N/AW A-10A Thunderbolt II, 1/48 - Hobby Boss 80324

The N/AW A-10A Thunderbolt II scale model kit by Hobby Boss, reference 80324, reproduces at a 1/48 scale the experimental two-seat Night/Adverse Weather version of the famous American attack aircraft A-10. This plastic kit to be assembled includes 301 parts and lets you build a model 338.7 mm long with a 366 mm wingspan.

The A-10 N/AW Thunderbolt II

The A-10 Thunderbolt II was designed for close air support missions for ground forces. Its silhouette is particularly characterized by its two high-mounted turbofan engines at the rear of the fuselage, large-area straight wings, and a twin-tail empennage.

The N/AW, for Night/Adverse Weather, refers to a prototype developed from a pre-production A-10A in order to evaluate night and adverse weather intervention capabilities. The aircraft received an additional crew station as well as equipment adapted to this mission. This experimental program did not lead to series production; the prototype was then redesignated YA-10B.

The Hobby Boss 80324 model kit

This Hobby Boss item highlights a distinctive variant of the Thunderbolt II, recognizable by its two-seat fuselage. The 1/48 scale is a popular format for depicting the lines, cockpit, and armament of a modern military aircraft while still maintaining a strong display presence in a showcase or on a diorama base.

The kit includes the parts needed to build the N/AW A-10A and offers US Air Force markings. The parts require the usual steps of plastic modeling: preparing the sprues, assembly, gluing, painting, and applying decals.

Assembly and finishing

A careful build begins with removing any flash from the parts and performing test fits before gluing, especially on the fuselage and wing sub-assemblies. Applying a primer then makes it easier to check the seams and prepares the surface for painting.

Decorating an American test aircraft lets you work with precision on paint tones, markings, and surface details. A measured weathering can further complete the finish depending on the desired effect, focusing on subtle variations across panels, structural lines, and exposed areas.

Technical specifications

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 80324
• Type : assemble-it-yourself military aircraft model kit
• Subject : N/AW A-10A Thunderbolt II
• Scale : 1/48
• Material : plastic
• Number of parts : 301
• Length once assembled : 338.7 mm
• Wingspan once assembled : 366 mm
• Markings : US Air Force

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For assembly and finishing, plan to use glue suitable for plastic models, cutting and sanding tools, a primer, model paints, and decal-setting products.