billn53 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 (edited) Getting back into the hobby after a very long time away, I recently finished my second build -- see WIP here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235022860-old-dog-new-tricks-part-deux-172-trumpeter-f-105d-thunderchief/ Trumpeter's 1/72 F-105D with a bunch of aftermarket. I took special care with this build, adding a lot of detail along the way. On to the pics! This weekend I entered my Thud in a local model contest and, lo and behold, I placed first in my category! Yippie! I already have my next project started. It's going to be a fast build just to get my modeling mojo flowing again. Stay tuned! -Bill Edited August 28, 2017 by billn53 51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Hello Bill ... Excellent work on the THUD I followed the WIP on this and am not surprised you won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 on placing first in your category.Well tidy Thud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Very good indeed. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Hi Biln!!! Congratulations for this Wonderful build, thank you very much for sharing!!! Cheers!!! Luis Alfonso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Hi Bill, beautiful build... and truly worthy for a prize. Congratulation! Cheers, Mario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Awesome Thud there, looks bigger than 72nd, great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 A well-deserved first place; that really is outstanding work and attention to detail 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblestripe Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 One to seventy second? My word that is amazing, if you'd told me it was 1/32 I'd have believed you! Astonishingly good work. Well played sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Excellent work sir and welcome back! Very nice scale effect. Thanks for sharing. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Excellent! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristow95 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Lovely, just love Vietnam era us aircraft. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Very nicely done, really looks the part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Excellent build of a very attractive aircraft. Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xspace Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Very nice build, successful come back to hobby ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Happy Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Very nicely done billn53 ✅👍 Cheers, Mr.Happy (In name only) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 That is an excellent build of one of my all time favourites :), and it shows what can be achieved n 1/72! Nice, very nice! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 Sincere thanks to everyone for the kind words! I've been reading the many great posts on this site for a couple of years. I've learned so much from you guys and everything I was able to accomplish with my Thud build is the result of what I've found here. Most important is the friendly attitude and encouragement I've seen given to every member, no matter what their experience level. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 What a great looking Thud, good to see it finished and even better result in the comp! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Hello Bill, It is good you mentioned 1/72, I would have thought 1/48. Job well done. Nice airbase diorama setting. Regards, Orion / The Netherlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Great build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) Hi Bill, You've done some great work there on a machine that I dearly love! One point, though. You've lowered the flaps etc but also the lower petal of the afterburner always dropped when sat on the ramp. Martin Edited August 31, 2017 by RidgeRunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Fantastic work! Well deserving of the prize! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 15 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: Hi Bill, You've done some great work there on a machine that I dearly love! One point, though. You've lowered the flaps etc but also the lower petal of the afterburner always dropped when sat on the ramp. Martin Martin, I've seen pics both ways, usually the lower petal is dropped but not always. I choose to keep mine up just for aesthetic reasons. Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) ;)... you may be correct but i checked back my photos - I've been around a few in my time - and found every parked cold Thud to have the lower lip dropped. Nevertheless it doesnt detract from your great build :). Martin Edited September 1, 2017 by RidgeRunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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