I like what your doing, keep the updates coming!
Eventually, I hope to take a crack at this same idea; folding wings, tail hook, whatever else to "navalize" the A-10 for carrier service with USMC markings, maybe for the Black Sheep?
I have considered using the new Hobby Boss 2 seater as my base kit, but I think with all the cutting that'll go on, I'm going to use one of the cheaper, older kits and leave it a single seater...
Instead of a cat shot, could the A-10 get off the deck using a RATO?