dora9 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Ok so after a long arm twisting session with my buddy Dan, I will start an F-105 from the Hobby Craft kit,wich is a repop of Trumpeter, and since I got it really cheap I can let myself loose on resin. So got the Aires interior and wheel bays, AMS ventral fin correction and FOD covers and G-Factor metal gears. So wish me luck on this one, cause I think it will be tight for deadline! Girlscanplay2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderdriver Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 OUTSTANDING "Thud Ridge" driver Lookng forward to seeing another THUD in the mix. You might want to check out GT Resin as he has produced some parts that you may consider, such as a nose and rudder. I used a Cutting Edge nose on mine and it needed so much work to make it fit that I would consider using the kit nose like I did on my G that I guilt 8 years ago. If there is anything I can do to help out, don't hesitate to ask me or anyone here as "We Aim to Please" sometimes are AIM is a little off, but we try hard. watch'in you jack PS Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Looking forward to this one !.........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) Andre, Welcome to the Group Build! We are all looking forward to watching your progress on this great plane. I have added your name and project to the who's building what list. As Jack has said, please feel free to ask if you find yourself needing something. All the best, Paul Edited August 1, 2014 by av8shunmodels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Thanks guys! You can be sure if I hit a bump or a ridge I'll let you know and yes I tried the Cutting Edge nose on an F-105G and it been stashed in the closet since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Magic - can never have too many Thuds!! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 So just went shopping for that nose (should have bought 2 ), new fin and the blanking panel for my F! Now's the time to start the chain saw and do some serious cutting for those wheel bays! LSP_Paul and Girlscanplay2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clunkmeister Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) I love the 105, always have, always will! Everybody loves a mud mover! Edited August 1, 2014 by Clunkmeister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Sooo, got those dreaded wheel wells in. Man I hate cuting and sanding big chunk'o resin! Next step, slats, flaps and ailerons. BTW chromate green or NMF for the wells? Girlscanplay2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Osborne Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Welcome to the build! Looking forward to following the progress on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) I'd go with chromate green on the wheel wells and silver lacquer on the doors. There is a good article in Airpower vol. 33, No.2 that has pics of his bird. You'll need to remove the strengthening plates on the wings and the spine on the top of the fuselage as his a/c didn't have those mods yet. Good luck with the build. Bruce Edited August 4, 2014 by Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Thanks Bruce, when did they get those mods, in the States back from 'Nam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 I love the 105, always have, always will! Everybody loves a mud mover! Speaking of mud mover, just got my hands on Airfix Typhoon in 1/24 and it is a beauty! Girlscanplay2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Thanks Bruce, when did they get those mods, in the States back from 'Nam? the spine mods were made I believe in late '67 and the strengthening plates were post Vietnam I believe. For sure after "Alice's Joy" time. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Thanks Bruce, much apreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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