nimrod77 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Cool colour scheme mate, Love it. I will have to build an A-10 one day :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chappie Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Snow Hog?!! Man, I so want to do that jet! This is cool. No pun intended. Chappie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Green-Meanie Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 Finally got chance to take a few pics today, so here's how things stand right now. For painting the camo I created a mask using an enlarged copy of the snow hog scheme. I painted the green and grey then masked those areas using the photocopied plan with the white sections cut out. Later I went back over the edges of the white freehand to soften them slightly The whole thing was then futured and decals applied. I had to make the 'AK' on the tail fins by cutting up the 'NE' decals supplied with the kit, hence the slightly skewed edges. I am also making a decal for the 'H' in front of the refuelling door since the kit one is white and will not show up. I've used Phil Flory's excellent weathering wash over the whole aircraft (this stuff is so easy to use, everyone should get some). Next step is to add the front part of the canopy and landing gear. :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Sweet stuff Greenie :D Think I might have missed it...but what decals did you use in this build? :D Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Tweeker Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Great looking Build!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Green-Meanie Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 (edited) Sweet stuff Greenie :D Think I might have missed it...but what decals did you use in this build? :huh: Anthony Nearly all the decals used so far have been the standard kit ones. The only exceptions to that are the modified 'AK' tail fin marking (which started out as 'NE' from the kit decal sheet) and the two stars and bars behind the cockpit which came from an old 1/72 F-22 Airfix set. I'm also in the process of making a decal for the H in front of the refuel door but haven't fitted this yet. :D Edited November 7, 2007 by Green-Meanie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Wow, that looks very nice! ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darth2307 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Beautiful Hawg! Love it!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drhornii Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Great looking Hawg! I really like the scheme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mario krijan Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 (edited) Great camo!!! great painting skills!! I really dont see often hogs with that scheme, i must research through internet!!! Edited November 7, 2007 by mario krijan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Looking good. Sorry if you already mentioned it, was wondering what weapons are you planning to put onto your A-10? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Green-Meanie Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 Looking good. Sorry if you already mentioned it, was wondering what weapons are you planning to put onto your A-10? Not sure yet. There's a good selection with the kit though, so seeing as this is kind of a 'what if' snow hog getting ready for action I'll probably give it a good mix. Suggestions welcome though. ^_^ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kerojp8 Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 (edited) Hi Green-Meanie, I got no words... That's incredible. What a stunning build ! I like your camovery much and might think twice before I deal with my own A-10A (I have 1/32 the Trumpeter kit). Awe inspiring, welle done chap ! Am looking forward 2 seeing more Best regards, Richard Edited November 18, 2007 by Kerojp8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gambler Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Hey Greenie, awesome job so far mate!!! Great work on an A-10 scheme you don't see very often. Cheers, Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil_Flory Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Ooh, now I like that, that is something you don't see very often. Great job I can't wait to see it done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragonfly Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I must agree with everyone else, your build is absolutely stunning and the winter camo really is unique and expertly executed. I WANT ONE!! I WANT ONE!! Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Green-Meanie Posted December 31, 2007 Author Share Posted December 31, 2007 Been a while but here's an update folks. Lots of little fiddly things been done, and still to be done hence the slow progress. Got the flaps and ailerons/decelerons painted. They are not actually attached permanently yet but will be. Nav lights, laser pod and other various antennae attached and/or painted. Front part of canopy attached and painted. Main canopy still has a little detail work to do before its done. Landing gear painted and has been attached since these pics were taken. A few more little jobs to do here and there but the end of the road is in sight, at least for the aircraft. Then I just have to make a display base for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 :D Very nice progress GM Did all that detail come on the HB gear leg? or did you add anything? AW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slick95 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Very nice! Your model is turning out wonderfully! SLICK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Green-Meanie Posted December 31, 2007 Author Share Posted December 31, 2007 :DVery nice progress GM :blink: Did all that detail come on the HB gear leg? or did you add anything? AW I've changed the two hydraulic lines (brake lines?) from the plastic originals to copper wire but everything else you see is from the kit. I have also fitted an extra wire since the pictures were taken. :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
regevmo Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Hi, The pre-shading and painting on the hog looks awsome :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boscosticks Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Main bodywork done and now preshaded ready for painting. you. have. AMAZING. preshades !! and a crazy steady hand ! keep up the great work !! hehehe :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Green-Meanie Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 The end is near. Flat coat applied, flaps and ailerons fitted, access ladder fitted, pitot tube (made from a pin dipped in CA) fitted and a few other minor details added. Just need to do the ejector seat and pilot and attach the canopy, weapons and some final touches and that'll be about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 very nice work on the paint and shading! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Looking good there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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