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

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[@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 🐗⚡️⚡️

[@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.

[@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)

[@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."

[@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

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@AaronHahnStudios]

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

[@AnonymousMontanantoo]

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* ...

[@AnonymousMontanan]

Thanks grammer Nazi

[@ИгорьДобрынин-ч3р]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@philbivins7133]

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

[@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.

[@Argent_99]

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]

@@Argent_99 ziggys desk is also good car modeller

[@ハギ太郎]

素晴らしいのひと言です。 私は日本人ですが、このフリーハンド作業の技術力に、感動しました😌 仕事の丁寧さと、妥協の無い物作り精神に感銘致します🎉 有難う御座います😊

[@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😊

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@enzoroma14]

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

[@jonoedwards4195]

BBBRRRRRRRRRILLIANT!

[@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.

[@jameshall1300]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 ...

[@davidchin350]

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

[@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.

[@giuseppeapproves2822]

You make these models come to life. Absolutely amazing.

[@berettagunowner]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@TheModelingNut]

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

[@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.

[@gunplaf]

Plasmo's builds are always so rich in detail and so well built. My goodness I'm always to build like him after watching him make it look simple. Awesome A-10!

[@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.

[@delberthiggenbotham8910]

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

[@dave499]

"Minor modifications." 😀 Fantastic work as always!

[@backpain100]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@carlospiqueras6971]

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

[@ИгорьДобрынин-ч3р]

Это точно!

[@JoeyBlade]

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.

[@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

[@McCorduRoy1972]

Getting a reality check I'm not quite there yet when seeing your builds. You sir you're a master.

[@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. 👍

[@tpaul802]

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

[@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 😆

[@marnez_]

I hope you to do more newer airplanes, y really dont like old planes, you are a wonderfull artist, thaks for your content

[@cadetecamundongo9940]

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

[@petergregory7199]

David, you really delivered the dirt on this one. A10 out A10= top marks.

[@Papka312]

amazing work as always Plasmo!

[@MacEliot]

16:29 Citadel (si-tuh-dell). I was like, what paint did he just say. lol. Love your work. Definitely my favorite model-building channel.

[@andrewturnbull5897]

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

[@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!

[@VinBizz]

BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRT

[@sean1anders]

OMG, That battlefield theme at the end!!!!!! Totally worth watching in entirety!

[@heavyassaultcollectables1731]

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

[@PAWaviation15]

The A-10 is my favorite attack aircraft, I can only imagine how much patience and precision was put into this amazing model

[@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 💥

[@----.__]

This is absolutely stunning. It's hard to remember that this model isn't a great deal larger than a lighter. You are god tier.

[@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!

[@klingonhoney]

Honestly, you have better skills to work on little part than the last surgeon who have worked on me 😅 Your job and philosophy of work are amazing .

[@emilianofisanotti9639]

"In this video, I essentially build a kit from scratch based on 3 Italeri parts":) When I saw you were doing an Italeri model, I was like "why tho??? Their models are super bad and inaccurate...". Insane work as always... a pleasure watching you making this a great model

[@glennkamers]

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

[@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 .

[@Scroticus_Maximus]

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

[@mr.cheesebread3223]

Toy story in this guy's house must go CRAZY when he's away

[@dburke2446]

I was the ACC underneath Master sergeant McDougald on this exact jet! You've done an amazing job on this. As another person commented, very minor inaccuracies but I'll keep them to myself. I'm incredibly impressed with the accurate details and time you put into your work.

[@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!

[@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 👍🏼

[@davestier6247]

My uncle was at Bragg in the 80s and got me onto Pope so I could see an a-10 cannon getting loaded. I was probably 7 or 8. Was so awesome, will never forget it.

[@501sqn3]

Good God !!. I don't know how I'm ever going to build another kit again?, this is ridiculously good, there's absolutely no need to model that well !!. I could cry, I really could.

[@miss_bec]

Man, this really put me in the mood to finish the Berkut model I've been neglecting at the back of my desk. Incredible work, man.

[@PZantanKilla]

WoW berkut...I've never seen anyone build berkut before.

