Grover 27 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Happy to show my first model after joining BM. This old kit, intended as a quick build for training freehand added airbrush camouflage, surprised me with robust quality plastic resulting in a very smooth build. Despite the age (1980's) and the raised panel lines I started to like it more and more during the construction period. The model is build in the colors off the 17th Wild Weasel Squadron based at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, (1970-1974). Plane no. 291, was nicknamed "Muttley the Flying Dog". A famous cartoon in that period. Crew chief Bob Wood himself painted the cartoon on the air intakes. The upper camouflage pattern is created with free hand airbrush. The transition line to the lower hull is created with help from "Tacky-Gum". Used paint: Gunze MR Hobby Brown H310, (FS 30219), light green H303, (FS 34102) and dark green H309, (FS 34079). The lower hull in grey H311, (FS 36622) except for the center-line tank. This is a non standard and own creation. Weathering washes from Flory Models and water paint, (from the kids). All finished with a layer Revell enamel matt 2. Metal exhaust painted with HK's "True Metal line Gun Metal Wax", protected by Tamiya's X-19 smoke. So the plastics turn out to be still fairly competitive with modern kits. The decals are definitely not. They are not as sharp printed as we used to nowadays. Little struggling on some spots with silvering effect despite using a base off Alclad Aqua gloss, (ALC600) and "emergency" help from SET and SOL. So if you thinking about a Monogram F-105 take a look at Revell's one. It is the same plastic but with more modern quality, (and a more extensive) decal sheet. Kind Regards, Rudie 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Very nice indeed, like this a lot, lovely airbrush work. Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Very impressive debut! You've done a great job on that Thud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Great job on the Thud, Really nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 For a vintage kit it has turned out pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teeradej Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Very nice Thud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Great job on the F-105. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louiex2 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Very nice. Welcome to BM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 very nice work on that classic kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Top build! Can I ask what paint and colours you used? I'm building a 1/72 Thud for the Vietnam GB and not yet sourced the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Hello,Grover27 - Congratulations on the splendid looking build of your 'Thud.' I love the quality of the finish and admire the effort to achieve it.The Forum has been blessed with some fabulous Thunderchiefs recently.Well done.All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 What a way to ammounce your arrival ! Fantastic build. Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover 27 Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Thank you all for the kind welcome here. Top build! Can I ask what paint and colours you used? I'm building a 1/72 Thud for the Vietnam GB and not yet sourced the paint. Hello DAG058. Used pre-shading and build up with several thin layers paint. Added in between sometime a drop of white in the cup to create color nuance. I mentioned the paint numbers in the intro text. Made a new picture of the paint-cans I used. Success with your Thud. Kind regards, Rudie 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 The Thud Guys are spoiling me this week! Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 great looking Thud, superb job on the cam looks perfect and great finish... nice work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Grover, Hello and What a PHENOMENAL build., GORGEOUS looking F-105 its IMMACULATE and STUNNING to look at. :worthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I mentioned the paint numbers in the intro text. Sorry, I just noticed, I went straight to the photos! Once again, great build, and thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Very cool model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Welcome to the Forums! Extremly nice built! Like ist very much! Congratiulations Sir!!! Best regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Nice build and excellent airbrush work. Just shows that some of these older kits can be built in to winners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Terrific job. A very sleek and aggressive looking aircraft to which your model does full justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Very nicely done. Still one of the nicest kits I've ever made, you've done a lovely job on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwood Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) Hey there! I just wanted to thank you for posting this. My father is that crew chief who painted Muttley on the intake, and I grew up looking at photos of this plane and the crew. When this kit fist came out on the market, I remember my dad buying it, and being quite proud. He never put it together, but still has it. Luckily for me, my boyfriend just bought me this kit, and I will be assembling it and giving it to my dad for his next birthday. I've always been very proud of my father and his dedication to the people he served with. Since you have this amazing photo posted, I'd love to know if you are in it! or if not, where you found it. Thank you for the great info you shared. You really did a fantastic job on it! Edited December 16, 2016 by Jwood 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModellerUK Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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