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I was looking for a 1/32 aftermarket set of main wheels, and it seems nobody but Fisher ever put a set out. Does anyone here know of an alternative? Cheers!

Desirous of breaking out from the current modelling impasse and to actually complete a model from unopened box in 5-6 weeks - and warming up to Kitty Hawk's forthcoming Thunderstreak and Thunderflash - I've acquired a Hobby Boss F-84G Thunderjet. What else is needed for a *mostly* OOB build? I have the Eduard interior set coming, and intend to use Montex canopy masks, so what else? * The end goal is a metallic French machine with drop tanks only (I don't put bombs or unguided rockets on models) so Zotz or Berna decals are up there. Anyone recommend one set over another? * I know the tyres are all wrong and Fisher resin wheels are preferable, but I'm a lazy so-and-so when it comes to painting neat rims so am inclined to use the kit's wheel hubs and tyres. Is that utter unforgivable sacrilege? * New seat necessary, or just straps (do fabric ones exist?) or better a little resin pilot? What are the options? Any fit or glaring error issues to ponder? Are the nose weights in the kit sufficient? Anyone who's built it, what LG option did they go for? Metal or plastic legs? Any other things to ponder on an ab initio basis? I won't risk asking for colour call outs as my intention is interior green cockpit and wells, unless someone screams that that's not right (and it should be *that* instead). And wish me luck. If this can be accomplished by early April it'll provide the impetus to finally complete a few other kits that have been creeping into SOD territory. Hence my desire to keep it as simple as possible! Thanks in advance, and apologies for any "idiot" questions by me, Tony

I also decided to participate this GB with a wonderful model of F-84G Thunderjet. From adds I have only Eduard's PE interior kit, I believe that the most interesting part of the building process will be painting, I'm going to use from 3 to 5 different metallic shades to make a panel effect. And here a photo of the prototype