reini Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 REPUBLIC F-84G THUNDERJET, Royal Norwegian Air Force, 1956. 51-11113, EOS. Personal aircraft of Fighter Wing Rygge's Commander Eigil O. Stigseth. Kit: Tamiya Republic F-84G Thunderjet (60745) Scale: 1/72 Aftermarket: Vingtor decals (72-119) Paints: Vallejo Model Air & Vallejo Metal Color Weathering: Flory Models Wash, MIG Streaking Effects, Vallejo Weathering Effects Build thread: Delightful kit all around. Aftermarket decals gave me bit of a struggle but came out OK in the end. Hope you like it - comments & feedback welcomed. 53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Simply superb!! Well done and nicely finished! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Great work and a lovely metallic finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Superb Thunderjet! The NMF looks very authentic. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 I really like that, and a great WiP too; thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Natter said: I really like that, and a great WiP too; thank you. Thanks - glad you liked it. Still 1/48 kit to do - it will be done in USAF colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Really nice Thunderjet & the painting looks superb. Those Vallejo Metal Colours look really good. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Fantastic! A fine testament to your skills. 👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Looks fantastic. Love the change in colour for the tail end. Stuart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Very very cool, I think that scheme really suits the airframe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 3 hours ago, Courageous said: Looks fantastic. Love the change in colour for the tail end. Stuart. Thanks! Vallejo Dull Aluminium. According to the Vingtor decal sheet, it was painted aluminium rather than natural metal finish. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightpainter Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Really cool natural metal finish! great model 👍🏼 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Ah ha, Reini. That is my kind of subject :). Very nice. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Very nice. Great finish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vingtor Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 10 hours ago, reini said: According to the Vingtor decal sheet, it was painted aluminium rather than natural metal finish. Actually not the complete rear section, but rather the lower part of it. Standard on all F-84Gs. Nils 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Vingtor said: Actually not the complete rear section, but rather the lower part of it. Standard on all F-84Gs. Nils Thanks for the clarification! Did the painted area follow the panel line on the side of the rear fuselage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vingtor Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Not always easy to see on photos. But these might give a clue: https://www.airfighters.com/photo_9999_254691.jpg https://www.europeana.eu/portal/en/record/2022608/LMU_NL_05060150.html There were of course variations, and some aircraft might have had the full aft section painted. Nils 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 5 hours ago, Vingtor said: Not always easy to see on photos. But these might give a clue: https://www.airfighters.com/photo_9999_254691.jpg https://www.europeana.eu/portal/en/record/2022608/LMU_NL_05060150.html There were of course variations, and some aircraft might have had the full aft section painted. Nils Thanks - now looking the decal sheet instructions more closely, that same line is actually visible there too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 You've got a good one there @reini, I recall the Norwegian F-84s featuring in a Leif Hamre (?) book I read as a kid, maybe I should look at one of these too. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Gorgeous little jet Reini, very nice finish! I have a soft spot for Norwegian stuff as my great grandfather was from Norway 23 minutes ago, stevehnz said: I recall the Norwegian F-84s featuring in a Leif Hamre (?) book I read as a kid, Was that 'Otter 32 Calling' Steve? I remember enjoying that book as a kid, but don't really recall any details of it! Have to see if I can find a copy! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Otter 32 Calling was his first one Keith, a favourite of mine too, I'd like to do a Norwegian Otter as well. The Thunderjet one was "Blue Two Bale Out", I don't recall the story as well as the earlier one but have a copy some where at home & always think I should dig it out when I see a beaut build like Reini's. Steve. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 6 hours ago, stevehnz said: The Thunderjet one was "Blue Two Bale Out", I don't recall the story as well as the earlier one but have a copy some where at home & always think I should dig it out when I see a beaut build like Reini's. Steve. Thanks Steve! I have read that book as a kid too, it was translated to finnish. It was called 'Hyppää, Petter!'. I think I read other Leif Hamre books too - they had nice cover artwork that caught my attention as a kid. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vingtor Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 15 hours ago, reini said: Thanks - now looking the decal sheet instructions more closely, that same line is actually visible there too It should have been more clear on the instructions. It shows better on the drawings on my computer screen, but not as well as when printed on paper. 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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