⚒️Making the A-10 Thunderbolt II Tamiya 1/48 Aircraft Model Kit

In this video I build the Tamiya 1/48 A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft model kit.
This Aircraft Model kit is created by Tamiya, the Model kit and scale model hobby equipment manufacturer, in 1/48 scale. This Model kit is the largest model kit I have build in many years! Dont forget to check below for the paints I have used as well as there conversions.
About the Model Making Hobby
Model making is where you take a plastic model kit is a plastic scale model manufactured as a kit, primarily assembled by hobbyists, and intended for display. A plastic model kit can be depicting military and civilian vehicles or commercial equipment and vehicles. A kit varies in difficulty, ranging from a quick snap model that assemble straight from the box, to a kit that requires special tools, paints, and cements.
About The A-10 Thunderbolt
The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, twin engine, straight wing jet aircraft developed for the United States Air Force. It is referred to by "Warthog" or "Hog". The A-10's official name, Thunderbolt, comes from the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a World War II fighter-bomber.
Its primary built-in weapon is the 30×173 mm GAU-8/A Avenger autocannon firing depleted uranium shells 3,900 rounds per minute - One of the most powerful aircraft cannons ever flown.
The two most common markings applied to the A-10 have been the European I woodland camouflage scheme and a two-tone "Ghost Grey" scheme.
Paints Used and Conversions from www.paintconversioncharts.com:
Vallejo Model Air 71.097 - Medium Gunship Grey: bit.ly/35gXdZg
Vallejo Model Air 71.120 - Dark Ghost Grey: bit.ly/2ODjt9g
Vallejo Model Air 71.312 - Light Ghost Grey: bit.ly/2D5OxZP
Vallejo Model Air 71:057 - Black: bit.ly/34cW9FE
Vallejo Model Air 71:016 - US Dark Green: bit.ly/33bDrgv
Citadel - Evil Sun Scarlett: bit.ly/2XDFJDG
Citadel - Flash Git Yellow: bit.ly/2KLMo9P
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[@TeaPoweredModels]

Don't forget to check out our new Paint Conversion Chart website www.paintconversioncharts.com ! Let me know what you think?

Very nice build.😎👍

[@TeaPoweredModels]

Thanks mate! Appreciate your comment!

[@sohaibshehzad2052]

Wonderful.....

[@ModelMinutes]

You did a great job of this kit! I never knew the A10 could carry so much!

[@TeaPoweredModels]

Thanks Mate! Was a pleasure to build! I love it! A-10 Is my favorite plane only joint with the mosquito!

[@moorusik]

Real a10 never carried that much. Loadout with 3 agm65 per pylon was never used.

[@Mishn0]

@@moorusik Yes, that's a very old kit. I built it in '77. I think it was designed before the A-10 was completely qualified for ordnance. That three rail launcher was never used. The jet 'might' be able to take off with that big of a load but it would either have to hit the tanker just over the runway threshold or jettison all of it there and immediately land. It doesn't detract from the build though, it's just a model. ( I loaded mine pretty much the same as this)

[@roman.g_1641]

They call it the tank buster for a reason

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Like it!

[@TeaPoweredModels]

Thanks mate!

[@sparky6743]

Big plane with a Gatling gun? Sounds like the model for me!

[@TeaPoweredModels]

Love the A-10! It's also a great kit - don't forget to weigh down the nose!

[@thunderstruck6647]

@@TeaPoweredModels How much weight did you put in since I'm planning to do the same A 10 model?

[@TeaPoweredModels]

I put about 20-30g of weight in and still not enough. I use steel ball bearing and in hindsight I would fill the whole front undercarriage (hidden part) and under the cockpit, with and much as I can.

[@shilohcodm7981]

Hi i just want to know how did you make the warthog stand without using weight and the f6 transparent stand part from the instructions? I really want to know bcuz i have the same set and i didn't use weight that was said in the instructions and i want it to stand like yours please answer.

[@TeaPoweredModels]

I cheated for the photos and used blue tac! But, it was damaged in a house move so I carefully opened the nose up and placed in some steel bearing

[@seumasnatuaighe]

Why is your video filmed backwards?

[@ryzenenjoyer2824]

Looks nice, i have built model kits for many years and im (hopefully) gonna continue to build them for years. can you give any tips on making youtube videos? im not that good at making videos.

