Author Topic: 1/48 A-10S Thunderbolt IV... (Read 9674 times)

Snoopy von Rafstoffen · « **on:** February 17, 2013, 10:47:19 PM »

Thanks ChrisF.

Below are pictures of my "not so new" project, a Revell 1/48 A-10S Thunderbolt IV...

regards,

Snoopy von Rafstoffen

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2013, 10:52:46 PM »

Your A-10 is coming along very nicely, Herr von Rafstoffen! I'm curious what direction you'll be taking it. A Red Baron scheme perhaps?

Brian da Basher

ChrisF · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2013, 10:59:38 PM »

Gotta love a Warthog ! I'll be keeping a close eye on this one...

Logan Hartke · « **Reply #3 on:** February 18, 2013, 02:02:33 AM »

Welcome! I'm interested in what this -S variant is. I loved the French Hornet!

Cheers,

Logan

father ennis · « **Reply #4 on:** February 18, 2013, 07:04:54 AM »

I once saw a whole flight of them taxing around at Tulsa International one fine afternoon. They were all done in Lo viz with lizard pattern camo on all of them. Very impressive !!! Can't go wrong with lizard camo not to mention ,"which" lizard you copy ...

mikejapan · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2013, 11:13:31 AM »

Hey, how's this A-10 coming along?
I'm anxious to see what makes this Thunderbolt so special!
Higher speed? Laser weaponry? Stronger but lighter armor?

Michael

Snoopy von Rafstoffen · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2013, 04:54:58 AM »

Hi,

Thanks Logan.

The Thunderbolt IV S is a special version proposed to Saudi Arabia (desert color scheme), with new GNSS (global navigation satellite system), new superior weaponry, targeting pod, FLIR, new EWS, and new satellite communication extended capability.

Regards,

Snoopy von Rafstoffen

ChrisF · « **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2013, 05:08:30 AM »

Loving the sound of that !!

Snoopy von Rafstoffen · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2013, 05:07:47 AM »

Hi,

Here are the new pictures after having applyed undercoat on model. You can notice some modifications according to A-10 Thunderbold II version...

ChrisF · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2013, 06:06:14 AM »

WOOP progress !! :)

Daryl J. · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2013, 05:01:57 AM »

Who doesn't love a Warthog.

Nice!

Snoopy von Rafstoffen · « **Reply #11 on:** April 02, 2013, 11:49:55 PM »

Hi,

I continue to progress... slowly, very slowly. :)

ChrisF · « **Reply #12 on:** April 03, 2013, 02:18:15 AM »

"You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time.

Abraham Lincoln, humorist, lawyer, and by chance, US president..."

And Vampire hunter !

Snoopy von Rafstoffen · « **Reply #13 on:** April 03, 2013, 02:52:43 AM »

Yeap! :)

Snoopy von Rafstoffen · « **Reply #14 on:** April 13, 2013, 07:15:12 PM »

Hi to all,

End of painting, future/clear/klir acrylic high-gloss floor finish, some decals (republic of saudi arabia air force)...

Regards,

SvR

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #15 on:** April 14, 2013, 02:52:01 AM »

Oh yeah!!! This got even more interesting. :)

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #16 on:** April 14, 2013, 05:10:00 AM »

Brilliant paint scheme! Great work on the decals too :)

Snoopy von Rafstoffen · « **Reply #17 on:** April 14, 2013, 05:19:22 AM »

Thanks!

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #18 on:** April 14, 2013, 11:04:10 PM »

Looks a natural in that color scheme and Saudi markings.

Nice work!

Brian da Basher

M.A.D · « **Reply #19 on:** April 18, 2013, 08:06:30 AM »

Impressive!!
I've never been able to work out why the A-10 never found foriegn sales! Too specialised???
Post GW1, I could see Saudi's purchasing at least a Sq of them!

M.A.D

Snoopy von Rafstoffen · « **Reply #20 on:** May 31, 2013, 02:51:26 AM »

Hi,

Here are the last pictures of my NOT yet finished model I presented recently in a Model expo ...

Regards,

SvR

Doom! · « **Reply #21 on:** May 31, 2013, 03:13:20 AM »

Very nice!

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #22 on:** May 31, 2013, 04:00:48 AM »

Very nic e indeed.

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #23 on:** May 31, 2013, 04:09:20 AM »

Wow that looks flawless!

Be prepared for many accolades!

Brian da Basher

father ennis · « **Reply #24 on:** May 31, 2013, 06:38:07 AM »

That's a killer model !!!!!! Great job and great work ......

Weaver · « **Reply #25 on:** May 31, 2013, 09:09:05 AM »

Lovely job - well done! :)

Snoopy von Rafstoffen · « **Reply #26 on:** June 01, 2013, 12:02:50 AM »

Hi to all,

Thanks for your positive feedback!

Next step, weaponery.

Regards,

ChrisF · « **Reply #27 on:** June 01, 2013, 06:45:53 AM »

Looks beautiful mate !

BigJ · « **Reply #28 on:** June 01, 2013, 07:18:36 AM »

I love how you went with the SAF paint scheme. It really looks good on the Thunderbolt.

ed s · « **Reply #29 on:** June 01, 2013, 08:36:59 AM »

Nice looking hog. Big and ugly with a pretty paint job.

Ed

finsrin · « **Reply #30 on:** June 01, 2013, 02:42:38 PM »

Quote from: BigJ on June 01, 2013, 07:18:36 AM

I love how you went with the SAF paint scheme. It really looks good on the Thunderbolt.

Yes - scheme and markings are convincing as being for real.
Though scheme is mostly tan-brown, I am green looking at its high quality :)

Snoopy von Rafstoffen · « **Reply #31 on:** June 04, 2013, 02:53:07 AM »

Thanks to all.

I try in all my what if projects to approach reality, or at least the reality that pleases me. I like when people say to me: "I didn't know that Saudis had A-10 and Wikipedia doesn't say anything about this!"

Regards,

SvR


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