[About the actual machine]
--The A-10 Thunderbolt II is a ground attack aircraft dedicated to close air support of the US military, which has been in operation since 1977.
-A major feature is the style that is equipped with a twin-engine engine and adopts straight wings for the main wing.
――There are 11 hard points on the underside of the main wing and the fuselage, and it is capable of carrying 16000 pounds, 7260 kg bombs, rockets, missiles, etc.
--In addition, the nose is equipped with a 30 x 173 mm GAU-8 / A Avenger Auto Cannon. It has a high attack capability.
――Improvements have been continued after deployment, and the A-10C, which appeared in 2005, has been refurbished to make it a glass cockpit.
――The first time A-10 participated in the actual battle was the Gulf War in 1991. Supported the ground forces from low altitude.
--The A-10C was deployed in Iraq in 2007 and participated in the actual battle. Since then, he has continued to play an active role in each conflict area.
[About the model]
-A 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the A-10C, a ground attack aircraft of the US Air Force.
-Parts are made by Italian plastic model maker Italeri.
――We will select and deliver Japanese assembly instructions and original packages produced by Platts, as well as markings for Japanese modelers.
――It is a kit that you can easily enjoy the goodness of the Italeri kit with peace of mind.
-The finished total length is 33.8 cm, and the characteristic form with two engines on the back on the straight wing is reproduced with plenty of power.
――Not only the shape of the aircraft but also the panel lines are realistically expressed.
――Some inspection panels can be assembled by selecting opening and closing.
-In addition, a masking sheet that is convenient for painting the canopy frame is also available in the kit. You can easily enjoy a sharp finish.
-Of course, weapons such as bombs and missiles are also firmly prepared at the hard points on the underside of the aircraft. Promises a heavy finish unique to flying heavy tanks.
――And the markings are selected from the aircraft deployed at the Osan Air Force Base in South Korea, which is familiar to Japanese airplane fans and modelers. The illustration mark on the inside of the inspection hatch is also reproduced.
――Italeri kit that you can easily work on with Japanese instructions.
[Major features]
--Reproduce the American ground attack aircraft, A-10C, on 1/48
--Platz Japanese manual and package set on Italeri parts
--With a masking sheet that is convenient for coloring the canopy frame separately
--The decal is made by Cartograph
--Marking is selected from the aircraft deployed in Osan AFB
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )