A-10 LOADER Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Here is a list of all I did to this model. Thanks for looking, hope you enjoy them. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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A-10 LOADER Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 This was a whole other project in itself. The tarmac was made using .020" sheet plastic. The joints between the ramp sections were all scribed. I used a 1/48th scale rule to get the ramp sections to scale plus, I measured the sections on our flightline to get an idea of what size they should roughly be. The concrete color was a special mix I came up with. I sprayed the entire ramp first then, masked off for the lines. Once the colors were finished I wet sanded the entire surface, to knock down the paint line ridge between the colors and the ramp. Some black wash was applied to all the joints and cracks and finally, 2 coats of flat applied. The ramp section is glued down to a piece of 3/4" MDF and the edging is cherry wood with 3 coats of semi - gloss clear. I sanded between each coat of clear as well. I think it came out really well. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) So this model is 15 years old? Wow Edited February 26, 2013 by Bigasshammm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Yes it is, wow how time flies by ! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thats a good looking model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thanks, I am very pleased with how it turned out. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I like it, I want an F-117 to... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Nicely done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plano Guy Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Great looking plane! You also did a very nice presentation. Nice work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Some photos of the underside and the cockpit. This is the best I could do with the point and shoot. I have 5 SLR's but, no macro lenses. May have to look into one I guess. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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VFA-103guy Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Excellent model! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Thanks Brian. Wish the shots of the cockpit would come out better, there's ALOT of work and detail in there that you can't see in the pics. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Everything looks good from here! I've always wanted to build a 117, and maybe I'll get around to it. They were pretty cool planes! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JesniF-16 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Great looking finish on that build!!! I grew up within 10 miles from the bombing range & F-117 did fly-by's from time to time. It brings me back some memories :D/> /Jesse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 You sure made that Monogram Nighthawk look good! Like seeing the bombs too. Big Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Really appreciate your kind words everyone, thanks again. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmreed76 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Very niçe, Your Black jet looks Amazing. I have a couple of Tamiya F-117s in the stash that I can't wait to start building! Thanks for sharing your awesome build!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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