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1/48 Monogram F-105

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    January 2003
1/48 Monogram F-105
Posted by Darren Roberts on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 12:07 PM

Yes, I know. It's not Navy. I was asked to build this for a gentleman, and it was a very enjoyable build. Everything is OOB, including the decals. I will say that R/M has come a long way with their decals. They are much better than they used to be. The markings are for McConnell AFB here in Kansas. I really do have a soft spot for classic Monogram kits. I don't know if nostalgia plays a part, but every time I build one, I enjoy the experience.

  • Member since
    December 2006
  • From: Phoenix, AZ
Posted by Fly-n-hi on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 12:30 PM

Very nice, as usual!

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 2:27 PM

That is a super clean and very attractive build! I love the subtle pre/post shading that doesn't take over the paint. That sir, is perfect.

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

  • Member since
    March 2010
  • From: MN
Posted by Nathan T on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 4:14 PM

Very beautiful work. Did the Post-war ANG use the centerline bomb rack for practice flights/training?

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2009
  • From: West Chester,Ohio
Posted by roger_wilco on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 7:11 PM

Very nice! It's a shame the Collings Foundation wasn't successful in getting a F-105 back into the air.

"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want, and above all have fun!" - RIP Modeler Al. 

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    November 2003
  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 10:04 PM

Is that the new T-Stick version? Looks terrific!

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    January 2003
Posted by Darren Roberts on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 6:24 AM

Thanks all! Yes, it's the new T'stick version. I'm not sure if the molds have been permanently changed or not. In regards to the centerline MER, I'm not sure if the ANG used them or not. It wouldn't surprise me if they loaded some "blue death" on them for practice.

  • Member since
    October 2004
  • From: North Carolina, USA
Posted by Ben Brown on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 7:33 AM

Very nice! The old Monogram Thud is still a very nice kit.

My family lived near the approach end on one of the runways at McConnell in '67 & '68, and I'd sit in my back yard and watch the Thuds come and go. They had a very distinct engine sound when they'd fly over, and when they took off, you could hear the BOOM! when the afterburners lit off.

Ben

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    June 2013
Posted by bvallot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 9:49 AM

Sweet build Darren!  Makes me sad I struck it off my list for now.  ...Maybe I'll have to bring it back. =]

On the bench:  

Tamiya F4U-1  Kenneth Walsh

 

  • Member since
    February 2007
  • From: Brunswick, Ohio
Posted by Buckeye on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 11:18 AM

Beautiful build.Yes

Mike

  • Member since
    November 2008
  • From: Central Florida
Posted by plasticjunkie on Thursday, June 4, 2015 8:16 AM

These old Monogram kits have some very nice molded details, specially in the cockpits and wheel wells. Their details are fantastic as found on any of the Monogram Century Series lineup. Great looking build.

 GIFMaker.org_jy_Ayj_O

 

 

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    November 2009
  • From: The NYC.
Posted by Ish47guy on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 10:12 AM

Noice build, D. Pretty cool that a native (non-city) New Yoker build a NY built bird and put it in Kansas markings because he lives in Kansas.

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    August 2008
Posted by tankerbuilder on Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:36 AM

Hello ?

   An Air Force Boid ! Oh Well , I like it , I like it ! Very nice build . Darren , as I said about your Sky Ray , Darned good job , My Friend ! T.B.

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    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Friday, June 26, 2015 8:13 AM

What an amazing build, I love the camo you've done on this build.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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    February 2011
Posted by knox on Friday, June 26, 2015 9:06 AM

 Gentlemen,  an Air Force plane built by guru Darren Roberts is a fine testament to the power of money or friendship.  It's a really nice build!                    knox

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Friday, June 26, 2015 11:46 AM

Very cool, the camo looks terrific!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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    October 2006
  • From: Lakewood, CO
Posted by kenjitak on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 9:53 PM

Great build of one of the best of the Monogram 1/48 kits! I agree with you they are very satisfying to put together, especially when you realize how much you save over the other brands.

Ken

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    October 2004
  • From: Orlando, Florida
Posted by ikar01 on Friday, July 3, 2015 9:11 AM

How did you make the rings on the bombs?

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    January 2003
Posted by Darren Roberts on Friday, July 3, 2015 9:12 AM

I stole the ring decals from the Academy F-4 kit. I had to adjust them a bit and use two sets per bomb, but with enough Micro Sol, they snuggled down.

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    December 2002
  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Monday, July 6, 2015 1:35 AM

Beautiful, Darren.

John

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    June 2014
Posted by BrandonK on Monday, July 6, 2015 9:07 AM

What a beautiful 105. Very nicely done, Sir.

BK

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Posted by gluemonger01 on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 10:27 AM

I like it!

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