{"product_id":"1053-tamiya-61028-fairchild-republic-a-10a-quotthunderbolt-iiquot-148","title":"Tamiya 61028 Fairchild Republic A-10A \"Thunderbolt II\" 1\/48","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTamiya 61028 Fairchild Republic A-10A \"Thunderbolt II\" (1\/48) – plastic model kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Tamiya 61028 Fairchild Republic A-10A \"Thunderbolt II\" is a highly detailed 1\/48 scale plastic model kit designed by the world-renowned Japanese company Tamiya. The model faithfully captures the distinctive silhouette of the American A-10A attack aircraft, commonly known as the “Warthog.” It is aimed at demanding modelers who value authenticity and precise reproduction of original details.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistory and application of the Fairchild Republic A-10A \"Thunderbolt II\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft, developed by Fairchild Republic, entered service with the United States Air Force in the mid-1970s, and has remained a key element of close air support through to the present day. Designed for anti-armor missions, it gained particular fame during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, as well as subsequent Middle Eastern conflicts. Its monolithic construction, powerful armament, and reliability have secured its place in the history of military aviation.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eFeatures of the Tamiya 61028 1\/48 scale model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/48 – ideal for modelers who appreciate a balance of detail and ease of handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUser country: United States of America (USAF).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eService period: 1970s to the present day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: plastic model kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel does not include glue or paints – modeling accessories must be purchased separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDetailed reproduction of the fuselage, armament, landing gear, and pilot’s cockpit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSet includes decals for authentic USAF markings from various periods of A-10A operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eClearly rendered fuel tanks, pylons, and the impressive 30-mm GAU-8 Avenger cannon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eFor whom and difficulty level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Tamiya 61028 Fairchild Republic A-10A \"Thunderbolt II\" (1\/48) model is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who are looking for realistic representations of military aircraft and want to challenge themselves with detailing the cockpit or fuselage. Due to the assembly’s complexity, we rate the difficulty at \u003cstrong\u003e3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a perfect gift for enthusiasts of military aviation and modern history.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Choose Tamiya 61028 A-10A \"Thunderbolt II\" in 1\/48 scale – a quality model representing an icon of contemporary air forces!\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719684870478,"sku":"T61028","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/1c2c5d520ff95d24f500687b35c2b829.jpg?v=1755477987","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/1053-tamiya-61028-fairchild-republic-a-10a-quotthunderbolt-iiquot-148","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}