How to Build A-10 Thunderbolt II RC Plane

This is my second A-10 Warthog RC model, and the first one that I've completed a build video, plans, and decals for. For this build, I used 6mm Depron foam or foamboard or polyfoam. While my first A-10 used a pusher prop motor, I wanted to try using EDFs this time around. However, I've had some bad experiences with EDFs in the past, so I went with 6S that already has a powerful thrust of about 2.5 kg on each unit. But, this came with a higher price tag and more weight. In fact, this is the heaviest model I've ever built, weighing in at 3.6 kg. I also added retractable landing gear and a smoke effect for its gun.
You can download the plans here :
A-10 Plans in A4 : paper-replika.com/RCplans/PR_...
A-10 Plans in A0 : paper-replika.com/RCplans/PR_...
Decal in A4 : paper-replika.com/RCplans/A-1...
Decal in A3 : paper-replika.com/RCplans/A-1...
Build instructions :
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Specs :
1. Wingspan 1700 mm / 67 inches
2. Flying weight : 3600 grams/ 127 oz
3. Wing loading : 80.4 gram/dm2 - 26.4 oz/sq.ft.
4. Wing cube loading : 12
5. Wing Area : 44.80 dm2 / 694 sq.in.
6. CG : 9 cm / 3.5 inch from leading edge
Electronics (EDF)
- 2x FMS EDF 12 blade 1900kv
- 2x 80A ESC Hobbywing Skywalker
- 4x Battery Lipo 3S 2200mah (6S setup)
- 7 x 9 gram servos (metal micro servo)
Alternative : Pusher Prop
- 2X DXW 3536 1200kv
- 2x 50A ESC
- 3S Lipo 2200 mAh X2
- 9x6x3 Prop
Smoking Effect :
- EDF 50mm
- 2S Battery 1000mah
Materials :
1. 5mm Foamboard/ Depron/ Polyfoam
2. 2mm Plywood
3. hot glue, UHU glue, CA glue
4. laminating film
5. Mica plastic 0.3mm
6. Paper card

[@craigchan7106]

Julius, thank you again for posting a most enjoyable video. I appreciate your planning, problem solving, and execution. Simply outstanding. Keep posting more. There is so much to learn from you.

[@JuliusPerdana]

Many thanks!

[@walk4718]

Sir, your highest achievement so far in my opinion. Totally admire your tenacity. The gun detail is absolutely genius 👍

[@JREone]

I saw the crash video before this one, now I feel even worse seeing the sheer amount of love and effort you put into it. I'm going to do one but think I'll fiberglass it inside and out. That gun was beyond cool . Sir your a true artist

[@spaced-mouse]

Ive been excitedly waiting for this video!!! Great work Julius!! The smoking gun effect was such an awesome add!!

[@wilsonfrancis4572]

That was awesome. Looking forward to the next one.👍🏾

[@sriparthreddyreddyrguktian6023]

Definitely this is the best a-10 warthog i have ever seen i was waiting for this video since 35 days and finally it came .loved it

[@Robert-ni6ut]

Your builds just keep getting better all the time the details on that gun are amazing keep up the good work 👍

[@umontakahashi9528]

Congratulations Julius! As always doing great airplanes. It's a real joy to watch this videos, you're getting better and better on every construction. I cannot wait for the maiden flight video

[@JuliusPerdana]

Thanks a lot!

[@garvsedesi]

Thanks for taking in my comment to add the gun mechanism.

[@gulsmvlogs4170]

Hard work! very nice build! hopefully it will fly!

[@JuliusPerdana]

I hope so too!

[@DaveItYourselfChannel]

Besides the Reaper Drone, this is my favorite build of yours! NIIIIIIIIIIIICE! 😁👍

[@georgecain22]

I’m so sorry to hear about your buddy Tom my wife and I have 9 cats and they’re always helping me with my projects the build looks great

[@ginopunsalan]

The plane looks great. Can’t wait to see it in the air. You can sort it out for sure.

[@JuliusPerdana]

Fingers crossed!

[@bobmcnelis3648]

Brilliant !

[@ddoherty5956]

Knife skills like a surgeon 👍🇬🇧

[@perundingnzzsdnbhd3480]

Thanks for the plan bro

[@JuliusPerdana]

No problem 👍

[@pietroseven8228]

Absolutelly love it!

[@JuliusPerdana]

Thank you!!

[@AndreSilva-jq9kq]

Excellent work Julius beautiful model airplane, you are an amazing builder thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@JuliusPerdana]

Many thanks!

