russ c Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Howdy Everyone, managed to get some pic`s of my latest effort: My attempt at making an early F-105 Wild Weasel from by back dating HobbyBoss`s 1/48 F-105G kit Finished to represent a `F` version ( although some captions call it a `G`, but as it hasn`t got the az-el antenna on the nose or the integrally built ECM pods I`ll stick with `F` ) Completed as `Sam Fighter` using left over decals from the Monogram kit I did try to persevere with improving the kits under size cockpit, but gave up when I got to the seats and invested in a resin and etched Aires item. Other improvements include: brake pipes and wiring for the landing lights, detailing the main gear doors a bit, wiring on the nose gear and opening up the vents on the gun access door Modifications include, aforementioned cockpit, removal of the ECM fairings on the fuselage sides, removal/omission of various antenna, modified the fin and converting the wing tips to the earlier configuration The armament load was a not unusal load and I chose it as it`s a bit different to what you normally see. That`s enough waffle, hope you enjoy the pic`s Thanks for looking, Cheers Russ 54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 I had the pleasure of working on some of the last F-105 Wild Weasels at George AFB up until some time in 1980. Awesome airplane! Your model does it justice most wonderfully. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Wow a really great result, looks superb, painting and weathring job are outstanding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Usual eye-catching job from you Russ 😎👍 Great work again, and it looks really good in its revetment. Excellent as ever 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Awesome. A lovely build and superb weathering and diorama. 👍 One of my fav aircraft. What a brute the 105 was. 😯 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) I've been somewhat curious as to when we might see a Thud from you Russ and you definitely delivered! Outstanding looking beast. Given all of the improvements and changes you made to the HobbyBoss kit what's your opinion of it overall? I have a D from them but that's it. The rest are all unbuilt Monogram's on my shelf. Edited March 30, 2020 by whiskey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, whiskey said: I've been somewhat curious as to when we might see a Thud from you Russ and you definitely delivered! Outstanding looking beast. Given all of the improvements and changes you made to the HobbyBoss kit what's your opinion of it overall? I have a D from them but that's it. The rest are all unbuilt Monogram's on my shelf. Cheers whiskey, having built both now, I personally found myself wishing it was the Monogram kit whilst building it. I know both have their faults but I found the HB over engineered in some places ( the separate spoilers, drogue chute panel with nothing inside ) and poorly engineered in others ( the cockpit, coaming, undercarraige legs, the gun and panels, the fin ) you do get recessed panel lines if you prefer ( doesn`t bother me personally) and I suppose it`s the best staring point if you want to go to town detailing...........but THAT cockpit !!! Hope this helps. I`ve done a few Thud`s actually, here`s a link if you`re interested All Monogram, thanks again Russ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Lovely stuff Russ - very nice build and finish. Like the collection in your link too - seems to be a particular favourite of yours?! Incidentally - was it you I was chatting to at Southwell a couple of years ago? Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Russ........You are one of the most gifted and skilled artists on this site. Your latest project here only adds to that confirmation. Your attention to detail is superb and I continue to be impressed!!!!! . Like others, I am running out of superlatives to best describe your works of art. Keep `em coming!!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 A beautiful build and presentation, superb ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 So many wonderful builds lately, and this is another stunner, it's giving me the motivation to get my workshop sorted out so i can crack on with some, thanks everyone. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 45 minutes ago, Baldy said: Lovely stuff Russ - very nice build and finish. Like the collection in your link too - seems to be a particular favourite of yours?! Incidentally - was it you I was chatting to at Southwell a couple of years ago? Cheers Malcolm Thanks Malcolm, no, wasn`t me, must have been some other good looking Gent` 🤔. Glad you like `em Cheers Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Smashing work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Nice one Russ, you can't beat the Thud for being an absolute beast of an aircraft. Must be some size in '48 as well. That is a very nice touch with the straps across the bomb bay. Quite unusual to see it without the wing tanks or the big Standard ARM (did the F carry it?). Cheers bud, Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 That's a beautiful build of one of my all time favourites! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 24 minutes ago, Booty003 said: Nice one Russ, you can't beat the Thud for being an absolute beast of an aircraft. Must be some size in '48 as well. That is a very nice touch with the straps across the bomb bay. Quite unusual to see it without the wing tanks or the big Standard ARM (did the F carry it?). Cheers bud, Phil Thanks Phil, glad you noticed the bomb bay straps, I forgot to mention I`d added them in my post. I think some `F`s could carry the Standard ARM it all depends which systems upgrades they`d had. Upgrades seemed to be implemented randomly on `F`s until they decided to upgrade all of them to definite `G` status. Yeah it is big in `48th but quite narrow so it fits on the shelves with two of the others. Cheers Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Superb WW Thud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Yowzah! That is one gorgeous WW, Russ! Tredamnmendous! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Fantastic looking F-105. What paint did you use? Colors look perfect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George72 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Amazing build. One of the best '105's seen here. Congrats!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Hobo said: Fantastic looking F-105. What paint did you use? Colors look perfect. Thanks Hobo, the paints are Humbrol enamels: dark green 91 weathered with olive drab 155, green 30 weathered with light green 117, tan 118 weathered with 187 stone and light grey 196 Cheers Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_w Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Great finish, real nice build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Great looking model, excellent work. Best regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Another great F105 Russ - really like the paint job and how you nailed the colour of the exhaust petals CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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