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Alexander (DokAlex144)
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Modern Hog-Blacksnake Build

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61 12 July 2023, 21:12
Alexander
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
Juskifo
Many additions for the big and beautiful project👌
i will follow this build
15 July 2023, 16:51
Rui S
A gun with an airplane around it 🤔 ? Oh yhea I'm also interested 😄 😄😄
15 July 2023, 17:12
Alexander
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
inkilas32
Wow, whats the sum of all aftermarket parts?
29 July 2023, 07:53
Alexander
A lot probably 😄, though I get the kit and several of them for a very cheap price on eBay.

29 July 2023, 11:08
Alexander
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
Pepe
Estoy ansioso de ver el final
31 July 2023, 19:58
Michael Kohl
Oh, I like what you are doing there.
31 July 2023, 22:31
Alexander
Thanks Pepe and Michael!
1 August 2023, 09:18
Hans-Jürgen Haag
Woho extensive Detail work, great!👍👍👍👍
3 August 2023, 19:23
Alexander
Thanks Hans!
Working on the engine now, 'only' surface detail/wiring left.
4 August 2023, 21:58
Pepe
Se ve mejor por momentos.... Gran trabajo
5 August 2023, 18:05
Spanjaard
Wow, lovely scratched details in the engine
5 August 2023, 18:25
Alexander
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
Tommy Agne
Great work so far 👍. Watching.
9 August 2023, 15:38
Alexander
Thanks Tommy!

Currently doing detail painting in several areas, work-in-progress pictures coming soon.
9 August 2023, 21:24
Shar Dipree
WOW, awesome detailing! Following. I Love the engine.
12 August 2023, 17:27
Mark Broughton
Oh this is a special model, watching
12 August 2023, 18:30
Alexander
Thanks Shar and Mark, much appreciated!
12 August 2023, 18:43
Juskifo
great progress Alexander👍
12 August 2023, 21:14
Alexander
Thank you Juskifo!
12 August 2023, 23:34
Michael Kohl
Some cool detailing going on here.
13 August 2023, 18:55
Alexander
Thanks Michael!
13 August 2023, 20:28
Rui S
Can't imagine this kind of details at 1/48. Serious work 👍
13 August 2023, 22:34
Alexander
Thanks Rui!
14 August 2023, 05:50
Guy Rump
I agree with all of the above comments, following! 👍
14 August 2023, 06:40
Kyle DeHart
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
Lex Jassies
Top notch model building 👍
14 August 2023, 11:19
Alexander
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
DuperScale
Thats some next level modelling! I dont have the patience for that level. 😅👍
15 December 2023, 22:40
Jan Peters
That is some serious detailing 👍🏻 following this 👀
15 December 2023, 23:10
Alexander
Thank you very much DuperScale and Jan, I appreciate your nice words!
19 December 2023, 22:16

Project info

40 immagini
1:48
In attesa
1:48 A-10 "Thunderbolt" II (HobbyBoss 80323)1:48 A-10A Thunderbolt II - cockpit set (Aires 4353)1:48 A-10A Thunderbolt II - electronic bay (Aires 4358)21+
Fairchild-Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II
US US Air Force (1947-now)
163 FS Blacksnakes, 122 FW, Indiana ANG 78-0658/IN
Aprile 2015 Operation Inherent Resolve - Incirlik AB TR
 

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