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(WIP) Revell 1/48 A10 Thunderbolt "Warthog"

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Posted by Jim Barton on Thursday, October 20, 2016 10:47 AM

Beautiful model of one of my favorite planes.

"Whaddya mean 'Who's flying the plane?!' Nobody's flying the plane!"

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    December 2002
  • From: Fort Knox
Posted by Rob Gronovius on Saturday, October 15, 2016 10:05 PM

Very nicely done. I am impressed with what you've done. Coincidentally, I just bought this same kit at a second hand store I took my wife to today. I haggled a bit with the vendor who had priced the kit at $5.99. It was opened and a few pieces were loose, so I didn't know if it was complete. He knocked the price down to $3.99 and after I got home, found out it was missing the figure and his arm. Great deal regardless.

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    January 2015
Posted by TheMongoose on Saturday, October 15, 2016 5:27 PM

I love these ugly planes too. Your air brush work looks really good. Makes it look so much more like camo! Bet you love the airbrush after these results.

In the pattern: Scale Shipyard's 1/48 Balao Class Sub! leaning out the list...NOT! Ha, added to it again - Viper MkVii, 1/32 THUD & F-15J plus a weekend madness build!

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    August 2016
Posted by Keyda81 on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 6:45 PM

Thanks!  I always just put them in, lol.  I've noticed most kits don't come with the figures.  In fact only 4 of the kits I've done have.  3 of them being Revell, the Apache, the Blue Angels F/A-18, and the A10.  The 4th one was the Tamiya F-16 Thunderbird.  I had even took a glance around for figures at my local hobby store to see if I could find some pilots to put in my 1/48 C-130, it's hung from the ceiling, and dropping cargo, but there is no one flying!Surprise Lol.  Funny thing I just realized is I have 3 planes "in flight" none of which have figures. 

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    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 10:42 PM

for your first spray camo job that looks really good, Keyda. I love that you included the pilot as well. Most people will leave the figures out lol.

Overall I think you made a great looking model.  :)

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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    August 2016
Posted by Keyda81 on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 9:40 PM

Greg

Nicely done.

And that was fast.

 

Thanks, I'm a stay at home mom.  I spent 2 entire days in my bedroom working on it, lol.  That's pretty much how I work on everything, plug away at it, and do nothing else until it's done.Embarrassed 

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    May 2013
  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 9:18 PM

Nicely done.

And that was fast.

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    August 2016
Posted by Keyda81 on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 8:59 PM

It is a good size plane.  It barely fits on that shelf, I've already bumped the wing top twice.  I may have to move it to a higher spot on the shelf, so I don't knock it over walking by it, lol.  I seen one in person last year at our local airshow.  I don't even really remember seeing it, but I did get a few pictures.  I think it was just being overwhelmed by all the aircraft that was there.  I was distracted by wanting to see everything, and get at least one picture. 

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    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 7:24 PM

Really nice work! And yeah, I didn't know how big a Warthog was until I built one. And then saw one in person, honkin' big plane!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 4:21 PM

Great job on the A-10.  Especially the camouflage being your first time.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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    August 2016
Posted by Keyda81 on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 4:14 PM

Finished up the A10 today.  Decals went on super easily.  This thing is so ugly it's just bad ass, lol.  I had fun putting it together, and playing with my new homemade paint booth.  I've realized I need a bigger "booth" though, or I will need to paint aircraft that is any bigger in sections, lol. 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 4:21 AM

Good job on a build well done!  

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    September 2005
  • From: Central Nebraska
Posted by freem on Monday, October 10, 2016 9:04 PM

Great job, Keyda!  Gotta be some kind of record for build speed on this kit.  Another stash kit I've been itchin to build, along wiht the Monogram P-61 which I see in the background of some of your pics.

Again I say---Great!

Chris Christenson

 

  • Member since
    August 2016
Posted by Keyda81 on Monday, October 10, 2016 8:45 PM

XF-15DCC

Looking good! I couldnt help but notice the decelerons are open on this kits. Can they be closed?

 

 

Kevin

 

There's nothing in the instructions about closing them, but I'm assuming they could be modified to be closed.

I forgot to bring my phone upstairs while I was working, and I was just busy plugging away all day, lol.  I'm not quite done yet.  I got the decals started, there is so many little ones! 

Before decals

After some decals

  • Member since
    June 2016
  • From: Bristol CT
Posted by XF-15DCC on Monday, October 10, 2016 5:50 PM

Looking good! I couldnt help but notice the decelerons are open on this kits. Can they be closed?

 

 

Kevin

We live in fame or go down in flame. 

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    August 2016
  • From: Eufaula, Alabama
Posted by WannabeFarmboy on Monday, October 10, 2016 11:32 AM

Looks great thus far. Definitely among my favorites. 

  • Member since
    March 2009
  • From: Yorkville, IL
Posted by wolfhammer1 on Monday, October 10, 2016 11:12 AM

Nice progress on the A-10, and good work on the cockpit.  Paint looks great so far, keep going. 

John

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Monday, October 10, 2016 10:26 AM

Nicely done especially for your first time. 

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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    May 2013
  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Monday, October 10, 2016 10:24 AM

Ahah, I found it (the GB)....thank you! Bow Down

You're coming right along and I look foward to following along on your A10. I love these planes and I might just start mine. One way or the other, thanks for the incentive.

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    August 2016
Posted by Keyda81 on Sunday, October 9, 2016 10:38 PM

First time doing a camo pattern with the airbrush.  It's far from perfect, there's a few spots of splatter, but overall I'm happy with it.  Hopefully make some more progress tomorrow. 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Sunday, October 9, 2016 9:31 PM

Yes, ma'am, just scooting right along!  Cockpit looks great.

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Sunday, October 9, 2016 7:09 PM

Very nice start!  Looking forward to the rest of the build.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    August 2016
Posted by Keyda81 on Sunday, October 9, 2016 4:40 PM

Greg

Looking good. You don't mess around, do you.

There's a Thunderbolt GB going on?

 

 

No, I don't, lol.  Once I get started I just keep at it.  It's Sunday anyway, I have nothing better to do.  Hubby's hunting, and it's chilly outside.  Yep, GB started October 1st, runs until same time next year.

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Sunday, October 9, 2016 4:37 PM

Looking good. You don't mess around, do you.

There's a Thunderbolt GB going on?

  • Member since
    April 2016
  • From: Parsons Kansas
Posted by Hodakamax on Sunday, October 9, 2016 3:26 PM

Lookin' good! That is a fun build with camo and the arsenal that comes with it. Have fun!

Max

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    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Sunday, October 9, 2016 3:23 PM

Nice fast progress! Yes

 

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(WIP) Revell 1/48 A10 Thunderbolt "Warthog"
Posted by Keyda81 on Sunday, October 9, 2016 3:16 PM

Started working on this one a few days ago for the Thunderbolt group build.  Got to test out my home made spray booth for the first time, and it works rather well.  Should keep hubby from complaining about fumes.Big Smile

 

Waiting on the to set up, then I'll be painting the exterior in a camo pattern.

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