A-10 Thunderbolt II

Low parts count, but I like it. 

WHY Hobby Boss? And there are none on the opposite side! 

Decided to cut down the resin seat, as it's a better option than the original in the kit. 

 

The cockpit tub ready for installation  

 

View from the back, sans seat  

Engine nacelles in progress  

Some gap filling required  

Filled with scrap styrene and Tamiya white filler  

Gaps filled  

More filling was needed to get the engines to fit.  

Ready for paint  

Light Ghost grey is on. 

Gunship grey added to the top  

 

Will need to address some parts... 

After some touch up work  

 

Wheels in progress  

Camouflage reworked, now ready for decals. 

 

All decals are on 

 

Weathering in progress  

 

 

 

 

More weathering done. Next step will be matt varnish  

Gear attached, nearly done  

 

Cockpit glazing unmasked  

 

On its wheels.... 

...but not quite