Building the Tamiya 1/48 Scale A-10 Thunderbolt II Strike Aircraft

[@ryankc3631]

Possibly the most badass, purpose built design in aviation history. Nice job with the model.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks again RyanKC 😃

[@kingtigerbooks1162]

I flew an A-10 for several years. I thought our base was being attacked so I went out and strafed a rusty tank, a Honda Civic and a Tyrannosaurus. The boss smelled alcohol on my breath so I never got credit for the dinosaur. To whom it may concern, these are my 3 favorite art books: - Works of Wonder by Michael Whelan - Icon by Frank Frazetta - Great Fighter Jets of the Galaxy 1 by Tim Gibson

[@WalterDWormack214]

The meticulous attention to detail that you are committing to assembling this Tamiya model, is in a word, HUMBLING!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Walter, thanks, your message is most appreciated! 😃

[@grailph]

Great video. The rain and thunder is a refreshing change from music normally played during long sequences of painting. Makes me feel like I'm doing this in my room during a storm. It puts me in a zen like mood.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks John, Serenity Now 😊

[@BinhNguyen-yn9on]

I don’t even build models, but the process and intricacy of these models is amazing. Keep it up.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Binh!

[@Chical209]

I spent most of my 11 year Air Force career working as a crew chief on A-10's. I even helped rebuild the display at DM's front gate. I was stationed at Woodbridge, Suwon and also Davis Monthan. The detail and accuracy you create is amazing!!! The A-10 was a blast to work on and inspect every day, you make this process seem so enjoyable as well. I will be using your tutorial to create my own model to relive past memories. Older planes did not have formation lights, I believe we started getting them in the late 80's? Thank you!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks for your comments Stuart and for your service fellow airman! 😉

[@Chical209]

@@MaxAfterburner Thanks, you too! When I was at DM we had Three squadrons of A-10's, 333 lancers, 357 Dragons, 358 Lobos.

[@fredtedstedman]

Love this plane - used to see them exercising in the valleys of Mid Wales . A great model in 1:48 . with lizard camo .

[@captives6479]

Plane good against Muslim insurgents or Jihadists only. Easily shot down by Russian or Chinese air defence.

[@Air-Striegler]

The aptitude, experience and professionalism displayed here are quiet remarkable. Beautiful result!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks STWWT 😊

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Excellent job building your Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II! Excellent video too and thanks for posting it!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it JackFlemingFan!

[@kevinlawton7758]

Thanks for the added info about Capt. Button. I was living in Sedona AZ and was standing outside my work on Feb.9, 1985 in the morning when two A-10s flew into Oak Creek Canyon just north of Sedona. One A-10 crashed into the wall of the canyon killing the pilot. The they were on a low level training flight (in a rainstorm) flying from Williams Air Force Base to Davis -Monthan AFB. The pilot was identified as Capt. Stephen P. Bowden, of the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, S.C. Excellent job on the model & the paint job. I've built the Tamiya kit and the Revell kit of the A-10 (did not re-scribe any panel lines). I have to admit that I like the Revell kit a bit more than the Tamiya kit. Still have the AMT/ERTL A-10 Thundrerbolt II 'Action Series' kit waiting in the stash.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Kevin, and I enjoyed your stories! I love Sedona, such an amazing looking landscape. 🙂

[@kacyklepper6297]

The A-10 warthog model looks pretty slick. The A-10 is one of my favorite planes.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Kacy, Brrrrttttt!!

[@NapFloridian]

for being an old Tamiya kit from the 90s it came out ok to say the least. Good job my friend.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Extra work for sure, thanks NapFloridian!

[@jguerrero0311]

You said you weren't happy with the kit but if I could do 1/2 of what you did with it. I would be the happiest 45 yr old kid. Great job.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Juan, very kind 😊

[@nemijs]

Since the corona pandemic is taking place in The Netherlands I have enough time to get into modelling again, I bought an old revell set of the warthog (which isn't perfect) and this video is inspiring. Just wish I had enough money to buy a new airbrush hahaha.

[@michaeltruhett4170]

You’re a damn fine modeler, no doubt about it. Your A-10 looks terrific! As for details and fit, the much older Tamiya kits pale in comparison to their newer stuff. Despite that, your skills made the model look the way it should. Thank you for sharing your build and your skills, God speed

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks very much Michael 😊

[@michaeltruhett4170]

You sir are quite welcome!

