A20 Havoc / Boston Restoration

Here are some images from the final stages of the Boston/Havoc restoration that occurred at No.23 Squadron RAAF Amberley in about 1995.

The aircraft on the left of this image (facing from the front of the hangar) is an A20G Havoc #42-86786 operated by the 388th BS/312th BG and recovered by the RAAF from near Annamoin Village (New Guinea) in Sept 1984. Continue reading

Sd Kfz 232 6 Rad Armoured Car

Kit build and detail enhancement by Jason Ricketts.

This is the 1:35 Italeri kit with lots of fine detail enhancement.

Jason experienced a few fit problems necessitating replacement / enhancement of weld beads. He also added rivet & bolt detail around the turret and other areas. These dark single colour finishes are never easy, and some variation in tone (more evident “in the flesh” than in the photos) has been achieved using basic techniques. Continue reading