1/48 Hobbyboss Republic F-105G THUD

Gallery Article by Iván Aceituno C. on Jan 20 2012

 

 

The Kit and Aftermarkets:

 

At this point, not much to point out, is by far the best Thud on this scale, detail in Hobbyboss fine form this popular reactor, detail and fit are great, have only two scopes:

 

1 .- The fit inside the cockpit with side walls is not optimal because there are a few millimeters of light.  Which Should Be supplement.

2 .- The Detailed cockpit side panels is zero.

 

 

As accessory kit you the Following: 

  • pre-painted panels Cabin Eduard PE

  • Scale of Eduard Photoetched access

  • Remove Before Tally-Ho Flight and Eduard

  • Resin Wheels Aires

  • F-105 Seats set Legend

  • 48-674 Aeromaster Decals

  • Figures Verlinden

  • Track Noy's Miniatures "Concrete aircraft parking area Vietnam of U.S. airbase in Vietnam"

  • Several scratch!

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The Version:
Corresponds to an F-105G (early) of the 561 TFW version TFS/388 September Brings 48-674 Aeromaster decal

"Lead Sleds pt II". This particular aircraft preserved in the Has Been Museum of the USAF and it There Is Some Kill STI controversy over Mark.

Painting and wear:
Fully painted with enamels This Humbrol Brand and Model-Master, for the NAM camo used:

  • 1 .- Humbrol 117 Light Green

  • 2 .- Forrest Green Humbrol 116

  • 3 .- 118 of Humbrol Brown

  • 4 .- Light Gray, 28 Humbrol

  • 5 .- Aclad for Nozzles

The figures paint with acrylics Vallejo.

The soiling was carried THROUGH washes, pigments Weathering Wash the paneling with black and mud.

For more information, see assembly process here:  www.solomaquetas.com

Iván Aceituno C.

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Photos and text © by Iván Aceituno C.