[@jessicaread4880]

I bought mine partly built but sprayed with no instructions and some bits missing. This video has proved invaluable in putting the thing together. The undercarriage is a complete pig. I am going to redo the camouflage and make it grey. It is a large kit even for 1/48. the first time I ever bought are started kit. Thank you for the video, great build. I used lead as a weight for nose as was already assembled. Lead from my friends gun shooting range and melted on stove. It is also massive compared to my 1/48 Spitfire model!!!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Glad the video is helping, have fun!

[@slackjaw703]

Absolutely gorgeous. Loved the extra details added by you. Made a significant difference in the end result. I’m glad you chose that particular color scheme for that model, as a gray paint scheme might stand up better in a more recently released model. Looks great overall, and the decals you made were also spot on. Well done!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks John, I appreciate the comments!

[@oot007]

Excellent video. You made your own decals and scribed your own panel lines. That is dedication. I remember as a kid in the early 80's I saw this kit in my Tamiya catalog.

[@ToniLandro]

Excellent video i enjoyed it . Thanks

[@WADIII]

Great looking A-10. Enjoyed the fact you did the lizard camp. Remember doing one of those when I was younger. Thanks as always for sharing and looking forward to project 11.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks WADIII Andrew!

[@aarong.4691]

Fun fact. The A10 was the first plane to be designed around a gun. Awesome build!

[@MaxAfterburner]

A very powerful 30mm! I've seen images where the whole Gatling system is removed and compared to the size of the original VW Beetle automobile. :-O

[@TheJer1963]

The gun is 19 feet long so it is even longer than the Beetle.

[@thethirdman225]

Aaron FPV Yeah, Americans probably believe that too...

[@spoofle5181]

@@MaxAfterburner The A10 was the tank killer, don't ask me why :D

[@peterresetz1960]

@@spoofle5181 If not kidding, the A10 was designed to attack Russian tanks if the then USSR invaded into West Germany through the Fulda Gapp. The 30mm GAU-8 rounds only required 3-4 hits to a tank would disable or destroy a tank.

[@sferguson1130]

Great build outcome, despite the poor kit. My dad worked for Fairchild, when the A-10 was conceived and built. I got to see it up close and personal at one of their air shows in Hagerstown. Always been my favorite, for nostalgia, and unique appearance

[@MaxAfterburner]

Some great and unique memories! 😃

[@larryshamlin8578]

Beautiful paint job,great work.Simple and easy going on your description and problems in manufacturing of kit.Thanks for posting.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Larry, thanks! You're making your way through all my videos very quickly 😃

[@outofarizona9769]

That's the best DAMN airplane the Air Force has ever had. That aircraft saved a lot of American soldiers life in Afghanistan and Iraq. It's a work horse I hope they never retire this aircraft. Another great job on a aircraft model by Max Afterburner.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks! The A-10 is an incredible aircraft. Sadly, all the greats are going to be replaced by the F-35 cash cow.

[@outofarizona9769]

@@MaxAfterburner yes and it's sad. The F-35 is a cash cow and can't do the job the A-10 did. If I remember right from a past video , you were in the active duty and served at the 162nd TFG Arizona Air National Guard. The 162nd is an outstanding unit. Thank you for your service.

[@ES-ix1rn]

They will be replacing all real aircrafts with flying stealthy laptops with no tough guys in the cockpits . The Golden Age is just becoming past. A-10 is USAF's "last of the Mohicans". sad but true

[@maggsstuckey487]

I thought they where replacing the A10 with something similar to old P51 mustangs with miniguns

[@Lv-sl3rm]

@@maggsstuckey487 There is a contract out by the air force looking for light attack aircraft so, yeah in a sense they kinda are. I'll look for a video and link it when I can since I'm on mobile right now. Edit: Ok, here it is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmOqY2ttndqentU

[@jonathanherrera4744]

I love your videos so much there a mix of asmr,educational facts and modeling at the same time love it

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Jonathan! I'm grateful for your message, it gives me the inspiration to keep producing them ;-)

[@romanpenechko2717]

Отличная работа. Прекрасное звуковое сопровождение. Высший бал!

[@ohgary]

Can google translate do Cyrillic characters?

[@MaxAfterburner]

@Roman Penechko огромное спасибо !

[@samuelcarnahan4360]

I live near Fort Wayne Indiana, the home of the 122nd Fighter Wing Blacksnakes. I hear them doing exercises every so often, what a great sound to hear. Keep up the great work!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Samuel!

