I am finally going to tackle the Monogram 1/48 A-10 Thinderbolt II I have had since the late '90s. It was a gift from my pop and I want to do it up right.
I want to do an '80s European scheme on it so I want to find some decent decals from that time frame. I also want to getsome detail stuff for it: maybe some photo etch; a resin seat; wheels; just about anything I can find.
Can anybody point me in the right direction for some of this stuff? My Google search hasn’t produced much yet.
I believe the pattern was Europe/Euro One. If I recall properly that was the same pattern we used on the C130s I was flying in the mid-90’s before everything went to Airlift Grey
Thanks. I thought that is what the scheme was called but didn’t want to sound like a dope!
Yup, the 80’s era scheme was called Europe One. When first into service they wore MASK A-10, which was similar to the current Ghost Grays worn since the 90s.
Scalemates has a good list of what’s out there for that kit. Verlinden made a great update set for that kit, but since they are OOP, you’ll have to pay such prices if you can find it.
A Verlinden cockpit set on eBay right now: Here
But, it’s pricy. Good luck with your search.
IIRC, the Revell boxing has the camo scheme in the instruction sheet, and I think decals for a couple assigned over the pond. Someone here might have the paint guide out of that sheet.
If near a Hobby Lobby I think they still carry it, and the 40% off will make it reasonable if needed.
Thanks everyone… some really great info!
And hogfanfs, although kind of pricey, that looks really good. I am leaning that direction right now.
And goldhammer, I see that kit all of the time at HL. I may pick it up for extra parts and newer decals. I’ll test some from my kit first though to see if they are ok.
My son is getting this one for his birthday tomorrow.