Corey Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 If we could convince Gary from GT models to do a 1/48 F-105B conversion, would you consider doing an F-105B sheet? I wonder if other people would be interested in this, or just me? Thanks Corey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 that's a little bit out of my genre, Corey. I have zero references for that type, but am willing to consider it if there is interest. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 I’d be interested. I would love to see some marking for 334th and 335th TFS F-105’s! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Any 105 decals, especially nmf would be welcome. Geoff M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Brown Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) On 3/4/2018 at 12:36 PM, Falconxlvi said: I’d be interested. I would love to see some marking for 334th and 335th TFS F-105’s! I have a few pics of 335th F-105Bs that show pilot names. As far as I've been able to learn, the 333rd, 334th, and 336th F-105Bs didn't have any kind of squadron markings like the 335th had. They were all pretty generic. I also have a few good photos of 4th TFW D-models in NMF, silver laccquer, and early SEA camouflage. If Gary scales down his 1/32 B conversion, he'll need to tweak it a little. The instrument panel on the B was different from the D and the tail didn't have the ECM fairings that are on his resin part. I can't tell from the photos if the cooling intake at the base of the fin on the resin tail is correct for the B (the B intake was larger). EDIT: Based on photos below, the fin intake size was reduced by the time the ANG got the jets. While the 4th had them, there was also some sort of sealing panels between the speed brake petals, that sealed the gaps when they were partially opened when the afterburner was selected. Jake, if you're interested, I'll be happy to share what I have on 4th TFW Thuds. Have I already sent you what I have on their Ds and Vietnam-era Es (including the MiG Killer)? Ben Edited March 27, 2018 by Ben Brown Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viking73 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Hopefully there would be room for the 108th TFW/141st TFS - NJ ANG - on the sheet. I'd be very happy with just the white "New Jersey" lettering and the wing and squadron badges, maybe as a "bonus" portion? -Derek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 I agree with Derek, I would really hope for some NJANG B's too. Most are pretty easy to do as the markings are minimal although there was at least one cool looking Bicentennial airplane with a blue tail. I've been going back through my references looking for Jersey airplane photos. Names on canopy rails might be the hardest part, though I'm not sure all the planes had names. Corey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viking73 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 (edited) I’ve got a few 35mm slides (already scanned to digital, high resolution) of the NJ ANG bird I’d like to model if they will be of any assistance! It’s in SEA camouflage of course! -Derek Edited March 16, 2018 by viking73 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viking73 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 (edited) Here's a couple of low-res uploads of the bird I will build, 57-5789. -Derek Edited March 24, 2018 by viking73 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viking73 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Here she is again, some 30+ years later, having been retired and used as a BDR airframe. At least she is still around... I'd like to build how she looked in happier times of course! -Derek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ghatherly Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 What is needed is Decals for the B in 1/32 scale, so maybe a 1/32-1/48 combo sheet with some ANG birds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Brown Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 A few more. Note the seals in the gaps between the speed brake petals: Ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viking73 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Well, I think I'm about to start my 1/32 F-105B soon. I sure would love to see some NJ ANG decals 🙂 I don't suppose you have anything in the pipeline for the "B" model Thud, Jake? Thank you. -Derek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Sorry Derek. I do not. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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