[@Tahoe2002Md]

she looks great! I have lived under the flight path of ANG A-10s for many years, I just love that sound. I wish they had kept the green camo, something about it that is visually striking. Great choice for the model. Bravo.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks very much Tahoe2002Md. It's always nice to look up in the sky and see an A-10!

[@chrishuffman6734]

Not bad looking kit when put together. I love the paint scheme!

[@high9749]

As far as i understand you didn't like the kit, but i have to comment that you have done a brilliant job...Outstanding, i hope one day i have finish with such a good result in my models!!!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Cretan Eagle, thank you very much! You can do it! 😄

[@tyeguthrie1430]

I learned more in last half hour watching your A10build than i have learned in last 2 years of model making thank you so much for the time you take to do these helpful video,s the only reason i clicked on was that i am building that exact A10 ATM and was struggling to find the correct colours to use , you my friend have cured that problem for me .

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi tyeguthrie1430, I'm so glad that you found the video and that it will be useful for your A-10 build! All the Best for a successful completion of your kit 🥳

[@tyeguthrie1430]

@@MaxAfterburner couple of questions if you do not mind 1 what tool is it you use to do the extra detailing ? And 2 this is awkward to eplain but part of main undercarriage i cannot see or workout how it fits the paart number is C4 , It appears to go towards the very bottom of wheel strut ,not sure if you can remember doing it yourself as i know its some years since you built your model many thanks Tye

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Tye, you can use a scribe or a mini saw blade that will turn those panel lines into depressions instead of having raised panel lines on this A-10 kit. In this case, I used a Tamiya photo etch fine craft saw. You can lay a piece of plastic embossing tape used for lettering as a straight edge guide on the model. For part II of your question: If you look at step #9 on your instruction manual there is a better view of how C4 is supposed to sit on the landing gear parts, in particular the left man gear in this instance. Hope this all helps.

[@tyeguthrie1430]

@@MaxAfterburner Thankyou Max Massive help really appreciate your help All the best Tye

[@je1design]

Love your content, especially all the details and fun facts you added into the video. Learn a lot from you on the scale models and real life jet knowledge. Great Video!!!!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Je Wei Wan, that's awesome, thank you! 😇

[@Andrew-tz1cc]

I may have to get this model eventually- I’m just getting into the hobby. I like your information about the real world aircraft along side building the model

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Andrew, thanks and best of fun building and painting! 😊

[@hugohernansaenzmora9418]

Outstanding A-10 Modeling job!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Hugo, thanks, I'm glad you liked it 😊

[@hugohernansaenzmora9418]

I builder seven of those Tamiya 1/48 Scale A-10 Warthog! It’s an amazing Modeling experience! Love that model!

[@hugohernansaenzmora9418]

Thank you for sharing your important building modeling experience!

[@cmufutube]

Thank you for sharing a beautiful build. I'm particularly glad that you kept your weathering to look more realistic. IMO, a lot of the aircraft builds on KZbin have modelers over-exaggerating their panel lines, and "over-weathering" their projects. So the finished products, while displaying fabulous technique, look like parodies of the real thing.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thank you very much!

[@VonDrinkoften]

That's a fantastic looking A-10 mate! I prefer the Lizard scheme myself as well. This Tamiya kit was one of the first model kits that I purchased when I got back into modeling about 4 years ago after a 20+ year break. As yet, it is still sitting in my stash unbuilt. After watching this, I may have to do something about that. Also, great tip for extending the brush for the extra thin cement. I had no idea!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks James C! I think the Tamiya glue applicator extension is their best kept secret ;-) I was really keen on doing the shark teeth nose art, but alas, DM did not adopt the iconic look as far as I know.

[@zsifk3212]

I built this exact model over 30 years ago. I was at uni then. It was probably 1988 or so. It was an amazing model then. The first model I used an airbrush on. In fact, I still have the airbrush, but the model died in a tragic event.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Sounds gruesome. 🤕

[@zsifk3212]

@@MaxAfterburner It involved my mom and a full suitecase on top of the A-10. She felt so bad, she bought me another model. I think it was the Tamiya 1/48 F-4. The one Randy Cunningham flew. 😁

[@kyleSD70MAC]

That looks great! I saw a couple of A-10s from DM at an airshow yesterday. One of them was still flying around when I got there, first time I've seen an A-10 for real.

