giemme Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 (edited) Hi everybody; I don't think the subject needs any introduction, as it's a well known aircraft. Slightly out of my normal interests (which are mainly fighters or fighter/bombers), it is also the type my friend and fellow BMer @Gene K flew in the second part of his career. So let's see: the kit aftermarkets that I'll be using and the specific aircraft I'm modelling Which corresponds to this, in real life (pic from https://f16crewchief.deviantart.com/art) BTW, does anybody know where to find more pics of this specific airframe? This one seems to be the only one showing up on Internet. Anyway, I started with a dryfit of the major parts: nose wheel bay and fuselage some panel lines not lining up very well in the nose and underneath A bit of a gap in the nose U/C bay area too Port top wing has some moulding defects at the root and on the outer edge which not surprisingly led to a bad alignment, when mated with the bottom section Starboard wing looks much better test fitting with fuselage The root joins look better once you apply a little pressure to set the correct dihedral At this point, I decided to check the fit of the lovely Aires resin tub which sports a very restrained casting block and a slot to be paired with the inside of the retractable ladder bay In order to fit it into the fuselage, the areas marked with a red pen need to go The IP coaming needs to be removed too, because there's a resin part for that too, but later for that. The kit cockpit mounting tabs need to go as well so after some scraping with a ball pointed Dremel tool and some cutting with a knife, I got here This way, the inner part of the ladder bay fits into the tub slot. As for the rest: Still a loooong way to go .... Comments, hint, tips, suggestions, critiques - all welcome Ciao Edited October 4, 2018 by giemme 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbrad Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 (edited) Bit of info that might help you... http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeDossier.php?Serial=161345 http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/photo/000073175.html http://www.2951clss-gulfwar.com/piwigo/index.php?/category/1 (LOADS HERE) http://warthognews.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/10c-80-0186-caught-at-d-m.html good luck with the build, I'll be tacking a current spec A-10C in 1/72 at some time I'd be interested to see how this kit shapes up PhilB Edited January 10, 2018 by philbrad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Welcome back!!! Let's see what you can do with this one!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Wrong scale for me, but I'll tag along if I may in the hope of picking up some tips. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 (edited) On 10/1/2018 at 17:48, philbrad said: Bit of info that might help you... http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeDossier.php?Serial=161345 http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/photo/000073175.html http://www.2951clss-gulfwar.com/piwigo/index.php?/category/1 (LOADS HERE) http://warthognews.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/10c-80-0186-caught-at-d-m.html good luck with the build, I'll be tacking a current spec A-10C in 1/72 at some time I'd be interested to see how this kit shapes up PhilB Great! Thanks a lot, PhilB - I must warn you, though: I'm not the quickest of modellers around here (quite the opposite, in fact ) On 10/1/2018 at 17:51, massimo said: Welcome back!!! Let's see what you can do with this one!!! Thanks Massimo, great to have you on board On 10/1/2018 at 18:40, Biggles87 said: Wrong scale for me, but I'll tag along if I may in the hope of picking up some tips. John Wrong scale for me too, John ... Nonetheless, I'll try my best Ciao Edited January 12, 2018 by giemme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbrad Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 1 hour ago, giemme said: Great! Thanks a lot, PhilB - I must warn you, though: I'm not the quickest of modellers around here (quite the opposite, in fact ) Ciao Pleasure, happy to help. I've got a Airfix F-4, Academy F-15E and a Revell F-16CJ to attend to yet. A-10 is on the 'want to do' list. Looking at your dry-fit I can see some fit problems with the Italeri offering. Nose fit looks a bit of a flaky. Surprised the Aires resin needs fuselage correction to fit. Only usually found this trying to fit their resin in manufacturers they aren't intended for (as with my Academy F-15E) PhilB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 Thanks PhilB; it's my first time with Aires resin, but from what I've read from other reputable modellers on here, the fit problems can happen also when used for intended kits. Not a big deal though, just some extra patience and TLC needed Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Glad you've got another build on the go Giorgio, pulling up a seat. I can't wait to see the European 1 scheme, much cooler than the current grey in my opinion. Growing up, I got to see lots of green A-10's in Alaska. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 6 hours ago, Cookenbacher said: Glad you've got another build on the go Giorgio, pulling up a seat. Cool Welcome on board, Cookie! You grew up in Alaska? Man, you are one for though climates, aren't you? 6 hours ago, Cookenbacher said: I can't wait to see the European 1 scheme ... but you actually know you'll have to wait quite some time, because of my snail pace, don't you? Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene K Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 4 hours ago, giemme said: ... but you actually know you'll have to wait quite some time, because of my snail pace, don't you? A lot of progress for a snail -- looks like you're going full steam ahead, Giorgio!! I've pulled up my chair to witness what glory you'll bring to this beautiful airplane, in the perfect scale. Gene K 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 30 minutes ago, Gene K said: in the perfect scale. Great to have you on board, Gene Since I won't be getting any bench time till next WE, have you got any trivia you want to share about your time on the A-10? Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene K Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, giemme said: ... have you got any trivia you want to share about your time on the A-10? Trivia -- the early batches of the Hog (1981) had a manual Inertial Navigation System -- a fold out map the pilot constructed with scissors, tape, clear sticker paper, and a grease pencil! The grease pencil also pulled duty while airborne, being used to make notes on the inside of the canopy, and some used it to mark dive angels for rolling in. Gene K Edited January 11, 2018 by Gene K 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 OK, G, I'm here, & I've brought and , who's brought the Looking forward to this one, a Hog in Euro one in the One True Scale - what's not to like?! Keith 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Yep, another one sneaking in at the back here, always liked the A-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 3 hours ago, Gene K said: Trivia -- the early batches of the Hog (1981) had a manual Inertial Navigation System -- a fold out map the pilot constructed with scissors, tape, clear sticker paper, and a grease pencil! The grease pencil also pulled duty while airborne, being used to make notes on the inside of the canopy, and some used it to mark dive angels for rolling in. Gene K That sounds dangerous when done driving a car. I can't imagine when flying low level with a jet built around a huge gun ... 2 hours ago, keefr22 said: OK, G, I'm here, & I've brought and , who's brought the Looking forward to this one, a Hog in Euro one in the One True Scale - what's not to like?! Keith I've got beer, K! Welcome on board 14 minutes ago, 06/24 said: Yep, another one sneaking in at the back here, always liked the A-10 Cheers 06/24, welcome to you too Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Hi Giorgio! Glad I found this thread right in the beginning of the build work! It will certainly be another one of your masterpieces and it's a kit I've been eyeing for some time, so I'll be following your work if you don't mind! Cheers Jaime 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 I certainly don't mind, Jaime! Welcome on board Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I am here Giemme, dragging up a seat if I may. And Keef, I got some beers . I have got the Revell 1/48 version stashed away somewhere, I know a different scale but be interesting to see how they compare. Simon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 Welcome to you too, Simon Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 This is definitely not my subject area, but as it's you, I'll be sure to follow along. Nice start, but it looks as though you have a long road ahead...... Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 Cheers Ian, welcome on board 5 hours ago, limeypilot said: looks as though you have a long road ahead...... Nothing new then, right? Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyf117 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) Content withdrawn - I will NOT be threatened by a moderator, simply because I queried the actions of another... Edited June 27, 2020 by andyf117 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Watching with great interest as I'll be starting the same kit for the Britmodeller 10 Aniversary GB. Mine will be OOB. Great to see photos of Andy's model, which look suspiciously like the magazine article I'm reading. Is that model airbrushed - it looks great? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyf117 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) Content withdrawn - I will NOT be threatened by a moderator, simply because I queried the actions of another... Edited June 27, 2020 by andyf117 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 3 hours ago, andyf117 said: I built an early issue of this kit very nearly 20 years ago now: Magnificent! Welcome on board, Andy One question, if I may: I see you modelled your A-10 with the split ailerons, to act as speed brakes. Is this a possible configuration for a parked aircraft? The kit allows for this option, but I couldn't find, from a first quick search, any pictures of airplanes with this feature deployed. TIA 2 hours ago, theplasticsurgeon said: Watching with great interest as I'll be starting the same kit for the Britmodeller 10 Aniversary GB. Mine will be OOB. Welcome to you too Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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