{"product_id":"1-48-hobby-boss-a-10a-thunderbolt-ii","title":"Hobby Boss 1\/48 A-10A Thunderbolt II Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"618\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBuild one of the most formidable close air support aircraft ever produced with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eHobby Boss 1\/48 A-10A Thunderbolt II Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Better known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"282\"\u003e\"Warthog,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e the A-10A was purpose-built for destroying armored vehicles, supporting ground forces, and surviving intense combat environments. Designed around the fearsome \u003cstrong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"480\"\u003eGAU-8\/A Avenger 30mm rotary cannon\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Thunderbolt II has earned a legendary reputation for durability and battlefield effectiveness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eHobby Boss faithfully recreates the A-10A with finely engraved panel lines, a highly detailed cockpit, realistic landing gear, and an impressive selection of external stores. The kit features nearly \u003cstrong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e300 parts\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing modelers to build an accurate replica of this iconic U.S. Air Force attack aircraft. Multiple decal options are included to represent aircraft from Operation Desert Storm and post-Cold War service. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eWhether you're building a Gulf War aircraft or adding the legendary \"Warthog\" to your collection, this kit offers an outstanding combination of detail, accuracy, and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"u0ybrq\" data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s6n5xc\" data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eHighly detailed 1\/48 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cz6kew\" data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eAuthentic Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qi62yu\" data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eFinely engraved panel lines and surface details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11knsrb\" data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eHighly detailed cockpit and ejection seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13ry4yq\" data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eFull GAU-8\/A Avenger cannon assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gy0ruh\" data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eRealistic landing gear and wheel wells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14jbc4m\" data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eMultiple external weapons and fuel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xkls2n\" data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eThree authentic U.S. Air Force marking options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i69xa1\" data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eExcellent platform for painting and weathering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hj03cv\" data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eAssembly required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14pn8zw\" data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003ePaint and cement sold separately \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1xemshg\" data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003eIntroduced into U.S. Air Force service in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e1977\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eA-10A Thunderbolt II\u003c\/strong\u003e was specifically designed for close air support missions against enemy armored formations. 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