[@richhoule3462]

Actually the Woodland scheme is referred to as Euro-One. Awesome work

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Rich 🙂

[@frankiefuckenj88]

I love the historical parts you added in about the planes history

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi frankie, glad you enjoyed the format! Thanks for watching! 😄

[@rayinzunza1359]

Spot on. Sound affects to. Amazing work. Now I'm going to buy me an A10 and build it like yours.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Ray 😀

[@jamesfrost7465]

I just bought this model. That's why I'm watching this video. I'm from Myrtle Beach so the MB decals are exactly what I wanted. I need to get some of the white blank decal sheets. I'll check with 'Micro Mark' a small tool specialist company. Excellent video, new subscriber. I like showing the exact products you're using and pointing out the problem areas and how to remedy them. Beautiful work Sir.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks, James. Best of success on your A-10 build!

[@aquadeathnight]

Fun fact, the inboard launcher rails on stations 3 and 9 were not used long. The firing of the AGM-65 would melt the rubber of the landing gear wheel. Most A-10's now are fitted with a light load out to conserve fuel rather than a full strike package. Rounds limit switch on the GAU-8/A is always set to the limit position as well.

[@MikkyTee]

So relaxing to watch, i have not built anything in years but watching your videos does give me some inspiration ;) Excellent skills.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks MikkyTee! It was someone else who inspired me to return to the hobby! :-)

[@md6265]

Duuude so cool. It’s one of the most badass planes in the world.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Definitely a force to be reckoned with, it is the friend to pilots and ground troops alike. Thanks M D!

[@chucktelschow]

Great job. Super excited I saw your video. My daughter is in the AF and her ts mascot was the Warthog. Was able to dl the instructions to print off the camo pattern, great idea and thanks for the dimensions!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Chuck and please thank her for her service! 😊

[@foabmoab]

Very nice. Always loved that paint scheme.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Foab Moab, a blast-from-the-past paint scheme!

[@jimcurt99]

I've lived in Tucson almost 50 years, seen a lot of awesome planes flying out of DM and the air national guard base- but I really like the A-10 the best- the most beautiful ugly plane ever- great build!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks james! I served at the 162nd FW which still flies the F-16s as you know.

[@EDX2308]

I too have just recently bought this kit. I haven't started it yet. I can confirm with Max that the kit is high quality but its detail is so-so. There are Chinese models (Hobby Boss) that said to be the gold standard. Again excellent work and it's more about the craftsmanship and painting that is emphasized than the model itself.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks EDX2308, I'll have to check out the Hobby Boss version. I truly liked their Su-27 Flanker B kit.

[@yakidin63]

Hobbyboss is the best. Followed by the old Revell-Monogram with the raised panel lines. Italeri comes a close third. IMO.

[@dsmith8984]

All these years I’ve been using Tamiya extra thin cement and never knew that the brush can extend further out for when the bottle is getting low. Great work by the way. 😊👍

[@MaxAfterburner]

Tamiya's best kept secret! 😉

[@amatexan6536]

Great video.Really enjoyed your workmanship.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi AmaTexan65, thanks so much for your kind comments! 😊

[@aylingmike]

Thanks for this great details especially for a beginner like me. There is one minor error at 12:59 with the first camo layer you use XF-4 & XF-58 BUT on screen you have XF-55 which is actually deck tan. I realised this after mixing it but added the dark green to make the mixture darker.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Mike, you're absolutely correct and the first ever to mention this. I guess anyone who used the information referenced the correct XF-58 bottle image and the description "Olive Green" in the video rather than the part of the text I mis-typed in as "XF-55". You get the Eagle Eye Award 🦅😉

[@larryshamlin2369]

As allways,great work and attention to detail,your painting is superb.Nice build.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks again Larry 😀

[@zorax15]

I like the fact that you paint your models in the 80s camo pattern rather than using the modern painting scheme where every plane is just gray. Unfortunately many kits just provide the decals for the modern paint schemes. Up unti now I haven't found decals for an F-15 with the small colored cockades to build an F-15 from the 80s era.

[@victorm316]

I have been following you since I did the f22 raptor by hasagawa. Since I'm a novice. I'm learning a lot from you. And thank you for sharing. After that I did the f18 f. Once I was done with that. I bought the a10 by tamiya. And I swear to you. A day later. you came out with this video. Great timing. My next plane that I'm doing is the academy hobby F4 J phantom 1/48. Hint hint. And I just finished the tamiya F14D. Beautiful model. Looking forward to more videos. Cheers

[@MaxAfterburner]

We're almost in perfect sync! Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comments!

