Italeri (AMT)

[@chrispacer4231]

I wanted to share this story with you JON, and your other subscribers… Kinda goes with your review.. My Great Uncle served in WW2, South Pacific / NEW GUINEA…. 5th Air Force… He was a PHOTO RECONNAISSANCE DEVELOPER… Some of the famous pictures of A-20s in the PACIFIC were developed by him… I have a great book on that particular unit… sorta like a YEARBOOK!!!!!! They took A-20s and modified them into GUNSHIPS … They were the first units to use the P-70s in combat The Aftermarket Decals are specifically for that unit and squadron… I’m going to have to dig a little deeper about this subject… This review inspired me… THANKS JON, for putting this together… Still can’t build anything bigger than 1/72… I WOULD BUILD THIS MODEL if I had room. !!!!!!!!!!!! thanks for letting me share !!!! CHRIS 🇺🇸

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

@@chrispacer4231 Right on, Chris! Can you share the name and publisher of the book for others who may be interested? Thanks for sharing!

[@MGB-learning]

Another outstanding kit review, presentation and video.

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

Thank you!

[@jeffsmith6388]

Good Day From Yuma Az. Another great review, Jon. Nice showing the differences between the "same" kit from different makers. Great choice on a rarely covered subject. All the fighters got the "glamour" treatment. Really nice build, Jon. This review show that old molds never die, they just get sold to someone else! If you are a builder not really a collector, do a bit of back ground on the kits you are looking for. As Jon high lights, many kits from different manufactures are from the same mold. For example, If you have an old Otaki Me-109 kit, it is the same molds as the Arii kit and the AMT kit. And many others as well have "re-boxed" kits. However, if you are a collector, ya gotta have ALL the different box'es. The decal options from the "same kit, different maker" is, my humble opinion, is a great value to us modelers. You can get a version with markings of your choice. And in a kit you are familiar with, second build always go better. As a model railroader, I've built the same Intermountain box car kit 6 times now and got 2 dozen to go. All with different railroad logo's. Kinda easy build...............now. I'm not really a collector, but I dig box art!!! For me, I would buy some "re_boxed" kits just for the box art. In my humble opinion, the best box art is Revell and Monogram from the 1960's. Tom Daniels set a style that's now enshrined in model history. Got my re-pop of "Rommel's Rod"!! I gave a friend a 50 year old Lindberg 1/48 Skyray kit. I liked the box art so much, I keep the the box. The box and parts had been together 50 years. I'll be sending the box to him. The kit needs to be whole. One of the coolest box'es I've had on display. Now it's time for the next gen of modelers to enjoy it! And I'm looking at Jon sub's and almost to 2000!!! Yea, JON!!!!!! Already looking forward to next weeks review! Take care to all and............................... MODEL ON!

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

@jeffsmith6388 Thanks, Jeff! You bring up some great points. It is nice to build the less-built subjects at times. Otherwise, we can have a skewed history that places too much importance on the more glamorous aircraft, armor, ships, etc. As always, I appreciate the comments. Cheers!

[@1982valeriu]

Cheers muchly, mate! Just ordered the Italeri version of the kit, and found your review spot-on, and very useful, many thanks!

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

@@1982valeriu You're welcome!

[@c123bthunderpig]

Hey Jon, nice kit, " not parts heavy", I'm familiar with the A20 but not P70 plus after building for a long time I have yet to encounter a kit with the through the fuselage wing spares, kind of unusual. Maybe the palm trees were victories or missions? I'm putting this one on my wish list.. CHEERS BOB

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

@c123bthunderpig I agree, Bob, they are nice kits. You may be right about the palm trees 🌴. Cheers!

[@franciscovenegas1810]

What a great video you have made!!!!, it is really a very good learning, both from the originals and the comparison of the kits, researching thoroughly makes it even more valuable. I include a greeting and respect to Chris Pacer, for his personal story and relationship with this plane, it seems wonderful to have something like this and also be able to tell it. Regarding this kit, I must say that in my youth, in the 90's in the place where I used to buy, they had offered me an A20 Havoc Italeri in 1/48, however due to my own ignorance I rejected it, since the owner of the place despite Of the good comments on the kit, I didn't know how to value it hahahaha, now I regret it more watching the video, just things from my youth. Regarding the P70, in general the twin-engine night fighters of the Second World War have always fascinated me, in fact I tried my best to find a Revell blackwidow in 1:48 when I returned to the hobby and put it together, I still have to make another one and apply what the black color there are contrasts, that is, it is not a flat black. Greetings Jon, congratulations again, keep waiting for the continuation of the P70.

