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Here's Revell's 1/72 scale F-105D backdated to a B in Thunderbird markings. The T-Birds used the Thud for only six shows in 1964. A fatal mid-air breakup ended the short stint and the T-Birds went back to the F-100. I used the decals from the Minicraft/Hasegawa kit, but they weren't right and didn't fit. I used two sets to stretch, shrink, and stitch the designs together a bit more like they should look. I used the nose of the B kit and shaved off all the wartime humps and bumps. Enjoy!
As usual, beautifully done Paul. I never knew they were used by the Thunderbirds, big machine, wonder if they were quite as maneuverable as would be desired for aerobatic flight routines?
Thanks for the post, nice to see.
Patrick
Sweet! That NMF looks really good! Did you use Alclad?
Cheers,
Martin
Cheers :)
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Yes. Alclad polished aluminum, this time over Testor gloss white.
Those air intakes viewed from underneath are perfect for the wing outline. That is one good looking scheme.
Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!
Wow! That came out gorgeous. Great job making the decals work. Also, I like the display base that allows you to manipulate the plane's position.
-BD-
She looks beautiful Paul!
I think I can understand why the Thunderbirds pulled her though- when I think Thud I think 'unstoppable force' instead of 'nimble and agile'
"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen
Outstanding model!
Those wanting to learn more about the fatal accident that curbed the Thud's career with the Thunderbirds can click this link.
- Arved
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Very nice! Looks like the mounting is able to allow you to rotate around the roll axis- something I had not seen before. Did you make some sort of insert to fit in the engine nozzle?
Don Stauffer in Minnesota
Actually, I just have it pressed into the afterburner right now -- friction fit. The rod is actually a tad too big in diameter to go all the way into the burner. I have to shop for some smaller gauges of rod. Eventually, I place a piece of brass tubing in the afterburner to fit the proper rod.
What a awesome display, I love the colors as well as that very fancy stand! Great job sir.
Toshi
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