[@da-madmodler4692]

Love these planes and kits not sure why they haven’t detailed the power plants for display. Nice build.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks!

[@matejmraz4362]

Your assembly and the coloring of the models is simply astonishing, beautiful work. Well deserved sub and like

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Matej, I appreciate that!

[@sleepypat905]

I enjoyed this vid being an A-10C Maintainer i loved it btw nice audio of the APU Revving up 🤙🛩🇺🇸

[@imdoobie80]

I have a couple questions for you. First is this model an A-10C or earlier model? Also I need help with making the stencil for painting the different colors like you do. Im not sure how to do that. I'm working on a 1:32 revell P-51D and the painting calls for multiple colors. Any help would be appreciated.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Aaron, this Thunderbolt II kit was the "A" version of the aircraft. I go into more detail on how I come up with my stencils in my Su-27 Flanker B model build video. The process explanation begins at the ~12:10 mark in that episode. Let me know if you have any questions after that.

[@imdoobie80]

Thank you very much brother. Also happy belated veterans day. I saw on a couple videos you served in the Air Force. When did you serve? I served in the Marines from 200 to 2004. Also do you have a Facebook page for the model building?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Aaron, I don't have any association with FB. I was in '91-'11. Thanks for your service, sir!

[@MrVcstealth]

Nice intro! Great detailing...as always. I stop and stare whenever the A-10s fly by here in Tucson!

[@MaxAfterburner]

More content, more content! ;-)

[@nivi319]

Seen a few of your videos and this is the best camo paint scheme ive seen so far. very nice.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Nivi 3! This A-10 camo certainly has more contrasting color elements than just the different grey patterns of my other model works.

[@nivi319]

@@MaxAfterburner Keep it up you make me want to get back into modeling. I was never at your level, but it would be fun to try.

[@markstott6689]

I was 16 (1984/85) on a school geography trip to Flamborough Head in Yorkshire. Crossing the Yorkshire Wolds on a long straight road there came flying down the road towards us were two Hogs. One either side of the road flying low. It was an experience. The rest of the class didn't have a clue what they were seeing sadly.

[@xrpadoption3293]

Great video. Awsome job bud, what an artist. Just bought this plane.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi XRP Adoption, I'm glad you liked the presentation and I hope you have a fun and successful build! Thanks for watching 😃

[@lonewolf9390]

Used to live near an Air National Guard base in northern Michigan, and the A-10s always seemed to use my parent's house as a visual reference point when dropping below the radar.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi lonewolf9390, that's quite a story! Did anyone ever run out and wave at them? 🤩

[@lonewolf9390]

@@MaxAfterburner If we were outside, we'd wave. The pilots would usually wave back.

[@johnnyvoodoo666]

I'm a resident here in tucson, quite close to DM. I recently picked up a 1/48 a10 with the dm markings, also grabbed me a photo etch GAU8. Should be a fun build

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hey Johnny, you should have plenty of reference material, just look up ;-)

[@johnnyvoodoo666]

@@MaxAfterburner definitely do. Bone yard is just across the street

[@jimcurt99]

drive past the bone yard every day- kinda makes me sad when a plane that was there yesterday is gone today... :(

[@johnnyvoodoo666]

@@jimcurt99 howdy neighbor. Yeah I was worried when I saw the ac130u's put on moth balls. I guess we just aren't using them enough.

[@edwardwally]

Another great video. I look forward to the amazing job and tutorial on the f-14d. Always really enjoy your builds.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Edward! I do believe the F-14D will be quite the challenge, but also rewarding if all goes well!

[@leechoonfai4316]

Damn fine build. I built this exact same kit just a few months ago and had a hard time with its poor fitting. However, you made it look flawless anyway and it just shows how much I still have to learn.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Lee!

[@Least3charakters]

I think this kit was a joint effort between Tamiya and Revell Germany. What is in the Revell blue box is extremely similar. Hasegawa and Trumpeter used to have really nice kits, though. Keep up the good work!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Kanon. It ended up being a bit more work than I had anticipated.

[@Sniper_Cat_71]

Stunning example you've built.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Dog Face Soldier!

[@RIchardDavidson007]

I think your a master at this. it's an art form.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks, Richard! Happy New Year!

