Well, you've convinced me and mine is on the way. Looking forward to my first HK model. Great job on the review.

Nigel the last two letters in the designation (-DO) indicate which factory constructed the plane. (DO) would be the main Douglas factory in California (Santa Monica?) (DT was the Douglas factory in Tulsa). As in Britain various manufacturers made other company's aircraft under licence. All the American factories were assigned different two letter codes.

Brilliant review mate, brilliant kit, just hoping it will come out in 1/48 soon. If only I had more space... Thanks so much Nigel 👍

Glad to see you back and firing on all cylinders Nigel! Sorry to hear about Jess. I just got two of these kits delivered last week which has rekindled my researching. A couple of points that might be of interest for Boston IV versions: I read that the RAF IVs didn't have the forward firing 50cals. While I can't find any good reference shots for the RAF, I did find some 342 Loraine Sqdr pics that show the gun ports covered - and pretty permanently, not just taped over for flight. As a sister squadron to RAF's 88 sqdr, my bet is that they'd been the same. The evidence for Mk XIV bombsight is growing too - so I'm glad I saved mine from the BM Lanc build. Are you still planning to build a 'J'?

Zotz decals just released an A-20J decal sheet with 8 different U.S. planes. I know they are a bit thicker than Cartograph but still not bad.

I'm waiting for this to come in 1/48. Thanks for the review!

Dear Nigel, Another review of a good looking kit from HK. I remarked elsewhere on formation lights as I gather they were fairly standard on US aircraft of the era. Good work sir!! Regards, Z

Hi Nigel. Once again a great video. And the first person who can build this. Top. The very best part from the beginning ...listening to Jess playing ball. Unfortunately not in the video. jeje Good to know that Jess is doing well. Another great model. WIth al the beautiful kits i don't know what to buy. Many greetings, especially for Jess with a big hug from Thomas in Mexico.

Hi Nigel, with regard to the engines, both the G and J models had the -23 variants, the H and K the -29, with about 100 extra HP. The exhaust stacks are the clayton s type (also seen on the B-25) and seem to have been introduced from the G-35 (i think) and all Js, Hs and Ks,for better flame damping. Nerd out burst over! 😂 great video, though. I'm really looking forward to seeing your build of this one!

Nigel, you're correct. That's very nice and can't wait for this build.

Hi Nigel, Really nice kit👍🏻 I found Paul Stewart's channel, that you probably already know. He's got really nice walk-arounds on many planes, including ww2 bombers, that are mostly restored in museums, but still very interesting to watch.

I have this one preorder Nigel thank you for inbox review

The lights under the rear fuselage are not formation lights. They are coloured identity lights. (Red, Amber, and Green I think). They were used to flash a morse letter/colour combination to antiaircraft guns/friendly ships etc (colour/code of the day). Somewhere in the cockpit there was a control box to select which lamp(s) to use and a key to tap out the morse letter. They were used in the same way as an Aldis lamp or the various colour flares combinations fired from a Verey pistol.

At last! Great review as ever Nigel - my order's in. As for dates, the Wingleader book is slightly out. Although the Boston IVs weren't flown 'en mass' until mid June 44 as they say, the first Boston IV (BZ449) actually flew its first op with 88 Squadron on May 1st - a raid on marshalling yards at Hirson. I also remember my father telling me that the new IVs were flown into Hartford Bridge throughout May and all were parked up on the far side of the airfield. When he asked why they weren't flying them he was told they were being held back as replacements for after D Day, from which they didn't expect too many of the IIIa s to return from. A comment he didn't find too encouraging! So what stripes the 400 series of IVs had is a bit of a mystery I think. BZ449 flew again on 5th May but not again until 12th June when BZ412 was also introduced - a plane which my Dad went on to fly later in that month. I imagine that these May flights were more tests than anything else. So, what stripes the rest of 400 series of IVs had is a bit of a mystery I think. The first of the 500 series flew on 1st Jan 45, with BX515 (as in the HK kit) flying its first op on 2nd. so I think its pretty certain that they all flew with the post October 44 recognition markings. Sorry for the nerdy ramble!

Nigel, just a thought: With all these detailed interiors included in the 1/32 Lancaster, B17 and A-20 kits for example, it would be neat to see someone get out the razor saw and build a kit with the appropriate side panel material removed for an open display of the interior from the nose to the rear. I just think it's a waste to always cover up all that detail. Some thought would have to given to equipment lost from the removed panels. I think one opened aircraft model would be a nice addition to one's collection. Great review!

Hi Nigel, Thanks for a great review. This looks like a great kit. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Jeff

Yup definitely going to have to build a Boston. Might have to take to Boston, the original one, down the road and glue one piece on, then I can say it’s a Boston built in Boston.👍 Great video Nigel quality info as we’ve all come to expect. Congratulations on exceeding 27k

Nice review Nigel. That model would look great in my stach. 😊

That looks a great kit. My thing is WW2 aircraft but tbh I haven't ever really considered doing a tricycle type, but this is very very tempting. Wish someone would do a nice 1/32 C47.

well done on the 27k Nige, thoroughly deserved👏🏻👏🏻

Fair review, Nige of what is essentially 95% A-20G. (I seem to recall, AMT doing something similar with their '48, 90s offerings.) This does look a nice product, no doubt, but has your mate at HKM made you privy to any future releases from them? It seems at the moment it's just Lancs, B-17s and Havocs. It'd be nice if you could herald a Halifax, Wellington, Hampden or Whitley. Imagine a '32nd Manchester? A Liberator, Marauder also from HKM. Wonderful. All easier said than done, I know, but one can only have that many Lancs and B-17s, surely?

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This kit looks smashing, the attention to detail paid by the Hong Kong team needs applauding. A question for you, at 43:07 you are showing the French Mk IV Wingleader image. On the top down view of the aircraft, inboard of the Tricolour roundels are those British RAF roundels overprinted? Cheers Nige

I wish there was a new 1/48 Havoc!

Would SMS paints go well with this build? I ask only because I am moving (slowly) over to SMS paints especially for its airbrushing abilities. Can’t seem to find a fault so far on builds I’ve done. Throughly enjoying your channel, very educational 👍🏻

Nice

Love all your video, like your politeness and you modeler’s work. Just my friendly two cents: you “must” do always what you like the most but the A20 theme is starting to be a bit redundant. Again…just my friendly two cents

Your reviews are among the best out there, but at the same time somewhat disconcerting in terms of price. The basic A20 kit is £240 (Hannants) and all the extras you refer to must add between £50 and £100, which is frightening rather than disconcerting! Unfortunately such sums put these models out of my reach. However I shall continue to watch and enjoy your reviews and builds.

Other possible models. I am a fan of WWII aircraft. Early war. There were twin engine bombers like the " Baltimore" and anothet similar. Think models of those aircraft might be in the future?

Nigel it's not relevant to the video but I can't get my paint to bond to my model. I have washed them in warm water with washing up liquid .Rinsed of like your video you made .As you can imagine I'm getting a little peed off .I prime with vallejo grey and most of my paints are tamiya fx range.

Mines on order with jadlam

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Half metre wing span :) Not too big then (I only wish I had that sort of space free).

It would be nice if they would do a b24d the new hobby boss one is all wrong they made more b24s then b17s they carried more bombs and whemt further where used more simce they made more tell hk I've seen 8 forums about people wishing they would have already made one talk to your guys

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