The Thud Gets Royal Treatment: F-105 Thunderchief Upgrades
Update 21 brings the legendary F-105 Thunderchief to life with a complete transformation package for the 1/32 Trumpeter kit. From hyperdetailed cockpits to landing gear and FOD covers, we're delivering museum-quality upgrades for this Vietnam War icon.
Cockpit Perfection: Choose Your Detail Level
We're offering two cockpit editions for both F-105D and F-105G variants:
Hyperdetailed Edition – Maximum realism with intricate instrument panels, sidewalls, ejection seat details, and three-dimensional structure. Perfect for open-canopy displays where every rivet counts.
Basic Edition with 3D Decals – Excellent detail at a more accessible price point, featuring easy-to-apply 3D instrument decals for outstanding results with simplified installation.
Whether you're building a Wild Weasel (F-105G) or a strike-configured "D" model, we've got you covered.
- RSU32-0198 - F-105D Thunderchief Basic Detail Cockpit
- RSU32-0197 - F-105D Thunderchief Hyper Detailed Cockpit
- RSU32-0199 - F-105G Thunderchief Hyper Detailed Cockpit
- RSU32-0200 - F-105G Thunderchief Basic Detail Cockpit
- RSU32-0148 - Landing Gear & Wheels: Show Off the Details
RSU32-0148 delivers comprehensive landing gear upgrades: precision air intakes, complete landing gear with wheel bays, and weighted wheels that capture the Thud's ground stance perfectly. Open those gear doors with confidence – the details inside are worth showing off.
- RSU32-0166 & RSU32-0167 - FOD Covers: Parked Aircraft Perfection
Complete your ramp or maintenance diorama with authentic Foreign Object Damage covers – available for both our ResKit landing gear set and the original Trumpeter kit. These finishing touches transform a flying model into a realistic ground display.
The Complete Package
Combine all seven items for the ultimate F-105 transformation:
✅ Hyperdetailed or Basic cockpit (your choice)
✅ Air intakes, landing gear, wheel bays
✅ FOD covers for diorama realism
The Republic F-105 Thunderchief carried the weight of the early Vietnam War – now give your model the detail it deserves.
Available now at RES/KIT online store.
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