Booty003 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 1/72 Trumpeter F-105D Markings as per the kit instructions have this as: F-105D, 61-0183, 334 TFS/4 TFW But a write up on Cybermodeler has it as: F-105D-25-RE, 61-0183, 6441 TFW, Sharkmouth, Takhli RTAFB, 1965 Anyway, added PE to the pit to dress it up a little, the rest is as it comes. Airbrushed using Tamiya acrylics. I did originally plan on doing this in the usual SEA scheme but changed my mind after I had primed it. It is only afterwards that I realised that I should have removed the strike camera in the nose area and not fitted the cooling scoops for the engine as this was a mod in country. Not to worry.....! I had to use spare Star and Bar decals as the Trumpy ones are far too light a shade. A Flory wash to highlight all the detail (love or hate the rivets, I don't mind them personally). All sealed using a quality varnish and away we go. First one over the line for 2021. The Thud is such a massive beast of an aircraft and is even a good size in 72 scale. I have another 3 in the stash...!! Cheers all, Phil 58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy54 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Very nice build, I like it a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Hello Phil Very nice in aluminium ! This is what I have planned for my -D at the beginning of operations over Viet Nam. Patrick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhizhou Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 That is one stunning Thud. An superb paint finish. Great work Cheers Zhizhou 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 That's a corker! Superbly finished....the natural metal finish you've achieved looks so realistic... not too shiny. 👍 What a beast the Thud was. I've got one of these in the stash too and can't decide on the silver or SEA scheme? Hmmm...i may have to get another! 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Great looking Thud there Phil, nice one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) The Tactical Air Command shield on the tail and the shark mouth on the nose identify this airplane as a 562nd TFS, 23rd TFW asset. I checked my references and found the 41st Air Division had the 35th, 36th and 80th TFSs, all detached from the 8th TFW. The 23rd TFS did serve during the early years of the VietNam war, on rotational basis and was assigned to the 6235th TFW. During the 6235th's brief existence, the aforementioned 8th TFW squadrons were also assigned. Historical data aside, your model is very well done. Paint work is very nice and I like the long range ferry configuration of three external tanks. Edited February 5, 2021 by SAT69 Mistyped 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Lovely build Phil.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Bravo! Love the Thud, and you've done her proud! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Excellent looking model very well done thanks for sharing Eamonn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Lovley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Lovely job! It's a big beast like you say, and yours is a great-looking model - well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyg352 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 That's a lovely Thud! (Better than the G I've just made) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 “ I have another 3 in the stash...!!” Well Phil, since you spoiled us with this one, I would say that time`s a wasting. We want to see the three remaining Thuds from you now!! Great results as usual my friend. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 Cheers guys, its always good to get a build over the line and receive such lovely comments from your peers. My Wife and kids just aren't interested one bit...!! 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangseat Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 I love the Thud, I loved building this kit, and I love your model! Good call on the decals, yes they were a bit thin IIRC. What a beast. 382 lost in Vietnam, incredible really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filbert_Wang Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 That's a superb looking aircraft. I like the finish on the metal and the riveting detail especially, very neat job ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) That's a right beauty! She wears that silver well too; great scale model Phil! I do wish it were bigger though-I'm a 1/48 kinda guy! 😃 I've always admired the F-105's design; take a look at that photo, shot from straight above (the seventh one I believe) and tell me that ship doesn't look like a "Star Wars" fighter of some kind! Just another way cool far-out '50s design; "Hey, if it looks right, then it flies right! Who needs a computer to design a plane?!?!" 😉 Edited February 8, 2021 by Gary Brantley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 2021 begins rather well; nice model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Amazing beast. Excellent work regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 That kit builds up nicely, Phil @Booty003. I like your build a lot! I built one as an early D a regular D too ... and as a B Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Lovely build ...... I like the rivets - a Thud need rivets, like Quack needs beer. But now I've got Hawkwind, Silver Machine in my head........ Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Very nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Very very cool, that looks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Finally get to see this kit. I have a monogram one that needs a major done. This one sure is nice. Wonder why they only painted the spine and tanks green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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