Preview New 1/48 Academy Models A10-C Thunderbolt 

Wow this kit is insane. Really shows how advanced plastic models can be if given resources

I don't often comment, nor do I build as often as I would like anymore. I just wanted to say thanks for the solid content and that one of the few kits I'll likely build in the near future will be one of these. It is amazing to see how far progress has come some of my 70's kits I find at my local store. As a follower for quite a while it has been awesome to see the hobby and your hand in it grow.

The single molded fuselage and engine are insane, what every modeler has been dreaming of. The detail is evolving so rapidly we'll probably be seeing individual ammo of spent uranium tank busting shells. There have been 3 aircraft in military history that were perfect, Two still being used and will outlive me , A10, and B52 We asked for more A-1 Skyraiders in SEA, and the manufacturer couldn't comply. Academy hit the ball out of the park on this kit. I need a new note book for wish list if Andy continues with these videos.

Andy, you are my idol when it comes to a small business owner/developer. Keep up the great work catering us Modelers.

That looks incredible. That's going to be a big money maker for Academy.

Words are not needed, nor would they do this model justice. It is a thing of beauty.

Goals for 23, Academy F-4 and well I guess now the A-10 . My 2 fav jet aircraft.

My favorite airplane as a kid, and I've seen them fly at my local air show. Those big engines have a very distinctive whining sound.

The first jet I learned inside-out on DCS - have been waiting for a decent modern tooling for so long! Now this and the new AH-64Ds come along at once. It's basically a dream come true.

Andy,that is one freaking kit,Academy have just pushed the limit for other manufacturers to follow.Merry Christmas to you and your family

Brrrrrrrt!

Finally an accurate C model cockpit! Shut up I'm in.

This is what the 1/32nd Trumpeter kit should look like 🙄 Fingers crossed that someone will make a 1/32nd A10 in this same style

woW, what a amazing & outstanding kit!!! I wish they would introduce a 1/35th scale version😔....

They REALLY RAISED The Bar w The 1 Piece Fuselage and Nacelles Alone. Thanks For Sharing Andy. Merry Christmas To You and All Yours 🤗🤗 God Bless All 👍👍 Gary.

Wow! I’m trying to build the old Revell 1/48 A-10 right now, and I’m about ready to throw it at the wall! This new Academy kit looks beautiful!

That is a sweet looking kit . The A-10 has always been one of my favorite aircraft . Hope to pick one of these up when you get them .

Incredible model. Many thanks for all your videos this year. They have sparked my interest in modelling again. Have a great Christmas

What a well designed kit! Also love the pre cut masks. If the engineering is as good as the first impression and it fit’s well than this is an awesome kit!

She looks superb! I’ll be adding two of those to the stash.😎👍🏻

The decal of this kit is excellent

Wow, that's some next level engineering! Pretty excited about this beautiful Hog!

Beautiful kit. Might have to get one for my back log. thanks for the great content and Merry Christmas!

This kit looks amazing. Can’t wait to pick it up!

Another must have kit!😮 You and your family and your staff have a merry Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year.🎅🏻🎉🎇🎆😊

Hi Andy, now I know what I will get myself for a Happy New Year gift, when it is released here in Australia, it looks to be a very nice kit and a decent version of this is well over due, I would like to wish you and your family and staff a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New year, best regards from Australia.

I’ll be picking that up .😊

Gonna have to pick this up, beautiful looking kit of a beautiful plane.

Looking like a really nice kit. 👍 Next thing ya know, the bomb racks will have adjustable stabilizers on em.

I love it already, this kit gets my juices flowing and it will make live much eazier for modelers. I have Just finished building the Italeri 1/48 scale Hog and it was sometimes a nightmare to construct ( enginehousing, cockpit and hull) I will buy this kit for sure !!!

Damn. Thanks Andy. Looks like one hell of a great kit. They’re really perfecting the slide molding. Between this and your 1/16 tanks I’m going to be in the dog house with my wife. Don’t stop. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

Happy Holidays to you and yours, Andy!

*sighs and makes more room on the A-10 shelf, currently occupied by two of Tamiya's old birds*

Wow this is a nice looking kit. Andy I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a great safe and blessed New Year!

adding this to my stash as soon it becomes available. Thanks for the awesome preview!!!

That plane looks so amazing ! I definitely have to purchase and build one day

Thank you for sharing these early shots. Interesting molding and the details look promising. Hope Academy makes it to Europe quickly...

I will get that one in place of the other kits out there. Looks superb.

How many fantastic new kits can come out at one time?? Wow!!

Mind. Blown. This is amazing.

Great kit Andy, thanks for sharing.

About time we got an a-10c kit!

Good lord!! Thunderbolt and Lightning!!!!

Nice Kit but still need Andy's Hand.

If the Academy 1/35 UH-1Y is engineered this way its going to be amazing!!!

I WANT IT! Great vid Andy as usual. Keep em coming I'll keep watching.

Looking forward to this kit! Have been planning to convert the old HobbyBoss Hawg to a C-model, but this seems like a much better option. Will be putting in an order for one from you as soon as it comes available.

