Trumpeter 1/32 F-105G
By John McDonnell
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My least favorite cold war jet of the US... I simply do not like it and I do not know why! Intakes, empennage, or the nozzle?? Even the SEA camouflage does not make me like it, and I do not even know why I built it in the first place... maybe just hoping that it would reverse my feelings but... nope...
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The kit is your everyday Trumpeter, with highs and lows. Surface detail is ok; poor cockpit detail with nothing that stands out. The ejection seats in particular are not that good - hence the closed canopies which is uncommon for my modeling taste.
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To create the SEA camouflage, I used UHU Patafix removeable adhesive putty... Just roll it on a flat surface to create several same thickness "worms", then firmly press and stick these worms on the surface to follow the camouflage pattern. That will give you a nice-looking soft edge when spraying the paint.
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Not a gem for me in my 1:32nd scale collection but, anyway, here it is for your viewing pleasure.
© John McDonnell 2021
This article was published on Wednesday, June 02 2021; Last modified on Friday, June 04 2021