[@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

[@WadeWeigle]

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

[@steve33rus]

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

[@dane0phelps]

After my first combat tour in Afghanistan in 2002 we returned to our home base at Ft Bragg, North Carolina. The A-10 wing that we had to support our operations during that deployment was from Pope AFB, North Carolina which is connected to Bragg. The A-10s’ flight path at takeoff from Pope took them directly over our division’s (82nd ABN DIV) area of Bragg. The pilots would tilt their wings in salute every time they flew overhead. The paratroopers and pilots gained a close connection over the deployment and following months before we we deployed to Fallujah, Iraq in 2003. We often ate chow and hung out together in the states, so those pilots were even more fierce in providing air support to us in Fallujah. Many of us owe our lives to those pilots.

[@stop736]

I was in Fallujah coming to replace you guys when you rotated back I think! I got there just before those contractors got killed and hung on the bridge. I’m pretty sure my spotter and I shadowed some of your sniper teams to see what I’d need to be looking out for as a scout sniper also. We might’ve even walked right by each other sometime! 😂. I had tons of respect for you guys leaving, and more than a little jealous. 🤣 Glad to see your home bro…💪🙏. My Marines loved hearing these A10’s coming in low for a gun run whenever it was needed.

[@dane0phelps]

@ oh dude my platoon left two days after the Blackwater Bridge incident. I bet we did see each other at some point. When we got home we did like hearing that you guys were giving the insurgents hell after we left. I do recall butting heads with a Gunny before we left. I called him sergeant, he lost his mind, so I kept calling him sergeant. 😂 That interaction ended when a rocket hit and wounded a few guys outside the AT&T call center trailer. We both jumped into action helping the wounded and I don’t recall bumping into him again. Man I’m having tons of memories flooding my mind now. I actually miss it so much.

[@thralldumehammer]

I built one these in a four pack I got for Christmas in 1992, I wish I put the level of detail in it. It also contained F-15E, F-117, and F-18. I can't remember the last one, I was 13 at the time, now I'm 45

[@lebaggins10]

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

[@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!

[@ARIES5342]

You are a mad man! I have filed a report with Interpol! Great job, top notch.

[@vonshed]

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

[@agislycoudis4139]

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

[@tomcline5631]

I get so involved,whiles he's drilling or sanding parts I keep catching myself trying to blow the dust away so I can what he's doing better!! That's the sign of a good video,I think!

[@Freeridert]

Holy crap you built one! Finally! Is this your first "modern" aircraft? I know I am not alone in saying this is my favorite plane. Needs more BRRRRRRT!

[@Jelly-B]

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

[@Simonize41]

You can’t beat ‘Buurrtt!!” Superb work, David!👊🏻😎

[@59wsulli1]

You are a Master of your craft. I don't even build models, but I have watched you for years!

[@tinkernaut8736]

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

[@rexrocker1268]

I’m not a model builder but I think it’s cool. I did it when I was a boy. I watch a few model channels this one probably impresses me the most by far, they are all great though. It’s so impressive his models are museum quality. It’s not just the skill building it’s the research to make them as accurate as possible. Looks fun, maybe one day I’d like to try it again. My father did locomotives and model railroads stuff. I have tons of new old stock he never got to, ancient models from the 1960’s and 70’s, many the buildings made from wood and still sealed in the boxes. Tons of cars and engines. I don’t even know what to do with it all. I’ll keep some because it’s dope. I’ll never throw in the dumpster though, that would be disgraceful.

[@rocketpunchgo1]

I can't say the Air Force doesn't let its planes get *that* dirty, but whoever the crew chief for this plane is is probably mad as hell (and in trouble) for letting it get to such a degree! lol Excellent work, as always thouhg. Love your content!

[@artpeck9272]

My favorite aircraft modeled by the best modeler on the planet!

[@Metaretru]

The weathering in this beast is supreme, also i might gonna steal some idea from this vid for my kit! ALSO PLASMO DIDN'T FORGET THE BRRRTT!

[@cementer4life]

No discouragement here. If anything, you make me want to get back into building!!!

[@kiwiruna9077]

A favorite aircraft of mine, it was good to see it get the PLASMO treatment, Brilliant.👍👍

[@atlantic_love]

I used to watch these things fly over Myrtle Beach when I was a kid. They've since closed down the base. It's one of the hallmarks of everyone's vacation to the beach. We would be eating over at Calabash and you'd look out a window and see them doing loops upside down.

[@invictarose203]

A few of my friends are Black Snakes, they get to work on the A-10 all the time. There is definitely a few inaccuracies but as someone that has probably never seen the avionics and other systems of the hog. You did a great job

[@mariopolito1318]

Best model-artist in the world!! Greetings and respect from Naples!