1:48 Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II

The real subject

The Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II is an American single-seat attack aircraft built literally around a seven-barrel 30 mm rotary cannon. The whole design aims at survival over the battlefield: the pilot sits in an armored tub, the two engines are mounted high on the sides of the tail and the tail surfaces are doubled. The A-10C version is a later upgrade that brought a digitized pilot's station with color displays and the ability to work with precision-guided armament. The aircraft is low and angular, so every small surface element stands out on a model.

What the set contains

Photo-etched metal parts for an A-10C model in 1:48 scale. The elements are etched out of thin sheet and held on a carrier fret from which they are cut out one by one. The thickness of a photo-etched part matches the scale considerably better than a plastic part of the same shape. What the set covers, where the individual parts belong and which kit it is cut for are given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Building and painting tips

Cut on a hard surface with a sharp blade held at right angles, so that the edge stays straight. Make the bends over a metal edge and in a single pass. For gluing, use cyanoacrylate glue transferred in a tiny amount on the tip of a piece of wire, as excess would swamp the fine relief. Degrease the area before painting and spray on a thin base coat, as paint does not hold on bare metal and rubs off in handling.

• 1:48 scale, the subject being the Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II
• photo-etched metal parts from the maker Eduard to complete a plastic model
• the thickness of the parts matches the scale better than a plastic part
• glued with cyanoacrylate glue; degreasing is needed before painting
• the extent of the set and the base kit are given in the manufacturer's instructions

Terms of supply

The kit, paints and glue are not included in the delivery, unless stated otherwise.