The
F-105G was the final version of the venerable Republic F-105 Thunderchief. Known
as the “Wild Weasel”, the F-105G was specially equipped to seek out and
destroy Surface to Air (SAM) missile sites. During the latter stages of the
Vietnam War, the F-105G was tasked with protecting American aircraft over the
skies of North Vietnam.
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This
kit in particular is a reproduction of the old 1/48 Monogram F-105G and features
a detailed cockpit, raised panel lines, and an assortment of munitions. I
painted it with Testors Model Master paints and used a Legend resin cockpit set.
Everything else was built OOB. I weathered it using an oil was and some
airbrushing to detail the gun residue and cartridge starter exhaust.
It
is painted as a Weasel from the 562nd TFS, George AFB in 1980. I was hoping for
the decal set for 62-0430 since it was credited with three kills but no such
luck. Maybe on my next model….
Being
as this only my second model built in over 10 years, I feel it came out very
well. It took me over a year to complete it due to both laziness and my job
taking priority.
David Operchal
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