Ben Brown Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 On 11/27/2019 at 4:36 PM, Corey said: Ben the C&H set is still available. I just ordered and received one from him about two months ago. http://www.candhaerominiatures.com/catalog/f105b.htm Cool! Thanks! Ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 (edited) Kursad I think anything you issue will be well received as the other sheets are mostly long gone. Seen some silly prices for them on evilbay. The silver ones with the old TAC badge on the tail would be great. Also as Nathant mentioned the wrap around camo one is a great idea. I believe that was called "My Karma". Was there not another one in brown and tan camo too? Edited December 1, 2019 by skyhawk174 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sierrascale Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Were any of these silver Thuds ever upscaled to 1/48? I don't Microscale ever did these in 1/48. I would like to see the one with the black/yellow checks and the "RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT" titles over the TAC lightning bolt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 I have the old Monogram F and I was looking for newer decals for a silver bird, so count me in. As for the subscription system, I would be in!! Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D. Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 In my quest to model every fighter in ADC grey, I’d like to see the D or Fs in the overall ADC grey flown by the Armament Test Division at Elgin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) I found the old MS sheet with some of the markings I previously suggested. MS 72-96 USAF F-105D Thunderchief #2. Edited December 1, 2019 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Didn't that other company do what they di in 1/72nd in 1/48th too if there was a kit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) No, these early sheets were not scaled up to 1:48 by Microscale, the business having split up between the two Krasel brothers by then. However, I do believe that four were scaled down by MS to 1:144 for the Otaki/Arii kits: 14-95, 14-96, 14-178, 14-179. Check out SCM. Superscale did revamp and release a handful of the early schemes in a couple of 48-800 series sheets. Edited December 1, 2019 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) On 11/30/2019 at 7:57 AM, sierrascale said: Were any of these silver Thuds ever upscaled to 1/48? I don't Microscale ever did these in 1/48. Sheet 48-277 has markings for FH-100 & FH-719 buzz codes but I don't have the instructions handy to see it they were silver. edit: I was searching the 'net for instructions and I see many Microscale sheets on eBay that are asking as much or more than the price of a new Caracal sheet. If I could sell all my old Microscale sheets for $16+ each I could retire... Edited December 1, 2019 by habu2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 @habu2 Sounds like a plan! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 On 11/27/2019 at 1:26 PM, KursadA said: I am sure we can throw in a -B or two on that sheet. Hey, nothing is too obscure if the idea comes from my top 100 customers, many of whom are very active here. I wouldn't be here without their support. Sometimes I think about sending an email to these 100 folks, set up some kind of reasonable subscription system and basically do a limited-edition sheet a month based on what they want. Very intriguing idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nathant Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Just saw a sheet of wrap- around schemes go for over $50 on EBay. A new sheet could be a winner, just sayin... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jefropas Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Any of em with a sharkmouth...looks great on all 105's.... Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Griffin2929 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I'd love to see markings for one of the obscure adc grey thuds! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Brown Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Hi Kursad, Sorry for the delay, but here's what I have on the 4th TFW F-105Ds: Dropbox link Let me know if it doesn't work. I've also got some pics of some 4th TFW Bs, including at least one with the pilot's name on the canopy. I can provide those, too, if you ever want to do a short nose Thud. Ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) On 12/1/2019 at 12:04 PM, habu2 said: Sheet 48-277 has markings for FH-100 & FH-719 buzz codes but I don't have the instructions handy to see it they were silver. habu2, if you see the FH-xxx buzz number, it is most likely in the natural metal / duraluminum scheme. Early camo birds had the last five of the serial number in 6 inch high numerals on the tail in white or possibly tan (on green background) and black (on tan background). Edited January 13, 2020 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron Lynch Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) Model Serial Number Date Squadron Wing Pilot Paint Scheme Markings F-105D-25-RE 61-0217 April 3, 1965 67th TFS 18th TFW Lt. Col. Robinson Risner Project Lookalike Silver Lacquer 12" Yellow Nose Band, PACAF badge on tail, USAF outstanding unit award badge on nose, 12" black tailcode, light gray tail tip, yellow box and white text on pilot name F-105D-31-RE 62-4343 August 8, 1966 354th FS 355th TFW Col. James Kasler Standard SEA scheme white serial on tail, no tail code, white box and black text on pilot name, 6 inch blue/white/blue tail bands, blue radar reflector F-105D-6-RE 59-1766 September 21, 1966 421st TFS 388th TFW Lt. Karl Richter Reversed SEA scheme Red star under canopy, red box with white text "Lt.K.W.Richter", no tail code, white serial number, red radar reflector on nose gear F-105D-31-RE 62-4338 February 5, 1967 n/a 355th TFW Col. Jack Broughton Standard SEA scheme "Alice's Joy" on port nose, white USAF and serial on tail, no tail code, white box and black text on pilots name box, F-105D-31-RE 62-4284 March 10, 1967 354th TFS 355th TFW Capt. Max Brestel Standard SEA scheme White USAF and serial, no tail code, white box and black text on pilot name, blue radar reflector, white "Mary Kay" on port nose F-105F-1-RE 63-8352 March 10, 1967 354th FS 355th TFW Capt. Merlyn Dethlefsen Standard SEA scheme black usaf and serial, no tail code, white box and black text on pilot name, blue radar reflector F-105D-6-RE 60-0426 April 1, 1967 13th TFS 388th TFW Capt. John Dramesi Reversed SEA scheme Black USAF and tail code 60426, yellow box and black aircrew name, yellow radar reflector on nose gear F-105G-1-RE 63-8301 April 19, 1967 357th TRS 355th TFW Maj. Leo Thorsness Standard SEA scheme Black USAF and white serial on tail, light grey tail tip, yellow radar reflector with black stencil, black box with white aircrew names F-105D-31-RE 62-4334 April 20, 1967 421st TFS 388th TFW Lt. Karl Richter Standard SEA scheme black usaf and serial, no tail code, red box with white text, red radar reflector on nose gear Edited January 20, 2020 by Cameron Lynch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Pretty impressive list there. One correction I believe it should be Robinson Risner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Cam, what is that list? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron Lynch Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) Just one I put together from a number of reference sources on notable F-105s I might want to model. Probably the single best reference is "Roll Call: Thud" from Schiffer. As much interest as there is in the earlier "Project Lookalike" F-105s in the silver lacquer...they didn't see a lot of combat before they were repainted in the SEA camouflaged schemes and Operation Rolling Thunder ended and the bombing halt began before much of the fleet began to receive the two letter tail codes. So unfortunately most of the aircraft during the F-105s most notable operations over North Vietnam were relatively anonymous looking. Cameron Edited January 20, 2020 by Cameron Lynch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 No GI Basel? First Vietnam air war, fighter pilot, and Thud book I ever read was Pak Six. Still think it's the greatest. Always wanted to do something for one his aircraft he flew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 This is a crop of the photo in National Geographic Air Force edition circa early 1960s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 There is also this: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Now you're talking! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 (edited) On 11/27/2019 at 1:26 PM, KursadA said: I am sure we can throw in a -B or two on that sheet. Hey, nothing is too obscure if the idea comes from my top 100 customers, many of whom are very active here. I wouldn't be here without their support. Sometimes I think about sending an email to these 100 folks, set up some kind of reasonable subscription system and basically do a limited-edition sheet a month based on what they want. I like the sound of that! Edited February 7, 2020 by 82Whitey51 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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