[@Deadmau5l]

Thank god i watched this before attempting to build mine. looks like amazon have a return on its way :D

[@nikkireborn5923]

Good video! I love your added help hints. Keep them coming!!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Nikki, glad you enjoyed it!

[@jhuntosgarage]

I had the pleasure of working on these jets and gun systems for 8 years at DM. I've spent my share of time on the wash rack washing that landing gear. Good times!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi jhuntosgarage, the A-10s are certainly a staple of almost daily sightings in southern Arizona. I remember as an avionics tech that it was hard on the knees working in the gear bays usually troubleshooting WOW switches or fuel indicator issues for my F-16s. I can't imaging bringing in a power wash spray gun or hand washing gear on any military aircraft, a lot of work 😮. Thanks for your service and for watching! 😎

[@cvarmit1716]

Well done video with some great tips!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi cvarmit1716, thanks! I hope to do another A-10 one day in the grey paint scheme. ✈️👍

[@00ironcross]

Great job. A10 Warthog is one of the Greats.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks 00ironcross, glad you enjoyed it!

[@405chiraq]

Can’t wait for that excellent Tamiya f-14d

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Riley, I hope to do a super job on it.

[@danielwebb9306]

I love the A-10 it's a awesome Air plane it saved a lot of life's I hope it stays in service . awesome video

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Daniel, I also hope it stays for a long time too!

[@calvingifford9442]

Great build and nice work on the homemade decals!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Calvin 🙂

[@torokun]

It's still a great result! Looks fantastic.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks James, I appreciate that!

[@torokun]

Do you also make tank models? If you are ever into cartoony models too, check out “World War Toons” tank kits from Meng.

[@mr.modern4419]

Another great build!!! Love your channel!!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks so much, mr.modern44! 😊

[@davewheless4615]

Love the build and all the facts....you just got another subscriber

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Dave! 😊

[@danielcgomez]

I've been binge watching lots of your build videos last few days ...great work! Keep 'em coming!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Daniel, thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying the "series"! 😉

[@opsimathics]

They're not retiring the A-10 anytime soon, the marines and the USarmy have shown interest in buying upgraded block units (for obvious CAS reasons)

[@YK-fj5bj]

Outstanding build. Good job!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks YK 15 😊

[@iryairya2008]

Love your work, very professional build. And your video presentation is easy to watch. I learned a lot from your videos. A good content for military modelling, makes me want to start one! Thanks for sharing!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Lain x2! Have fun and try one out! :-)

[@ohgary]

Two thumbs up for the camera work, lighting and audio. Sad to think the Warthog is on the chopping block.

[@tladrt48]

very nice build and finish! thanks for sharing

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Teddy, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@samuelgibori1647]

GREAT VIDEO - VERY HELPFUL - THANK YOU

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi samuelgibori1647, glad you liked the video and the build. Even after all this time, this episode still gets some attention 🤩

[@andrewjessett28]

Thanks for doing this video - Really helped me with the build I have on now.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Andrew, I'm glad it's useful for you 🙂

[@louiethepotato]

I am in the process of building this particular model and it is a huge pain. From the raised panel lines to the misfitting parts, there is a lot of body work to be had. I’m surprised that you didn’t mention any of this because it would be extremely obvious if the seams were not taken care of.

[@pilot4701]

Excellent as always! Keep the videos coming, can't get enough.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Cole!!

[@stuco81]

Great job on a very old kit!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks stuco81, scribing over old style raised panel lines is not so fun! :-P

[@stuco81]

Ive still not got to grips with scribing, full stop. 😄

[@stevie65able]

Hi Tom, this kit is far older than you thought at the time of the video. The tooling is from 1977. Makes it a senior citizen in modelling terms. :)

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Stephen, definitely older than I would have even guessed! The time of the original Star Wars opening... 😮

[@kallenhunstiger7279]

I get to see these planes flying everyday.

[@MarkMiller-zm2th]

Great build, great plane

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Mark!

[@JimBob-rr9hc]

The A-10 was manufactured in Hagerstown Maryland

[@842qwery]

Awesome build!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks 818116A!

[@vaderboy121]

I did this kit a couple of years ago it,s well worth your time doing

[@monkey555500]

great build vid

[@arnoldmayii3563]

That was really cool. Very well done!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hello Arnold, thanks for the kudos!

[@joshuaguerrero231]

I love your videos! I like the way you provide a little bit of history. Keep up the good work!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Joshua 😊