1:72 F-105B/D/F/G Thunderchief - National Insignias & Stencils (CORRECTED) for Hasegawa, Monogram, Trumpeter

The real subject

The Republic F-105 Thunderchief is an American supersonic fighter-bomber of the 1960s. For its day it was an exceptionally large single-engine aircraft, which carried armament in an internal bomb bay as well. The B and D forms are single-seat, the F and G forms two-seat. The type became famous mainly for its deployment over North Vietnam, where it flew against targets defended by dense anti-aircraft defenses. On a model the type is rewarding precisely for its markings, because dark camouflage and bare metal alike carry conspicuous insignia and a dense network of technical lettering.

What the set is for

The set contains masks for spraying the national insignia and technical lettering. The markings are therefore not applied as a decal but sprayed in paint directly onto the model. The carrier film falls away, the edge does not take on a gloss and the lettering follows the surface including the engraving. The masks are pre-cut and intended for F-105 models in 1:72 scale from the Hasegawa, Monogram and Trumpeter companies, so measuring out and cutting from tape fall away.

Building and painting tips

• Work in 1:72 scale is fine, so prepare sharp tweezers and a good light.
• Fit a mask onto a dried and degreased finish and press the edges down.
• Spray the paint in thin coats and rather at a lower pressure.
• With a multicolored insignia the spraying goes coat by coat; the order is in the manufacturer's instructions.
• Take the mask off shortly after the paint has dried and pull it at a slant to the surface.

Terms of supply

The masking set alone is supplied. The kit, paints and decals are not part of the package, unless stated otherwise.