Republic F-84 Thunderjet
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KC-97 Refueling an F-84- 1/72 scale
This is a combination of two kits- the Academy 1/72 K-97 and I can't remember the manufacturer of the F-84 (great little kit, though). Pretty much straight out of the box with a couple of slight modifications. Both models were painted [...]
F 84 E Academy 1/72 . 2 years old...
Well here it is, started 2 years ago and now finished.
Not so much a hard kit, just other builds came along.
Tamiya and Alcad paints were used along with Vallejo varnishes.
The kit decals were s***, but I used the stencils from them.
The [...]
F-84E in Korea
F-84E-15-RE 49-2428, Taegu, Korea, 1951. Tamiya 48th kit, built mostly from the box.
The canopy bracing is done with strips cut from a white decal sheet. Paint is various Testors Metalizers and Testors Enamels. I mistakenly IDs this s/n [...]
Tip-Tow Project
The Tip-Tow project, MX-1016, a contract with Republic Aviation, was one of a number of experiments undertaken during the late 1940s and into the 1950s. The object of the experiments was to find some method of increasing the notoriously [...]
F-84C Kitbash
F-84C-11-RE 47-1531 in Oregon ANG service. This is a model of the only Thunderjet to serve, albeit very shortly, with the ORANG.
Fuselage and canopy are Tamiya 48th F-84G shortened 15" in scale. I made the masters for the early wings [...]
1/48 Tamiya F-84G Thunderjet
Here is my recently finished model. This is 1/48 Tamiya F-84G Thunderjet with Turkish aerobatic display team markings . The first aerobatic display team in Turkish Air Force was established in 1952 using the name “National” (Milli). [...]
Building my collection of General Scott's aircraft
I am well into building a collection of General Robert Scott's aircraft. He is probably the only aviation icon I have met in person, so this has been my motivation to start this project. All will be in 48th scale.
The 1/48 Republic F-84G Thunderjet in French service from Tamiya
Hello everyone,
For the rest of the series 2004-2005 constructions, I present you a F-84G who served in the French Air Force (2/33 savoie). This version is modified for reconnaissance missions.
Thank you all, Sincerely, Eric.
Tamiya F-84
This is one of my rare forays into 1/48th, Strictly OOB. Not even any seatbelts, Finished with the original formula Alclad
Col. Robert L. Scott Jr.'s F-84E (Hobby Boss 1/32 kit)
In 1951 Colonel Robert L. Scott Jr., author of "God is My Co-Pilot," commanded the 31st Fighter-Bomber Wing at Furstenfeldbruck in West Germany. It being winter with bad flying weather, he came up with an idea: how about an [...]