A10 Thunderbolt II Black Snake - Italeri 1/72 - Aircraft Model

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[@timgillbanks822]

I love how "straight out of the box" becomes a superdetailed work of miniature art! Fantastic work as always. Love your channel and videos.

[@cadetecamundongo9940]

Ok 👍 é isso aí mesmo.... BRASIL.....

[@52down]

Check out the bill later

[@Hello-pp8qe]

Amazing work of art Sir.

[@WurstWesen82]

You are the only model builder on youtube who uses the word "remove" more often than "build". ☺ Looks fantastic as always.

[@XFly170]

You are the only commenter on youtube who uses their brain and real ideas… more often than a proliferation of generic emojis. After watching this video and reading the above comment, I can live on happily knowing that there is still hope for this world, after all…

[@TheSwedeMcCoy]

Or say phrases like "Just a few minor changes...".

[@Commander_Applejack]

"An modeller knows he has reached perfection, not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."

[@leokimvideo]

Turned a $10 plastic kit into a $10000 art masterpiece

[@hubristicmystic]

Yes, and now do it's predecessor, the A-26 K what a beast

[@petarkrulj1760]

10$, more like 100$

[@JohnLorac]

@@petarkrulj1760 😆You can't be serious. Yes, the box costs like 18 EUR (not to mention other expenses) but you have to spend dozens of hours on such kit which means the price of such model is at least several hundred euros. If it is let's say competition worthy. But since we are talking about Plasmo here his model probably costs like several thousand euros. A popular name on KZbin can rise the price of his work quite significantly.

[@JohnLorac]

@@Ishizaky1 Well, I think you are right. 😆 But anyway the box cost like 18 EUR. Don't know what else you want to add to the additional cost, but with even with additional expandable materials like paints you won't exceed 100$. That's too much.

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

@@hubristicmystic ... its* predecessor (it's = it is)

[@charliealpha11f3b2]

I was an A-10 pilot, and I can say without question this model truly depicts what the jet looks like...and in 1/72 scale! Amazing work...a few minor inaccuracies, but I'll keep those to myself. FANTASTIC job bring the Hawg to life!

[@dflo4165]

Thank you for your service. I have got to ask. Was the plane that dirty on the bottom from the gun? I’m sure there wasn’t a snappy plane wash out in the desert. Unless you guys took one with you.

[@cadetecamundongo9940]

Ok mister Charlie 😃🙏 sempre... parabéns 👏 BRASIL DEUS acima de tudo....

[@charliealpha11f3b2]

@@dflo4165 When we were deployed, the entire front of the jet would become ABSOLUTELY FILTHY. Not to mention the rest of the aircraft...the paint was flat and rough, so any dirt/dust/residue would grind in and be difficult to remove. Stateside our maintainers would do a good job washing and keeping them clean, but there is little you could do at many deployed locations.

[@dflo4165]

@@charliealpha11f3b2 I thank you again for your service. During my 20 in the Navy, I liked taking trips up to Miramar just outside San Diego. I saw the aircraft there from F-14’s to F-18’s. Most had a dirty appearance from mechanics handling. I used that for weathering of the kits I made. Nothing as close to the A-10 in this video. I still have an unfinished 1/35 A-10 in a big plastic box. The cardboard one didn’t last that long. I just cut the front artwork which sits at the bottom. What an amazing amount of detail he puts into his builds. Very impressive!!

[@andrewvasquez7121]

@@charliealpha11f3b2 as a crew chief thank you for saying we do a good job on the washes 🤙🏽 Thunder 🐗⚡️⚡️

[@miketeeveedub5779]

I built a 1/48 scale "Warthog" model +30 years inspired by the A-10's performance during the 1st Gulf War. It was the centerpiece of my modelling collection - I was so proud of it! I realize now what a rank amateur I was after seeing what David did in 1/72 scale. Magnificent!

[@iandone5926]

Me too... even used the period photo etch kits and resin avionics bays ... this man is a real genius!

[@jiricervenka8383]

I am a simple man. I see A-10 I go brrrrt. And I give like as well.

