Hello!
Right from the bench - 1/72 Trumpeter F-107
Not great model but also not terrible. I've upgraded it with seatbelts, bombs, refueling probe, cannon barrels, some spare decals for cockpit and customized markings from A-4. (VMAT-102 fas changed to VMA-102). Pilot figure is from Aires.
I just love silhouette of F-107 :)
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Nice all around especially the figure!
Beautiful build. I really like the idea of the refueling probe. I've got that kit in the stash that I want to Whif Up, just not sure what/how yet.
He looks angry like " You expect me to fly that ?! " lol
Great job on this one ! For sure, she's an interesting, powerful, and all around good looking machine. Looks great in these colours and markings.
The 107 always looks as if NA Whiffed an F-100 themselves! And made a great job of it too. :thumbsup:
Excellent a favourite aircraft of mine too . I have the same kit in my stash, waiting to be wiffed. :thumbsup:
You have certainly done the kit justice, as it looks spot on, what if any problems are there with the kit?
Quote from: PR19_Kit on November 15, 2023, 02:56:25 PMThe 107 always looks as if NA Whiffed an F-100 themselves! And made a great job of it too. :thumbsup:
There's a very similar Saab project, although that has a delta wing.
Nice! :thumbsup:
The USMC is an unusual operator choice, IMHO, but it works and suits the F-107 well.
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Quote from: Captain Canada on November 15, 2023, 02:20:50 PMHe looks angry like " You expect me to fly that ?! " lol
My first thoughts exactly ;D
Terrific build :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Really nice! I want to build an F-107 but I can't find one in 1:48.
Thanks ,everyone :)
Quote from: chrisonord on November 15, 2023, 03:11:48 PMExcellent a favourite aircraft of mine too . I have the same kit in my stash, waiting to be wiffed. :thumbsup:
You have certainly done the kit justice, as it looks spot on, what if any problems are there with the kit?
There are few problems:
-seatbelts are molded on seat cushion and needs to be removed
-there are no details on main instrument panel and side panes
-wing to fuselage fit is not good. A lot of putty is needed
-IP panel cover and windshield fit is very tight. A lot of caution with glue is needed,
-landing gear actuators are too straight and too thick - sand and bend them to make'em fit or scratchbuild them
Quote from: Spino on November 16, 2023, 10:24:03 AMReally nice! I want to build an F-107 but I can't find one in 1:48.
There is one 1/48 F-17 from Collect Aire but if you find it anywhere at reasonable price you'll be lucky :)
Quote from: wacek85 on November 16, 2023, 11:18:40 AMThanks ,everyone :)
Quote from: chrisonord on November 15, 2023, 03:11:48 PMExcellent a favourite aircraft of mine too . I have the same kit in my stash, waiting to be wiffed. :thumbsup:
You have certainly done the kit justice, as it looks spot on, what if any problems are there with the kit?
There are few problems:
-seatbelts are molded on seat cushion and needs to be removed
-there are no details on main instrument panel and side panes
-wing to fuselage fit is not good. A lot of putty is needed
-IP panel cover and windshield fit is very tight. A lot of caution with glue is needed,
-landing gear actuators are too straight and too thick - sand and bend them to make'em fit or scratchbuild them
Quote from: Spino on November 16, 2023, 10:24:03 AMReally nice! I want to build an F-107 but I can't find one in 1:48.
There is one 1/48 F-17 from Collect Aire but if you find it anywhere at reasonable price you'll be lucky :)
Thanks for the heads up on the quirks, I shall remember when I get round to doing mine. I was thinking of delta wings , early 1960's RAF, with firestreak missiles on the wings,or NMF RAF again, and call it the Fairey Delta IV.
Very nice! I never noticed the louvers on top of the intake.
Well done.
Not a plane I am fond of but that's an excellent job you've done of it, mate! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Well done :thumbsup:
Looks good. Definitely a bomber. as you've depicted it. and not a fighter. :thumbsup:
Top quality build :mellow: :mellow: :mellow: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: