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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: The Big Gimper on October 05, 2014, 03:32:55 AM

Title: 1/72 Douglas PBD-1W and Boston AEW.1
Post by: The Big Gimper 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.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/CF-101B/IMG_1571.jpg) (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/CF-101B/media/IMG_1571.jpg.html)

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/CF-101B/IMG_1573.jpg) (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/CF-101B/media/IMG_1573.jpg.html)

I highly recommend the IOM AF-2 kit as it come with the pieces to build both the AF-2S and -2W.

Title: Re: 1/72 Douglas PDB-1W and Boston AEW.1
Post by: GTX_Admin on October 05, 2014, 03:44:32 AM

I am liking this!

Title: Re: 1/72 Douglas PDB-1W and Boston AEW.1
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on October 05, 2014, 04:25:27 AM

Looking good Carl! 

Title: Re: 1/72 Douglas PDB-1W and Boston AEW.1
Post by: Cliffy B on October 05, 2014, 04:56:06 AM

Holy... :o

You may proceed sir!!!!!!!  8)

Title: Re: 1/72 Douglas PDB-1W and Boston AEW.1
Post by: FAAMAN on October 05, 2014, 07:27:29 AM

Looks very interesting, please continue sir ......... 8)

Title: Re: 1/72 Douglas PBD-1W and Boston AEW.1
Post by: ChernayaAkula on October 05, 2014, 09:04:43 AM

Neat idea!  :)

Title: Re: 1/72 Douglas PBD-1W and Boston AEW.1
Post by: Litvyak on October 05, 2014, 09:47:05 AM

Very nifty!

Title: Re: 1/72 Douglas PBD-1W and Boston AEW.1
Post by: elmayerle on October 05, 2014, 10:04:53 AM

Nice!  Very nice indeed.  I'm going to watch this one with enjoyment.