A-10 Warthog is my favorite military aircraft. And although I don't usually do 1/48, this is a buy for sure in the future. Love the one piece fuselage and engines.

Holy Wow! I just took my jewelry loupe to the instrument panel and I couldn’t believe I found a microscopic aluminum plate which says “NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN COCKPIT” it’s in the middle right above the working ashtray

Academy seem to have really upped their game with this kit. I had them pegged as a pretty average kit manufacturer given their older kits with fit and detail issues. This looks a "must have" kit and I look fwd to getting and building one.

Good stuff Andy!... have a good Xmas and New Year mate🎅... cheers from down under 👍🇳🇿

Must have kit Andy. Thanks for the review. Greetings from Sweden.

Super looking model nice details Andy have a great Xmas and a happy new year to you and your family Steve

The single-piece engine nacelles sold me!

Can't wait to have this one, looks really nice

Thanks for sharing!! Have to get this one!!

I will be getting this kit. I have been wanting to build an A-10. And our pal and Model Geek, Darrin Cook advised me to wait for this one. Nice job on the preview, Andy. Merry Christmas to you, Denise and the Boys.

I wish all manufacturers included die cut masks with their kits!!!!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year ✨🎉🎁🦃

Looks good wonder how it will compare to GWH A-10C to be released in 2023

love the one piece fuselage

Always wanted to build an A10... :)

I want this kit!

Looks like a nice kit! 👍👍

Wow absolute fantastic Kit. Thanks for the Review. Have a nice Xmas! 🎄🌠🙏🏻

Great looking kit.

Looking good

Thats Amazing

Thanks Andy I need too spend more money 💴 and get 2 👍😁

Nice looking kit, I like Academy kits.

impressive molding and engineering

I'm currently building the old Tamiya A-10A. This Academy kit....yea, it's a bit better. I'll have to pick this up down the road!

Now that looks like a great kit. If Scalemates is to believed, it is very reasonably priced at under £40 in the UK.

It would be cool to see some aircraft builds on the channel in the new year. Maybe this one.

They've got my money

It has defeated the Hobbyboss, Revell and Italeri boxings. Hobbyboss has got as model fan blade issue but other than that its ok. This Academy kit will blow competition away. I am currently building two Revell ones and repainting my old Tamiya A-10. All have the LASTE upgrades.

I woul have liked it in 35 or 32 but its a beautiful kit for the 48 guys.

Really nice, But now I hear Gwh is coming out with one too. I probably buy both as the A10 is a favorite of mine.

Nice looking kit. Will have to add one to the stash. Love the one piece engine cowls. It does look like the fan blades will sit to far forward like other A-10s. Is there a way to check that?

Great video!

Box art appears incorrect. The A-10C does not have the Pave Penny pod but it's a great looking kit. Looks better than the Hobby Boss A-10C I'm building at the moment. Great review Andy

Academy kits are proudly made in South Korea and they are prominent model kits in the world. Obviously this a-10 is no exception. Great job.

Hi Andy it looks like a great kit I am building the Hobby boss A-10c which is a good kit to. the Academy A-10c looks much more better and I do like the slide moulding. it is very interesting how they've gone about making it. I do know Great Wall hobbies I was making a A-10 as well interesting how they do this

I've wanted to see a new tool A-10 kit for a long time, and I may just have to grab this if I can guarantee a spot for it given the size, hah

WOW. Look out Tamiya. I feel like this kit sets a new standard. Cant wait to get this in my mediocre model building hands

one piece moulding 🙌😍

The top of the main fuselage does have a light parting line down the Center

Gwh has a a-10c coming out soon as well. The model companies under cutting each other but that's good us modrlers!

What I think would be a neat idea is to provide the cockpit panels as flat blank "bases" and include a dedicated cockpit decal set from Quinta or Red Fox. You have to think that most folks buying this kit would want to at least paint and provide some detail to the aircraft. This would eliminate the need for the modeler to chisel off the dials, switches, screens etc. so they could quickly detail the cockpit without that drudgery. Just a thought.

looking forward to comparison with GWH

Nice looking kit, I have the Academy Su27 in my stash and the improvement over the years is amazing. One of the best things I see with this A-10 is the pilot with an option to have the visor down to make an in-flight model. I wish other manufacturers (airfix) would stop putting in generic figures that don't fit the seat and have their arms on the laps and visors up and don't match the scale of the kit. I build in-flight models and almost scratch building the pilots usually holds up the build for over a month right at the start of the kit.

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Looks like it will have the same problem with the intake fans in the Monogram one, too forward on the nacelles.

wow this kit looks awesome so far cnt wait to get this on my bench and review it

The G sprue looked to be the only one that says A-10C, the rest just say A-10, fingers crossed an A is coming.

Put me down for one of these!!! I WANT!!!

Any update andy on wether or not you'll carry TAKOMS 1/35 Apache? Or GREAT WALL HOBBIES 1/48 A-10? Can't wait for the Apache

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I have just one thing to say about this model: BBBRRRRTTTTTTTTT

I'm military builder , this is a beautiful kit but I prefer 1/32 wishes this was 32nd scale