dvslats
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Hello Milton,
Though no tested yet, my gut tells me this will work.
My gut also tells me it wants some breakfast. 
Thank you again Milt. I'll keep you posted.
Dv
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Douglas A-20G Havoc for CFS2 released!
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Hello Milton,
Though no tested yet, my gut tells me this will work.
My gut also tells me it wants some breakfast. Thank you again Milt. I'll keep you posted.
Dv
Hi captmercy,
To start with the good news, this one was already on my "to do list".
But there is something weird about this plane. It is most likely the Boston which flew most missions for the RAAF,, however I'm not sure what type it was and in what scheme it was painted.
The first Bostons from the RAAF were the Bostons III ordered by the Dutch for the Netherlands East Indies, but which arrived too late. These were Bostons with greenhouse noses. After arrival four .50 machine guns were mounted in the nose, after which the complete nose was repainted. The profile you posted shows an aircraft like this.
The plastic models however show the G model. There is photographic evidence that teh Australians used G's as well, but I really don't know whether the aircraft mentioned in your post was a converted Boston model A or a real G, which was purchased at a later date.
There is also a bit of confusing about the scheme in which it was painted. Some images suggest it was a G in standard USAAF finish (Olive drab with medium grey) others suggest it was painted in the standard RAF scheme (dark green/dark earth/sky), some sources suggest that it was originally delivered in the standard USAAF scheme on which a camouflage pattern was added with dark earth or dark green.
So there are plenty of possibilities to choose from......................
For further reading : http://www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseum/exhibitions/tech_hang/boston.htm
Cheers,
Huub
To start with the good news, this one was already on my "to do list".
But there is something weird about this plane. It is most likely the Boston which flew most missions for the RAAF,, however I'm not sure what type it was and in what scheme it was painted.
The first Bostons from the RAAF were the Bostons III ordered by the Dutch for the Netherlands East Indies, but which arrived too late. These were Bostons with greenhouse noses. After arrival four .50 machine guns were mounted in the nose, after which the complete nose was repainted. The profile you posted shows an aircraft like this.
The plastic models however show the G model. There is photographic evidence that teh Australians used G's as well, but I really don't know whether the aircraft mentioned in your post was a converted Boston model A or a real G, which was purchased at a later date.
There is also a bit of confusing about the scheme in which it was painted. Some images suggest it was a G in standard USAAF finish (Olive drab with medium grey) others suggest it was painted in the standard RAF scheme (dark green/dark earth/sky), some sources suggest that it was originally delivered in the standard USAAF scheme on which a camouflage pattern was added with dark earth or dark green.
So there are plenty of possibilities to choose from......................
For further reading : http://www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseum/exhibitions/tech_hang/boston.htm
Cheers,
Huub
dvslats
Charter Member
For All of Those Involved
Hi Guys,
Just to let everyone know, I'm taking advantage of the Labor Day holiday. The wife and I are heading out for three days. R & R. Camping with some friends and seeing if the fish laugh at the latest lures in my tackle box. So I'll resume our little project in three days.
Take Care Y'all,
Dave
Hi Guys,
Just to let everyone know, I'm taking advantage of the Labor Day holiday. The wife and I are heading out for three days. R & R. Camping with some friends and seeing if the fish laugh at the latest lures in my tackle box. So I'll resume our little project in three days.
Take Care Y'all,
Dave
fde_bressy
Charter Member 2011
Australian A-20's
To huub vink
For more informations about Australian A-20'S, just check this site: http://www.adf-gallery.com.au. Open page [FONT="]RAAF Series Two, and scroll down to [/FONT][FONT="]A28 - Douglas A-20C Boston/Havoc.
You'll get detailed informations about all Bostons used in the RAAF.
More generally, this site has provided me with lots of informations for my own repaints.
Have fun.
François[/FONT]
To huub vink
For more informations about Australian A-20'S, just check this site: http://www.adf-gallery.com.au. Open page [FONT="]RAAF Series Two, and scroll down to [/FONT][FONT="]A28 - Douglas A-20C Boston/Havoc.
You'll get detailed informations about all Bostons used in the RAAF.
More generally, this site has provided me with lots of informations for my own repaints.
Have fun.
François[/FONT]
Thanks for the link Francois. It makes things more clear, but it also proves that A28-9 DU-K was a Boston III, which model is not covered by Milton's series.
What is also sure now is that it was painted in a RAF scheme as it was originally flown with 18sqn of the Netherlands East Indies Forces.
Perhaps I will do a G and pretend it is a modified Boston III........
Cheers,
Huub
What is also sure now is that it was painted in a RAF scheme as it was originally flown with 18sqn of the Netherlands East Indies Forces.
Perhaps I will do a G and pretend it is a modified Boston III........
Cheers,
Huub
Huub,
The DB-7B/Boston III is most like the A-20C. But an early G would also be turret-less but without the plexi nose.
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I know Milton, but what I actually tried to say is that between the models you did isn't a real suitable candidate to make this repaint on. The nose of the A-20C can't be painted and it does not have the four machine guns. The A-20G has a different nose and of course the turret.
The A-70s and especially the A1 version are perhaps even more suitable, but they have their antennas and wrong gun formation.
So that's why I have to choose an other model and currently the G version would be the easiest option for me as that is the only version I have a usable paintkit for.
And I won't ask you to do a A-20C with nose which can be painted and 4 machine guns, as there are already enough models to enjoy.
Cheers,
Huub
The A-70s and especially the A1 version are perhaps even more suitable, but they have their antennas and wrong gun formation.
So that's why I have to choose an other model and currently the G version would be the easiest option for me as that is the only version I have a usable paintkit for.
And I won't ask you to do a A-20C with nose which can be painted and 4 machine guns, as there are already enough models to enjoy.
Cheers,
Huub
I understand Huub; thank you for the consideration. BTW, Wellis is working to consolidate some layers in the paint kits to ease the burden.
CaptMercy, you are doing the A-26 Invader and the B-26 Marauder there?
EDIT: LOL My bad! I meant, the B-26 Marauder and the A-20 Havoc. First coffee in progress
EDIT: LOL My bad! I meant, the B-26 Marauder and the A-20 Havoc. First coffee in progress
captmercy
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Just starting the B26 panel in FS9 so I can have it ready when Dave does the conversion for CFS2 on it... Might try the A26 panel in FS9 could be fun
PD
LOL I changed my question from a pre-1st coffee one to a post 1st coffee one.
But you answered the question I should have asked.
PD, I would encourage you to hold off on the B-26 Marauder as we will be starting the interior textures for that soon. Will save a bunch of work on your part.
