Platz 1/48 US Air Force Attack Aircraft A-10A Thunderbolt II Air Force Reserve Desert Camouflage Paint Machine Machine Gun & Pitot Tube Metal Parts Included japan NEW

Plastic model [Scale] 1/48 [Size when completed] 338mm in length The machine gun that glares at the nose of the A-10 is made of metal parts to increase the power of the model. [About the aircraft] The A-10 Thunderbolt II is a close air support and ground attack aircraft of the U.S. Armed Forces that has been in operation since 1977. It is equipped with twin-engine engines, and its main wings feature a straight wing style. The underside of the wings and the fuselage have a total of 11 hardpoints and are capable of carrying 7,260 kg of bombs, rockets, and missiles. In addition, the aircraft is equipped with a GAU-8/A Avenger autocannon in the nose. The GAU-8/A Avenger autocannon in the nose provides a high attack capability. The A-10C, which was introduced in 2005, is a modified version of the A model with a glass cockpit. The A-10C has been highly evaluated for its high reliability and offensive capability. The Air Force Reserve, 47th Fighter Wing, 917th Wing, based at Barksdale Air Force Base, was one of the units operating the A-10, and tested various camouflage patterns in the 1980s after deployment. Various camouflage patterns were tested in the 1980s after deployment. Although the A-10 was not officially adopted, desert camouflage was also tested in response to operations in the desert. [About the model] This 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit reproduces the A-10A, the A type of the US ground attack aircraft, A-10. The parts are made by Italeri, and the Japanese assembly manual by Platz allows you to enjoy this kit with peace of mind. This kit includes metal parts (made by Master) and metal pitot tubes to reproduce the GAU-8 Avenger Gatling gun mounted on the nose, which is a characteristic of the A-10. The metal parts and pitot tube are made by Master Corporation to reproduce the GAU-8 Avenger Gatling gun mounted on the nose, which is one of the 10 distinctive features of the model. The finished length of the model is 338mm, and its characteristic form with straight wings and two engines on its back is well reproduced. Not only the fuselage shape, but also the panel lines are realistically reproduced. Some inspection panels can be assembled with the option of opening or closing. The kit also includes mask stickers for painting the canopy frame. Markings are reproduced in desert camouflage and desert camouflage color markings that were tested on the A-10A operated by the Air Force Reserve, 47th Fighter Wing, 917th Wing, USAF in the 1980s. Although it was never formalized, the desert camouflage is a rare feature of the A-10. [Features] Reproduction of the American ground attack aircraft, A-10A in 1/48. Italeri parts, Platz Japanese manual and package are included. Master made metal GAU-8 Avenger machine gun and pitot tube are included. Includes mask stickers for painting the canopy frame. Markings reproduce the specifications of the desert camouflage that was applied on a trial basis.