A-10A Thunderbolt II, Op. Allied Force 1999

[InFlames]

Hi everyone. I've started this build a while ago, but unfortunately due to a number of things, I couldn't continue working on it. However, as it appears I'll be able to continue working on her next week and be sure to follow this thread for progress.

Click on the below photo for more pics and text.

 

[Kressy_13]

Looks like it should be a good build from the pit. Always liked the look of the A-10.

Judging by the helmet in your pic you do some mountain biking? Bet it would be good where you are.

 

[eddiesolo]

You know Seb, I have this feeling that this is going to be another superb build...the 'hog' is on a mission...raining death from above.

Si

 

[wmar1967]

May I ask how you get such precision in your paintwork for a cockpit? I see lots of detailed cockpits and I just don't get how you can be so precise.

Do you use magnifying glass? Good light? Very small brushes? Take your time?

Cockpit looks good. I've been tempted with several A-10s before - but (apart from the Sea Harrier I bought which was super cheap) I generally stick to WWII for aircraft - or at least until I've built the ones I want to build.

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice cockpit Seb, look forward to more updates.

 

[InFlames]

Kressy_13: yeah, I'm an avid mountain biker - we have excellent terrain here but unfortunately we are all riding most of the time illegaly due to the most stupid laws, which puts us, mountainbikers in the same category as cars, quads and motorbikes regarding riding in natural habitats.

eddiesolo: thanks :D

wmar1967: actually it's not that much of a precision painting than a prepainted photoetched parts. They give a better feeling as decals as they're not that flat and with several rised knobs they look great in 1:72. They're also quite cheap (I usually use Eduard's Zoom sets) which are in the region of 4-5GBP. Also important is to use dark wash in the pit and on the seat to increase the look of shadows, making it look deeper. And I use good old Mk.1 eyeball during painting and construction - no need to use magnifying glass yet...

flyejoe: thanks, more will follow soon

 

[Kressy_13]

Well that is quite stupid. We have quite a few places specially made here. Only thing we lack is any real mountains. LOL. It's easy to head over to NZ though.

 

[colin m]

That pit looks very nice.

 

[papa 695]

Just seen this Seb and that cockpit does look extremely goodI do like a good Hog

 

[InFlames]

little bit of progress

 

[Polux]

Very nice cockpit Seb!

Keep the pics coming.

Cherrs!

 

[Andy Mac]

Looking good so far, can't wait to see more.

 

[InFlames]

thanks guys

again a little bit of progress

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice work Seb, looks like you have a few mods to go along the way to make your 1990s version. Your website is looking very swish, nice write ups and great photography.

 

[InFlames]

thanks Joe! Some work is needed indeed but nothing drastic to be honest

 

[InFlames]

Some progress at last...

 

[InFlames]

and she's painted up... now I have to travel to Serbia on Sunday for decals

 

[yak face]

Great paint job Seb! Looking forward to seeing the decals go on , cheers tony

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice work Seb

 

[InFlames]

Thanks guys. She's already being decaled.