sharkmouth

Next installment is on the life raft locations. Here we see what appears to be an A20B but pay attention to the verbiage about difference in models. "Airplane models and equipment stowage vary... Adapt this procedure to fit the specific model you are flying" I don't know the publication date but the inset on the top right does show a life raft and supplies in the walkway behind the pilot's cockpit: A close up of text instructions for each crew member: However, the actual A-20B manual has this figure stating that the gunner is to remove and inflate the

Rear fuselage blue formation lamps. Note that the white item is a ceramic insulator for the antenna entry point: Tail... note the British Havoc doesn't have them but does have the anti-collision beacon absent on US aircraft:

I'm sure HK Models will release an early A-20B/C kit in 32nd scale like they announced for 1/48th scale. Here is an item I could find mentioned, but not illustrated, in several manuals... Item (4) Passing Light: The passing light!

Actually, my point was that HK Models got the arrangement wrong on their 1/32nd scale kit and will probably repeat it on their 48th scale kit which will probably cost $100USD+ All this time, AMT/ERTL/ESCI/Italeri/Revell kits were correct. Simply drill out and use short pieces of tubing and you save a lot!

😀😃😄😁😆😅😂🤣 I guess it isn't of interest? At least the HK kit is coming in 48th scale.

And just like that, I debunk myself! It is a reflection of the port oil cooler inlet not to mention these are clearly A-20B, verified by serial numbers, and one can see the light stowed on the outer side of the port nacelle! Now, to find images of the lower starboard wing on the A-20B!

The Havoc for British specifications seems to have a different set up:

While not included in any scale Havoc or Boston kits, the A-20B had an interesting formation light pattern (seen on the A-20C and the A-20A which describes it in the manual): A-20A manual description of lights and locations - A-20B with rear firing nacelle guns as well. This one seems to have a light (formation or passing) on the top of the bombardier's section of the nose: A-20B serial 41-3040L On the A-20A (this one might have another formation of passing light on the nose above the bombardier): A-20C: When HK

Another photo showing the asymmetric layout:

In order to ensure I am not missing the forest for the trees, let me present what I have come up with so far and the reasoning behind it. With the announcement of HK Models 1/48th scale A-20B/C kit, I decided to focus on my AMT kit which I spend quite some time detailing. Looking at the nacelles, it didn't seem to correspond with the text in various books about the fourteen exhaust ejector pipes being divided by five under fixed cowl flaps on the outboard side, four under the fixed cowl flaps on the inboard side with the remaining six under formed movable cowl flaps.

Love the dedication, quality, and subject!

@ReccePhreak, I posted on the Recon Havocs and it 'seems' one wreck was found and ready to be restored. I am awaiting a response form the owner, Gosshawk Unlimited.

I believe that was done for a movie which indeed is sad. As you can tell from my F-10 post, I loved the strange face they painted plus it was based not far from my family's home in Puerto Rico. F-3 reference article is being put together now. I'll let you know when it is up.

Well, I'm an admin there. Let me know when you visit. I will try to get the F-3 reference up this weekend. Like you, I'd love to have a conversion in 48th (1st choice) or 72nd although I'd have to buy a new kit for the latter.

Larry, I know the feeling! I am about to pull the trigger on a set of manuals that includes the F-3. I've been posting on Modelers' Alliance and LSP so, I will let you know when I post as you are the @ReccePhreak as much as I am @sharkmouth! 😆