A-20 Havoc undercarriage, Nose strut available to order from today 27th July.

[Ali62]

Hi guys

 

There is a lot of interest and discussion on this model, and one item I have been asked a lot about is whether I will be doing a brass undercarriage for it.

As I still do not have kit myself it is or has been very difficult for me to evaluate the kit parts. Nigel at Nigel’s modelling bench did a small video on his channel yesterday see below.

The big question is what would you guys prefer to see just the nose wheel strut produced in brass or a full undercarriage set. As a guide on price and NOT COMMITTING TO.

Nose strut approx £10.00 

Full u/c set approx £25- £30.00

If the nose struts goes ahead it could be about 4 weeks away from today so mid to late August.

 

 https://youtu.be/onAHJqFjMxw

 

Edited July 27, 2023 by Ali62

[The Phantom]

As Nigel said. The undercart for the main is quite complicated and the nosewhewl probably the main one needed most. 

[Learstang]

Although I voted for both, I agree that the nosewheel strut is the one most needed.

 

Best Regards,

 

Jason

[Ali62]

Thank you guys that are offering feedback and voting, more votes are always welcome

[CRAZY IVAN5]

I'm all in favor of at least the nose gear ,although I'd be happy to have all 3. the nose gear is a must!

[Steve Eagle]

Nose gear would be my vote. I have it in place, but I am trying to be very cautious. I know it probably survive much stress. Switching it out shouldn’t be too difficult. 

[Gary Needham]

Initial reports (suggest) the main gears are fine but looking at the nose, that's a must. I'm sure Ali with his experience and fine track record, will review the issue once he gets the parts in his hands and come up with the optimal solution.

 

Gary

[LSP_Ray]

On 7/22/2023 at 12:55 PM, CRAZY IVAN5 said:

I'm all in favor of at least the nose gear ,although I'd be happy to have all 3. the nose gear is a must!

+1

[chenango55]

I prefer a complete landing gear set as a precaution due to the difficulty a repair may present. Also, due to the effort to build the kit and the cost of it.

 

Aside from the landing gear, I would like to see a set of wing bomb racks as one AC featured in the kit had them.

[Confusionreigns178]

Nose-wheel strut, please, Ali.

 

Chris. 

[Vandy 1 VX 4]

On 7/24/2023 at 9:08 AM, chenango55 said:

I prefer a complete landing gear set as a precaution due to the difficulty a repair may present. Also, due to the effort to build the kit and the cost of it.

 

Aside from the landing gear, I would like to see a set of wing bomb racks as one AC featured in the kit had them.

 

Yes wing Bomb racks are needed with M-8 Trippel rocket launches too!!!!  Also, the smoke screen tanks would be nice 

[Ali62]

Hi Guys 

 

I have the nose strut re-designed and it is currently at the casters. Due to a huge work load at the casters it will be towards the end of August before I will be able to mail these out. 
Rather than show and write everything out best follow this direct link then you can see the details, also remember there is a 10% discount available till 31st July 12pm GMT

https://www.aerocraftmodels.com/douglas-a-20-havoc-nose-strut-for-132-hkm-kit-196-p.asp

[Uncarina]

Thanks for adding to peace of mind when building the HK kit! I placed my preorder.

 

Cheers,  Tom

[Vandy 1 VX 4]

I placed my order for my friend and I !!!!!!!!

[Ali62]

Thanks for the support and orders guys