Tim R-T-C Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Lovely build and nice choice of scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 That’s really smart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 On 16/07/2022 at 08:36, Tim R-T-C said: Lovely build and nice choice of scheme. On 07/09/2022 at 16:21, Hockeyboy76 said: That’s really smart. Cheers chaps. I did a bit of prep on the second kit this afternoon, assembly should be easy but with a complex camo scheme for 'Memphis Belle II' lets hope that I can get it over the line. by John L, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Fingers crossed for you meeting the deadline mate as it would be great to have both your Thuds in the gallery, but I would rather you be happy with your build than rush it make the gallery. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 The second Thud is ticking along but it is looking as though it will not be finished before the deadline now. Work on our bathroom starts on Monday and Mrs N has one or two things for me to sort out before they come. The major part of the assembly work is done, though the wing tip of the starboard wing seems to want to curl upwards. I have tried repositioning it after dipping in hot water but an hour or so later it returns to the previous state. My final effort to try and resolve the issue will be add to add some relief cuts on the opposite side with a scribing tool and fill the grooves with super glue, hopefully that will hold it. by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr Cheers for now. John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Sorry about the issue with the wingtip John, I hope that your fix works. Please don't try to rush this for the deadline mate, you have done more than enough for the GB and I would much rather see this finished to your usual high standard at a later date. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 53 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Sorry about the issue with the wingtip John, I hope that your fix works. Please don't try to rush this for the deadline mate, you have done more than enough for the GB and I would much rather see this finished to your usual high standard at a later date. 🇺🇦 I'm sure that the superglue will sort things out Craig, the shallow cuts should give the 'Wafferr Thin' tip enough flex to straighten it. The other option, one that I am hoping to avoid, is to make a replacement from plastic sheet, which won't be easy now that I have glued the wings in place. I won't be rushing to get it finished now though mate, if I get the tip sorted I may get some primer on tomorrow, but that will be about it. I'll just sit back and watch for the other great builds to make it into one of the galleries. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 The bathroom can wait - it will always be there. Mrs N should understand the deadline in the GB is much more important 😊 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 12 hours ago, Dansk said: The bathroom can wait - it will always be there. Mrs N should understand the deadline in the GB is much more important 😊 Well done Paul, you have been nominated for the job of explaining to SWMBO the reasons for me carrying on with my plastic welding. Now where did I put my tin hat. 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 We are surrounded by fixtures and fittings for the bathroom here, but I have snatched some time over the past couple of weekends to progress the painting on my second 105. I brushed on the grey and tan colours last weekend and made a start on the lighter of the two greens today, as you can see, I still have some more to map out before I can start adding a second coat. by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr Normal service should be resumed next week. John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Great to see you continuing with this one John and doing a very good job on the painting mate. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 I love this thread! On 7/13/2022 at 8:24 AM, nimrod54 said: I had no chance of working anything out from these Japanese instructions other than 23 and 1962. From Google Translate on my phone: Quote U.S. Air Force 23rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, West Germany, Bitburg Air Force Base, 1962 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 On 09/10/2022 at 19:49, modelling minion said: Great to see you continuing with this one John and doing a very good job on the painting mate. 🇺🇦 On 09/10/2022 at 20:02, dnl42 said: I love this thread! Thanks for retaining interest chaps, and cheers to @dnl42 for confirming build 1 airframe details. My apologies for the slow progress on build #2, I am busy with a family matter which is taking longer to sort than expected and keeps eating into my modelling hours. That said, I have snatched enough time to wrap up the painting and add a gloss coat, the plan is to get the decals on over the next week, then I should be able to get the last of the details like the replacement pitot and drop tanks sorted. by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr Cheers for now John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Very nice work on the paintiing John, turned out really well. Great looking glossy surface too mate, should make getting the decals on straight forward. Keep going mate. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 Thanks Craig. I finally wrapped this one up this afternoon after fixing the drop tanks in place. I have just grabbed a couple of quick photos but I'll take some more and post them here later. John by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 A great result John, I am really glad that you continued the build and kept us updated here. You have achieved a superb finish and if I didn't know what the scale is I would swear that it is larger than 1/144. Thanks for having taken part in the GB and for supporting it so well and producing such excellent models. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Nicely done! You've shown me how much I missed when I passed on the oportunity to get this kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 1 hour ago, modelling minion said: A great result John, I am really glad that you continued the build and kept us updated here. You have achieved a superb finish and if I didn't know what the scale is I would swear that it is larger than 1/144. Thanks for having taken part in the GB and for supporting it so well and producing such excellent models. 🇺🇦 Thanks again Craig and for all of your comments along the way through this prolonged build. It was a pleasure to be able take part in this GB mate, things just seemed to tick along nicely and I've had a great deal of fun along the way. I look forward to joining you in future group builds. Cheers. John 41 minutes ago, dnl42 said: Nicely done! You've shown me how much I missed when I passed on the oportunity to get this kit. Cheers buddy, and my thanks to you for also taking the time to drop by and pass comment on progress. I hope that you have enjoyed tagging along and that you are able to have another chance to acquire this kit. Regards. John Here are a few more photos of my second build F-105D Thunderchief - Memphis Belle II USAF, 357TFS, RU-504, 60-0504 Mark 1 Models 1/144 Brush painted with MIG Ammo Acrylic and Citadel paints Replacement pitot Master turned brass by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr and a final shot alondside her stablemate. by John L, on Flickr Well, that's it for this one folks. Thanks again to everyone involved in making this such an enjoyable group build, and a special thankyou to my modelling buddy and fellow Britmodeller @Hockeyboy76 for donating these kits, hope that like what I have done with them mate. John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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