Author Topic: A-10 seaplane fighter (Read 15608 times)

Kerick · « **Reply #50 on:** October 07, 2020, 03:58:31 AM »

Wish I had thought of that but I’m beyond that point now. I’ll have to cut doors for everything.
I wonder if I can get away with fuel tanks under the wings? Weapons will all be above the wings.

Kerick · « **Reply #51 on:** October 09, 2020, 11:30:10 AM »

Located a spare Navy style AAR probe in another kit. This will look good. I added winglets to the wing tips for ECM pods and a Sidewinder or two. Working on the wing floats too. Nose gear doors will be made from the piece I cut out to open the gear bay. Main gear doors will have to be cut new from sheet plastic.

Kerick · « **Reply #52 on:** October 24, 2020, 01:43:37 PM »

Here are some pics showing the latest progress.
The winglets were cut from the fuselage left over from another A-10 kit.

The wing floats are from 1/48th minigun pods, parts of the Skyhawk's tail and Aves epoxie putty.

I'm really going to have to choose a paint scheme soon!

Old Wombat · « **Reply #53 on:** October 24, 2020, 05:32:00 PM »

Winglets: Tricky! And they look very good!

Kerick · « **Reply #54 on:** November 18, 2020, 06:20:19 AM »

I’ve been agonizing over a paint scheme for this build and it finally came to me. How about a Russian/Soviet scheme with lots of red stars? Story could be its working with the eckronoplanes in the Black Sea and Caspian Sea areas. I have a MiG 21 decal sheet that should work well and an SU-22 that might provide some missiles. I’ll have to look into the actual colors used by the Soviet/Russian navy or just wing it.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #55 on:** November 19, 2020, 01:25:43 AM »

There might be some ideas for schemes here. That said, the YAK-38 Blue/Green would look good:

Kerick · « **Reply #56 on:** November 19, 2020, 08:00:31 AM »

The blue might be interesting but that green, I don’t know.....
Although, I see I will have to paint the wheels green.

apophenia · « **Reply #57 on:** November 19, 2020, 10:57:48 AM »

Quote from: kerick on October 24, 2020, 01:43:37 PM

...The winglets were cut from the fuselage left over from another A-10 kit...

Clever! And very effective

Kerick · « **Reply #58 on:** May 14, 2021, 02:26:31 PM »

Well a little mojo has returned to this project! I attached some fiddly bits and cockpit stuff. I made an IRST for in front of the cockpit instead of the Pave Penny pod. I managed to loose the Maverick missile rails so I'm waiting for a new Hasegawa weapons set to arrive to steal some from. I'll post some pics when there is a little more to show.

Kerick · « **Reply #59 on:** August 04, 2021, 10:33:36 AM »

Here's a couple of pics of the latest progress, such as it is.

I stole/liberated an air to air refueling probe from an F-5 kit that wasn't going to need it. I'm going to have to get serious about painting now.
Probably use a paint scheme similar to present day USMC Harriers with I believe gunship gray topside with a light gray underside.

apophenia · « **Reply #60 on:** August 04, 2021, 11:40:29 AM »

That came out really well

Quote from: Kerick on August 04, 2021, 10:33:36 AM

...Probably use a paint scheme similar to present day USMC Harriers ...

Although, somehow, this A-10 has taken on a serious Beriev vibe

ericr · « **Reply #61 on:** August 04, 2021, 03:29:21 PM »

Old Wombat · « **Reply #62 on:** August 04, 2021, 05:59:44 PM »

It's taking its own sweet time but I like how this beastie is coming along!

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #63 on:** August 08, 2021, 07:56:25 AM »

Still looking fantastic.

Kerick · « **Reply #64 on:** August 09, 2021, 11:13:07 AM »

I ordered some USMC Harrier decals so that will nail down the paint scheme. Finally! So now I will just have to apply the paint!

Gingie · « **Reply #65 on:** August 10, 2021, 12:31:51 AM »

fantastic! I had my doubts when I read the thread title, but you've really stuck the landing on this one!

Kerick · « **Reply #66 on:** November 09, 2023, 12:21:36 PM »

Whatifmodelers is having a Finish It GB so this might see some action. No promises but the GB is a year long so be patient.

ericr · « **Reply #67 on:** November 09, 2023, 03:10:35 PM »

Kerick · « **Reply #68 on:** January 11, 2024, 11:10:41 AM »

Bought a new bottle of Dark Ghost Grey acrylic to go with the other paints I have. So at least that means I'll go with all acrylic to finish this. $7.50 for this one little bottle! What are they making this stuff out of, unicorn pee?
I have the decals chosen so ready to go there. I also entered it in my clubs Shelf Queen GB so I might get myself more motivated over this and do something with it.

The present state of affairs....

Basic pattern will be a variation on the US Marine Harriers.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #69 on:** January 12, 2024, 01:33:49 AM »

finsrin · « **Reply #70 on:** January 12, 2024, 04:04:46 AM »

Pleased to see production restarted. Is in class of its own. What a design concept !
Does carry Dark Ghost Grey well.

Frank3k · « **Reply #71 on:** January 12, 2024, 06:14:50 AM »

What paint is that expensive? Vallejo and AK acrylics are under $4 for a 17ml bottle, which is good for a lot of models. Even the Tamiya acrylics are less than $4

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #72 on:** January 12, 2024, 07:33:03 AM »

As with most builds.. put on a base coat and the whole thing melds together.

Nice work

finsrin · « **Reply #73 on:** January 12, 2024, 12:44:04 PM »

Reviewed build thread. Lot of commendable plastic surgery

Dr. YoKai · « **Reply #74 on:** January 13, 2024, 01:00:09 AM »

It does remind me of a scaled-down Beriev Be-200. Beautiful execution os far, and the color scheme sounds good.


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Author Topic: A-10 seaplane fighter (Read 15608 times)