Douglas A20 Havoc

[wombat666]

And a very big 'Thank You' from me to all involved.
I have fond memories of 'Havocs/Bostons' from a very early age.
My Father was briefly stationed at Canberra, where a Dutch unit was working up on their B-25 Mitchells.
The story I was told much later explained why they spent their 'Free Time' buzzing the Canberra suburbs in Havocs.
It seems the USAAF wanted as many Mitchells as they could hold of, and when a squadron of Havocs turned up, along with a requisition order for the Dutch aircraft, the USAAF crews were told to go away.
The Dutch squadron had locked their (well, they paid for them!) Mitchells up and posted several of their Indonesian infantrymen, complete with rifle and bayonet, around the hangers.
As a result of the impasse, the Dutch kept their Mitchells and the Havocs were left unclaimed, the USAAF crews returning via railway.
Boys will be boys, so rather than wear out the Mitchells the crews had a fine old time wearing out the Havocs.

[Milton Shupe]

That's an interesting story there Wombat; thanks for sharing.

[wellis]

Not ready for prime time, just yet, but getting there. Here are some shots of the progress on the G model and a very preliminary livery. Color is not quite right, among other things :-). Also some jpegs of the primary templates. These are layered (many layers) .psd files with layers organised into what are, hopefully logical groups (rivets, light and shadow, dorsal, ventral, etc). I'll put up some shots of the C in a bit and the P-70's later in the week. I have been trying to bring them all along together, so bear with me. :-)

[wellis]

Hear are the C model templates and an "in-sim" shot or two.

[gaucho_59]

Like it very much... great work (btw... where did you download the mapping file? would like to work on natural metal scheme)


G.

[Milton Shupe]

Like it very much... great work (btw... where did you download the mapping file? would like to work on natural metal scheme)


G.

G,

May as well await the paint kit(s) as he is almost done there. Wellis is the only person who has the original templates as this is a team project, not a community one. Shouldn't be long now. :-)

[AussieMan]

Really looking forward to this great aircraft and the accompanying paint kit.

[huub vink]

Beautiful work guys! I fully agree with Pat, definitely something to look forward to.

Cheers,
Huub

[MattJeo11]

[Milton Shupe]

Matt,

Awaiting the paint kits and some gauge programming. Not much I can do short of releasing it as is...

[MattJeo11]

No malice intended, merely a bit of levity in world of tension and anticipation.

[Milton Shupe]

No malice intended, merely a bit of levity in world of tension and anticipation.

Matt, it wasn't perceived as such either. Just sharing the facts with you. :-) Thanks for your interest.

[wellis]

Matt, it wasn't perceived as such either. Just sharing the facts with you. :-) Thanks for your interest.

Just to let you know it is in fact getting closer...there are four models for this project...so,hang in there. This the G (almost done) and one of the included liveries. RAAF 22 Sqdn.

[AussieMan]

Just to let you know it is in fact getting closer...there are four models for this project...so,hang in there. This the G (almost done) and one of the included liveries. RAAF 22 Sqdn.

Good one mate. That one wasn't on my list as every painter has produced that paint. Have a book with plenty more so will have some fun when released.

[Milton Shupe]

Just to let you know it is in fact getting closer...there are four models for this project...so,hang in there. This the G (almost done) and one of the included liveries. RAAF 22 Sqdn.

Beautiful work Sir

Since there is still interior work to do, I will plan on releasing a package for painters once the exterior kits are completed if that's okay with you.

[wellis]

Beautiful work Sir

Since there is still interior work to do, I will plan on releasing a package for painters once the exterior kits are completed if that's okay with you.

That works for me sir. I'll get in my "licks" with a few release liveries and let others have at it :-)

and while that is going on I will work on the interior....

[Milton Shupe]

That works for me sir. I'll get in my "licks" with a few release liveries and let others have at it :-)

Just to clarify, the painter's release will be the basic exterior model and include only the paint kit textures.
I would hold your liveries until the beta release.

Milton

[wellis]

Just to clarify, the painter's release will be the basic exterior model and include only the paint kit textures.
I would hold your liveries until the beta release.

Milton

roger that...

[Milton Shupe]

Wellis as you know has been super busy with excellent paint details in the kits on the 4 models. Here are some progress shots on a few liveries that will be available for the A-20 G model. Looking great Wellis

[vonernsk]

Great paint for a great model.

Thank you Milton and Wellis, you bring these old war horses to life in the most realistic way.

Mal

[AussieMan]

Great paints mate.

[wellis]

Great paints mate.

Thank you sir!

[nigel richards]

Wellis as you know has been super busy with excellent paint details in the kits on the 4 models. Here are some progress shots on a few liveries that will be available for the A-20 G model. Looking great Wellis

Magnificent work, Milton and Wellis - loving it! :-)

[Milton Shupe]

Magnificent work, Milton and Wellis - loving it! :-)

Heyyyy Nigel :-) Great to see ya my friend.

The magnificent work is what Wellis is doing, and he is doing it on 4 different models, as you know.

[Milton Shupe]

Wellis stopped by yesterday and I was able to grab a couple shots of his work. Verrrry nice :-)

He's had his hands full with paint kits for 4 models so it's taking some extra efforts to propagate improvements throughout the series. But I think he is moving now to the P-70's PKs to finalize them. That's a good sign. Thanks Wellis for your heavy lifting on these PKs.