A-10A Plane Operation Iraqi Freedom

Assemble an A-10A "Operation Iraqi Freedom" with this 1:72 Scale Plastic Model Kit from Academy. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older.

Academy A-10A Plane Operation Iraqi Freedom Plastic Model Airplane Kit 1/72 Scale #12402
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Features :
  • Accurately reproduced static display model with fully engraved panel lines and rivet details.
  • Detailed cockpit interior and clear canopy.
  • Detailed landing gear.
  • Realistically molded external loads.
  • Waterslide decals.
  • Illustrated assembly guide.
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Spotlight Review

 
"Stick to the instructions"
Jigs_place
The model itself looks great and is an interesting build in several parts. The engine exhausts need a solid amount of glue to keep them stable otherwise the nearest bump dislodges them. I model 99% of my aircraft in flight.... if you are doing the same then avoid this build like the plague: the amount of effort to get fit, trim and extend the undercarriage doors is not worth the finished product and you're better off with a different brand. Having said that, the amount of underwing stores is impressive

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Features

  • Accurately reproduced static display model with fully engraved panel lines and rivet details.
  • Detailed cockpit interior and clear canopy.
  • Detailed landing gear.
  • Realistically molded external loads.
  • Waterslide decals.
  • Illustrated assembly guide.

Specs

  • Scale: 1:72
  • Fuselage: 9" (229mm)
  • Wingspan: 9-3/4" (248mm)
  • Academy Product Number: 12402

Includes

(1) Plastic Model


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Reviews

  
 
"It Ain't Pretty!"
Jimmy D.
The A-10 Warthog isn't pretty, but it's arguably the best ground attack plane ever. It was literally designed around its massive 30 mm rotary canon and can carry an armament load that is jaw dropping to say the least! Add to that, in can loiter over the enemy for a long, long time while it rains down brutal destruction that would seem almost biblical in scope. I chose to model Capt. (now Colonel) Kim Campbell's A-10A that she flew over Baghdad when she earned the Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross for her incredible piloting skills and bravery under fire. Academy did a great job on this kit and detail, scale fidelity, and recessed panel lines are top notch. Pay particular attention to the cockpit assembly when you are ready to mate it to the fuselage halves. First, be sure to add as much ballast weight as you can fit in the areas noted so as to avoid this plane being a tail sitter. Second, be sure to have the necessary clamps, rubber bands and/or tape you'll need to hold it all together at the ready. I practiced this procedure a couple of times before I committed to glue and was glad I did. I had to use a little putty at the forward third of the wing roots and on the sides of the engine housings. Academy supplies an impressive array of bombs and rockets in this kit and I spent a little extra time detailing them. Included are (12) Mk82 bombs, (2) Mk84s, (2) GBU-10 smart bombs, and (6) Maverick missiles. The only thing I would try to improve in this kit are the decals. I used them as is but had to finesse them to get a satisfactory outcome. The adhesive seemed a bit light and I ended up using a little diluted white glue in a few places to get them to stick. The shark mouth decals required some strategic cuts to get them to lay flat. I also had to apply Micro-Sol a number of times to get them to settle to an acceptable degree. The shark mouth also ended up with a missing tooth in the front. It might have been due to a slight misalignment on my part, but I ended up hand painting a new tooth in that area and it turned out okay. All in all, this was a fun kit to build and I'm thrilled to have it in my display case.

 
"Little Hog"
kajoe55 (Indiana)
For such a small scale academy has produced a very nice kit. The fit overall is excellent as is the final results. Some warnings. Check your alignment when putting the cockpit on the nose wheel well because if its not right you will have major issues. I also agree that the decals are a bit finicky so take your time and bring some patience. All of the bombs and mavericks have sink marks so be prepared to fill them as do some of the landing gear doors. This kit is very similar to the Hasegawa kit and looks good when completed. Have fun.

 
"Academy A-10 Warthog"
mlaponte
I enjoyed building this kit. It went together easily for the most part. The only real problem I had was butting the Mavericks on their racks and mount them to the pylon. So much that I almost cannibalized another kits for some extra laser guided bombs. Decals went on well. The directions did not mention putting weight in the nose. I generally do with all models that have tricycle landing gear. Even with that, it is very close to still being tail heavy.

Markings

  • One Waterslide Decal Sheet with Markings for 2 Aircraft Versions
  • 1: Capt. Kim Campbell, 75th FS/23rd Wg, Iraq 2003.
  • 2: 81st FS, Germany.
  • Airframe and Detail Paint Colors: -Flat Black, Dark Gull Gray FS36231, White, Clear Red, Gunmetal, Olive Drab, Light Ghost Gray FS36375, Dark Ghost Gray FS36320, Gunship Gray FS36320.

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