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Old 05-30-2012, 01:34 PM
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As much as I try not to have the same model twice, I just had to revisit one of my favourites.... The Mibo A-10. I suppose its not exactly like going over old ground,as my last A-10 ( Arctic camo fantasy scheme ) was a G3 variant. This latest A-10 of mine is a G4 kit...... My goodness what a difference. The G3 was no junker of a kit, but this thing is soooo well engineered and put together its unreal.
The model was built by my good friend Paul Metcalf. Then my magician of a painter who I have now worked with for coming up to 15 years.. Mr Ray Habgood bought it to life with the airbrush. The scheme ( as per most of my aircraft ) is a non scale one. I find the A-10 to be a really dull subject matter when it comes to scale schemes, so I decided to have some fun and once again adapt a scheme from a few other aircraft. Ray did a stunning job of applying my ideas. I deliberately wanted a clean ( fresh.. ish) out of the paint shop look to it. My thoughts here were that I am seeing quite a few heavily weathered 10's around right now, plus I can always have weathering applied at a later date if I want to. I am really pleased with ow its worked out.. Now lets take bets on which manufacturer will rip it off without even having the decency to ask first this time
Power is from 2 Jet Cat P-140 Rx's. Radio is Spektrum/ JR running through a power box royal. JR8411's all round. When I got the model it came with the Jet tech Kevlar tanks, which were capable of holding some silly amount of fuel. I used the two saddle tanks from this set and disposed of the huge centre tank. Replacing it with a plastic centre last tank that holds 2.5L My total fuel capacity right now is around 7.5 lt of fluid in the tanks, which then go to 2x High Flow CAT's. I am pretty sure this will be enough fuel for a display flight.
Not sure on the weight just yet. Thats the next job on the list, as apart from that its all ready to go fly.. just wish I had the time.
Any questions, please feel free to ask.
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Forgot to mention.. All the markings and paints were supplied by Ralle of Tailormade. The guys a genius. Not only does he seem to know every scale scheme on every plane ever applied... He even works out exactly what I want when I am having a model like this built.
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Old 05-30-2012, 01:43 PM
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Absolutely beautiful Ali....I have decided I have got some time so give it to me and I will sort it and fly it for you

Geoff...ever so envious.
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Check the Aileron Direction

Very nice indeed they just get better and better
Old 05-30-2012, 01:55 PM
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I'm starting to like this jet more and more.  Beautiful paint scheme. 
Old 05-30-2012, 02:16 PM
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Al, are the lights Airfighter?
Old 05-30-2012, 02:30 PM
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What a gorgeous plane! Best one I've seen!
Old 05-30-2012, 02:46 PM
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That looks frickin sweet Ali, love the scheme!!!!
Old 05-30-2012, 02:50 PM
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Ali,

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Old 05-30-2012, 03:08 PM
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The book is already running on how long before you get an offer you cannot refuse to sell it. lol

Absolutely stunning model.

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Not sure on the weight just yet. Thats the next job on the list, as apart from that its all ready to go fly.. just wish I had the time.
Congrats. Just pack it in the carry on!
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Al, are the lights Airfighter?

No Gary. These lights are actually from B and Q fighter

Regards Al
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Get you and the lights.............

Very nice indeed, but let me sort out those rubber bands on the CAT's

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LOL.. I actually said that you would respond with that exact comment. I could not find such a thin and flex O ring in my collection. if you could send me a pair ( Along with some more CAT's ) Please.
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Old 05-31-2012, 02:44 AM
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Ali:

Great looking A-10!

I see that your builder uses magnets instead of hatch latches on your access doors. How do you open the doors without the latch to grab? I am building a new J-10 "Vigorous Dragon" and would like to use that method too on my switch access hatches....

Thanks

Nick
Old 05-31-2012, 02:53 AM
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Man love that scheme! I will have to add this to my dream jet list along with the scale jets f16
Old 05-31-2012, 03:23 AM
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Preferred the Arctic camo fantasy scheme personally but of all the models I've seen you fly Ali this is my favourite. Really like those steep descents it will do with those enormous barn door flaps. Real show stopper. Adding whistling bombs as well?
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Oh WOW loved your last one this ones even better

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Just not working for me.

Would have liked to have seen a pink version.

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Al, You definitely have the best toys!
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Very nice Ali, love the A10 !


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