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Offline The Big Gimper

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1/72 Douglas PBD-1W and Boston AEW.1
« on: October 05, 2014, 03:32:55 AM »
As Litvyak so succinctly stated, another project started ....

Here is a Revell (MPM) A-20J Havoc converted to a PBD-1W Havoc Hunter or a  Boston AEW.1. The APS-20 radar is from an IOM AF-2 kit. The fit was unbelievably easy. I just Dremel tool cut along the existing panel lines, trimmed the APS-20 dome back a bit, bit-o-sanding to match the contour and bobs your radar.  The small vertical stabs were modeled from those on the AF-2. I will plug the upper turret.  I will need taller landing gear. The mark 1 eye ball says B-25 gear should give me the extra ground clearance.





I highly recommend the IOM AF-2 kit as it come with the pieces to build both the AF-2S and -2W.
« Last Edit: October 05, 2014, 07:45:10 AM by The Big Gimper »
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Re: 1/72 Douglas PDB-1W and Boston AEW.1
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2014, 03:44:32 AM »
I am liking this!
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Re: 1/72 Douglas PDB-1W and Boston AEW.1
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2014, 04:25:27 AM »
Looking good Carl! 
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Re: 1/72 Douglas PDB-1W and Boston AEW.1
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2014, 04:56:06 AM »
Holy... :o

You may proceed sir!!!!!!!  8)
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Offline FAAMAN

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Re: 1/72 Douglas PDB-1W and Boston AEW.1
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2014, 07:27:29 AM »
Looks very interesting, please continue sir ......... 8)
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Re: 1/72 Douglas PBD-1W and Boston AEW.1
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2014, 09:04:43 AM »
Neat idea!  :)
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Re: 1/72 Douglas PBD-1W and Boston AEW.1
« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2014, 09:47:05 AM »
Very nifty!
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Re: 1/72 Douglas PBD-1W and Boston AEW.1
« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2014, 10:04:53 AM »
Nice!  Very nice indeed.  I'm going to watch this one with enjoyment.
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