Tim Moff Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 lol - Love/Hate relationship with our illustrious Air Force (they threw me out of planes!!) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 Have been getting on with this. In 1977 the RAF was invited to attend Exercise Red Flag 77, during August, at Nellis AFB, Nevada USA. 208 Sqn was selected and sent some aircraft. They were painted in an experimental Light Stone/Dark Earth scheme over their DG/DSG scheme in ATRF paint. The rear end behind the engines was not painted due to the muck, dirt and exhaust making it difficult to remove ARTF paint. It was agreed that 2 of 41 Sqn's F105G Thuds would also deploy to support the Bananas from 208 Sqn, who soon gained a fearsome reputation for low flying, at 100ft. The Thuds would then destroy any SAM capability allowing the Bucs to climb and drop ordnance in a threat free environment. The Thuds also had a temp paint scheme over their normal livery: More to follow... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Tim this looks awesome! Most things look great in the dark earth/stone scheme! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fids Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 an unexpected twist, which I like 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Question is, do they pack the same sort of Anti-air defence in the form of a pair of 500 pounders... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBlack33 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 That's really interesting about Red Flag 77, maybe a subject for a future build methinks! The Thud is looking great, the camo scheme really suits it. Good work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Question is, do they pack the same sort of Anti-air defence in the form of a pair of 500 pounders... ;-) Fraid not - Being a Weasel it will be suitably be armed with large and small Anti Radiation Bullets....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 After some touch up, some Klear floor polish, it was time for some decals: The RAF inherited F105G Thunderchief (USAF S/N 63-8320), known as 'Bam Bam' as part of the lend/lease scheme. This airframe aquired 3 x MiG kills in its earlier guise of a F105F over the skys of Vietnam. The RAF chose to preserve this history with its Kills on the port side and 'Bam Bam' sprayed on the wing/intake area. It was given the RAF serial XZ107, coded H when taken on strength of 41 Sqn. For the second phase of Ex Red Flag 77, the RAF contingent was assigned as part of the OPFOR (opposing Force) and the aircraft were given a Soviet Star to signify this. A mix of decals were used, including the stencils from the Trumpeter kit, Roundels and RAF serials from a Italeri Jaguar kit (built in Nigerian colours in the Lesser Known Air Force Group Build), and some 41 Sqn markings from the MA sheet used for said Jaguar build. These were sealed again using Klear, and look to have taken really well. Glass items were added and painted with Red/Green Humbrol clear. Next will be some subtle panel line pin washing using brownish oil/turps and some weathering. Should I add some paint 'peeling' effect? However research shows that the Nevada heat helped 'bake on' the ARTF making it hard to remove, so maybe not? After I need to add ordnance (a failing in the kit is the lack of decal instructions for weapons so I have added what I could using various references), matt varnish and remove the canopy masking. I think it suits its new livery! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I think it suits its new livery! It certainly does 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) Tim this looks awesome! Most things look great in the dark earth/stone scheme! Thanks - i used Mr Color 313 yellow for the light stone and Mr Color 310 US Dark Tan with a few drops of black to try to match the dark earth colour. Finding the actual BSC colours for Light Stone for difficult, so I thought I would try with what I had. Lightened both on a second pass to try to add some post shading - all sprayed freehand in one sitting. Edited September 22, 2015 by Tim Moff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejboyd5 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 YGBSM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBlack33 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 As good, if not better than I imagined. Very nicely done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 (edited) Got the wash done today. I tested Floreys Dark Dirt on the lower tailplane and it look fine. So upper - no wash: Upper with wash: Lower with no wash: Used some oil and spirits to attempt the engine burnt effect seen on F100's, F105's etc: Also used the oil wash for a bit of grime, oil leaks etc.... Got the fuel tanks and pylons/weapons done too. Fuel tanks in RAF Light aircraft grey for the centreline and the DSG.DG/LAG for the Wing tank. Weapons utilised are the AGM78 Standard Anti Radiation Missile (STARM) and the AGM45 Shrike. Not pictured is the AN/ALQ - 101 ECM Pod (just painted!) : YGBSM!! Got the matt varnish on and the pilots out from their enforced darkness! Just need to get the outstanding Ae on, along with the weapons load. Nearly there! Edited September 23, 2015 by Tim Moff 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 yeah!!!!! I like this a lot. good job on the weathering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 This one is looking great Tim. I'm not normally a fan of panel line washes but it sets this one off well. Like the green/grey/LAG tank as a touch of different colours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBlack33 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I was looking forward to the removal of the canopy masks. I was not disappointed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 That looks awesome Tim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fids Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Great stuff, looking very ummmmmm.......................... aly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Got the lumps and bumps on, fiddly Ae's! They will need touch up painting having come off the sprue and then mattcote over the satin paint. Just the Pitot and stores to load! Off to Guatemala for 3 weeks EMT training tomorrow, so will need to complete in November. Will keep across the GB with interest! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Surely some of your best work yet, Tim, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Thanks Procopius, very kind words - yes I may agree - I think the F4G Weasel was up there too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 I am now back and have a days TOIL tomorrow, so plan to get the weapons on and get this build finished. Been great watching the other build progress, browsing during long evenings in Guatemala! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Good looking jet! That's a very effective reimagining of a classic shape. Nice one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Excellent build Tim. Your weathering looks very good. I've just started using Flory washes, I think they are very good. Regards, Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Well thats the weapons on and I am calling her done! Outdoor Pics Indoor pics under lights: Will take a picture once it joins other models on my sons ceiling! I will then post in the gallery Enjoyable build, thanks for looking! Edited November 25, 2015 by Tim Moff 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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