Thunderjet

Robert MacNamara built this Tamiya 1/47 F84G Thunderjet.

Thunderjet

He painted it with Vallejo Metals – Aluminum and Duraluminum. AKI faded olive drab was used for the stripe along the top. Robert added seat belts from an F86.

Thunderjet

It is said that the Thunderjet was the first practical jet developed and produced by Republic.

Thunderjet

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