Monogram 1/48 F-105G Wild Weasel
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Jakko
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It only looks that way because you don't really have a reference for how big an F-105 was
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I think it was the largest single-seat fighter ever made, certainly true for Western aircraft. Also the tallest, those main struts are HUUUGE.It only looks that way because you don't really have a reference for how big an F-105 was
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HI jakko well several yrs ago i was with a mate up at RAF COLTISHAL an 5 of these thuds flew in an screamed down te runway an beat up the airfeld an when they landed i dint think they were that big but may be due to distant but they put up a hell of a display before they landed
an they were all in camo an this i think was the first time id seen one or 5 of them
chrisb
an they were all in camo an this i think was the first time id seen one or 5 of them
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Ever sat in an A-4? Shoehorn optional …
Most fighter aircraft have fairly snug cockpits. Also, if building for speed, the smaller the cross-sectional area, the better. The Thud was built for speed.
Jakko
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That is what I should have added to the comparison as well. I was thinking of a third plane to add, but couldn't come up with a good one. Luckily, I still have the image open in Photoshop, so …Ever sat in an A-4? Shoehorn optional …
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Not my normal build method, but I decided it might be easier to build a lot of this up first, including the centerline tank and the engine nozzle thingies, but leave the wings off before painting, because I'll need access to paint the black parts of the electronic pods. Easier to glue onto unpainted surfaces than painted. I was going to cement canopies closed, but the fit is terrible, so they will be open in the end.
I think I'm ready for primer.
I think I'm ready for primer.
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Dunno how much of these decision points I'll remember, but it is very interesting to hear about the airframe modeler's MO; if I ever venture into this space, at least I'll have an idea of typical gotchas and considerations! In the meantime, makes for interesting build notes.
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Another Vallejo fan, I see. I wish their gray was a little darker.
