1:48 F-105 F/G Thunderchief - canopy mask In and Out (for Revell and Monogram kits)

Double-sided coverage of the cockpit of the two-seat F-105

A set of stencils for the canopy frames of the F-105F and F-105G versions in 1:48 scale, this time in the form for both sides of the glazing. The inner and the outer framing therefore come out equally sharp and the shade of the cockpit is nowhere lost under an inaccurate line. The pieces are cut for the Revell and Monogram kits.

The crew and their work

In the rear seat of a Wild Weasel machine sat an electronic warfare officer, who was nicknamed the Bear. From the receivers he recognized which radar was lighting up at that moment, determined the direction and guided the aircraft so that it got a chance to shoot. The two cockpits one behind the other therefore have different equipment and that is worth distinguishing during the build. Two-seat Thunderchiefs stayed on combat tasks even after the single-seat machines left the front line, and their profile with a long spine and a tall fin is among the most recognizable silhouettes of the period.

What to watch out for

• Apply the inner pieces before the fuselage is closed; after that you cannot reach in.
• Polish the glazing beforehand, as small scratches are emphasized under the paint.
• Apply the paint in several passes; one heavy coat likes to creep under.
• Leave the hinged sections lying separately on a mat while they dry.

Suitable for

• Modelers who build the cockpit open.
• Builders of missions against missile sites.
• Those who want the frame untouched even seen from inside.
• Those interested in electronic warfare in the 1960s and 1970s.