Laven's F-84B Thunderjet Heller Conversion 1/72

[TheRealMrEd]

Here is the latest addition to my collection of George E. Laven Jr's colorful aircraft -- in this case a conversion of the Heller 1/72 scale F-84G kit. Why Heller?  This question, and others, including creating the unique artwork for the decals, can be found in the build thread: F-84B BUILD

 

As I just returned from holiday, I haven't had a chance to set up the photo booth, so I only took a few pics, of not super great quality:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And last, a comparison with Laven's F-84E:

 

 

Thanks for looking. The build was easy, but the artwork was a little tricky!  Hope you enjoy her as much as I do...

 

Ed

 

 

 

 

[John R]

Great stuff and the WIP was most informative

[RidgeRunner]

Another little beauty, Ed

 

Martin

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Beautiful pair of Thunderjet’s 

[Cookenbacher]

Another creative modification Ed! (Thanks for the heads up)

It's great seeing Laven's B and E together.

Any chance of a group shot with other George Laven flown aircraft in your collection? (I know there is at least a P-38!)

[TheRealMrEd]

Okay Cookie,

 

I will post them up, but it will take a few days. So far I have Laven's 2nd P-38E #80, this new F-84B, his most colorful F-84E, his F-100C ##076, and his most colorful F-104C.  I am working on his first P-38E #76 (same one you built) and I have his P-38L-5-LO in the stash. 

 

Ed