[@scagmo_au]

You have to. It's the law

[@AzraelAviation]

That’s Brrrts law my friend

[@AlexModeling]

Brrrrrrtt! 👍👍

[@joeshmoe9978]

lol

[@brendanbeardy9190]

I’m more of a Gundam man but a A-10 is just too nice to ignore.

[@hotdogy12345]

I’m an electrician on A-10s and seeing a model kit with all the open access panels and avionics bays is SO COOL to see!! Definitely the best A-10 build I’ve seen

[@user-oh8ds5ju7h]

Дэвид,вы профессор моделизма.Каждая ваша работа-шедевр.Я плачу горькими слезами от зависти!

[@jameshall1300]

Every time I hear the words "minor modifications", I know I'm in for an amazing build.

[@beaubooker433]

As a former ground pounder, nothing gives you more of a warm and fuzzy feeling then having a flight of A-10s overhead!!

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

... more of a feeling than* ...

[@RandomVegasGuy-vp9zu]

Thanks grammer Nazi

[@vladimirzimonja8103]

This guy is amazing. Top tier modelling. I use to build them,made my own putty,used my dad's big Bosch drill to make gun barrel holes on the wings,all kinds of stuff,but this guy blows me away. That's modelling!. Practice. Then practice more. And more.

[@joepalazzolo7475]

It's amazing for me to watch someone from the Czech Republic build a model of the aircraft that I frequently see flying over my house from our local Air Guard base in Fort Wayne.

[@cattila1]

Welcome back fellow modellers, today we build yet another museum piece. One day he is going to say something like today we build a model from scratch because the model was unsatisfactory 😆

[@dave499]

"Minor modifications." 😀 Fantastic work as always!

[@backpain100]

He finally build an A-10. Top notch work as always.

[@wadehampton5116]

Ex-Warthog Weapons troop here. This is a master class on small scale modeling. That trick for showing the open areas on the bottom of the pylons was genius! Love your paintwork, too. Keep up the beautiful work!

[@gbii2612]

My dad was in the Air Force and he was one of the first people to ever see an A10. He has ever since been a collector of A10 items, he even has a mock bullet from the massive gun! he had a stroke about 5 years ago and he was always into building plastic models as am I. He can no longer work on those projects. his left side is paralyzed, this video brought me to tears from the details and respect you have to your craft! absolutely amazing!!

[@wizbears]

Awesome job. I worked on A-10s in the late 90's and this one is from my home state. Good job on the realism of this build.

[@henrikcarstensen2598]

Dear fellow modeller. It is always a good day when you post a new film. I have watched ALL your videoes several times, and tried so many of your techniques. You are an enormous inspiration to us all. PLEASE continue. Greatings from Denmark😊

[@philbivins7133]

This is how a Master Model builder creates perfection. Worthy of “The Model Hall of Fame”. Beautiful work Plasmo!

[@ignacio1171]

Your builds continue to leave me dumbfounded as they get better each time! Your technique and style inspires me when building my own models.

[@kiwifruitpoo]

This is an amazing artwork David. I actually built this kit “out of the box” 😂 some weeks ago and the micro detailing and finish you have achieved leaves my jaw on the floor. Very inspiring and it teaches me what a long road I have to travel in modelling.

[@TheUncleRuckus]

Plasmo, A4 Garage and Car Model Channel are hands down the greatest Scale Modelers on KZbin!! Nobody else puts in the amount of subtle details and effort into their builds as these men do. Amazing project as always my friend. 👍👍

[@hugotogner168]

I would add Night Shift. What a brilliant job he does!

[@johnathan133]

Ebroin Miniatures is up there as well. His work is amazing.

[@gren99]

Plasmo was the first channel that made me realize that I would never, ever get even remotely this close to perfection, so perhaps it’s for the best that I don’t try. But he makes mostly military models and I’m kind of a car guy. Then I started watching A4 garage and that was that. His miura, DS and 300 SL builds were pure art (the dashboard on the 300SL alone was just mind blowing.)

