warthoglvr Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Starting my new project in anticipation of some new decals that are forthcoming for the IN ANG. Gonna try to have one of the first A-10 Blacksnakes builds going. Along with the external lumps and bumps that most all current A-10s carry, I am also going to modify the IP to include a second CRT found in the A-10C, plus I am going to add the Sierra Hotels awesome intake fan/shroud plus a few other goodies along the way. I'm using the HobbyBoss A-10 as the base kit for this build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DBB69 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I didn't even know True Details made HUD's. I find out more of whats out there for after market sometimes by looking at WIP builds. Gonna watch this one. Been thinking about building it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 This is gonna be awesome!!! Gonna be watching this one for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 I've been putting my limited scratch-building talents to work to replicate something in 1:48 that could pass for an A-10C cockpit. Here's the HobbyBoss original kit part alongside the 2nd kit part that is undergoing surgery. Would really appreciate any comments/critiques at this point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emvar Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Looks good so far!!! Emil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I am also going to modify the IP to include a second CRT found in the A-10C actually those are LCDs now ;) Anyway great progress so far and don't forget to add the elastic thread over the IP coaming ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 some glareshield trimming, notch cut for the PE fire pull handles, and some spare resin rod and lead wire to replicate the two boxes atop the glareshield. Sheesh! I wish someone would make a resin pit for the A-10C already! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuperTomcat21 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 good job! zhe first A-10C! 加油骚年！我看好你哦~ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Ummm, it looks like someone IS making a resin A-10C cockpit...In other words, once you are done, get someone to cast it for the rest of us! Looks great so far Andy. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 Well, between Christmas, family, and an emergency root canal I haven't managed to make a lot of progress on my Blacksnakes build. I have, however, been keeping up with Sid de Koning's great build and taking copious notes. Mostly I've been fiddling with some Eduard PE bits and doing some minor scratch-building. Here's the update: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Andy, When and where will the decals be available? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Who's are they, the decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mhoupt Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Andy, When and where will the decals be available? Caracal is doing them. Like Andy, I am building and waiting, ready to go. M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 Andy, When and where will the decals be available? Caracal . . . and the last word I heard from him is that they will be ready in mid-January. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Caracal . . . and the last word I heard from him is that they will be ready in mid-January. I just sent them a few days ago, so perhaps it will be closer to late January...The build is going great, hopefully the decals will be available on time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I just sent them a few days ago, so perhaps it will be closer to late January...The build is going great, hopefully the decals will be available on time! Any chance we will see the Arkansas ANG A-10 markings? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Andy you should cast your cockpit modifications and sell it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Andy you should cast your cockpit modifications and sell it! Thanks, Gonz! I don't know a thing about casting so this will be a one-off..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Got an hour or so in this afternoon adding some Eduard PE to the rear canopy deck and kit cockpit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 Can you say "hand-cramps"? Spent better part of today adding depth to the fuselage "rivets" with a sewing needle! Whew! Glad that's over. A little FloryModel wash to check the results. Also opened a few fuselage vents and glues some mesh screen behind them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cabo91 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Can you say "hand-cramps"? Spent better part of today adding depth to the fuselage "rivets" with a sewing needle! Whew! Glad that's over. A little FloryModel wash to check the results. Also opened a few fuselage vents and glues some mesh screen behind them. I can say "Eye Cramps" watching this.... this is superb, Andy...I'm enjoying watching this come together and I always love getting great new ideas for scratchbuilding parts.... this is like lessons for me so keep it up cause I'm taking notes! Steven Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wardog Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I truly appreciate the attention to detail in your riveting. Having an aircraft structures background, I can see how you paid particular attention to rivet spacing, edge distance and having fasteners of adjacent panels line up with each other. This attention to detail is often what makes a model stand out above the rest. Great job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doughboy Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Where did you get the PE Low Voltage Formation Lights? BTW she is looking good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Any chance we will see the Arkansas ANG A-10 markings? Indiana and Idaho A-10s are coming in January, Arkansas and Michigan in February. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Not much progress to report. Got some base colors on the seat and IP and did a dry-fit to see how it all comes together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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