1:32 Republic F-105D/F-105F/F-105G Thunderchief male pilot (in a standing position - type 1) (1 pcs)

An airman for the Thunderchief standing, variant type 1, 1:32 scale

A single figure to fill out a large model of a fighter-bomber. The designation gives the subject as the Republic F-105D, F-105F and F-105G Thunderchief and a standing pose in variant number one. Further poses are listed as separate items.

What the Thunderchief was

The F-105 was a remarkable machine for its dimensions alone: it was among the largest single-engine single-seat combat aircraft ever built. It carried an internal bomb bay, reached high speed at low level and became the main carrier of strike loads over North Vietnam. The two-seat F-105F and F-105G versions later concentrated on destroying antiaircraft defenses, immensely risky work in which the machine deliberately drew the attention of radars. The size of the airframe is also why a human figure works so well as a guide to scale with a model.

Recommended painting procedure

The coveralls of the period read best in a restrained tone with no pronounced sheen. So cover the base shade with a matte varnish and only then add the patches and small accents of color, which deserve a clean surface. The leather parts of the boots and gloves, by contrast, will take a light satin, so that they are set apart as a material. Leave the visor of the helmet for last and polish it separately.

Who the figure is for

• for builders of large models of American machines of the 1960s
• for modelers who want to document the real size of an aircraft
• for makers of scenes of preflight preparation
• for anyone interested in figure painting alongside aircraft models

Modeling chemicals and paints have to be obtained separately.