1/32 Scratchbuilt Republic F-84F Thunderstreak

geedubelyer · July 8, 2025

I'm really enjoying watching this model evolve Jim.

Thanks for sharing each step of the journey. :clap2:

Jim Barry · July 9, 2025

Still playing around with foiling practice getting my game on. I like it and it’s very easy but there’s a ripple that the soft balsa is causing so I probably need a heavy primer base first here.

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geedubelyer · July 10, 2025

This method is even more unforgiving than bare metal paint.

I am keen to see how you remedy these ripples.

amurray · July 23, 2025

Jim,

On the off-chance that you wish to do the scheme of the Evergreen F-84 that I posted earlier, I will be there again in 3 weeks and can take additional pix if you desire them.

Art

Jim Barry · July 23, 2025

Thanks Art. I'm still undecided but if you can get some top views that would be great !

Oh and the ripples are the glue on the tape I think. I just can't sand the tape which is OK. I can put some matt finish to chill the shine a bit.

Oldbaldguy · July 23, 2025

On 6/24/2025 at 10:26 PM, Jim Barry said:

The two rare Republican jets will be great to realize….

While anyone in this great country can vote however they like and these jets may in fact be Republicans, it is absolutely certain that they are products of Republic Aviation. Point of order and all that.

Jim Barry · July 24, 2025

You never let me make an error 🤣 . Or at least you try.

Jim Barry · July 24, 2025

Wrapping up the canopy frame. I still laugh wondering how I got to the point I felt I needed this struggle.

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Jim Barry · July 28, 2025

I’m concurrently building Monogram’s 1/48 Thunderstreak to help inform details. It’s so tiny!

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Jim Barry · July 29, 2025

I’ve been really nervous and unsure the overall effect of a full aluminum foiling was going to work out, but I’m getting early impressions that it is .

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