1/72 Trumpeter F-105D
Markings as per the kit instructions have this as: F-105D, 61-0183, 334 TFS/4 TFW
But a write up on Cybermodeler has it as: F-105D-25-RE, 61-0183, 6441 TFW, Sharkmouth, Takhli RTAFB, 1965
Anyway, added PE to the pit to dress it up a little, the rest is as it comes.
Airbrushed using Tamiya acrylics. I did originally plan on doing this in the usual SEA scheme but changed my mind after I had primed it. It is only afterwards that I realised that I should have removed the strike camera in the nose area and not fitted the cooling scoops for the engine as this was a mod in country. Not to worry.....!
I had to use spare Star and Bar decals as the Trumpy ones are far too light a shade. A Flory wash to highlight all the detail (love or hate the rivets, I don't mind them personally). All sealed using a quality varnish and away we go. First one over the line for 2021.
The Thud is such a massive beast of an aircraft and is even a good size in 72 scale. I have another 3 in the stash...!!
Cheers all,
Phil