Modern Hog-Blacksnake Build
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61 12 July 2023, 21:12
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Alright, lovers of the battle-hardened and definitely not ugly flying gun with some plane around it
- welcome to my next detail build where I will try to do this plane justice with a ton of aftermarket.
I'm going to depict an active-duty A-10C during Operation Inherent Resolve (fight against ISIS terrorists in Syria), specifically 78-658 of the 122nd Fighter Squadron stationed in Incirlik Air Base (Turkey). Since the kit from Hobby Boss is an A version, some of the aftermarket is dedicate to update the A-10 such as new antennas or sensors. I will also depict the gun bay open thanks to the Eduard set, as well as an electronic bay from Aires. I'm still thinking if I will also depict one of the engines open. The armament will consist of weaponry commonly used during OIR and is shown in pic #3.
So all in all, a lot of removal and modification of the kit parts with at least some scratch building. Hope you enjoy the build progress. First real in-progress pics coming soon!
12 July 2023, 21:26
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Many additions for the big and beautiful project👌
i will follow this build
15 July 2023, 16:51
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Thank you guys for tuning in!
So far not that much progress on the first glance, but I need to do some significant modification of the kit parts for detail-up and/or accuracy adjustment.
However, with the wings the most difficult part is behind me and I am on a good path with the main fuselage parts now.
20 July 2023, 21:48
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A lot probably 😄, though I get the kit and several of them for a very cheap price on eBay.
29 July 2023, 11:08
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So, mostly done with detailing of the kit. Basically had to scratch-build the entire gun bay, as well as the rear canopy framing. Only things left are some surface details in the aft area, the landing gear, and one of the engines, and I am ready to apply some paint.
31 July 2023, 19:48
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Thanks Hans!
Working on the engine now, 'only' surface detail/wiring left.
4 August 2023, 21:58
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Thanks Pepe and Spanjaard!
I really enjoyed doing the engine. In the beginning I was contemplating whether to even attempt to do this in fear that it would take too much time. But since I extended my build time anyway I am glad that I decided to this part of the plane as well. The most fun part of the detailing phase of this build.
5 August 2023, 21:59
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Thanks Tommy!
Currently doing detail painting in several areas, work-in-progress pictures coming soon.
9 August 2023, 21:24
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Stunning. Also cool as the Blacksnakes fly over my house from time to time. Sadly they are set to phase the A-10 out of the FW group and switch back to F-16s. 😟
14 August 2023, 10:57
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Thank you guys!
Although it will take a long while for the next updates, as I will be unavailable to model for the next few months.
@Kyle That must be nice to be able to see these planes in real life, but also sad that it will be over soon. Hope you took some nice pictures/videos to remember!
14 August 2023, 21:49
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Thats some next level modelling! I dont have the patience for that level. 😅👍
15 December 2023, 22:40
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Thank you very much DuperScale and Jan, I appreciate your nice words!
19 December 2023, 22:16