This model depicts
one of seven Douglas A-24 Banshees of the 8th Bombardment Squadron, 3rd
Bombardment Group that attacked a Japanese convoy off Buna in mid 1942.
These aircraft were
so worn out, had no armor plating, and no self sealing fuel tanks, only one
survived the attack. The Japanese shot down five, the sixth was so badly
damaged it failed to return.
Regarded by many
pilots as too slow, too short ranged, and too poorly armed, the remaining A-24s
were relegated to non-combat missions.
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This model was
finished with Model Master Paint and kit decals.
Colors used on this
model;
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QMS # 41 Dark
Olive Drab. A close match FS 34097 MM1712
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QMS # 10 Light
Gray. A close match FS 36440 MM1730
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QMS # 42 Medium
Green. A close match FS 34092 MM1764
Enjoy the photos.
David Rapasi
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