Alan P Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I've rebuilt the build thread for this unusual subject (originally from an old What-If Groupbuild) with new picture links! Republic F-103A Thunderwarrior 5th FIS, Minot AFB, North Dakota 1969. Commander's aircraft for the 1969 Air Show season. This radical interceptor design was cancelled in 1959 after reaching the mockup stage, [what-if mode ON] but was reinstated in 1962 after the Cuban Missile Crisis as three Soviet long-range supersonic bombers were poised to enter service. Two full wings of Thunderwarriors were deployed at Minot AFB, ND and Elmendorf AFB, AK. [/what-if mode OFF] 😉 Despite extremely short range, the F-103 was a point-defence interceptor with combined turbo-ramjet propulsion, capable of Mach 3.7 up to 80,000ft and dash speed of up to Mach 5 at 100,000ft. Its peak rate of climb was 70,000ft/min in ramjet propulsion above Mach 2.5. The Thunderwarrior was armed with 6 AIM-47 radar-guided missiles and could track and kill supersonic targets at over 100nm range. (All that last bit is the true projected specs back in 1954!) Anigrand Craftswork 1/72 resin kit modified, with homemade decals. Alclad finish, Xtracrylix other colours. This was actually a fun build cos everything I tried worked!! Al 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 You've every reason to be pleased with that, Al - gorgeous bit of work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Nice, very convincing metal finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joao Matos Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Wow!!! now that is something one doesn't see everyday...wicked cool, and super well done, massive props Cheers João Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Very cool and very shiny, such a shame there wasn't a real one.. can you do another in SEA camo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 very nice NMF. Cheers, Manu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Beautiful finish there Al. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango 1 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Superb work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickParker Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Beautiful build of an unusual subject. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 Thank you lady and gentlemen If I get hooked on these unusual subjects it could get costly, Anigrand kits are about £40+ for starters! But worth the extra effort Thanks again, Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahut Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Nifty, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPNGROATS Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Superb is an understatement....!!! Cheers, ggc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Very nice, looks like something Gerry anderson dreamed up! Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 OH MAN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Very nice Al. So it is What Ifs at the next cljb night then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 Very nice Al. So it is What Ifs at the next club night then? I hope you bring yours! I'd luv to do one of them in 1/32!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Cut the wings off and you have a Land Speed Record car! What a beast, and what a model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Beautiful, NMF very competently done. Now, how about a WIF BA high speed personal executive carrier? Or is that too wacky??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Superb, simple as that. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I hope you bring yours! I'd luv to do one of them in 1/32!!! Yes now that it is finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 Unfortunately I will be missing in action, so you'll have to take Nic on alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Unfortunately I will be missing in action, so you'll have to take Nic on alone! I've no hope with that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Nice one Al, looks great in nmf. I see that like me you chose to fit the later twin nose wheel...much cooler,.......... great job ........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 Thanks very much from you of all people Mr General sah! I see that like me you chose to fit the later twin nose wheel You might think differently when you find out it wasn't "like you" it was more like "shamelessly ripped you off" Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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