Douglas A20 Havoc
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Paint it black.....
Normally I do "reasonable authentic repaints. In this case this is an aircraft from which I don't know anything. Its based on a Warthunder repaint for a A-20G and the original artist claimed it as historical. As the aircraft number on the Warthunder paintwork did not exist I do have some doubts. But as I liked the nose art, I did it anyway and added an aircraft number which at least belongs to a P-70.
But I promise the next one will be "reasonable authentic" again................
Cheers,
Huub
Normally I do "reasonable authentic repaints. In this case this is an aircraft from which I don't know anything. Its based on a Warthunder repaint for a A-20G and the original artist claimed it as historical. As the aircraft number on the Warthunder paintwork did not exist I do have some doubts. But as I liked the nose art, I did it anyway and added an aircraft number which at least belongs to a P-70.
But I promise the next one will be "reasonable authentic" again................
Cheers,
Huub
jackryan172
SOH-CM-2025
Normally I do "reasonable authentic repaints. In this case this is an aircraft from which I don't know anything. Its based on a Warthunder repaint for a A-20G and the original artist claimed it as historical. As the aircraft number on the Warthunder paintwork did not exist I do have some doubts. But as I liked the nose art, I did it anyway and added an aircraft number which at least belongs to a P-70.
But I promise the next one will be "reasonable authentic" again................
Cheers,
Huub
While not historically accurate, it is beautiful and very well done.
Sean
Gentlemen, thank you again for these awesome paints; well done 
I have been out of commission for the last two weeks its seems and unable to make a lot of progress.
I have some modeling things yet to be completed on both the FS9 series and the FSX series, a fuel gauge and a 2D panel to get done.
Hopefully i can make some progress this week and get a beta out soon.
I have been out of commission for the last two weeks its seems and unable to make a lot of progress.
I have some modeling things yet to be completed on both the FS9 series and the FSX series, a fuel gauge and a 2D panel to get done.
Hopefully i can make some progress this week and get a beta out soon.
wellis
SOH-CM-2025
Here are three very early stage nose arts for WIP machines I am working on (in between helping Milton with some loose ends): "Scremen Demen" (sic), "Hell N Pelican II" and "Stygian Pigeon". 2 G's and another P-70. I have only been able to find one picture of Stygian Pigeon and one, possibly two of Scremen Demen. The second picture has a different nose adornment on the right side "Barry's Baby" (I think it says that anyway). Although it wasn't entirely unheard of, for one machine to have different nose art right and left, it may be another machine entirely. Any information on these two machines folks might have would be greatly appreciated (again). Thanks
They will also be made available for the FSX Native/P3Dv4 compatible models.
They will also be made available for the FSX Native/P3Dv4 compatible models.
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Huub,
totally brilliant work - that's my kind of repaint - absolutely love it ! ! !
Thank you so much for straying away from your usual authenticity,
regs,
Ro
Mick
SOH-CM-2025
Your skin might be more authentic than you realize.
Could it be that the artist used that serial number because it's correct, copied from a photo? A photo of a P-70?
If the photo caption didn't specify that the plane was a P-70, an artist who wasn't familiar with the type - like most people - might have mistaken it for an A-20, specifically an A-20G because of the nose guns.
My guess is that the serial number is correct (why would the artist change it?) and the plane was a P-70A.
EDIT: Ah ha! Mr. Google confirms my suspicions! I found an image of that skin on the Warthunder model, and this is how it was captioned:
"Faced with a shortage of night fighters / intruders, the USAAF adopted the RAF practice of converting A-20's for the role. Some 270 A-20's of different models were refitted in several variants and designated P-70 Nighthawks. Most P-70' served stateside in training roles, but some saw combat in the Pacific. "The Night Shift" is a P-70A2 belonging to the 6th Night Fighter Squadron based out of Carney Airfield, Guadalcanal, in early 1943."
BTW, the 6th NFS detachment on Guadalcanal was Det.B.
My goodness, Huub, you're so authentic, you can't even manage to paint a fictional skin when you try to!
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Blackbird686
SOH-CM-2025
Very Nicely done, Huub.
BB686
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Mick
SOH-CM-2025
I can't help with these planes. I wish I could! "Stygian Pigeon" is another one that I would've painted if I could've managed the nose art.
wellis
SOH-CM-2025
Thanks all the same Mick. I think it will work out well regardless.
Excellent rendition Huub! Thank you Sir
Seahawk72s
SOH-CM-2023
With the quality of nose art you are accomplishing, the following of your instincts is serving you well.
Being "reasonably authentic" caters to one part of your audience. There will be others who will not be
so historically oriented and grab the repaint that gets them excited for to have the most fun with. You are
making lots of folks out there happy and its nice to know you are around doing good work.
(There is an IL2 artist who did a series of P70's with P-61 art (being no P- 61in IL2) in honor of the men who served
in the Black Widows)(Just an example)
Thanks..
If you can live with an unpainted glass nose on the C model I can give you a bare metal and a cammo RAAF scheme.
Steve
Seahawk72s
SOH-CM-2023
Hello A-20 enthusiasts.
I am preparing a full beta test for the FS9 Only variant of the Havoc. Hope to have it up Saturday.
Will post here when available.
Thanks to all who have contributed to keep the energy going on this one.
I am preparing a full beta test for the FS9 Only variant of the Havoc. Hope to have it up Saturday.
Will post here when available.
Thanks to all who have contributed to keep the energy going on this one.
