Hello everyone!
I
finished this model a while ago and I decided to finally submit it. This kit is
the wonderful Hobbyboss A-10 model. As far as I am concerned this kit is the
best in 1/48 scale. Monogram's A-10 has excellent detail but it is of an older
version and it has serious fit issues. That's not to say that the Hobbyboss A-10 doesn't
come without it's problems. Construction was pretty straight forward.
As usual I
started in the cockpit. I used Eduard's wonderful color photo etched for the
interior. The etched parts fit was perfect. I also used the intake covers for
the engines. I cannot remember who the manufacturer for those is. I also added
wires here and there to enhance the detail in the wheel wells. The kit
features recessed panel lines which in my humble opinion are well done. The kit
has a very comprehensive weapons store albeit a bit dated. I got some of the
weapons from the Hasegawa D set and various other resources (i.e. other kits
spares box). I did not use the kit decals however. I used Two Bobs Shark
Bait set. As usual they worked great. The kit features great detail and it
was a blast to build.
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I used Model Master
acrylics throughout. This was the first time I used preshading. I think it
came out alright. I applied a coat of Future then I applied the decals. I
followed up by using Testors dull coat to seal everything up. I highly
recommend this kit and if you are a "Hog" fan go get one!
Unfortunately before
the model was finished I lost a few small photo etched parts, very
frustrating! Anyway, any and all comments, good or bad, welcome. Thanks for
looking and happy modeling.
Gonzalo D. Mendoza
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