Quickboost QB49093 A-10A/C Thunderbolt II Opened in-flight refueling slipway door - late Academy 1/48

Quickboost QB49093 A-10A/C Thunderbolt II Opened in-flight refueling slipway door - late Academy 1/48

Quickboost QB49093 is a high-quality detail set designed for 1/48 scale models, specifically for Academy's production castings of the A-10A/C Thunderbolt II. This product represents the opened in-flight refueling slipway door in the "late" configuration, allowing for an accurate recreation of the later variant of this famous attack aircraft.

A-10 Thunderbolt II, also known as the "Warthog," is an American close air support aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic. It debuted in the 1970s during the Cold War era and is still used by the United States Air Force today. The aircraft became renowned during conflicts such as the Gulf War, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, and operations in Iraq, where its endurance, heavy armor, and powerful armament proved invaluable on the battlefield.

• Scale: 1/48
• Designed for Academy A-10A/C Thunderbolt II models
• Historical period: Cold War–modern day
• User country: USA
• Material: high-quality resin
• Product category: resin detail add-on for plastic model kits
• Element included: opened in-flight refueling slipway door (late version)
• Excellent detail and manufacturing precision
• Enhances realism and uniqueness of the model – especially for modellers who want to display the A-10 in a service configuration or an air-to-air refueling scene

The Quickboost QB49093 set is recommended for both advanced modellers and intermediate aviation enthusiasts who wish to emphasize the realism of their A-10 model with an original detail not possible to achieve with the original kit parts. The product stands out for its ease of installation (difficulty level: 2/5) and detailed replication, which takes the model’s presentation to a higher level. Ideal for collectors, diorama builders, and military aviation fans.