Republic F-84F HAF c.1963
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The RATO (Rocket Assisted Take Off) system was necessary with such a high load, but it is not included in the kit nor exists as an aftermarket accessory. I did the design, and was 3D printed by 3DF: SCM Brand: 3DF ![GR GR](/s/images/flags7/32/GR.png)
If anybody is interested, feel free to ask for a copy.
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If anybody is interested, feel free to ask for a copy.
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Kommentarer
73 25 January, 22:40
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Where's the other wing and the propeller? Just joking, this is a beautiful build!
25 January, 23:20
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Do you know why one bomb is blue and the rest are grey? Very nice work.
26 January, 01:45
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Great Streak Elias! I presume the blue bomb is atomic bomb? And nice collection too!
26 January, 07:48
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Thank you all!
The blue "bomb" was a copy of the MK 7 nuclear bomb used for training. (Until today all inert training weapons are painted blue) the rest 3 are of course extra fuel tanks..
The kit is top notch, no problems, no putty used 🙂
26 January, 11:40
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👍 👍 ... but on the other hand, the RATO paraphernalia on this one is the icing on the cake! 👍 👍
26 January, 21:14
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Hello Elias
how did you build the special pylon for the atomic device?
1 February, 11:28
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Oh that's surprising…
However your Thunderstreak is an excellent build!
Thank you for the information.
Greetings to Greece
Rolf
1 February, 18:57
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Looks excellent, although I am surprised to see a nuke shape on an HAF airplane.
2 February, 05:11
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Excellent work Elia!
David, HAF had a squadron for using nukes just like other NATO air forces had. The nukes were stationed at Araxos AB, and we later used F-104Gs for the same mission. Obviously the nukes were guarded by US personnel and any unauthorised person that got within say 10-20ft of the device, was shot at with questions asked later. I think I have a photo somewhere of the dummy loaded on an F-84F.
2 February, 09:04
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This is the new tool special hobby kit. Finally after so many years a decent F-84F in 1/72! One is never enough, I had to built at least two!!
The model depicts a Greek F-84F operating with 336 squadron for NATO nuclear strike duties, Araxos airbase c. 1963.