F-84F Thunderstreak- Hobby Model 1:33 scale

[yaelb]

Beautifully done, Isaac.

Theo

[MacSongLi]

Perfect looking canopy, Isaac.

Gary

[Isaac]

First thanks for the comments.


Next step is to attach the wing frames to the fuselage



Now prepare the wing skins and landing gear bays. I creased and folded the one piece wings along the leading edge and then cut out the area for the main wing landing gear bay.



Glue the bay and the internal parts in place.



here is a view of the bay from below. Very plain and no details.


Here is where I added a small joining strip of card to the lower wing frame to help in both fit and structural support of the wing.


Now we are ready to glue the lower wing skin to that extra tab.


Then glue the spars in place. Notice the small gear axle trial fit


Now add wood structure to support the landing gear axle.



I added an additional card sheet on the top of the wing structure under the wing to smooth the surface so the structure does not show thru.

Finally, fold the wing skin over and glue along the upper inside and the trailing edge of the flap.


and here is a view from below.




Isaac

[Erik Zwaan]

Very informative, Isaac the way you lead us through this build and how you deal with the wings. It's a good idea to add separate pieces of paper sheet to prevent the wing spars from "shining through" the wing surface. Keep up this good work!

Erik

[Isaac]

Originally Posted by Erik Zwaan

Very informative, Isaac the way you lead us through this build and how you deal with the wings. It's a good idea to add separate pieces of paper sheet to prevent the wing spars from "shining through" the wing surface. Keep up this good work!

Erik

Glad you like it


Isaac

[MacSongLi]

Nice job, Isaac. I love to see those separate control surfaces. Lots of details.

Gary

[southwestforests]

Originally Posted by Burning Beard

I would check on the rank designation, that may be wrong but I am not sure because of the period the airplane was flown. If it were current the designation would be LTC as the services designations are all three spaces, ie, 2LT, 1LT, CPT, MAJ, LTC, COL. It may be different for the Air Force, Don will probably know.
Beard

Been playing in Google and so far have only found that the kit maker does indeed have the font correct.
For example,
https://jetpilotoverseas.files.wordp....jpg?w=1000&h=
and
https://jetpilotoverseas.files.wordp....jpg?w=1000&h=

Probably in an off-line archive somewhere is the perfect documentation photo.

Edit: now I'm just simply playing - what's the deal with that Thunderflash's paint job?
Republic RF-84F Thunderflash - Germany - Air Force | Aviation Photo #1372296 | Airliners.net

[smithdr]

Smooth work, Isaac. A thing of beauty!

Dan

[Richschindler]

This one rates right up there, just like all your other builds. I would expect nothing less from you. Your builds are incredible.

[Isaac]

Thanks guys

More updates soon


Isaac