1/72 Strombecker WW2 Douglas A-20 Havoc identification model

[Mark Braunlich]

Another 1/72 Strombecker identification kit model to restore, a Douglas A-20 Havoc.

[Mark Braunlich]

This is the airplane I want to restore the model as.  Appears to have two shades of green as camouflage.

[lastvautour]

looks like a challenge.

Lou

[Boomerang]

Mark,

Looking forward to your restoration.

Cheers

Gordon

[Mark Braunlich]

A couple of photos to bring you up to date.   First photo shows disassembly in process.  All the components received attention with regard to refining the shapes.  The nacelles had wood added to the rear top faces to make a major correction in the shape there.  The model is going back together with filler creating fillets where there were none.  All of the components are from the original Strombecker kit model but much refined.  Correct decals have been sourced from an old USAirfix kit.  I'm enjoying this restoration very much.

[Mark Braunlich]

A post-war Wards catalog cut showing the old wartime 1/72 Strombecker identification kits still available.  The A-20 Havoc kit sold for 46 cents!  The B-17E, a Bell P-39 and I think a Curtiss SBC Helldiver were also made but are not shown here.  With the Cruver molded one-piece plastic identification models also cheaply available by the thousands, it must have been a tough sell to move these Strombecker kits.

[Boomerang]

Love your work Mark.

Cheers

Gordon

[lastvautour]

Excellent results Mark. I had a chance to secure some of those plastic ID models when I was young and foolish. Since I turned them down, they went to the garbage bin.

Lou

[Mark Braunlich]

Lots of wood filler being sanded out today.

[lastvautour]

Nicely done restoration.

Lou

[Dave T]

Strombecker models do survive the ravages of time, in part due to the very durable Western Pine from which the kits were made.

[Mark Braunlich]

Update photo show the model in primer.  Underside has since been painted Neutral Gray.

[lastvautour]

You did a magnificent refurbishment. Please post to Solid Wood Models on Facebook.

lou