[@georgepringle480]

AWSOME WORK!!!!

[@JuliusPerdana]

Thank you so much 😀

[@calebeosti]

Very nice job Julius congratulations😁

[@JuliusPerdana]

Thank you! 😃

[@Michaeljones07]

Super impressed 👍

[@JuliusPerdana]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@donedwards3811]

Great Job !!👍👍

[@JuliusPerdana]

Thanks for the visit

[@GuruGoesUTube]

Definitely entering next level with this one, awesome job!! Most ppl say the Warthog is an ugly plane, i say it's one of the coolest looking ever designed. Same goes with the F4 Phantom. :) Let's all hope Tom the cat is fine and will be back soon!

[@JuliusPerdana]

I think it's the coolest looking plane, no rival

[@drtrapani1331]

Excelent! I want ti see the flight with weels ! The Decals are not function….i don’t see them Something is not ok in the paper replika

[@JuliusPerdana]

please check description for direct link

[@drtrapani1331]

Hi ! I Get error 404 Can you send me a link ! Tks!!

[@jorgenavarrogdl]

Que gran trabajo Julius, cada vez mejor, es muy grato seguir tu canal, Felicidades y gracias por compartir....

[@JuliusPerdana]

Gracias my friend

[@nitrox4163]

Good luck, marvellous job

[@JuliusPerdana]

Thank you very much!

[@anthonyblair1465]

Incredible

[@crazyaces9586]

Wow....I have a stock one. Nice job 👏 👍

[@JuliusPerdana]

Thanks 👍

[@khandakermiraz5823]

Very good looking and also finishing is very good. You are master of building

[@JuliusPerdana]

Thank you very much

[@russellhamer8690]

Fantastic,I thoroughly enjoyed that,Bràvo Juli ... I love how You show off Your own personal touches that make Your models So realistic n Flyable by the looks.. Great Effort 👌 Well Done .. I had a Dynam Catalina n I couldn't put bigger props on because of Wing Clearance n the std props are Not the Spitfire size I expected..

[@JuliusPerdana]

Thank you so much!

[@bonyanthonyvlogs937]

Nice nice build bro 👍

[@JuliusPerdana]

Thanks 👍

[@ivanrubalcava7109]

Love your videos, currently building your F35.

[@JuliusPerdana]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@frankthelegendary]

Hey Julisus love your builds I just maiden my A10 and it was great. Thank you for all you awesome designs.

[@JuliusPerdana]

How's the characteristic was it easy, how the airfoil perform? Did you experience nose down tendency? Wow congratulations

[@frankthelegendary]

Thanks you can see the flight I recorded it. My plane was a little tail heavy..lol

[@frankthelegendary]

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[@robcurran1203]

Awesome channel! I really admire your skills and can-do spirit.

[@JuliusPerdana]

Thank you so much!

[@craftsandcreations5092]

I might be able to watch this.

[@tomheetderks9997]

The gun effect is so cool! And your plane is much less weight than the Freewing model- I bet it's going to fly great! -:)

[@carlosalberto-sv9fm]

Muito bom parabéns julius

[@RCPlanesAndTravels]

I wish you that Sitom will return as soon as possible.

[@azisuabdul]

Thanks om

[@sailorjohnboy2325]

Oh no I hope Tom comes home soon. Plywood? No titanium?🤪 Another excellent model. I can't wait to see it fly.

[@JuliusPerdana]

I hope so too, thanks

[@AngelCuadrado7]

Super nice build Julius. May be as a suggestion could you try to build the North American T-6 Texan trainer plane? That would be amazing. Thank you bro.

[@JuliusPerdana]

Cool idea!

[@supermano4423]

pekerjaan yang sangat bagus, merci de partager vos vidéos

[@robflyrc]

Oh, You have build the same size A-10 as mine. (Freewing size to be precisely :-) ). As you know I build mine with one hidden edf in the fuselage. It is lighter and less cost to build.

[@ghaznihacker3412]

nice build ,next time build G650 airline

[@DannyrcModels1579]

Hello ineed You fuselage s64 Eriksson for Trex 500

[@hoanguyenphuong6405]

thanks Julius ! please make Su 30 and Su 57 please

[@cenzosenerchia3043]

Thank you so much for this great video! I would like to build it but in half the scale. Would I be possible to upload the plans with a wingspan of around 800mm? Thank you!

[@ClipperProductions-he4xh]

love this. Could you make a B-1 or a F8 crusader next?

