Harold Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 (edited) "spoilers" (Republic called them something else) Bruce Craig of "Thunderjets.com" fame has mastered a new set of PE that is correct AND fit. When I say correct, I mean they will be as the close to the real thing as possible. If you know Bruce, you know he is a fanatic about his Republic birds. He is the most knowledgeable researcher on the F-84 series of aircraft. So, if he is going to make something for them, they WILL be accurate. Stay tuned...... Edited August 28, 2008 by Harold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 "dive brakes" (Republic called them something else)Bruce Craig of "Thunderjets.com" fame has mastered a new set of PE that is correct AND fit. When I say correct, I mean they will be as the close to the real thing as possible. If you know Bruce, you know he is a fanatic about his Republic birds. He is the most knowledgeable researcher on the F-84 series of aircraft. So, if he is going to make something for them, they WILL be accurate. Stay tuned...... Speaking of those air brakes - a friend of mine is the director/curator of the Selfridge Air Museum. They have an RF-84F in their collection. He is also a modeler, btw. He went out with a measuring tape and measured the position of the speed brakes on the real airplane, then measured the position of the speed brakes on the Monogram F-84F. He swears the kit is absolutely correct in comparison. I can't vouch for his information, but he has no reason to invent things... J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harold Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 Speaking of those air brakes - a friend of mine is the director/curator of the Selfridge Air Museum. They have an RF-84F in their collection. He is also a modeler, btw. He went out with a measuring tape and measured the position of the speed brakes on the real airplane, then measured the position of the speed brakes on the Monogram F-84F. He swears the kit is absolutely correct in comparison.I can't vouch for his information, but he has no reason to invent things... J I do believe he is correct. The problem was the PE that was available was incorrect in the design and did not fit the kit it was intended for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper50 Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Is this PE set for the Monogram kit only, or will it maybr work on the Heller RF-84 kit? I wonder if the dive brakes are different on the two versions. Here are some pics I took at the Chino Planes of Fame a few years ago of the RF-84F and the dive brake. Always glad to see some accesories for the early jets. Don M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harold Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 (edited) I need to be more precise.. the upper wing "spoilers". Not the side brakes. I'll up load a photo shortly. Edited July 7, 2008 by Harold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harold Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 Here is a photo of the PE set for the Heller/Fonderie RF-84F. It includes the wing fences. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Lin Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 (edited) Here is a photo of the PE set for the Heller/Fonderie RF-84F. It includes the wing fences. Wow!! Looking good!! :thumbsup: How long will it be available? How will I be able to get my hands on it? Thanks again for the heads up. Stephen Lin Edited July 7, 2008 by Stephen Lin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harold Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 (edited) Wow!! Looking good!! :thumbsup: How long will it be available? How will I be able to get my hands of it? Thanks again for the heads up. Stephen Lin Bruce is working up the packaging and instructions now. Edited July 8, 2008 by Harold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plankwing Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 (edited) I have 20 sets. 10 Bucks US including shipping within US by USPS first class. If outside US, I will need your address to determine mailing cost to your location. Email me at f84thunderjet@yahoo.com for address and payment info, and PayPal is one option for payment if you have a PayPal account. Photo is dry fit of parts on port wing. Bruce. Edited July 7, 2008 by Plankwing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harold Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 (edited) Just posted a link back to this thread from my site.... http://mysite.verizon.net/resqt29j/ Edited July 7, 2008 by Harold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Harold! Dang it man. You're going to force me into building my RF-84F aren't you? You're a mean, awful man. Bad man! Okay, got the cockpit set, so now I need the intakes and the PE (got the decals already). J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harold Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 Harold! Dang it man. You're going to force me into building my RF-84F aren't you? You're a mean, awful man. Bad man!Okay, got the cockpit set, so now I need the intakes and the PE (got the decals already). J I guess I should go ahead and make the main gear wells too, huh? That is about that kit needs now, plus the modelers skill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I guess I should go ahead and make the main gear wells too, huh?That is about that kit needs now, plus the modelers skill. Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! Remember the very first fighter I ever got to sit in was an RF-84F of the Michigan ANG (note my avatar). Back before the guard boys moved into Selfridge, they were based at Detroit Metro Airport. I was a wee Cub Scout of 7 years old. I'll never forget that in a million years B) J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harold Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! Remember the very first fighter I ever got to sit in was an RF-84F of the Michigan ANG (note my avatar). Back before the guard boys moved into Selfridge, they were based at Detroit Metro Airport. I was a wee Cub Scout of 7 years old. I'll never forget that in a million years J WOW...great memories. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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