1/48 Heller F-84F Thunderstreak

by Dennis Cermak

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This is my Heller F-84F Thunderstreak built straight OOB back in 1983. The photos were recently taken and as you can see the model is just like the day I finished it 23 years ago. This model is one of my most favorites since it was my first attempt at doing a BMF.  I used a product called Spray & Plate. That stuff is hard as nails and I say that since I still have a full untapped usable bottle of the stuff.  There is no clear coat on the model other than a light mist over the markings to keep them intact.  As you can see with the close-up shot of the starboard side they are still perfectly intact as they are on the entire model. 

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I entered this model in a regional contest here in Michigan, in 1983 and 84 and to my surprise it took first in it's category both years.  To say the least I was very happy.  When I have to handle it for dusting (it's in a display case) I always use white cotton gloves.  I never handle any of my BMF models with bare hands.  If I remember correctly, it was a fairly easy build, but the kits back than were pretty sparse on detail, but it did make in to a nice model.

Dennis 

Photos and text © by Dennis Cermak