[@JuliusPerdana]

sure, maybe not next but will be

[@erbroens2]

Fabulous.. and hope you find your cat

[@nunessupcd8581]

Seus projetos são muito bons, parabéns, e outra coisa que gostaria de saber, vc tem patrocinadores, pois pra construir tantos aviões só com patrocínio,kkk, pois ficam perfeitos

[@erikbjurstrom1928]

Julius: I love your site and have built several of your planes, Can you possibly also make the F4F Panther?

[@roysaeba1808]

Pesawat favorit nih 👍👍

[@randall4411]

You are why the name " Master Builder " was created . The video creator is a Master also .

[@hinkepank1239]

Cool - absolutely cool ! What laser cutter are you using?

[@JuliusPerdana]

I don't know, looks china made, it from a shop near my house

[@garvsedesi]

I observed you using a different gluing technique with the yellow gun, is it something new style?

[@JuliusPerdana]

it's the same, hot glue

[@apa1982]

Hello, at minute 16:15 the wingtip is changed to solid foam, when taking off this part twists and the plane becomes unstable.

[@flymachine]

PLEASE make a PC-12! It is my favourite aircraft of all time and because I work on them I can provide you with all the reference data and info and images you require to do something very special - Brilliant work as always! Can you help me understand how you operate the separate EDF for the smoke? I came up with something very similar for my agplane but was not sure how to power and trigger an EDF separate from the main power system - can it run just off a normal channel on the receiver?

[@JuliusPerdana]

why not PC-24? the smoke fan EDF has its own ESC and battery, I use 2S Lipo, it plugged to channel 6 on my RX. Don't forget to detach the red wire on the plug (3 wire, red, black, white) that connected to the RX, so it won't interfere with the main ESC for the flight.

[@flymachine]

@@JuliusPerdana Ecellent thank you! Ya a PC24 is an awesome jet but the PC12 is a legend

[@rockito72]

Great job. I have a question. How have you made the undercarriage?? Thanks.

[@sotm2]

I see you now have a laser cutter. What one is it please?

[@hoanguyenphuong6405]

Danke Julius! :* Bitte machen Sie die Zeichnung für die su 30 SM

[@tonsjet09]

I so want to make it

[@rajbirsandhu2652]

What transmitter and receiver did you use a fly sky Fs I6?

[@JuliusPerdana]

I use Jumper T16 with BetaFPV Express LRS module, and use BetaFPV micro ELRS

[@waseemzerof4577]

what is the transparent film which you have used to make canopy ?

[@JuliusPerdana]

PET plastic, or here we called it mica plastic

[@hybrid_nate_dogg]

i think for your next RC car project you should try making the DMC 12 time machine or maybe the P-38 that was dubbed glacier girl as your next RC plane project

[@michaelpike4367]

are we able to download the 3d print file for the pilot?

[@Netfryman]

Hi Julius, do you know when we can see the model fly? I'm looking forward to seeing it fly. Kind regards

[@JuliusPerdana]

maybe next month, it crashed on take off (total loss), needs time to repair it

[@Paiadakine]

what lazer cutter do you use?

[@BedirhanKarakus-wr7ou]

Is there enough room to install 120mm or 90mm edf instead of using 70mm edf

[@JuliusPerdana]

yes, it's more than enough

[@susem_Z_O_V]

Консоли крыла держатся на резинках? Насколько это надёжно? И не слишком ли слабые крепления шасси вы делаете? На каждом вашем самолёте шасси ощущаются очень слабыми

[@tysonhaas179]

Do you ever build these models for customers? Just curious if you would and if so, how much you would charge?

[@JuliusPerdana]

Unable to do that, don't have time anymore.

[@DINA-RC]

❤

[@markkrogulski6671]

Can you share your affiliate link for the laser cutter?

[@JuliusPerdana]

I don't affiliate with them, just promote their product, you can find it on Creality website and find it on accessories page

[@thanuheenatigala4057]

Will you consider a typhoon or a rafalae?

[@JuliusPerdana]

I made Rafale last month, check my channel page

[@therefal3189]

Projek Ojanya kapan om?

[@garvsedesi]

A f14 would be a nice build after this.

[@JuliusPerdana]

after this : PBY Catalina, C-130 Hercules, and then maybe F-14

[@garvsedesi]

@@JuliusPerdana Ow Lovely!

[@silverbackakasherby2033]

How about you put a small camera in it to record inflight

[@sotm2]

sotm2 5 days ago I see you now have a laser cutter. What one is it please?

