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Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 10:37 AM UTC
Hobby Boss have now released the F-84E Thunderjet in 1/32nd.
F-84E Thunderjet
The Republic Aviation Company F-84 “Thunderjet” was a turbojet fighter-bomber aircraft. Originating as a USAF proposal for a daytime fighter 1944. The F-84 first flew in 1946 and it entered service in 1947.When production of the F-84 was closed in 1953, about 4457 had been built, including 6 different versions.
The first effective and fully-capable “Thunderjet” was the F-84E model which entered service in 1949. The F-84E was withdrawn from USAF service in 1956, lingering with ANG units until 1959.

Model features
Item No - 83207
Scale - 1/32nd
Total Plastic Parts - 280+pcs
Total Sprues - 13 sprues and tyres
Camouflage Scheme -
1. F-84E "SANDY" 9th FBS, 49th FBW, Korea 1951
2. F-84E-25, 8th FBS, Flown by Lt. Donald James. 1951
- Photo Etched Parts
- Optional position flaps
- Landing gear struts are optional metal or plastic

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Comments

Hi Andy That looks like it could be a real beauty! All the best Rowan
JUN 15, 2011 - 08:17 AM
Must... resist... wait for price... to drop...
JUN 15, 2011 - 08:50 AM
It took me quite some time to get rid of the seems of my 1/72 Tamiya Thunderjet, just to use the very unforgiven Alclad. Doing this in 1/32 scale is not something I am looking forward to On the other hand....the kit looks really nice!!!
JUN 15, 2011 - 10:22 AM
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