Looking good here @eb801. Glad I was able to pass on some good suggestions.

@EB801 - I glued the nose gear as high and as far forward as I could with CA glue. Left the main gear where it is so I could maintain nose-sitting. Nobody else is really going to notice. 98% of what we do to "correct" models will never be seen by anyone, and 100% will never be seen by anyone who would know what had been done.

TC@tcinla - Ain't that the truth!

Very nice fitting, Eric @eb801
Fingers crossed for the added weights.

Your A-20 is looking really nice, Eric. I am really enjoying this build. The care and extras you are putting into the project add a lot, particularly the resin control surfaces. You probably have tons of good references, but in case you are still wondering what to add behind the pilot's seat, here are a few pics I found on the Net of how that flip-up armor plate looks.

The pic of the real thing also shows some great detail on the hatch mechanism. The model shots show one scale representation. I plan to do my A-20s that way, when I get to them (Pacific and ETO versions).

A note about attaching the "fabric" rudder and stabilizers

I recommend digging out the thick kit plastic edges where the two tail fin halves meet so the round swivel edge of the rudder, elevators, and ailerons can nestle into the cavities instead of butt up against a hard edge 90 degree angle where you cut the kit part out. You could also thin these down prior to gluing. I drilled a line of small holes and then cut them apart with a hobby knife to create an opening. Whatever works. AMT's plastic is rather hard to work with so if you end up with any viewable gaps, a finger dab of water soluable, adhesive white caulk will take care of it.

Here they are finished:

The horizontal stabilizers have now been attached to the rear fuselage and filler has been applied in only two areas. Fit is not bad and maintains a close enough 10 degree dihedral.

And now, the tail

Great work on the tail section, Eric @eb801
A huge improvement over the original parts, especially with those evergreen hinges.