F-84 Thunder Jet and Thunder Flash Ideas

[Freightdog862]

I had an idea about doing an F-84F in RAF markings, under the premise that in the 50's the USA would only fund NATO nations (MDAP?) if they bought US products (shame on them). If that was the case what colour schemes would you suggest, and if it was fitted with British equipment (MB seat etc), what weapons would it carry?
Over to you....      
Colin

[Daryl J.]

Raspberry Ripple.

[NARSES2]

Think the RAF would have used it as a bomb truck, so couple of drop tanks and the old style RP's, double or triple mounted ?

As for scheme's grey/green/pr blue ? Think she would look good in that scheme in 2 TAF markings

Chris

[Radish]

I agree with Narses, and 4 Sqn markings would be good.....or one of the other squadrons based in Germany?
What about a variation in markings and having a RAuxAF unit, but same camouflage?

For some variation, have the basic camo overpainted with whitewash for an exercise in Norway?

Nice idea......where's the Revell/Monogram F-84F?

[P1127]

Danish F-84Gs actually flew in that scheme, so it's entriely appropriate for a Germany based aircraft

[Jennings]

The F-84F was surely no dogfighter.  Lead Sled, as it was called.  Good for going fast down low, but not an airplane to mix it up, at least compared to lots of other contemporaries.  

I'd think pretty much any contemporary RAF scheme (I like the MEAF DE/MS!) would look good on it.  Maybe even NMF with some wildly colorful squadron markings??

J

[nev]

I thought the F-100 was the Lead Sled?    

[P1127]

Vampire or Venom Squadrons would be the ones!

[Radish]

If it had service with the RAuxAF in the late fifties, early sixties, it could have rather worn and eroded camouflage, but with bright spine and fin/rudder markings.
As the RAF couldn't afford the F-84F together with the specialised RF-84F, then some units like 2 Sqn used a specially modified store for under the inner port pylon for recon purposes.
These versions wore a pale-pinky-grey colour for low-level usage, similar to those used in 1944 on Spitfire FR.IXs.
Don't forget that 112 Sqn, based in Egypt after Nasser was overthrown and British dominance in the Middle East was secured, had Dark Earth, Light Stone over Azure Blue colours (gloss, but after a very short time, this became matt and very scoured) with large Shark mouths.
Also, 80 Sqn in the Far East adopted Dark Earth instead of Dark Grey giving a scheme similar to that used during SEAC. The white bands on the former scheme weren't used, BUT were rumopured to have been initially painted. National insignia was standard red/white/blue, but of a very reduced size.
Did you know that those F-84Fs used on the East coast (a small number at the end of their service lives) wore a mid grey colour scheme all over, although some had light grey undersurfaces. The colours generally weathered very much and there were examples of extreme weathering in places, especially after flying around Scarborough. The national markings on these were low-visibility, generally dark blue and red, but also pink and light blue were noted.
Nose art....don't forget the nose art  

[elmayerle]

How about a RF-84F in PRU Blue?

[anthonyp]

How about a RF-84F in PRU Blue?

Funny you should mention that...  I've got an F-84F on the bench in just that color.

[Daryl J.]

PRU Blue!  That is so good.    One F-84G feature that could be incorporated was the cameras mounted in the front 1/4 of each  wing tank.   Simply relocate similar units to the underwing tanks of the swept wing version and the PRU blue is completely justified.    One could weather it with a darker, more rich blue which could look very very decent.



Daryl J.

[Jeffry Fontaine]

Thunderflash FGA.1 armed with AGM-12 Bullpup and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles.  Might be a hard choice to make but it would be weapons just coming into use as the Thunderflash was hitting the end of its service life so it would be an interesting load out.  Might have to use some artistic license and put another pair of smaller weapons pylons on the wings to carry the Bullpup and Sidewinders since that thing never went anywhere without those large fuel tanks on the inboard pylons. 

[Dork the kit slayer]

Ive got a a Piston engined F84 T.jet in the pipeline. Its at the getting all the bits together stage. ................................I know I need my medication.

[philp]

Digging up this old thread. Stupid shovel.

Watched the Great Planes episode on this the other night and got to wondering what it would look like if you took an RF-84F and converted it to a radar nosed version?  Not sure if it would be armed with Falcons or if in service long enough, Sidewinders.  Also, any ideas on who would opperate such a version?

Have two of the G models on the workbench right now.  The Hobby Boss kit may end up in the Navilize it GB in USN or USMC markings from Korea (anyone got any Panther or Banshee decals left over?) and the Tamiya kit will be the one I build in Duchy of Grand Fenwick markings  .