HK A20 Sprue shots

[Pete Fleischmann]

1 hour ago, chrish said:

I have to admit, I had no interest in an A-20….until I saw these pictures…Damn you!!

Same-

[Artful69]

44 minutes ago, Smokeyforgothispassword said:

RAAF A20's

Interesting!!! That’s a turreted A-20G … at the top there … I was under the impression that the RAAF didn’t get any turreted versions. I wonder if there is any collaborative evidence out there??

 

Rog

[Artful69]

2 hours ago, DrDave said:

And dont shoot the messenger…. The distributor on the stand said upwards of £200 quid. Why would they charge less than the Mitchell for a newer more complex kit?

The solution of course, is to wait and watch and buy when they get more realistic, at £170 on eBay.

No-one is shooting anyone … here …

 

The distributor may very well be shooting themselves - in the foot, with overcooked pricing though!

 

Rog

[CRAZY IVAN5]

Well, Dennis, there's your turret!    Are you sure it'll fit the -24? It does look good nice and clear 

[ChuckD]

Well, at the solid risk of repeating myself... I'm in.  Time to rip through my current project to make sure the bench is clear.

[Smokeyforgothispassword]

Just quietly, I didn't notice the turret on the aircraft in the link I posted - thats how much of a rivet counter I am

[Dennis7423]

2 hours ago, CRAZY IVAN5 said:

Well, Dennis, there's your turret!    Are you sure it'll fit the -24? It does look good nice and clear 

 

It better fit! If it doesn't, that'll purely be Hobby Boss' fault.

 

- Dennis S.

   Mount Juliet, TN USA

[Dpgsbody55]

Thanks for posting those pics.  The kit looks fantastic, and at least one version should be a must buy.

 

 

Cheers,

Michael

[Piprm]

4 hours ago, Artful69 said:

Interesting!!! That’s a turreted A-20G … at the top there … I was under the impression that the RAAF didn’t get any turreted versions. I wonder if there is any collaborative evidence out there??

 

Rog

 

The RAAF had A's and C's initially ( shown with slim rear gunners cover/hatch and clear front nose and small front wheel )  and last small batch were G's x 20 aircraft  ( A28-50>70) but the G's didn't have inspiring nose arts at all as the earlier versions did.. but I'm hanging out for the A-C version for obvious reasons ( NOSE-ART)

These earlier marks was shown as a resin clear nose in some convention photos ( maybe a A-C prototype) for later release versions...

Pip

Edited November 19, 2022 by Piprm
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[alaninaustria]

My best to Neil @ HKM for bringing us this well engineered beauty! I can’t wait to get one!! 

Cheers

Alan

[npb748r]

9 hours ago, Smokeyforgothispassword said:

RAAF A20's

If I get one, that's the direction I'll go. 

[John1]

Overall, it looks pretty darned good.   My only reservation is the "oil-canning" texture on the upper wing surfaces.   From that one shot, it just looks to be way overdone.   I'll reserve judgement until more pictures are out.  

[Dennis7423]

13 hours ago, Piprm said:

These earlier marks was shown as a resin clear nose in some convention photos ( maybe a A-C prototype) for later release versions...

 

Unfortunately, that clear resin nose you saw was for the J/K series, rather than a B/C series.

 

- Dennis S.

   Mount Juliet, TN USA

[Phartycr0c]

20 minutes ago, Dennis7423 said:

 

Unfortunately, that clear resin nose you saw was for the J/K series, rather than a B/C series.

 

- Dennis S.

   Mount Juliet, TN USA

I can confirm the next release is in fact the K version. BUT, never say never. although to produce the earlier versions the fuselage halves would require re tooling. 

 

[CRAZY IVAN5]

4 hours ago, John1 said:

Overall, it looks pretty darned good.   My only reservation is the "oil-canning" texture on the upper wing surfaces.   From that one shot, it just looks to be way overdone.   I'll reserve judgement until more pictures are out.  

I agree with you ,does look a little heavy . My guess it'll "tone down " some after a coat of primer and paint.