A-10C Thunderbolt II DIGITAL INSTRUCTIONS

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For those of you that may not be as familiar with the Lego community as others, this is a digital file. Nothing physical will be sent. You will need to order brick to complete this build. The ''cost of brick estimate'' may change from the time from when the estimate was made. 

How did an aircraft with such a powerful name as the A-10 Thunderbolt II come to be called the A-10 Warthog? Well, just ask it’s aircrews and maintenance personnel. When the last of more than 700 A-10s was built in 1984, the aircrews and maintainers who worked on this lumbering plane thought it was so ugly they called it the "Warthog."  Today, after decades of wear and tear and blood and toil, that nickname carries with it a nickname of affection and respect, even if there are still Warthog haters who can't wait for it to retire. Plane Bricks master builder Jonah Padberg has released his representation of the A-10 Warthog for your collection! This minifigure scale model has all the features you’ve come to expect from Plane Bricks. Fully functioning components are standard as is the authentic look and feel that is always included in a Plane Bricks Lego model.

 

Here’s a few specs of the real plane to whet your appetite:
 
Primary Function: A-10 -- close air support, OA-10 - airborne forward air control
 
Contractor: Fairchild Republic Co. (FRC acquired in 1987, now part of Northrop Grumman ISER)
 
Power Plant: Two General Electric TF34-GE-1 00 turbofans
 
Thrust: 9,065 pounds each engine 
 
Wingspan: 57 feet, 6 inches (17.42 meters) 
 
Length: 53 feet, 4 inches (16.16 meters) 
 
Height: 14 feet, 8 inches (4.42 meters) 
 
Weight: 29,000 pounds (13,154 kilograms) 
 
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 51,000 pounds (22,950 kilograms) 
 
Fuel Capacity: 11,000 pounds (7,257 kilograms) 
 
Payload: 16,000 pounds (7,257 kilograms) 
 
Speed: 420 miles per hour (Mach 0.56) 
 
Range: 800 miles (695 nautical miles) 
 
Ceiling: 45,000 feet (13,636 meters) 
 
Armament: One 30 mm GAU-8/A seven-barrel Gatling gun; up to 16,000 pounds (7,200 kilograms) of mixed ordnance on eight under-wing and three under-fuselage pylon stations, including 500 pound (225 kilograms) Mk-82 and 2,000 pounds (900 kilograms) Mk-84 series low/high drag bombs, incendiary cluster bombs, combined effects munitions, mine dispensing munitions, AGM-65 Maverick missiles and laser-guided/electro-optically guided bombs; infrared countermeasure flares; electronic countermeasure chaff; jammer pods; 2.75-inch (6.99 centimeters) rockets; illumination flares and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles.
 
 
Difficulty level: Expert (Level 4 of 5)
Cost of brick estimate: $150-$350
 
 Features

- Functioning ailerons, elevators, flaps, and rudders

- Retractable landing gear

- Detailed cockpit

- Built to minifigure scale (1/38 scale)

 

 Dimensions

- Length 17'' 

- Width 18'' 

- Height 5''

 
What is included?
 
- PDF instruction book
 
- XML file for easy part ordering
 
- Links directing you to custom parts

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Grant Setliff
Amazing

Fantastic build, didn't have any issues with the design, except that the front wheel pops off from time to time, but this isn't a big deal to fix. Fantastic model, looks great and has an enjoyable building experience. Instructions were easy to follow as a veteran builder. I would definitely recommend this model to anyone who wants an A-10, the size is very impressive and the detail is immaculate.

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Abby O'Neill
Fantastic

I recently purchased the A-10C instructions for my husband, who used to be an A-10 Crew Chief, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! These instructions are incredibly detailed and well-organized, making the building process smooth and enjoyable. My husband was thrilled to see such an accurate representation of the aircraft he knows so well.

As he built the model, he kept pointing out the remarkable attention to detail that went into the design, which brought back fond memories of his time working on the real A-10C. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for someone who might not be an expert in Lego building. It was heartwarming to see his enthusiasm as he constructed each section, and the final model now proudly sits on display in our home.

This has been a wonderful purchase that not only provided hours of enjoyable building but also gave my husband a tangible connection to his past. Highly recommended for any aviation enthusiast or former crew members looking to relive their memories!

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Arad Jeff
Few issues

This is an amazing model everything looks great very detailed it’s not that expensive when buying from brick link. The only problems I have with this model was it’s wings and back area they are really fragile and it’s difficult to make the wings have an angle that’s why I had to use my own parts to make the wing connection more strong and secure. Same goes for the back area it’s really fragile but the most fragile is definitely the engines and the wings. Other than that this model is great. 4/5

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Magnus Comer
Love the a-10

I recently bought the schematics for this plane and it was so easy to navigate through the Pages

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JMB
A-10C Instructions

Great instructions! Very detailed, well thought out. Great build!