[@f.remplakowski]

Not to take away from this brilliant channel or any of the ones you have mentioned (which I love). Have a look at HoneyMo. They are doing a really cool 1/12 FIAT 500F RC conversion... it starts getting really good at part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHywc5msid-GbpI

[@MrJ027]

@@gren99 ziggys desk is also good car modeller

[@Noob_Thunder99]

28:11 OHH!! Battlefield Theme That's great!!

[@TheModelGuy]

Just when I think I’m doing okay with model building, Plasmo goes next level in 1/72. At this point I’m sure he’s an alien

[@giuseppeapproves2822]

You make these models come to life. Absolutely amazing.

[@davidchin350]

Great job detailing this small scale kit. Like how you opened the fuselage and engine cowling to display inside detail.👍

[@heavyassaultcollectables1731]

Your attention to Detail and your patience are 2 things I admire. Amazing craftsmanship.👍

[@brianfpp540]

The amount of care and detail that went into that is amazing, makes my best efforts look childish and ive been modelling for almost 50 yrs...was a joy to watch.

[@Cynos_3D]

Awesome job on the A10, it's always been my favorite. I built one as a kid but nowhere near as well as you did. Makes me want to give it an other shot now that i have a much better set of tools!

[@enzoroma14]

The best scale modeler and the best plane, thank you David...another masterpiece!

[@jonoedwards4195]

BBBRRRRRRRRRILLIANT!

[@agislycoudis4139]

the battlefield 1 music at the end fits so well..masterpiece of a game and a model creation combined!

[@bmcarthur3459]

Honestly... WOW! I used to scale model as a teenager and have left it for over twenty years but recently started back into it. Watching this has shown me how much I do enjoy it and exactly how much detail I'd love to get in my builds. Absolutely excellent stuff 👍🏼

[@carlospiqueras6971]

Lo tuyo es otro nivel!!! Esta por encima de los mortales. Espectacular obra de arte

[@user-oh8ds5ju7h]

Это точно!

[@jontolar6838]

The A-10 is my favorite plane of all-time and lucky for me I live in Tucson where I get to see them flying around every day. Great job bud!

[@Helperbot-2000]

just wait until you find out its by far the worst plane in all of nato

[@Pboy7272]

Top notch, again. She really started to come together once the cockpit went in, and the HUD came out beautifully! Loved the shout out to the P-47 💥

[@defritzel]

These aircraft are based a few miles from my house. I get to see them fly over in pairs all the time. This is my 2nd favorite aircraft after the F-16.

[@VinBizz]

BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRT

[@cadetecamundongo9940]

Caraca...o avião canhão... parabéns plasmo... feliz natal e próspero ano novo...... parabéns , parabéns, 👏 pátria amada BRASIL

[@karmasgotcha2356]

The detail that you put into this model A10C was amazing. I worked on them for 10+ years and all the detail you gave this model was pretty dang spot on. I still wish I was able to still work on them, but my time has passed and it's time for the next generation to pick up the tools and get to work.

[@shanestrains4724]

I would love to see a video of some of the tools and consumables that you use during a build like this. Specifically the rotary tool and the various bits you use.

[@66PHILB]

Shane, David made this video a couple of years ago which is a tour of his workshop. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZixpGZsipt9qLs

[@shanestrains4724]

@@66PHILB Thanks. That helped me out a lot. Already added the proxxon to my shopping list. 👍

[@andrewturnbull5897]

Outstanding as always David! Amazing details! Has it flown on its own yet?

[@ar_aaronn]

I m broke, i enjoy these type of videos. It is awesome to see each and every details.

[@tinkernaut8736]

The A10 is my favorite aircraft of all time, thanks!

[@Papka312]

amazing work as always Plasmo!

[@harperjohnston2495]

Incredible work. I would love to see a tour of your entire model collection together, especially models of the same scale

[@berendharmsen]

That would be a video I would drop everything for and watch immediately

[@thomascraddy2766]

Thank you for this one. My dad worked on this aircraft for almost 30 years. He says the details for the engine is almost like looking at the real thing again. Revell makes this kit and it has the 103rd Flying Yankees. This was my dad's unit. I am afraid to build the kit because I suck at building planes.

