discussion F-105D Thunderstick II-1/48 Revell kit

[Thunderstick]

This kit was recently ordered and I should have it by next week to start a build on this site. I have built a few Revell -Monogram F-105 Thuds, but all in 1/72 scale. This will be the first in 1/48 scale as it is not molded in 1/72. I have done the F-105D, F-105G and F-105F. Here is my current purchase and some pictures of the last Thud build a 1/72 Monogram F-105F.

 

[PaulTRose]

Nice job..... Always like nmf finished planes from this era

 

[papa 695]

Very nice

 

[yak face]

Beautiful thud john , looking forward to the thunderstick , cheers tony

 

[flyjoe180]

Great looking Monogram Thud John. I had never heard of a T-Stick before.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Very nice. Look forward to the build of your 1/48 model.

 

[Thunderstick]

The kit arrived today. I need to wash the plastic then start some cockpit detail painting.

 

[flyjoe180]

Moulds look good John. Looking forward to watching your build.

 

[Thunderstick]

I started some cockpit painting and assembly.

 

[Thunderstick]

Cockpit done.

 

[John Race]

I'm in.

 

[Thunderstick]

Fixed headrest, instructions said paint all one color, only the actual headrest that hits the pilots helmet should be red! I shoulda known better! Senior moment!

 

[flyjoe180]

Fixed headrest, instructions said paint all one color, only the actual headrest that hits the pilots helmet should be red! I shoulda known better! Senior moment!

We've all been there, I did it in my latest build. Cockpit looks fantastic John, nice work

 

[Thunderstick]

I put the cockpit, nose wheel well and wing spar in and taped the 2 fuselage halves together to see how the fit was, now to take the tape off and add nose weight then cement fuselage halves up permanently.