Sebastijan Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Finally started the build here's the progress so far - click on the photo for more Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 That seat is incredible. Nice work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 little bit of progress Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 further progress Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) Looks good with the added detail. Benner told me to tell you that you need to remove that diamond shaped bump next to the gun. It's not there on real A-10's anymore. Also, Benner says you need to move that little blade antenna, between the circle and the grill on the gun fairing, further aft and next to the gun fairing,just about in front of that little panel with the 4 holes. :)/> the diamond shaped bump on the nose and tail is the ALR-46 radar warning receiver. All serials from 78-582 on had the ALR-69 (the dual receivers on the nose and tail) from serials 78-622, the lower AN/ARC-164 UHF antenna was moved further back than the position under the gun Edited November 8, 2013 by Benner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 thanks for the tip on moving the antenna backwards - I haven't checked the references about that yet, as I have more basic stuff to do first like puttying, sanding and restoring lost panel lines plus riveting. If Ben would check my article, he would have seen I pointed out that the diamond shaped lump has to go ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 New progress report with explanation on modifications needed for Italeri's 1:72 A-10A to bring it up to later configuration Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 finally painted! Now I have to travel to Serbia for decals! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 decals are on! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 There a story to this particular aircraft as to why it has a different engine? Obviously a repair but haven't seen anything mentioned. Looks great Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 I've mentioned in the previous posts but in case if you've missed it - Model represents A-10A used by 74th FS during Operation Allied Force. This jet was hit in the right engine by a shoulder launched missile over Kosovo but managed to make a safe emergency landing at an airport near Skopje, Macedonia. The stricken bird was then repaired there and my best bet is the engine came from Davis-Monthan AFB, taken from one of the out of service A-10s, that was still painted in Euro-1 camouflage scheme. Smaller shrapnel damage was temporarily fixed on site and oversprayed with dark Grey colour. I am not sure about the right wing airbrake though - wether it was replaced due to battle damage or was it replaced before this incident - one reference photo of this part of the wing, shows it darker colour then the wing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Yeah I missed it don't know how. Very cool and probably scary story for the pilot. These birds are incredible. Top work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST0RM Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 The 3-man group build lives on! Excellent work on the A-10. Following the story with the BDR spare engine in Euro I and speed brake is awesome. Breaks up the normal scheme and adds character. Congrats! Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 thanks guys The Hog has been since weathered and flat coated... Ordnance has been prepared, with only one Maverick still to be finished (one was fired during the mission). If the skies don't come falling down on us, she'll be finished by the deadline. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 And she's finished! A few photos up there in the Debriefing, expect better pictures soon in Display Case Thanks for following. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Looks great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Indeed, well done. Certainly a non standard A-10. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 very nicely done Seb; now just imagine what you can do if you build in 1:48 :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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