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Which F-105 kit is that Stuart?

Nothing worth posting pics. Stopped at HobbyTown in Clinton and they had a basket sale. Everything you put in a shopping basket gets 20% off. Green stickered items listed as 25% off is doubled to 50% off. Didn’t see any kits marked 25% off to get the 50% off. Instead, I stocked up on a couple colors… Tamiya lacquer Pure Blue and Dark Iron. I also picked up size 5/0 paintbrush for fine detail painting. All cost me less than $8.

Talked to the owners after all the noisy kids were gone. I told them I’m surprised they didn’t stock AK Interactive paints. They told me they don’t have shelf space for them. However… they informed me they will be getting the new AK Interactive paint markers soon. They went to a HobbyTown members only vendor show and tested them. They liked them and will sell them in their store in the near future.

Stikpusher wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2024 10:21 am Which F-105 kit is that Stuart?

It's the really old (1982) Airfix 1/72 F-105F kit Carlos. Not a bad kit, but the nose profile is far too fat. It's one of the few kits I remember building as a kid though, so it's just a fun bit of nostalgia.

Makes me want to build my F-105 - big bird!

Yesterday I got frustrated with the cars I'm building so I busted out something I understand better.
Doing Best/Millers bird



These guys make 3d decals. Not bad - the surface detail/releif is great but the instruments aren't as crisp, in terms of color/detail, as Quinta's stuff.



Cockpit underway

Stuart wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2024 4:12 pm

Stikpusher wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2024 10:21 am Which F-105 kit is that Stuart?

It's the really old (1982) Airfix 1/72 F-105F kit Carlos. Not a bad kit, but the nose profile is far too fat. It's one of the few kits I remember building as a kid though, so it's just a fun bit of nostalgia.

Stuart I remember those style box art. When I went to England in the early 80's came home with quite a few of those

Painting SEA camo whilst rocking out...



https://youtu.be/e36QrQIDn0w?si=IFnDrdWGLi93m6aH

edit: I see the youtube function is still U/S?

Use the youtube button and only put the ID in (e36QrQIDn0w)

keavdog wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2024 5:26 pm Makes me want to build my F-105 - big bird!

Yesterday I got frustrated with the cars I'm building so I busted out something I understand better.
Doing Best/Millers bird



These guys make 3d decals. Not bad - the surface detail/releif is great but the instruments aren't as crisp, in terms of color/detail, as Quinta's stuff.



Cockpit underway

Ooooo… I gotta get that instrument panel for my Dauntless.

keavdog wrote: ↑Wed Sep 04, 2024 3:43 pm Use the youtube button and only put the ID in (e36QrQIDn0w)

Thanks John - I actually tried that earlier but it didn't work. I must have cut too much of the link out by accident.

keavdog wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2024 5:26 pm Makes me want to build my F-105 - big bird!

Yesterday I got frustrated with the cars I'm building so I busted out something I understand better.

Sorry John, I missed this! Yes indeed, it's a beast of an aircraft. Looking forward to seeing yours if you build it.

The Dauntless cockpit is excellent and what a cracking subject - I really must get one and build it to go with my Wildcats. I'd like to do all the early WWII USN and USAAF aircraft at some point.