themongoose Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 (edited) My latest Thunderbird in the series comes to you loaded down with aftermarket goodies. I had picked up quite a bit over time for it so decided I would have to do it wheels down. yes I know, an oddity for me. Then as I was building it and looking at reference pictures I only saw 2 with drop tanks on it. Hey there's an idea, if I am going to break up the Thunderbird graphic on the bottom let's load it up. The perfect theme came to mind, HEADING HOME. Trumpeter shows this smoke system on the box art but there's nothing in the box haha. So I made it up with piano wire and shrink tubing...just suttle heat affects on the exhaust. Most pics of the Thunderbirds show this area very shiny. The museum birds have been polished to death, I avoided doing those :-) Super fun build with lots of help from the forum. Check out my WIP for details. Thanks so much everyone! Edited March 8, 2020 by themongoose dupe LSP_Kevin, discus, Mark M and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Very nicely done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAWS Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 This T-Bird belongs in a museum, beautiful work. I especially like the drop tanks, adds to the uniqueness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memir Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Very nice! Good job. Great plane and original camo. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Wow! She's a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Indeed she is, very good looking!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Bettencourt Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Nice work!!! Thanks for sharing. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zank_Frappa Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Looks excellent, man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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