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Hobbyboss 1/48 A10 Thunderbolt II

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  • Member since
    February 2022
  • From: Adelaide
Hobbyboss 1/48 A10 Thunderbolt II
Posted by BattleTweety on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 12:22 PM

Been wanting to do a 1/48 A10 for ages. This was a nice kit which was easy to put together, good fit with very little flash. I've always liked the sheer thuggery of the A10 and I wanted to load it up with as much as it could carry. The Hobbyboss kit comes with an enormous amount of ordnance, so I had no end of options to choose from. I also prefer the 3 tone camo over the overall grey anyday.
Paints were Mr Hobby H301 - Grey, H302 - Green, H303 Green and H304 - Olive Drab. These were nice paints and I had no issues airbrushing them on. I used Tamiya XF54 Dark Sea Grey for the cockpit interior.
Things I think detract from the kit which may be a problem for the serious modeller - the cockpit detail, the engine detail, the wheel bay detail, all of which are really lacking and would need after market add-ons if you really want to make this bird sing. But for my simple needs, OOB was my goal so here she is.. oh and don't forget to put weights in the nose, it will be a tail sitter if you don't..











cheers

BT

On the neverending quest for the perfectly built model kit.

fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 12:34 PM

Very nice build BT! I think you came mighty close to your wish of a "perfect build".

Stay safe.

Jim Captain

 Main WIP: 

   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

GAF
  • Member since
    June 2012
  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 4:14 PM

Despite the kits shortcomings, you did a superb job!  Congrats!

Gary

  • Member since
    June 2023
Posted by burrito king on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 10:23 PM

Awesome build BT!  The Euro 1 camo looks spot on, the weathering looks just right, and the diorama adds a great touch.

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