[@berettagunowner]

Once again, no disappointments! Clearly the best modeler on KZbin.

[@cchristner]

Not only a master craftsman when it comes to building models, but also a humanitarian who deeply sympathizes with people who don't like weathering their models!

[@CrotZari]

Simply amazing. I get both inspired to start building and dishartened that my builds never will look this good. Ha ha. I love that you take the time to show your tricks and that you explain why you do what you do. I have learned so much about modelpainting from you. Thank you!

[@vonshed]

Wow!!! One of my favorite aircraft of all time, done by my favorite model builder. AWESOME!

[@LHWK_RHC]

Awesome that you get a free plane to go with the gun in these kits. 👍🏻

[@vladimirzimonja8103]

Ha ha,exactly,the plane comes as an add-on.

[@philipsharpe6905]

The problem with you David is that, rather than encouraging me to try harder, I just feel like giving up!! No matter how hard I work I will simply never reach your level of perfection. You are crazy good!

[@HOMEWORK4.0]

Growing up I wanted to be a professional modeler for movies, then CGI took over! Needless to say, I chose another career, but model as a hobby. The skills I learned as a modeler, translate into my actual car builds and home remodeling!

[@jesserivera9704]

This is the essence of the incredibly moving beauty of this art-form. I am literally aghast at the sweetness of this plane. It's one of, no wait, it's THE BEST, 1/72 scale ANYTHING i've ever seen. And I 've watched a LOT of your videos and others, you really broke new grounds and upped your skill here. BRA VOH

[@adamjohnson6642]

Pure magic, another amazing build David. Wishing you a great Christmas and best wishes and builds for the New Year 2023. 🎉

[@MikeHawk8008]

I have a 67 years old coworker who stil has a flip phone but loves rc/model planes all the same. I wish you could have seen his smile watching this video. I hope you count my like as 2 because Carlos really enjoyed it.

[@joemoore4027]

A pleasure to watch your builds and how stunning your work turns out. I have been watching your videos from the start and your eye for building is outstanding. I'll be waiting for your next build ! Beautiful job.

[@hotelcharlie-six5408]

Amazing - I’m not sure that the real A10 is even as detailed as this! Outstanding build as ever…..got to be one of the best modellers out there!

[@delberthiggenbotham8910]

Living 20 minutes from the base, I love seeing the 122nd on there. Awesome rendition of an amazing aircraft!

[@cristobalibarra5027]

That's some gorgeous work. Your A-10 is simply a work of art. Thank you.

[@douglasalan5783]

The Master is back! I can tell without watching the video that this will be another brilliant build.

[@66PHILB]

Its even better when you have watched it.

[@douglasalan5783]

@@66PHILB I’ve already watched a big chunk of it. Mind blowing detail. Cockpit, landing gear, panel line and rivet detail are magnificent

[@BB_Chaptsick]

Absolute works of art. Beautiful, sir. This is one of my favorite builds to watch!

[@TheModelingNut]

Another amazing build. I live 40 miles from where the Black Snakes are based and they regularly fly over my house and office.

[@Bri-il7mh]

Excellent work, never seen so much works done to this scale before. Thank you very much for all your hard work. Looking forward to your next project.

[@AzraelAviation]

Amazing work. I have had up close a personal times with the A10C hog and it’s a monster. Plus the 122ndFW has an amazing black hog scheme.

[@lebaggins10]

1/72 and you made it look like a real aircraft - your skill and imagination are off the charts! - Great work as usual!

[@hynol]

As always - very impressive. I like how you incorporated 3D prints into your work.

[@Kilosim]

This guy creates more than masterpieces-he creates a work of art in every build.

[@MrMikedejeuner]

Loved the battlefield theme

[@Scroticus_Maximus]

Incredible detail, I couldn't stop myself from holding my breath while you painted.

[@Tech2002100]

You are simply a marvelous modeler sir! Absolutely loved this build, the detail and patience is awesome! You are absolutely a modeling professional ! Great detail !

[@jam2190]

Could NOT have chosen a better plane/kit to build!!!! It is lots of people favorite, and the quality you build is top notch!!!!!!!

