ghodges Posted June 7, 2021 Report Posted June 7, 2021 I started this on May 30th, coinciding with the start of "Thud Week" on the Detail and Scale FB page; and 8 days later, it's done! Monogram 1/48 F-105F, built OOTB. I built this to replace one just like it that died in my many moves over the decades. The olive drab stripes are painted and the markings are a combination of kit decals, spare decals, and some dry transfers. This kit builds up fast because you can leave the main panels, sticks, and the seats out and ad them all at the end of the build! That makes 4 models finished in the last 30 days! The pace will slow with the A-3B conversion that's up next, but I've already almost matched last year's output. Questions, comments, and critiques welcome; as always! Gil 1
nmertes Posted June 7, 2021 Report Posted June 7, 2021 Outstanding work, Gil. I'm constantly amazed at how good the tires/wheels turn out on your aircraft. What's your secret?
thevid Posted June 7, 2021 Report Posted June 7, 2021 That's a lovely model. Monogram really scored when they issued this kit. Well done Gil. David
Stikpusher Posted June 7, 2021 Report Posted June 7, 2021 That’s a beautiful OOB build! But fourth build in 30 days?! Have you been getting any sleep?
ghodges Posted June 7, 2021 Author Report Posted June 7, 2021 Thanks for the very kind words! How do I paint my wheels and tires? I usually paint the wheel hubs first. Next, I use a metal "circle template" and find what size hole matches the wheel rim size. I use that to cut out circular masks for the wheels using Tamiya tape or 3M plastic tape. The key here is to use a BRAND NEW #11 blade so that it cuts easily and smoothly without any tears on the edges. If there are any "protrusions" in the center of the hub that keeps the mask from laying down on the rim edges smoothly, cut the center of the mask (an X usually works well enough) and then add a smaller piece of tape over the protrusion sticking up through the center of your mask. Use the same method on the side with the axle hole to make a space for your toothpick, or whatever holder will be inserted for painting. I paint the tires "Grimy Black" instead of flat black, as most tires are as much gray as black looking, especially after being used for a while. Hope this helps! Gil
nmertes Posted June 8, 2021 Report Posted June 8, 2021 Thanks, Gil. I'll have to give your technique a try.
Mark Deliduka Posted June 8, 2021 Report Posted June 8, 2021 Magnificent work on one of my top five favorite aircraft! Four builds in thirty days? Man, I gotta step it up if I want to keep up! 1
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