rossm Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 The first of three Thuds off the workbench and the first model completed since the house move almost exactly a year ago. An old Monogram F-105G which languished part built for many years until rediscovered during the move, having been replaced in my plans by the Trumpeter F-105G. As the Monogram kit has the ECM bulgs separate it was an easy conversion back to F-105F and I also found a silver one on an old Microscale sheet - code 38300. Searching the web I found a photo on the Air Britain site of 38311 in an identical scheme and glancing through the Warpaint I found views of both sides of 38311. Apart from the raised panel lines I think I prefer the Monogram kit to the Trumpeter one as it doesn't have so many fiddly bits like the separate flaps (with inserts) and separate wingtips. It is also more accurate in the fin shape for the two seater (the Trumpy one is different from their D but not different enough). To backdate the kit to the mid-60s I had to remove the strike camera under the nose, the RHAW from the fin and the wing strengthening. The subject was carefully chosen to allow me to keep the rear fuselage cooling intakes which are rarely seen on silver examples (and almost always on camouflaged ones). Drop tanks were borrowed form the Trumpy kit as the Monogram one provides the asymmettric single tank plus Standard ARM fit for the G variant. Unfortunately the Microscale decals are not accurate, the stencilling is more appropriate to the other examples on the sheet which are camouflaged and the lettering is too big. Thanks are due to Darren Rhodes who provided suitable decals from a different Microscale sheet. Next of the three is a wrap around F-105D although there may be an interruption of Spitfires for the Harrowbeer 70th Open Weekend, Ross and a comparison with the Air Britain image (hope I'm allowed to link to it). Just noticed I should have the canopies open - doh! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Great job on an old kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Rhodes Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Ross, Great model and nice photos! Like the B&W shot for context with the period photo. Have to say the silver F-105 with olive drab anti-glare panel and spine is definitely my favourite scheme for the F-105. Now if I could just clear the work bench I could get my Trumpy F-105 started... Regards, Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Nice one, it looks fast sitting there ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasicModelling Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 That's a beauty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stannaduk Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Tis' a wonderous thing to behold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Really nice job, Ross. I had two Monogram kits (single and dual seat) but I sold them in order to move all my stash up to the pinnacle of "recessed panel lines." After acquiring the Trumpy F-105D and having a look at all of the recessed rivets that need to be filled, I suddenly had a nostalgic Monogram moment. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Very nice! The comparison shots with the reference image is a very nice touch. I remember building the old Thud when it was molded in dark green plastic. How did you deal with any strength issues with the kit landing gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossm Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 Very nice! The comparison shots with the reference image is a very nice touch.I remember building the old Thud when it was molded in dark green plastic. How did you deal with any strength issues with the kit landing gear? Yes, mine was dark green plastic, took a coat of grey primer and two coats of silver to hide it! I haven't found any strength issues yet, I did wonder because it's got such long legs but the retraction jacks (?) help keep everything in place. Doubtless a few trips around the shows will prove it needs drilling and pinning. I'm now well into the Trumpy F-105D and having nostalgic Monogram moments at every turn! Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave100TR Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Hi Ross, great build! I'm at the painting stage of a two seater. Love the Monogram kits! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Very nice build. B/W photo in particular looks good. The Thud is a mighty powerful looking beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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