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Neil (djferrisbueller)
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Zhengdefu | 1:48 | Fairchild-Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

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16 19 April 2021, 11:38
Peppy
Neil, that split through the center of the flaps
looks just like the one on the RevelloMonogram
kit. I kid you not. I wonder if they panogramed
that kit. The cockpit, I've never seen, but wouldn't
surprise me if it is a copy of the ESCI kit.
I believe they had some sort of affiliation with HobbyCraft
if, I'm recalling my history right.
You did a bang up job wrestling it this far.
Looks to be the worst over.
23 April 2021, 22:58
Neil
Hi Peppy! 🙂 Hope you are well. Thanks ever so for taking timeout to comment and offer your advice and knowledge. I must admit this is another kit I bought on a whim, just because it was cheap! I knew nothing about the manufacturer... I have discovered that it is made of just awful plastic - very malleable. Nothing fits, there are gaps everywhere, bits break, flash on everything, sink holes, the decals are a joke and unstable, etc and I'm not that skilled either... I won't say I came close to giving up, but almost... I have now completed it and got it to be my usual excuse of 'some sort' of representation of an A-10! - My son loved all the armaments, so that was good 👍 Proper album to follow... Thanks again 🙂
24 April 2021, 09:51
Neil
Thanks WhiteGlint!
11 August 2021, 11:08
Celliers
Try the Italeri 1/48 A-10C Blacksnakes kit next time. It's a lovely kit, no fit issues, nice detail. I finished it recently.
11 August 2021, 13:40
Neil
Hi Celliers, thanks for your comment - will do! 👍

I actually have at least 6 other A-10 kits in my stash: Tamiya, Italeri, Revell, Monogram etc... For some mad reason; really just because I noted no one else had done it on here and on forums I'd read stories of people binning a Zhengdefu kit partway through also. I thought I'd give this kit a go first, lesson learnt! It was hard to stay motivated on this build as I was simultaneously building better manufactured kits at the same time.

Avoid this kit is my advice. I'll follow yours instead 😉 will take a look at your build also. 🙂

11 August 2021, 14:53
Arif Saeed
A model made for a real modeller, lots of respect Neil a fantastic result !
11 August 2021, 18:24
Neil
Hi Arif. Wow mate! That's awesome of you to say such a thing ?
11 August 2021, 19:09
James C
For an awful kit you've done a cracking job on it Neil! I've got the old Tamiya kit put away and intend to do the same paint scheme at some point.
Awesome job mate 👍
11 August 2021, 19:14
Neil
Hi James C, thanks everso. 🙂 For you guys to comment when you all produce such fantastic looking builds, it's really encouraging to hear such a thing from you.

I was also building my other recent uploads of the Mig-27, F-5 and Hawk at the same time - which was a much more pleasant build experience. So I must admit that with this kit in particular I almost trashed it partway through - decided I'd convince myself that it was a life lesson to try and turn this outta the box mess into something I'd be happy, though maybe not proud of! 👍 On to the next build - everything's a school day 🙂 Stay safe James 👍
11 August 2021, 19:44
Neuling
Super clean build of one of my favorite aircraft. Try to forget the troubles you had with this kit! The result is top.
12 August 2021, 09:00
Neil
Hi Neuling 🙂 Thanks for your comment. Good advice indeed.. Onwards and upwards to the next build, I agree! 👍
12 August 2021, 10:59
Neil
Thanks Frantisek Cerny!🙂
12 August 2021, 11:43
Roland Revolvermann
Very nice result 👍
12 August 2021, 11:52
Neil
Hi Roland, THANKS! Very much for your kind comment - appreciated from you 🙂
12 August 2021, 12:05

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OK, so on a bit of a whim I thought I'd try a Zhengdefu build... This kit has fought me every step of the way! I have read online several times how terrible a Zhengdefu kit can be - particularly aircraft, but thought, what the heck I'll give it a go! Hmmm... they could be right, it has been a bit of a task!

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1:48 A-10A Thunderbolt II (Zhengdefu DF316)

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