A convenient and luxurious kit with detailed enhancements included!
About the Aircraft
- The A-10 Thunderbolt II is a dedicated close air support and ground attack aircraft utilized by the United States military since 1977.
- It features a distinctive design characterized by two engines and straight wings.
- The aircraft is equipped with 11 hardpoints under the wings and fuselage, boasting a payload capacity of 7,260 kg.
- It also features a GAU-8/A Avenger autocannon on its nose, providing formidable attack capabilities.
- The A-10C variant introduced in 2005 includes a glass cockpit.
- The aircraft participated in the Gulf War and continues to serve in various US state air forces.
About the Model
- This set brings together the popular 1/48 A-10C Thunderbolt II model from Platz/Italeri with a separately available etching detail upgrade set.
- The model accurately recreates the A-10's unique form, with straight wings and twin engines on the back.
- It features the special paint scheme applied to the aircraft in 2021 to commemorate the Maryland Air National Guard's 100th anniversary.
- The finished model measures approximately 33 cm long and includes luxurious etching parts for both exterior and interior detailing, enhancing the model's sharpness and realism.
- Pre-printed color etching is used for the cockpit instrument panels, offering usability and convenience.
- Detailed instructions are included. Components are available separately, but this set provides everything in one convenient package at a better price.
Features
- 1/48 scale model kit of the US Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II with Maryland Air National Guard's 100th Anniversary commemorative paint scheme and dedicated etching parts
- Kit parts produced by Italeri, etching parts by Eduard
- Accurately recreates the special paint scheme of the A-10C commemorating the 100th anniversary in 2021
- Includes 4 etching sheets for both exterior and interior, featuring color etching
Specification Information
- Scale Model
- Scale: 1/48
- Length: Approximately 338 mm