More Reskit items arrived for the Thud build . The engine nozzle set from reskit is just beautiful and ful of detail. NO modifivation required at all to the Monogram airframe at all . The detail on the nozzle and nozzle flaps is just amazing as all the other pieces . Also included three different nozzle pedal positions . I will have to buy more of these for my other Monogram Thud kits ! I also decided to add some detail to the wheel well by removing the kit proved auxiliary inakes screen . I drilled the kit ones out and cleaned up the hole which was really easy then used a screen mesh froma faucet sink aerator . They come with for two upper and two lower. The inside upper ones are the real fine screens that you want to use . I then cut it to fit and and glued it with super glue . Now to do the oother side the same way .

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Brian

Super detailed resin parts and awesome job on the meshed areas, my friend @f-104nut!

Instrument panel sprayed with Tamiya LP flat black . I first drybrushed model master neutral grey then brush detail knobs , switch's with Tamiya acrylics . Then future for dials brushed in and Tamiya clear red for scope .

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Brian

Impressive panel painting, Brian @f-104nut

Nice progress, Brian @f-104nut
The figure looks beautifully detailed.

Nice start The Monogram kit is still a nice builder!

Steve,

Besides working on the Thud last couple of weeks I been busy building three new paint racks and doing a small hobby room remodel . Toonight i sprayed some mr color primer on the cockpit , side walls and wheels . Next few days will be spent painting all those parts . Alsp here is a comparssion betwen the Reskit ad Kit provided 650 Gal centerline tank .

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Brian

Excellent paint rack and excellent progress on the F-105, my friend @f-104nut!