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Here's a piece that I created titled "Chiefs." This 18x24 inch print features a formation of Republic F-105B Thunderchiefs assigned to the 335th Tactical Fighter Squadron ("The Chiefs") at Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina. The 335th TFS was tasked with evaluating the '105, and was the first USAF squadron to accept it for operational service. There weren't many planes better looking than an F-105 in a natural metal finish. From an aesthetic standpoint, it was a shame when they began dumping silver lacquer on them. But, they were never going to remain in bare metal anyway since
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Hi there! This is my recent project. There are few choices if you want an 1/48 F-105(D/G) so I went with HobbyBoss for this. I can’t say I didn’t know about its flaws. I’ll list them here, so perhaps I can give my contribution to those who, like me, love the ‘105 and want to build one. As written in almost every review, the kit is really overengineered in several areas. For instance, the engine, the 20mm gun, the spoilers have way too many parts, that can lead to poor alignment, if you don’t pay attention. The fitting, in general, is just regular, with its fair share of flash a