Republic Thunderflash PR-2

Martin H · January 06, 2008, 03:29:25 AM

Is this the first finished build since the migration?

This is for the SMW2008 SIG theme. RAF 100

A Republic RF-84K Thunderflash PR-2. Of 66 sqn RAF stationed at Linton on ouse in the 1960's.

its the Italeri kit built oob but with the RAF repaint.
66 sqn was chosen as it didnt progress past the Huntres as a fighter unit, it became a helicopter unit in the far east, so was ripe for whiffing.

Dork the kit slayer · January 06, 2008, 11:53:18 AM

nice one Martin.....will it make an appearence at Bolton??

Martin H · January 06, 2008, 11:54:45 AM

it should do

along with a few others that im trying to finish in time for the show

SPINNERS · January 06, 2008, 11:59:36 AM

Very nice Martin. About 15 years ago I built their Thunderstreak in an almost identical scheme using RAuxAF markings that came free with a modelling magazine.

Scooterman · January 06, 2008, 02:04:57 PM

Nice Martin. I have one somewhere that I'm thinking Israeli.

Ian the Kiwi Herder · January 07, 2008, 12:15:42 AM

Great Martin, really great - when I finish my Thunderstreak, they'll sit alongside each other VERY happily, almost like we planned it ! - can you post it on the RAF 100 comlpeted builds thread too.

Ian

Maverick · January 07, 2008, 12:29:22 PM

Nice 'Flash Martin, I've always liked the F-84 swepts.

I missed out on one on evilBay mainly cause the package got trashed & 'lost in the mail' and I got a refund instead of a kit!

John Howling Mouse · January 07, 2008, 05:46:02 PM

Very pretty. Anyone ever built the Heller in 1:48?

anthonyp · January 08, 2008, 05:47:04 PM

Really nice build, Martin! Never thought of putting a Thunderflash in RAF colors.

kitnut617 · January 08, 2008, 05:59:43 PM

I like the scheme Martin, I did mine using the Belgian colours which came with the kit but basically has the same camo scheme.

Martin H · January 09, 2008, 11:16:58 AM

It wasnt going to be whiffed at first, this was started as real bird. Just to prove to the guys at my IPMS branch that I do some times build em oob. Then when i got to the paint stage I thought sod em! whiff it.

McGreig · January 09, 2008, 12:23:46 PM

Quote from: Martin H on January 09, 2008, 11:16:58 AM
Then when i got to the paint stage I thought sod em! whiff it.

A good decision - it looks really smart in those RAF markings.

Captain Canada · January 09, 2008, 07:11:44 PM

Quote from: Maverick on January 07, 2008, 12:29:22 PM
Nice 'Flash Martin

Geez.....glad I wasn't there to see that one !

That may be the firest, but it's also the finest since our migration ! Great job, Martin ! Love the look of here from the side......wicked stuff !

Captain Canada · January 09, 2008, 07:12:50 PM

Quote from: Captain Canada on January 09, 2008, 07:11:44 PM
Quote from: Maverick on January 07, 2008, 12:29:22 PM
Nice 'Flash Martin

Geez.....glad I wasn't there to see that one !

That may be the firest, but it's also the finest since our migration ! Great job, Martin ! Love the look of her from the side......wicked stuff !

Glenn Gilbertson · January 10, 2008, 05:34:06 AM

Looks really good in those colours!