Trumpeter

1/32 F-105 D model kit

Product Article by Emad F.Tabsh on Aug 20 2003

 

 

 

-In box review of the new Trumpeter's 1/32 scale F-105 D single seat Republic "Thunderchief".

-Item# 02201

The kit comes in a big box with the following dimensions: (25mm = 1 inch...roughly)

Length 642 mm  

Width 342mm

Height 145mm

 

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Number of sprues:16 Grey plastic

                           1 clear

                           1 photo etched stainless steel

                           1 instrument panel acetate

                           3 rubber tires

                           1 rubber sprue depicting the ammo belts

13 metal shafts (for wing leading edges,flaps and rudder).

2 decal sheets by "Twobobs" with choices for 2 different aircraft.

Instruction sheet of 24 pages with both English and Chinese text.
One colored paper sheet as "painting and marking" guide for the aircraft and weapons.
Main features of the model:
-Nose radar
-Ejection seat consisting of 5 pieces.
-Instrument panel molded in clear with instrument film backing.
-Cannon with ammo drum and belts
-Complete engine
-Refueling probe in extended position or closed
-Open or closed bomb bay
-Wings having separate leading edges,flaps,spoilers and ailerons
-Separate rudder and exhaust petals
-Stores consisting of M-117,MK-82,720 lbs. napalm bombs as well as 3 external fuel tanks,ALQ-71 ECM pod,AGM-12B,AGM-78,AGM-45A missiles.
-Engraved panel lines,rivets and some raised panels.

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Total number of parts are:   514 pcs.

Dimensions of finished model:  Length 613 mm,  Wingspan 333 mm

Impressive model by all means.

For all of us who bought the 1/32 F/A-18C earlier this year and thought that it is the "2003 model of the year", well when you buy the "Thud", I am sure you are going to reconsider!

The decals supplied by "Twobobs" is a big plus for Trumpeter.  I hope they will continue this policy in future releases. 

Happy modeling everyone!!

Emad

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Photos and text © by Emad F.Tabsh