Kagemusha Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 There are some profiles in Avonmore Books Pacific Profiles: Volume Three, 3rd Attack Group website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Also, David Doyle books is offering “Rampage of the Roaring 20’s” about A-20’s in the Pacific with the 312th BG. https://daviddoylebooks.com/piston-engine-aircraft/rampage-of-the-roarin-twenties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 …And his Legends of Warfare book on the A-20: https://daviddoylebooks.com/piston-engine-aircraft/a-20-havoc-legends-of-warfare-bzdyn Both books on sale right now. CRAZY IVAN5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 It's too bad we can't put the nose gear in afterwards, help to keep it intact. The way the kit is engineered prevents that however. I'll have to be extra careful when I build mine , I'm a klutz which doesn't help. Hopefully someone will offer some brass gear replacements along with some 3D printed later cowling, it could happen. Learstang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckD Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 21 hours ago, Kagemusha said: There are some profiles in Avonmore Books Pacific Profiles: Volume Three, 3rd Attack Group website. Is that site broken for anyone else? None of the images load for me and most of the links lead to a page that says "oops, your site is not published." 18 hours ago, LSP_Ray said: …And his Legends of Warfare book on the A-20: https://daviddoylebooks.com/piston-engine-aircraft/a-20-havoc-legends-of-warfare-bzdyn Both books on sale right now. Thanks for the recommendation on the Roarin' 20's book. I'll probably pick that up. I did, however, just get my hands on the Legends of Warfare book yesterday and was a little underwhelmed. As I'm looking for historical photos of the A-20G in the Pacific, I was disappointed as there wasn't much of that content. Most of it focuses on its European use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Another good, extensive dive into the A-20 is "The Douglas A-20 Havoc: The Ultimate Look" published by Schiffer and written by William Wolf. It is over 500 pages and includes extensive text and photos. The book is heavy, so shipping may be an issue for some. Mark Proulx Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 5 hours ago, ChuckD said: Is that site broken for anyone else? None of the images load for me and most of the links lead to a page that says "oops, your site is not published." I had the same issue when I hit the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Received my kit today and its such a nice production from HK for certain. Do we know if any AM companies are planning some replacement metal landing grmear for this one, especially the nose gear? Regards. Andy CRAZY IVAN5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 8 hours ago, ChuckD said: Is that site broken for anyone else? None of the images load for me and most of the links lead to a page that says "oops, your site is not published." Thanks for the recommendation on the Roarin' 20's book. I'll probably pick that up. I did, however, just get my hands on the Legends of Warfare book yesterday and was a little underwhelmed. As I'm looking for historical photos of the A-20G in the Pacific, I was disappointed as there wasn't much of that content. Most of it focuses on its European use. I got that one also , and you're right it's a little light on technical info . I too am looking to do mine in Pacific markings and there isn't a heck of lot out there . I may have to get that book "The A-20 Havoc : The Ultimate Look". sounds like it may have a lot more info. We may get crossed up on which ones we can do what with the cowling issue. Do you have any ideas on what we can do in that regard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 I just got an email from Peter at Airscale and he's waiting on the decals and says it shouldn't be long before the set for the A-20 will be shipping . All the ducks are starting to line up . Now all we need is later cowlings and maybe a brass landing gear set, oh and Pacific theater decals. I haven't started mine yet as I have to get the Ki-45 off the bench [ almost ready to primer]. Uncarina, Learstang, monthebiff and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 23 minutes ago, CRAZY IVAN5 said: I just got an email from Peter at Airscale and he's waiting on the decals and says it shouldn't be long before the set for the A-20 will be shipping . All the ducks are starting to line up . Now all we need is later cowlings and maybe a brass landing gear set, oh and Pacific theater decals. I haven't started mine yet as I have to get the Ki-45 off the bench [ almost ready to primer]. Cool, let's have a look at the Ki-45 then Regards. Andy Learstang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 13 minutes ago, monthebiff said: Cool, let's have a look at the Ki-45 then Regards. Andy She's not quite ready for prime time yet ,been an epic build but a good one. monthebiff and Learstang 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckD Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 26 minutes ago, monthebiff said: Cool, let's have a look at the Ki-45 then Regards. Andy Yeah, @CRAZY IVAN5 pics or it didn't happen. monthebiff and CRAZY IVAN5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Oh, there'll be pics , don't expect much doesn't compete with what I've seen here on this forum. At least it'll be good for some laughs! ChuckD and Learstang 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Sorry fellas, had a systems failure. Link to Kevin's review of the Avonmore Books Pacific Profiles: Volume Three, some of the fantastic nose art can be found on the 3rd Attack Group website, you need to scroll down to The Characters. The links at the bottom of the page are really interesting with some great photographs, particularly ALTITUDE MINIMUM. Another great site for period photos. LSP_Kevin, Uncarina and Learstang 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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