[@JuliusPerdana]

I don't know, it's not mine. I paid for cutting on a laser cutting shop.

[@gabusterbang3711]

Om jull apa gak meleleh kalau depron dipakai cetakan kanopi?

[@JuliusPerdana]

ngga

[@BedirhanKarakus-wr7ou]

did you use double battery can we use single 6s

[@JuliusPerdana]

2x 2200 3S in series

[@mariosepulveda6375]

You are a great friend, you have shown many that model airplanes are available to everyone, as I always say * Want is power * CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR DEDICATION *

[@JuliusPerdana]

Thank you very much!

[@Murat_GS]

Tebrik ederim videolarda Türkçe altyazı uygulaması yaparsanız sevinirim bide yaptığınız uçakların kalıplarını nerden çıkartıyorsunuz teşekkür ederim 🙏🏻

[@amanjabdullah87]

if I may ask. what program do you use for designing?

[@JuliusPerdana]

Blender

[@jorgennorberg7113]

The plans to your friends Baby Corsair seem to have disappeared? Could you please post them?

[@JuliusPerdana]

there paper-replika.com/index.php/rc-foam-project/cartoon-f4u-corsair-rc-plane

[@fatihedinc2127]

Can you do KIZILELMA UAV for next project ? Please!!!!

[@akb4r.234]

Beautiful👍. Untuk covering pesawat2 Om, om favorit nya pake metode apa yg murah tapi bagus.

[@JuliusPerdana]

kalo utk pesawat warna dominan putih, saya cuma pake lakban warna putih aja. Kalo untuk warna lain ada beberapa cara. Cara pertama pake lakban putih juga tapi disemprot plastic primer dulu sebelum di cat, kedua bisa pake laminating film yang dicat bagian dalamnya, ketiga bisa pake kertas minyak + air + lem kayu, lalu cat setelah kering. Ketiganya ada plus minusnya, paling murah yg kertas minyak tapi lebih sulit.

[@akb4r.234]

@@JuliusPerdana selain lakban, dari ketiga nya mana yang paling cocok sama om, pasti nya kita pengen rapih, awet jg biar beautiful seperti punya om

[@JuliusPerdana]

@@akb4r.234 saya kalo bisa lakban, lakban aja. kertas minyak ga tahan air, laminating bagus tapi masih suka lepas.

[@akb4r.234]

@@JuliusPerdana baik, terimakasih om🙏. Terus berkaya, semangat

[@AbuBakar-Ironwood.]

Hi bro, where is the following video after the maiden test flight crash? Any update?

[@JuliusPerdana]

no, no update yet, move to a new project

[@therefal3189]

What is the meaning of Ambrol?

[@JuliusPerdana]

jebol om wkwkwk

[@benibuntu2052]

❤❤❤ ⚘️🌷⚘️...Woow..Nice..🙏🙏😊😊😊👍👍👍

[@mrizkicn]

How if plywood are changed with acrylic?

[@JuliusPerdana]

Better use balsa wood, instead of plywood, acrylic is too heavy and too expensive for this

[@sambuvca22]

15 years later

[@nurjanahjanah960]

Downloaf Plans nya gmn om?

[@JuliusPerdana]

cek deskripsi

[@arnokwikkers]

why is your paper-replika site not working??

[@JuliusPerdana]

maintenance, can be access again next month (middle of May)

[@Uu-vr3wr]

Do part 2 flying

[@frankthelegendary]

Why is it so hard to download plans

[@INDONESIABUBAR2030BYSPIZYDORI]

Udah gratis, gimna sih lu

[@JuliusPerdana]

let me put the links on description

[@JuliusPerdana]

I just put direct link to the plans in description

[@jiero7918]

ANTONOV AN-225 NEXT BUILD SIR

[@alejandrocatalan2230]

Can you do a su57 and a f22 raptor

[@johnwalsh1879]

Fabulous a 10 some talent. Ps sorry about your cat I have a cat called milly I have her now for about 13 year's would die if anything happened to her

[@frankm7190]

Hi Julius, looks like paper replika is down

[@JuliusPerdana]

oops I accidentally deleted plans folder, I just put back them online again, please check. Thanks for the headups

[@frankm7190]

Got them! Thank you

[@ariadi7685]

Nyimak om

[@aguspmb2174]

Rodanya beli di mna om??

[@JuliusPerdana]

ga tau nemu aja di lemari :p

[@JuliusPerdana]

ada di toped hehehe, cari roda pesawat rc