Doing good.

Walk Around only had 1 color shot of the bang seat and it didn't have a cushion along the back. You got it right, now I have to go fix mine....

I've got a couple of dedicated RR hobby shops here, I'll track them down sooner or later, and see if they have some mesh.

Thanks for the kuods all. Paints used were Model Master and Floquil Military colors enamels cut with lacquer thinner. Don't ask me a ratio cause I just eyeball it.. No masks used. I kept the painting/decal guide close by during the painting session and laid the colors in free hand. I started with the bottom color using Floquil U.S. Gray. Once this had dried for a few hours, I laid in the MM Light Tan, followed by the Medium Green, and finally the Dark Green. I kept the nozzle necked down really small to lay in the initial outline of where the color would go, then progressively opened it up once that line was established and filled the remaining area in with color. Will be adding the post shading and panel fading today.
What isn't in the pics is the orange/yellow seal I painted around the windscreen following the SEA camo. The framing for it is molded on the clear pieces so I masked it and shot it using Floquil Soviet Brown, which is actually orange in color rather than the Brown it claims to be. Looks good in the scale too. Thanks for watching. More to come soon.
"Q"

The update for today shows the post shading complete, a few panels faded on the upper surfaces of the wings and spine of the fuselage, and the gloss coat applied to the upper fuselage and wing surfaces. I will let this dry overnight, then shoot the gloss coat on the bottom tomorrow. Decals and final assembly should follow shortly there after. Thanks for watching. "Q"

Overall gloss coat


Rear Fuselage and wing areas showing faded paint areas and post shading.

Thigs are getting close with this one. I worked on the landing gear this afternoon adding various "Caution/Warning" and some data plate decals to the gear legs, doors, and retract arms. The decals aren't specific for a 105's gear legs. I just thought they would add some visual appeal to the area. Monogram did a good job in detailing them, but the hydraulic lines somewhat foul things a bit as they are molded down the sides of the legs and across the compression strut. Also repainted the seats to correct that goof, along with painting/decaling of the AGM-78. The Shrike's were painted gloss white and are drying in the paint booth as I type. Hoping to get them decaled later this evening or tomorrow. Thanks for watching. "Q"

Hi Matthew.
This realy is a great build, great stuff so far. I am sooooooooo tempted to acquire one. The level of detail of the kit is a pleasant surprise to me.
tim

Glad you like it Tim. The kit, while dated, is nice. Just takes a little TLC in some areas. Thanks again for the kudos, much appreciated. "Q"

The Thud is just about complete. I added the decals tonight, and spent some time dressing up the weapons with some decals as well. Added some subtle weathering with some oils to the recessed panel lines around the flaps and leading edges of the wings. I will flat coat everything tomorrow, and then install all the remaining pieces. That should bring the Thud build to a close. Thanks for following along. "Q"

Looks great. The LG look like real metal parts.

Your work is outstanding Matt! You really pump out the models. Russell

Thanks for the kind words all. I am sticking a fork in this one and calling it done. I flat coated it this morning then attached the fiddly bits. I found a few hiccups in my decals (minor silvering) that will be dealt with using some touch up painting. Otherwise, everything came out well. Thanks for following along with my Thud and I. Thanks, "Q"

I'm inspired. I will build that Airfx 1/72 F-105G for the century series campaign.

Matt, nice work and fast also. Do you have a spread sheet on the time spent ? It seems such a fast build, but the outcome is great.

Bob

Hi Bob, Thanks for the kind words. I tried to keep a timeline on builds in the past and I always forget to stay with it. I'm retired and have plenty of time to tinker with these these as it were. I would guess I have somewhere in the neighorhood of 48 hours into it, give or take a few.
Thanks again for the kudos, much appreciated.
"Q"

Excellent work Matt, it would look even better on the front page as a feature.
Andy

Mate, that is a brilliant job! I'm sure I have one in the stash and if not, well, another trip to the LHS! Love it!!

You need to go straight back to the bench with that one Q, theres a spot of paint missing from the bottom of the starboard wheel. I don't know WHY you thought you could call that finished !!

Kidding mate, it's superb. I'm loving the effect of your post-shading method and will be giving it a try very soon.

Looking forward to the next one, what's on the list ??

Cheers, D

Thanks for the kudos all. I was asked to submit a photo feature on this one, so I will be getting pics together to do so here in the near future.


I had my on an RB-66 or B-66 in 1/72. Would compliment this one very well as they were often being escorted by Thuds. More to follow.
Thanks again for the kind words all, much appreciated.
"Q"

Matt, I personally would love to see you do a spread on the B-66/RB-66. There has not been enough on that bird.

Bob

Regards

Wonderful work accomplished, congratulations.

Thanks for all the kind words folks, much appreciated.


Thanks Bob. I have a couple kits here and an EB-66 from Italeri that may just get the nod. Something about all those blade antennas adorning it that just looks cool to me. More to follow, stay tuned.
"Q"