jonf45 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Hi, not built anything for a couple of years, but i finally decided to dig this out and give it a bash! It is the Trumpeter 1:72 F-105G, 62-4440, based awith the 17th WWs, 388th TFW at Korat RTAFB, circa early 1970s. It was built OOB, nothing added, and airbrushed using the Vallejo Air War USAF Colors"Vietnam war" scheme sea.... first time using them, and i liked the simplicty of them!! The speedbrakes have not been glued and it was only after doing the photos i noticed the top one is raised!! 🙄 I will probably get a different pitot tube though as that one is a tad chunky!! Trumpeter 1.72 F-105G 62-4440-1 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr Trumpeter 1.72 F-105G 62-4440-7 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr Trumpeter 1.72 F-105G 62-4440-6 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr Trumpeter 1.72 F-105G 62-4440-4 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr Trumpeter 1.72 F-105G 62-4440-5 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr Trumpeter 1.72 F-105G 62-4440-8 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr Trumpeter 1.72 F-105G 62-4440-10 by Jonathan Francis, on Flickr Thanks for looking jon 47 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Wondering if the Trumpeter Thud could stand up to the classic Monogram one, and it looks like it surely can. Nice build! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Great build and finish ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Very nice work - really lovely job on the SEA finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 A really fine portrayal of a hard working Thud! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autle Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I reckon that would pass as 1/48th, good skills all around. Thanks for posting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 You’ve got to like a Thud! :). What a great machine! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Having worked on the Weasel F-105s at George AFB in their final years there, I can attest to your model depicting the real airplane very well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Fantastic result! Weathering is done beautifully realistic. I like it a lot. Bravo regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teeradej Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Superb weathering! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Jon………LOVELY Thud!!!!! The realism is spot on. I like it a lot!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLeonov Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Amazing! Reminds me of the F-105 I used to see around the local airshow when I was a boy. I commend your attention to detail with the stencil decals and realistic panel lining. Pyradus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonf45 Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 Thank you all for your comments, that's what i love about this site; constructive help or positivity Its why i stopped posting on other sites, far too much negativity or pointing out mistakes, which in turn led to me not building anything for 2 years!! Thanks again Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 A two seat Thud, in SEA Camo with a Sharkmouth. A perfect combination and a stunning build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Fantastic finish and weathering that looks just right for 1/72. Well done, I like it a lot! Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Hi, this is a superb Thud! Your paint work is great and the weathering just right! All the ingredients for a masterpiece. Congrats! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Superb build, looks awesome, great photography as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonf45 Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Thanks again for all the comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinpin Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Fantastic build and paint job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV O Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) On 11/10/2021 at 23:46, SAT69 said: Having worked on the Weasel F-105s at George AFB in their final years there, I can attest to your model depicting the real airplane very well. However : https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235056315-f-105g-tail/&tab=comments#comment-3363636 http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/304706-148-monogram-f-105g/ Edited October 17, 2021 by AV O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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