Sam Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 (edited) Never created SEA camouflage before, never built a Thud before, so yes, this is THE opportunity to do so. Here‘s the victim: As the kit decals do not offer a sharkmouth option I shall go ahead and purchase this from a well-known online shop from the UK: It will most probably be the „white lightning“ from 17 WWS in RTAB Korat. Looking forward to another great GB with you guys! Edited September 5, 2022 by Sam 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Welcome to the GB Sam, and with a classic Thud scheme as it wouldn't be right to have a Centuury Series GB with a shark mouthed Thud Weasel. Very much looking forward to watching this one mate. 🇺🇦 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 1 hour ago, modelling minion said: Welcome to the GB Sam, and with a classic Thud scheme as it wouldn't be right to have a Centuury Series GB with a shark mouthed Thud Weasel. Very much looking forward to watching this one mate. 🇺🇦 Thank you! I was also a bit surprised nobody is building any of the „tanker guys motivators“ F-105D‘s. I may therefore add a „killer“ to my „hunter“ later on to complete the Weasel pair. Probably the „Cherry Girl“ or the „P___y Galore“. But then there is the Eagle anniversary GB and then I really want to build a F-16N…. The naughty Thudess will have to wait. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 From my favourite podcast here are two episodes, one about the Wild Weasels in general and one about the F-105: https://www.fighterpilotpodcast.com/episodes/113-wild-weasels/ https://www.fighterpilotpodcast.com/episodes/105-f-105-thunderchief/ Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 Starting with some PE upgrades for the air intakes. comparison of kit part with eduard‘s PE and positioned on the fuselage halves and this is the real nostril: Conclusion: PE parts win this round. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Nice work on the PE intakes Sam, I am full of admiration for those such as yourself that can master the stuff. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) 18 hours ago, modelling minion said: Nice work on the PE intakes Sam, I am full of admiration for those such as yourself that can master the stuff. 🇺🇦 I am just trying. Workload increases pretty much with PE, but I think it‘s worth it. Sometimes though I find The results can be better when using the plastic kit part. It‘s case-by-case. Just because there is a PE part on the fret it doesn‘t automatically mean it has to be used. Edited May 31, 2022 by Sam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Sam said: Just because there is a PE part on the fret it doesn‘t automatically mean it has to be used. I agree, not all PE is improvement and I try to be more selective on what parts I actually use. But in this case, the intake is definitely an improvement 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Welcome Sam. Nice to see some 48 stuff in the gb. you cant beat an SEA thud. Don't forget the GB hasnt started yet. 4th june is official start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 30 minutes ago, Dansk said: Welcome Sam. Nice to see some 48 stuff in the gb. you cant beat an SEA thud. Don't forget the GB hasnt started yet. 4th june is official start. Thank you and Yes sir I know! I am staying clear of the 20%. But I need this headstart. There‘s the Eagle GB to which I commited as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Sam said: I am staying clear of the 20%. But I need this headstart. me too on my 1/32 beast. shhhhhhh 🤫 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted June 4, 2022 Author Share Posted June 4, 2022 (edited) HB makes you build an overengineered engine just to hide it in the fuselage in the end. I guess some people may find it useful, one could build a diorama where the maintainers pull out the engine. That‘s not my cup of tea so a few bucks from the kit‘s cost going to waste. Would prefer to have the drivers included, but that‘s an endless discussion. only did the visible parts of the engine. Here are the instructions for the part: Had to add the PE turbine parts anyway… Looking at the finished turbine from the combustion chamber Edited June 4, 2022 by Sam 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 55 minutes ago, Sam said: only did the visible parts of the engine. Smart. This would be my approach. That is, unless you're planning a diorama setting 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted June 4, 2022 Author Share Posted June 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, Ray_W said: Smart. This would be my approach. That is, unless you're planning a diorama setting 😉 Funny, looked at the same photo half an hour ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Very nice work Sam and a very sensible approach, no point painting things which won't be seen. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 HB and Trumpeter and gwh for that matter have this curious trend of detaileded engines that get hidden. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 17 minutes ago, Dansk said: HB and Trumpeter and gwh for that matter have this curious trend of detaileded engines that get hidden. Waste of plastic and money as far as I'm concerned, at least 90% of modellers do them closed up and I would rather the time and money be spent on detailed cockpits and accurate outlines. 🇺🇦 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 4 hours ago, modelling minion said: Waste of plastic and money as far as I'm concerned, at least 90% of modellers do them closed up and I would rather the time and money be spent on detailed cockpits and accurate outlines. 🇺🇦 me too. it's strange they do this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Sam, To your earlier question posted in my build thread. I found this in the Squadron/Signal No.23 F-105 Thunderchief Walkaround publication. Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 Thanks very much Ray, that’s great work 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 As discussed in @Ray_W‘s log, the HB vertical stabilizer in the F-105G boxing is the wrong one. They simply used the single-seater stabilizer mould from the D model, which is too small. I just ordered my first plasticard sheets. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share Posted June 7, 2022 Engine intake trunking: decided to cut up one of the inboard wingstation fuel tanks. Glued on in this rudimentary manner: Looking through the intake: Given the geometry of the intake, with the assembled wing cutting off even more of the visible part, it‘s good enough for me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 30 minutes ago, Sam said: decided to cut up one of the inboard wingstation fuel tanks Excellent solution to the problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share Posted June 7, 2022 59 minutes ago, Ray_W said: Excellent solution to the problem. It‘s a quick and easy fix which hopefully does the job 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 That has worked really well Sam, a very neat solution.👍 2 minutes ago, Sam said: It‘s a quick and easy fix These are often the best. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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