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1/48 Republic RF-84F Thunderflash - Tanmodel
josepedro
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Portugal
Joined: June 15, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, November 30, 2017 - 08:46 PM UTC
Hello all!
Here are some photos of one of the models that i finished this year. This model was subject to publication on the May 2017 issue of Airfix Model World.
As referred on the title, this is the well known TanModel kit. The first issue. The fit required some tweaking and was problematic around the camera bay windows.

The paints used were:
- X-1 Black as a base for the metalwork;
- Fuselage colours from the Mr.Hobby range;
- Alclad2 lacquers;

- VAllejo Model Color generic colours;
- Satin varnish from the Vallejo Model Air range

Hope you like it!

José Pires










Joel_W
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AUTOMODELER
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New York, United States
Joined: December 04, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 - 12:03 AM UTC
Joe,
Just an outstanding build. Your NMF looks super realistic with panel variations. And the cockpit is very well done. Are those homemade seatbelts and harnesses, kit, or AM?

As a personal preference I would have closed the two nose compartments, as opened they alter the lines of the aircraft to much. But like I said, it's my personal preference given the choice.

Joel
rochaped
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Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: August 27, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 - 03:38 AM UTC
José, brilhante modelo!

Outstanding NMF finish with a fancy color tail. Overall a very attractive F-84

Fantástico

Pedro
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