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

... lots of people's* favorite ...

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

Another one straight out of the park David. You always deliver a highly entertaining and well built model when it is over.

[@tmlee7237]

Awesome effort ! Such a joy to have a guided tour of how you started with thoughts & ideas and then eventually executing them, turning them into reality. I think this is the valuable part of your video clip that photo stills can’t convey. Can’t imagine you doing a larger scale 1/48 or 1/32 ! That would really be a sight to behold. Well done ! 👍👏👏👏

[@fonesrphunny7242]

I remember that kit! First time I mixed colors without given ratios, because I wanted the earlier green/grey 3 tone camo. The light green was way too yellow-ish, but otherwise it was one of my best models, considering I was around 12 back then. The aircraft provided invaluable CAS in my sandbox. Good times.

[@Shadow_3-1]

Awesome model and I love the Battlefield music!

[@modelrestorations]

Absolutely beautiful work!

[@TheMistermin]

The throwback to the P-47 Thunderbolt was a nice detail! Excellent work!

[@jarvisstewart]

You are the guy that painted the model they put on the side of the box that I always cursed. Well done.

[@BrodieD]

Simply amazingly beautiful. I too am a big fan of redemption builds. I look back at some of my first models and think how I could have done better so I buy the kit again to do a better job

[@danielmelendez9943]

Totally speechless, you are an amazing artist and your knowledge,skills reflect on the quality of your build.

[@jaredadams5194]

I like the IN and Fort Wayne decals, I live 40 minutes south of Fort Wayne and see A10s fly low and slow over my house quite a bit.

[@Jelly-B]

Can't remember the last time you did do a straight out the box build. Yet again perfection sir

[@ZETA-SQUAD]

This actually motivated me to buy the A10 1/32 scale model by trumpeter. My dad used to make these and I never thought it would be something for me, but this video made me want to give it a shot! Thank you so much!

[@anthonycisneros5514]

The attention to detail, patients, and knowledge is amazing. Great work. I usually don’t have the patience for this but I loved every minute. 👌🏼💯

[@fotomakr]

That 1/32 level detail in 1/72 scale is amazing. I like the nugget in there of using holographic cut outs for the HUD.

[@AaronHahnStudios]

Congratulations on reaching 700K Subscribers. You have earned it.

[@glennkamers]

One of those suggestions you get just before sleeping and have to watch it all. Very good work.

[@elviso68]

STUNNING and perfect detailed job !!!

[@marenmock9341]

One of the best airplane models i have ever See

[@scale_history5584]

Awesome build, great choice for the markings too. A friend of mine is an A-10 crew chief with the Blacksnakes

[@Shazeen82]

Hi Plasmo! Im watching your videos for a few years now. I have another method to flatten the tyres. Get a metal mug, fill it with water and warm it up from the bottom with a flame burner. Put the wheel inside the mug with tweezers and apply some pressure. I think this method adds a more natural detail to the flattened tyre becouse the sides pushing out a bit too.

[@fueu2617]

The A10 Thunderbolt is a beast and I love it! PLASMO your work is the best and i love it. Thanks

[@WadeWeigle]

Nice and dirty. The snake head is unique, this is the first I’ve seen it honestly. Thank you for sharing this.

[@CRNFLK77]

Plasmo is unmatched in the modeling world. He's on a whole other level!!

[@MagnumN117]

This is such a timely video! I'm in the midst of making an Academy 1/72 scale kit, although the camo scheme for that box is a green or jungle style. Your model work is always above & beyond!

[@tpaul802]

Brrrrt. Good Lord David, you have to be a neurosurgeon IRL. Your steady hand and detail work is amazing. Incredible model

[@steve33rus]

That BRRR and music theme in the end... Gosh, those are the most goosebumps-giving sounds for every Battlefield player😁

[@savoysavoy2944]

Many thanks again for sharing your art with us. What a magnificent build and what skill to make come to life what otherwise could be a plain grey color !!!

[@tonyperez4791]

Great build, Thank You for sharing. When it started, I thought it was a horror film, a drill cutting through a model 😨😨 Hope you have a great weekend .