billn53 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 I have just completed the final planned entry for my Wisconsin Air National Guard collection: the A-10A Thunderbolt II (a.k.a. "Warthog"). Over the past two years, I have added the F-51D Mustang, F-86A Sabre, F-89 Scorpion, F-102 Delta Dagger, O-2A Skymaster, OA-37B Dragonfly, A-10A Thunderbolt, F-16C Falcon, and F-35A Lightning. In October 1981 the Wisconsin ANG's 128th Tactical Air Support Wing was re-designated the 128th Tactical Fighter Wing and began trading in their Cessna OA-37B Dragonflies for the A-10A. During the A-10 era, the unit received two Outstanding Unit Awards, three Air Force Flight Safety Awards, and in 1991 an "Outstanding" in its Unit Effectiveness Inspection. Deployments with the A-10 included Operation Coronet Cove to Panama, and "Checkered Flag" missions to NATO bases in West Germany and England. With the end of the Cold War, the early 1990s marked several changes. In March 1992, the wing became the 128th Fighter Wing and shortly thereafter began transitioning from the A-10A to the F-16C/D block 30 Fighting Falcon, which they fly to this day. This is the particular aircraft I have modeled: The kit: and a bit of aftermarket: Painted using Mr Color: Decals are by Caracel, plus a few I made myself. The build log can be viewed here: On with the show! First, a walk-around: Next, some shots with a more suitable background: and a few detail photos: Model Master's GAU-8 really puts the icing on the cake! Finally, a couple more to end the show: My display case dedicated to Wisconsin-themed aircraft. Not much room left! Thanks for viewing! Comments are invited. 72 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Very nice warthog. I'm sure that's 1/48 though! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Who’s, whow and whow. It turns out fantastic. Good to see that you didn’t make a Panel line wash in this case. It looks more realistic! Cheers Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 That turned out beautifully Bill, lovely photos too. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 A beautiful model with equally beautiful photos. I always thought it was 1/48 as well. What a belter. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Really excellent work! Superb Warthog with great detailing and camo scheme. Nice photography too - well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Have followed this all the way through Bill, Well done!! Like the hangar shot in particular. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 Just now, ColinChipmunkfan said: Have followed this all the way through Bill, Well done!! Like the hangar shot in particular. Colin Thanks Colin! That’s my favorite, as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 A masterpiece work Bill. She looks magnificent... Serkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 This is a masterpiece Bill. The detail and the subtle paint wear make it incredibly realistic. So realistic, that I actually did a double-take on the first shot with a natural background because I wondered why you were putting more pictures of real aircraft among the pictures of the model! The hanger picture could easily be mistaken for a real a/c as well. Beautiful work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Nicely done, and love the scale comparison with the Dragonfly, too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Brilliant work on that A-10! Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Beautiful A-10. The ejection seat detail really impressed me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisj2003 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Turned out very nicely. Loved the absorbing wip; if I ever build another A-10 everything to improve is covered superbly there by you Bill. What’s next? Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Impressive result, Bill - you deserve all the praise here And those pics are just beautiful, all of them! Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 Just now, giemme said: Impressive result, Bill - you deserve all the praise here Thanks Giorgio, but compared to your build (from which I cribbed mightily), I cut quite a few corners and skipped many opportunities to add details that you included. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Don't know how I missed this one Bill, but outstanding job! I had to stop and do a double take. "Is this real or Memorex a model" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Fantastic work Bill! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Great Hog Love the cabinet of glory too! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Lovely work, that's really impressive and realistic. Very good paint and pictures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Outstanding Bill!!!!! The A-10 fits perfectly with the rest of your “Wisconsin Air Guard” tribute. Despite being a Buckeye myself 😉, ole` Bucky Badger looks good on the engines. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Sky Keg said: Outstanding Bill!!!!! The A-10 fits perfectly with the rest of your “Wisconsin Air Guard” tribute. Despite being a Buckeye myself 😉, ole` Bucky Badger looks good on the engines. Mike My gf is a Buckeye, so I can’t hold it against you ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Really nice, I always liked the European One Camouflage schemes, and the A-10 looks good in it, it looks like a great addition to your display cabinet too! Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Brrrt!! That's one nice Warthog! Nice list of parts and decals too, I'll keep that in mind when I get one myself, thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Nice work on this iconic warplane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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