Republic F 84E-10-RE Thunderjet, 49-2233, Skyblazers Team, 22nd FBS, 36th FBG, 12th AF, USAFE Furstenfeldbruck Germany 1951.
1/72 Tamiya, converted from a G to an E model by extending the tail, changing the speed brake and filling the auxiliary intakes and refueling port, I extended some of the gun barrels and modified the hatch attachment, finished in MM enamels with Future over Experts Choice and kit decals, built 2014.
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jim wasley said on May 29, 2017
Really nice build,(Hi Ho silver) very well painted and great model.
Allan J Withers said on May 30, 2017
Thanks Jim.
Robert Royes said on May 29, 2017
Awesome build! nice gun bay detail.
Allan J Withers said on May 30, 2017
Thanks Robert.
Craig Abrahamson said on May 29, 2017
Nicely done, Allan...when I first saw this, I thought it was the 48th kit..! Now I'm even more impressed seeing that it's in that "small" scale. 🙂
Allan J Withers said on May 30, 2017
Thank you Craig.
Rob Anderson said on May 29, 2017
Beautifully done!
Allan J Withers said on May 30, 2017
Thanks Rob.
Louis Gardner said on May 29, 2017
I agree with everyone above. This one is really amazing, especially when you consider the size of it. Great work!
Allan J Withers said on May 30, 2017
Thank you Louis.
Tom Cleaver said on May 29, 2017
Nice result. Good work on the NMF and the decals.
All the model companies get it wrong, but the truth is (as I found out when I saw an F-85 canopy out at Chino) that all that bracing is clear plastic applied inside the canopy. Like I said, every company has gotten it wrong, and nearly drove myself nuts doing it right on a 1/32 kit.
Tom Cleaver said on May 29, 2017
F-84. Old Fumble Fingers strikes again.
Allan J Withers said on May 30, 2017
Thanks Tom.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on May 29, 2017
Allan, just a beautiful build! From the colorful 50s in USAFE. First 72nd Tamiya Thunderjet I've seen built, nice modifications to backdate it to an -E.
Allan J Withers said on May 30, 2017
Thank you Bernard.
Greg Kittinger said on May 30, 2017
Allan - that one's a real stunner! Love it!
Allan J Withers said on May 30, 2017
Thank you Greg.
George Williams said on May 30, 2017
Jets from this era are usually very attractive and you've brought out the best of this one, very neat work.
Allan J Withers said on May 30, 2017
Thank you George.
Jeff Bailey said on May 30, 2017
Beautiful! Nicely done, Allan!
Allan J Withers said on May 30, 2017
Thanks Jeffry.
Christian WERY said on May 31, 2017
That's really a good job, i love it !
Allan J Withers said on May 31, 2017
Thanks Christian.
Frank Cronin said on June 1, 2017
Allen, stunning model, your work is excellent.
Allan J Withers said on June 1, 2017
Thanks Frank.
Paulo Castro said on August 16, 2017
Really good work mate.
Cheers
Allan J Withers said on August 17, 2017
Thanks Paulo.