HK Models 1/32 Scale Aircraft Kit
HK Models Royal Australian Air Force A‑20G Havoc “Boston” Item 01E042
This limited-edition HK Models release reboxes the new-tool A-20 G Havoc (previously released as “Over Europe” 01E039) into a Master Version, featuring RAAF-specific markings and high-end extras, such as white-metal landing gear and brass gun barrels. The “Boston” variant was served with the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II.
- 1/32 scale injection-moulded plastic kit (HK Models 01E042)
- Includes white-metal replacement landing gear, brass machine-gun barrels, and a weight nose to ensure proper balance
- Detailed cockpit, internal structure, engines, and bomb bay
- Optional parts for flight or ground display configurations
- Photo-etched parts: control panel, seatbelts, grills, antennas
- Clear parts for cockpit canopy, nose glazing, and navigation lights
- Decals for two RAAF schemes, complete with engine stencils
Note: This kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints, and tools are not included.
Kit Highlights:
- Crisp recessed panel lines, rivets, and stressed skin details
- Big scale: over 460 mm long and 588 mm wingspan, impressive display size
- High parts count (~500 plastic, plus numerous metal and PE pieces), challenging but rewarding
Suggested Paint References:
These suggestions are based on authentic RAAF camo and may differ from kit instructions.
Component | Finish | Tamiya | Vallejo | Mr Hobby | Mr Color |
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Upper Surfaces | Semi‑Matte | XF-61 Dark Green | 70.893 US Dark Green | H303 Green FS34102 | C303 Green FS34102 |
Undersides & Belly | Semi‑Matte | XF-20 Medium Grey | 71.065 Grey Green | H307 FS36231 | C307 FS36231 |
Engine Nacelles & Prop Tips | Matt | XF-69 NATO Black | 70.862 Black Grey | H031 Black FS37038 | C137 Tyre Black |
Gun Barrels & Exhausts | Metallic | XF-56 Metallic Grey | 70.863 Gunmetal Grey | H028 Steel | C028 Steel |
Clear Parts & Optics | Semi‑Gloss | XF-8 Flat Blue | 70.899 Prussian Blue | H326 Blue FS15042 | C326 Blue FS15042 |