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

@franciscovenegas1810 Thanks for sharing the memories, Francisco! It's hard to know what's in the box without either a look inside or a good review. I appreciate kit reviews by fellow modelers when deciding whether or not to purchase a kit. Cheers!

[@SCSuperheavy114]

Great vid of a great subject . This is one of those subjects to tackle especially when one gets tired of the single engine stuff. Twin engine WW2 bombers/fighters need a refresh in this scale in my opinion. Tons of 1/72 out there,and I get it…size becomes an issue for display. That said this is well molded kit for AMT. Great job once again! Thanks!

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

@SCSuperheavy114 Thank you! I agree. It is fun to tackle a larger kit every once in a while. This one is pretty straightforward and benefits from a bit of research (like most kits). Cheers!

[@AlanToon-fy4hg]

It is surprising that Revell/Monogram never did this in 1/48 scale.

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

@@AlanToon-fy4hg I agree.

[@chrispacer4231]

GOOD MORNING, from OHIO WOW, this is really a nice kit Bet it’s big being a 1/48 Twin Engine Plane ???????? I wouldn’t mind building the A-20 A version of this aircraft Loos like it has great details… ???? is this a A M T kit released by ITALRI… I have a couple of REVELL 1/72 A-20s in the stash… Bought Aftermarket Decals for 5th AIR FORCE bomber groups in the South Pacific and New Guinea… Great history of this aircraft…. I’m limited on space, so 1/72 bombers are as big as I go…. I WOULD BUILD THIS KIT… Another great review !!!!!! DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT made some nice looking planes….. JON , I’m going ad another comment after this…. Always enjoy this SATURDAY morning review, sometimes it sets the tone for building models….. Have a great WEEKEND…… Model On…………… CHRIS 🇺🇸

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

@chrispacer4231 Thanks, Chris! I'm pretty sure Italeri re-released all the AMT A-20 kits. Have a great weekend!

[@MGB-learning]

I built the P 70 kit. Very nice kit but lacked the stencils decals of Italeri kit.

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

Right on! I mention that in this review. Cheers!

[@aleks1939]

Hi Jon, I have a quick general question for you and for any airplane modelers out there. Since I'm generally an armor modeler, I struggle with the seams on aircraft models. Not so much filling them, but if they need to be visible or not. Specifically, I'm talking about the seam that runs along the top and bottom of the fuselage. A lot of times, blueprints will show them as distinct visible lines like any other panel line, but when I see images of the actual plane, I don't usually see a visible seam. How do you guys approach this?

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

@aleks1939 Great question! Some planes have it (the Bf109 is a great example). Other planes don't. It is good to do your research, and ok if you don't always get it right. Most panel lines on real aircraft show up far less than on model kits. Cheers!

[@aleks1939]

@@jonsmodelkitreview4624 To me the BF 109 is a prime example. I've heard/seen lots of modelers claim that that seam should be there on a 109 model, but In most images, I don't see a panel line along its spine. But I think I'm just going to embrace your suggestion from now on, that most panel lines on real planes show up far less than on kits 😁

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

@@aleks1939 Right on!

[@chrispacer4231]

By request from JONS MODEL KIT REVIEW this is the title and publisher of a book about the A-20 and P-70 groups that used the P-70 night fighter in the PACIFIC… Title ALTITUDE MINIMUN the story of the GRIM REAPERS the 89th Bomb Group in the Southwest Pacific….. Published by ANGUS and ROBERTSON LTD first edition 1945 … the only address it has is 9-19 NICKSON ST… SYDNEY AUSTRALIA…… not sure if that publisher even exists anymore…. It’s a great book for history and research / reference…. My great uncle was part of that group during WW2…. staff Sgt. PHOTO RECONNAISSANCE Section Developed PRE STRIKE and after STRIKE Results………… JONS MODEL KIT REVIEW ON CHRIS 🇺🇸

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

@@chrispacer4231 Thanks, Chris!