Hello!

Right from the bench - 1/72 Trumpeter F-107
Not great model but also not terrible. I've upgraded it with seatbelts, bombs, refueling probe, cannon barrels, some spare decals for cockpit and  customized markings from A-4. (VMAT-102 fas changed to VMA-102). Pilot figure is from Aires.

I just love silhouette of  F-107

Nice all around especially the figure!

Beautiful build. I really like the idea of the refueling probe. I've got that kit in the stash that I want to Whif Up, just not sure what/how yet.

He looks angry like " You expect me to fly that ?! " lol

Great job on this one ! For sure, she's an interesting, powerful, and all around good looking machine. Looks great in these colours and markings.

The 107 always looks as if NA Whiffed an F-100 themselves! And made a great job of it too. 

Excellent a favourite aircraft of mine too . I have the same kit in my stash, waiting to be wiffed.   
You have certainly done the kit justice, as it looks spot on, what if any problems are there with the kit?

Quote from: PR19_Kit on November 15, 2023, 02:56:25 PMThe 107 always looks as if NA Whiffed an F-100 themselves! And made a great job of it too. 

There's a very similar Saab project, although that has a delta wing.

Nice!   
The USMC is an unusual operator choice, IMHO, but it works and suits the F-107 well.

  

Quote from: Captain Canada on November 15, 2023, 02:20:50 PMHe looks angry like " You expect me to fly that ?! " lol

My first thoughts exactly 

Terrific build   

 

  

Really nice!  I want to build an F-107 but I can't find one in 1:48.

Thanks ,everyone

Quote from: chrisonord on November 15, 2023, 03:11:48 PMExcellent a favourite aircraft of mine too . I have the same kit in my stash, waiting to be wiffed.   
You have certainly done the kit justice, as it looks spot on, what if any problems are there with the kit?

There are few problems:
-seatbelts are molded on seat cushion and needs to be removed
-there are no details on main instrument panel and side panes
-wing to fuselage fit is not good. A lot of putty is needed
-IP panel cover and windshield fit is very tight. A lot of caution with glue is needed,
-landing gear actuators are too straight and too thick - sand and bend them to make'em fit or scratchbuild them

Quote from: Spino on November 16, 2023, 10:24:03 AMReally nice!  I want to build an F-107 but I can't find one in 1:48.

There is one 1/48 F-17 from Collect Aire but if you find it anywhere at reasonable price you'll be lucky

Quote from: wacek85 on November 16, 2023, 11:18:40 AMThanks ,everyone

Quote from: chrisonord on November 15, 2023, 03:11:48 PMExcellent a favourite aircraft of mine too . I have the same kit in my stash, waiting to be wiffed.   
You have certainly done the kit justice, as it looks spot on, what if any problems are there with the kit?

There are few problems:
-seatbelts are molded on seat cushion and needs to be removed
-there are no details on main instrument panel and side panes
-wing to fuselage fit is not good. A lot of putty is needed
-IP panel cover and windshield fit is very tight. A lot of caution with glue is needed,
-landing gear actuators are too straight and too thick - sand and bend them to make'em fit or scratchbuild them

Quote from: Spino on November 16, 2023, 10:24:03 AMReally nice!  I want to build an F-107 but I can't find one in 1:48.

There is one 1/48 F-17 from Collect Aire but if you find it anywhere at reasonable price you'll be lucky

Thanks for the heads up on the quirks, I shall remember when I get round to doing mine. I was thinking of delta wings , early 1960's RAF, with firestreak missiles on the wings,or NMF RAF again, and call it the Fairey Delta IV.