1/72 Republic F-105 Thunderchief Decals

Type: water-slide decals

1. F-105 D-20-RE Thunderchief JJ (61-0132) 34th TES, 388th . Korat RTAB August 1967.

2. F-105D-25-RE, 61-0069, was credited with a MIG-17 kill on April 28,1967. This photograph of the aircraft was taken in October 1983, after the aircraft had been restored for display. Notice the enticing art work on the upper portion of the nose. Unfortunately, the art has since been removed.

3. F-105D-10-RE Thunderchief "Memphis Belle ll" No. RU (60-0504), 357th TES, 355th TFW. Takhli RTAB 1970.

4. F-105D 61-0159 ?Have Gun Will Travel? taxying out at Richmond on 29 July 1978.

5. F-105D, 62-4284, assigned to the 465th TFS, AFRES, was photographed at Dobbins AFB, Geogia, on June 7, 1975. This aircraft was credited with three MIG-17 kills. Two kills were made on March 10, and one on October 27,1967.

6. F-105G, 63-8320. Three small red stars are painted under the armament data box under the front cockpit. The WW tail code was horizontal and painted white.

7. F-105D-20-RE 61-0159 Honeypot 11/HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL of the 354th TFS/355th TFW, Takhli RTAFB, Thailand, May 1967.

8. F-105D 59-1743 ?Hanoi Express? is seen here on the ramp at Richmond on 29 July 1978.

9. F-105Ds known to have been assigned to 1949th TFS sep75/may 80 named ?Yankee Dood it? in 1978 and ?Keep?em Flyin? in may 80, to MASDC as Fk062 arr 24 sep 81.

10. F-105Ds known to have been assigned to 1949th TFS jan 75/may80-named ?Ye old war horse? in 1978/may80, to MASDC as Fk045, arr 17jun 81.

How to apply water-slide decals:
1. Preparation: to achieve better result, a gloss or semi-gloss coat is very important. It will make a smooth layer which the decals will suction to and make it much easier to apply and set them.
2. Cut out the decal you need (do it on cutting mat)
3. Grab the decal with tweezers, place it on the surface of the water and leave it for about 20 seconds.
4. Remove the decal from the water and place it on paper towel to remove any excess water.
5. Apply decal solution to the part where the decal is to be placed.
6. Slide the decal off the backing paper on to the model. Using a paint brush or cotton bud is a good way to do this without damaging the decal.
7. Use the brush, knife or cotton bud to position the decal. Using your paper towel, gently dab the decal and soak up the excess water (decal softner is also recommended at this stage. After applying softner, the decal will suction to the part and flatten out smooth.)
8. When the decal is completely dry, give another coat of varnish or Klear/Future to seal it.