1/72 Italeri A-10 Finished

Hand paint it on? Who? Me?

I'd take a stab at it, yeah. Lol

One of my favorite planes!

Thanks guys!

The worst is over...finally!

Overall, I was not all too pleased with the dark green color...it all just looked......too stark??? I added a touch of tan to the dull coat, toned that green down a bit...much happier now!

Dude this is just too cool of a build. I love these ol' A-10's and this one looks fantastic so far. I'm looking forward to the completed pics of this thing.

That is downright impressive. love what you have done on your A-10. It really is an excellent subject and you have done it justice.

It is funny that I was just directed to your A-10. Just last night I was looking for a 1/72 A-10 and was researching what folks considered the nicest kit. It seemed that the verdict was that the Academy kit seemed to be quite a nice kit. Given that, I am curious as to your take on this Italeri kit. Overall engineering and accuracy? I already bought the Academy kit on ebay for quite a bargain but, I'm still open to opinion. Thanks Fermis. 

I do like the toned down version with the tan.  Not as; "Stark" as you mentioned.  I am very excited to see the final reveal on your A-10!

Toshi

Very nice!

I always giggle when I see AIM-9s for the A-10. I know why they are there but can you imagine the A-10 in a dog fight? I mean if someone was shot down by an A-10, the should fly paper airplanes.

Kevin

JOE RIX

That is downright impressive. love what you have done on your A-10. It really is an excellent subject and you have done it justice.

It is funny that I was just directed to your A-10. Just last night I was looking for a 1/72 A-10 and was researching what folks considered the nicest kit. It seemed that the verdict was that the Academy kit seemed to be quite a nice kit. Given that, I am curious as to your take on this Italeri kit. Overall engineering and accuracy? I already bought the Academy kit on ebay for quite a bargain but, I'm still open to opinion. Thanks Fermis. 

 

Thank you very much!

As far as which is best, I can't comment...I've only done one other 1/72 A-10 and that was YEARS ago (Revell, maybe???). I have the HobbyBoss two seater in the stash...it certainly looks "issued", and very basic. This one, as far as the build goes, it's pretty typical Italeri...not great, not bad. I don't have any real complaints about it.

...and...the wrap-up shots...

That picture with your fingers in it put this into perspective. WOW.

This could easily pass for 1/48. EASILY.

Very, very nicely done, Fermis!! That is an excellent finish!!

Thank you!

Here's some more perspective (this was taken more to show the size of the Harrier...not really all THAT big! But it does show the size of this A-10 real well)

Beautiful job fermis. Simply Amazing 

Magnificent finish. You've done a beautiful job on it.

Thanks for your perspective on the italeri kit. I appreciate it.

M. Brindos

That picture with your fingers in it put this into perspective. WOW.

This could easily pass for 1/48. EASILY.

Very, very nicely done, Fermis!! That is an excellent finish!!

 

Excellent. And I thought it was 1/48th, honestly.

Greg

Excellent. And I thought it was 1/48th, honestly.

 

Toshi

What's next!!!???

Thank you all very much...again!

Revenant

What's next!!!???

 

A castle, a boat, and a pumpkin!

Excellent job on that A-10! I've actually been thinking about grabbing a kit of one myself. love what you did with the camo!

Outstanding finish!

Mike

Buckeye

Outstanding finish!

Mike

 

lawdog114

Outstanding Fermis. I look forward to the 3 upcoming...especially the pumpkin.