet type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Roman, you prove that there is hope after all for the dreaded Special Hobby A-20 kit. I tried it and not long into the build, I discarded it totally frustrated. Just to get the thing together in a somewhat realistic presentation is a miracle. To top that, you didn`t just make it look presentable, you turned it into a masterpiece. Hopefully some manufacturers out there hear the calls for a advanced tooled A-20 in 72nd scale because it is long overdue. Great work as usual Roman!!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjetil Åkra Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Very nice model indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu35 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 hello Roman, Whether it is for the construction of scale braille or for the construction of airplanes, the result is always spectacular. Well done! Perhaps the lift raft could be made with plastic; Create a sausage with a piece of plastic bag not too thick, tie it with straps, and paint it bright yellow: OK; I'm cheating because it's 1 / 48th. But with your talent ... Regards, Eric-Snafu35 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Excellent Boston Roman !! Congratulations !! I really love it !! CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 A great build on a difficult kit, I gave up on mine ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Snafu35 said: Perhaps the lift raft could be made with plastic; Create a sausage with a piece of plastic bag not too thick, tie it with straps, and paint it bright yellow: Thank you very much for feedback, Eric. I've tried with various types of plastic - from rubber gloves to thin foil - but paint came off in flakes when I touched. That's why I chose paper tissue. You may be right regarding the color of the life raft, it's hard to make out from b/w photographs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLinevitch Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) Very beautiful work! One note, there should be only 4 bombs. If someone else wants to make soviet Boston B, but does not know what to choose, there is also such a night fighter with a Gneis-2 radar Тhe placement of antennas is the same as for Boston C Edited November 30, 2021 by DLinevitch 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 16 hours ago, JWM said: If I may ask - Have you considered that the overpaintigs of blue part of insignia were likely done rather with Soviet green (like nose elements and turret frames), not the OD? If it was OD it must be painted before sending them to Soviets. I do not know either, how it was... Thank you for your feedback, Jerzy. I assume the Red Stars were painted on before delivery, hence the unusual configuration (most VVS aircraft don't carry inisgnia on upper wings). But that's just speculation, of course! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Not much to add, except I think it's one of your best yet, Roman. 👍 Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Interesting subject and a simply splendid rendition. Some drooling may have occurred. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Thats a smashing result from such a difficult build Roman. The detailing on the engine is beautifully done. Love it. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muchmirth Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Another fantastic build!! Beautifully crafted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Excellent! Beautifully finished - I particularly like the work you've done modulating the monotone of the paint. The scratchbuilt life raft is superb as well. 👍 Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Outstanding work as usual Roman. Beautifully finished. Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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