[@TeaPoweredModels]

Hey man! I love the hobby! I’ve been building models since as far back than I can remember and my farther before me! Honestly I’m still learning how to make videos and I expect learning to be doing so for many years to come! What I have learnt so far is to just stick at it; make sure you do some test footage before hand - I have missed loads of footage because I didn’t check before hand; have a way to make sure you camera is recording all the time when you need it to - I can’t tether my camera have a mirror that I can glance up at; and finally when it come to editing just practice and try do something new every time and try to improve one thing every time! Really hope this helps!

[@ryzenenjoyer2824]

Tea Powered Models ok thanks! Have a good day!

[@TeaPoweredModels]

Jesse Player2005 you too! And good luck!

[@6tautstrings]

Novice question for you. I am sure there is a good reason for it but why did you use a brush for glue on some parts and a nozzle on others?

[@TeaPoweredModels]

There are a few reasons! I use the brush (Tamiya Thin) for smaller parts and for blending seams. And the nozzle (Revell Contacta) for larger parts that you won't see and need more strength. Because it's a lot less controllable and slightly more aggressive.

[@hobbybuilds4174]

Is the paint on the final product gloss or matte?

[@TeaPoweredModels]

It's a matte paint, but I put a Vallejo satin varnish over it.

[@hobbybuilds4174]

Ok thanks! I just finished the revell model of the a10 and its lookin great!

[@deranged19]

Awesome work! which shade of grey did you use for the base color of the whole aircraft?

[@TeaPoweredModels]

Thank you! I used Vallejo Model Air 71.09 Medium Gunship Grey for the base grey. I have links to the paints and conversions in the description if you don't use Vallejo.

[@deranged19]

@@TeaPoweredModels I'm looking at this kit after I build my first A/C kit through Academy's Apache 1/72. Do you think this is a noob-friendly kit? I'm still looking at other options of this kit like the hobby boss kit or Italeri, but those seem to be hard to find here locally and this seem to be the cheapest 1/48 of the A-10(at least here, locally). Might have to use alternate spray can paints tho as I don't have an airbrush and I think hand brushing the whole kit to be quite tedious.

[@TeaPoweredModels]

​@@deranged19 To be honest, most of the kit is pretty straightforward. The main issue was, with my kit, the engines didn't quite line up with the fuselage. I did a decent job of lining them up and sanding them down, but it still wasn't perfect. Luckily, they broke off when I moved house so I did a better job the second time around. Spray cans are a good option, there is a lot of surface area to cover. An airbrush is always going to be easier and cheaper in the long run.

[@deranged19]

@@TeaPoweredModels i hear you, that's why I'm opting for a newer kits like the Italeri A-10 Gulf war edition, but might cost double or triple the price of this kit. Anyhow, thanks for the insights! I'll be surely getting some experience with the Apache first. I'm just gonna wing it with what I have and enjoy. :D Keep up the work man. impressive stuff, you inspire noobs like me to finally pursue Aircraft modelling ( which I have been looking to take up since 2017)

[@lenningradrio6304]

How many colors did you use? I'm just curious 🤔

[@TeaPoweredModels]

Hey, you can find all the colours and the conversions in the description. I used 8 in total but some I mixed a few odd colours! Thanks for watching

[@lenningradrio6304]

@@TeaPoweredModels did you use primer or you just go straight with the acrylic?

[@TeaPoweredModels]

I did yes, I always wash with soapy water then prime.

[@lucianodeltorchio1912]

Hello, what do you use to musk the canopy? Ciao

[@TeaPoweredModels]

Greetings! I used Vallejo liquid mask, first time using it and really liked it!

[@skyvintage]

What colors did. you use?

[@TeaPoweredModels]

I mainly used Vallejo, you can find a full list in the comments section. Any questions let me know!

[@Frens03]

The usaf logo is upside down..

[@Rohan-cj5uk]

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt

[@cluxex1580]

Does the kit contain glue

[@TeaPoweredModels]

It doesn’t I’m afraid. I would recommend buying some tamiya thin it’s my go to cement for most models now

[@cluxex1580]

@@TeaPoweredModels ok thanks

[@cmcer1995]

This was not a bad video of putting this A-10 model together, but I did view another KZbin of the same model and about the same time that offered a lot more instructions and explanations and not just speeding it up and music. Plus I liked the camo version myself.

[@uilnosaj]

Waste of time, the skill level is trash, honestly, a waste of 1/48 scale kit.

[@TeaPoweredModels]

Thank you for the comment - sorry for wasting your time.

[@ArkanOthman]

What are you serious?

[@ArkanOthman]

Dude don't listen to him your absolutely amazing good work@@TeaPoweredModels