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Would you buy a 1:18 A-10 if it came on the market? If not, Why?

Poll ended at Thu Sep 08, 2005 9:38 am

Yes
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No
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Post by Birddog » Wed Dec 07, 2005 2:55 am

A-10A or A-10C........they both look fantastic to me!!!!!!!

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Post by Birddog » Wed Dec 07, 2005 9:56 am

With all the money I've been saving on food, I think I'll be able to buy a sqaudron of 1/18 A-10s. :D
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Post by KAGNEW » Wed Dec 07, 2005 11:31 am

i would get a couple
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Post by Smokebandit » Wed Dec 07, 2005 1:50 pm

I'd be up for a couple also... :wink:
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Post by Birddog » Wed Dec 07, 2005 4:10 pm

I want a HAWG!!!

Pretty Please............. :mrgreen:
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Post by Birddog » Wed Dec 07, 2005 8:06 pm

I found this on an A-10 site. Adds a little Christmas cheer "A-10 Warthog" style.... :D

http://www.warthogpen.com/christmas/red_nose.wma
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Post by Birddog » Wed Dec 07, 2005 9:24 pm

The special piece of equipment that reloads the A-10's 30mm within minutes. Maybe when and if we get a 1/18 scale A-10 we'll get one of these to go with it. :D

http://community.webshots.com/myphotos? ... ity=YcFoSk

Here's an article on the machine:

http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123013199
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Post by Birddog » Wed Dec 07, 2005 11:07 pm

Check out this AWESOME video I found on the A-10!!! Kicking A@@!!!

This video shows why the A-10 should be done in 1/18 scale to add to our modern collection. We NEED this aircraft to complete our modern dioramas. If you love the A-10, you'll definitely love this video.

http://www.clipshack.com/Clip.aspx?key=01FBC5BEC66C21EE

GO UGLY EARLY!!!!!!!!
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Post by Smokebandit » Thu Dec 08, 2005 8:15 am

Daily A-10 bump.
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Post by Birddog » Thu Dec 08, 2005 8:19 am

Image

Beautiful V....... :D
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Post by KAGNEW » Thu Dec 08, 2005 8:38 am

NICE PIX
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Post by Birddog » Thu Dec 08, 2005 10:16 am

Check out the video if you haven't already......lot's of fantastic footage!!!!
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Post by Birddog » Thu Dec 08, 2005 3:31 pm

When and if we do get a 1/18 scale A-10, I hope it is with one of these paint schemes:

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(with the shark's mouth in European camo)
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Post by Birddog » Thu Dec 08, 2005 8:27 pm

Have gun will travel:

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Post by Shin Densetsu » Thu Dec 08, 2005 8:45 pm

I was reading an A-10 book, and the more I look at it, the more I want the NAW-10. Aka A-10B.


So how bout it boys, which would you want, 2 seat A-10 or A-10C?
Shin's wishlist for 1/18 and 1/32 with retractable landing gear and more:

F-14 Tomcat, F-8 Crusader, A-4 Skyhawk, F-105 Thunderchief, A-6 Intruder, F-15C, F-15E Strike Eagle
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Post by Birddog » Thu Dec 08, 2005 9:01 pm

An A-10A or A-10C all the way!!!! They are the only models that have and will see service with the Air Force. I'd lean more towards an A (or O/A-10) model because of that models service history. It would be more accurate in a Gulf War diorama. However, a C model would be awesome too with the new cockpit layout. I'll be happy just to get a 1/18 scale A-10. :D

http://www.warthogpen.com/a-10c_files/pic4.JPG

http://www.warthogpen.com/a-10c_files/pic5.JPG
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Post by Birddog » Fri Dec 09, 2005 6:00 am

I'd love to be able to have an aircraft display with a P-47 and an A-10.
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Post by KAGNEW » Fri Dec 09, 2005 6:43 am

i wonder what the missing gage is in A-10C panel
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Post by Birddog » Fri Dec 09, 2005 6:45 am

Good question.....trying to find out..... :wink:
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Post by Birddog » Fri Dec 09, 2005 6:51 am

They are turning the cockpit into a "glass" cockpit. That will put the A-10 up there with it's avionics package. It's as close to WWII flying as you can get with a modern jet fighter. Stick and rudder flying.... :wink: :D
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Post by Smokebandit » Fri Dec 09, 2005 7:28 am

Daily A-10 bump.....
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Post by KAGNEW » Fri Dec 09, 2005 8:53 am

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Post by Birddog » Fri Dec 09, 2005 9:40 am

Check this out:

http://www.dm.af.mil/demoteam/galveston/gal8.jpg
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Post by KAGNEW » Fri Dec 09, 2005 10:34 am

WOW! that would be killer to be in one of those cockpits
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Post by Birddog » Fri Dec 09, 2005 10:46 am

I know you'll like this one. Maybe someday we can all have a scene like this displayed from our ceilings in 1/18 scale. Here's to both aircraft....

http://www.dm.af.mil/demoteam/holloman/hol%2010.jpg
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