Alleycat Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 This is my month for pylon issues. I need to follow-up my previous F-4 pylon question with this one. I need a center line pylon for a 1/72 F-105D (Trumpeter kit), the one that is wedge-shaped and commonly seen in SEA with a MER and six M-117 bombs on it. Does this exist anywhere in any form or do I need to scratch build it? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Finn Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Here is an earlier answer about the 1/48 Thud, just do the math to get it to 1/72: This info is far from 100% accurate but i measured both the Trumpeter 1/32 F-105 c/l pylon and the one in the RM 1/48 kit and here are the numbers: TR (converted to 1/48) Lt - 5.13cm Fwd height - .69cm Aft height - .435cm Width - .195cm RM (1/48) Lt - 5.25cm Fwd height - .6cm Aft height - .195cm Width - .225cm again these were rough measurements i made but should give you an idea of the size of the pylon. Jari Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alleycat Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 I actually have hundreds of photos and numerous 1/72 drawings of the pylon in question but I was hoping someone knew of a resin source for it that has eluded my search attempts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 What's wrong with the Monogram kit part? Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alleycat Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Well according to the instruction sheet for the 1/72 Monogram F-105 kit there is no center line pylon of any type provided. I built that kit back in 1978. Andre, might you be referring to a different scale kit or different brand, or does Monogram have a newer 1/72 Thud than Kit No. 6808 (Copyright 1966) which includes the pylon? I am building the 1/72 Trumpeter kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Andre, might you be referring to a different scale kit or different brand, or does Monogram have a newer 1/72 Thud than Kit No. 6808 (Copyright 1966) which includes the pylon? AFAIK that Monogram kit is a box scale rendition of the F-105B. Later Monogram did an entirely new mold of the F-105 to 'proper' 1/72nd,based on their 1/48th kit, whch has appeared over the years in 'D, 'F and G form: http://modelingmadness.com/scott/viet/105dpreview.htm I have several of this one, and it does feature a nice centreline pylon / MER part. HTH, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 The kit scaled-down from the Monogram 1/48 F-105D was done by Revell, first issued in 1988. It has the "wedge-shaped" pylon molded with the MER and a brace of six Mk 117s. If you need all of that, Alleycat, I have a spare for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alleycat Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Paul, I have the M117s from the Hasegawa weapons set but I would definitely do about anything for the pylon/MER part. PM me so we can work it out the cost and/or trade, And Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Alleycat, I PMed you (I think) but have not heard from you. You can send your address to me by emailing direct to me: pboyer2 AT wi.rr DOT com (replace the usual). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alleycat Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Paul, Sorry, been away from the computer. I just emailed you. Thanks again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) I ended up using the centerline from an old Hasegawa kit. I too am surprised that no aftermarket guys have taken care of this problem with the Trumpeter kit. I would think that this would be right up the alley of someone like Quickboost. Just saying... ;0) Fred K. Edited May 27, 2015 by f5guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I'm sending my set to Alleycat. I find the old Revell kit (depsite its raised panel detail) superior to the newer, recessed-detail Trumpeter kit. As far as I can tell, it was issued only twice: Once as a single kit, and as part of a combo packaged along with an early Ace kit of the A-6 Intruder. I have several of the Revell Thuds underway, but off the burners at present. One I am converting to a B in Thunderbird markings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 As far as I can tell, it was issued only twice: RoG repopped it a few times as well, the last time about five, six years ago (with a quite useable decal sheet to boot). You could pick them up dirt cheap - I paid € 2.50 each for mine! Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redcorvette Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Well according to the instruction sheet for the 1/72 Monogram F-105 kit there is no center line pylon of any type provided. I built that kit back in 1978. Andre, might you be referring to a different scale kit or different brand, or does Monogram have a newer 1/72 Thud than Kit No. 6808 (Copyright 1966) which includes the pylon? I am building the 1/72 Trumpeter kit. The original release of the 1:72 Monogram kit from the 60's had a 'working' rotary bomb bay with a nuclear weapon and a spring-loaded ejection seat & hinged canopy. No other weapons or pylons. It was later re-released with the bomb bay molded closed and the spring and trigger for the ejection seat also eliminated. Two outer wing pylons were added with M-117 style bombs. No center pylon. Completely different kit than the later scaled-down version of their 1:48 kit. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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