Building the Hobby Boss 1/48 Scale F-105G Thunderchief “Wild Weasel” THUD

In this latest aircraft model amateur build for the channel; we construct, paint and detail the F-105G “Wild Weasel” variant of the Republic Thunderchief Fighter Bomber [Hobby Boss kit #80333] in honor of channel supporter Phil Ciborowski who also created the Max_Afterburner Channel logos!
If you need some custom graphics work done, contact Phil at: [e-mail]
Also checkout Phil's (Models_By_Phil) Instagram link: www.instagram....
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Credits:
Images and video clips are Public Domain unless otherwise credited
The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement
Images of F-105G #63-8320 inside the USAF Museum in Dayton, Ohio are courtesy Phil Ciborowski
MiG-17 photo by Bubba73 is CC By- SA 3.0 DEED ShareAlike 3.0 unported
Movie Clips:
“Little Shop of Horrors” (1960) is Public Domain due to lack of current copyright
“The Terror” (1963) is Public Domain due to lack of current copyright
“There is A Way” (1967) is a USAF Film and is Public Domain
Music:
“Lands Unknown” by Futuremono is Creative Commons 0 (CC0) -- copyright free
“Danger Snow” by Dan Henig is Creative Commons 0 (CC0) -- copyright free
“Kreuzberg Nights” by Futuremono is Creative Commons 0 (CC0) -- copyright free
“Hidden Beauty” by Liborio Conti is Creative Commons 0 (CC0) -- copyright free
“Touching Moment” is Creative Commons 0 (CC0) -- copyright free
“Stark goes Dark” by The Whole Other is Creative Commons 0 (CC0) -- copyright free
“Lost in Prayer” by Doug Maxwell is Creative Commons 0 (CC0) -- copyright free
“Pure Ambient” by Liborio Conti is Creative Commons 0 (CC0) -- copyright free
“Calmness” by Liborio Conti is Creative Commons 0 (CC0) -- copyright free
“Bright Ambient” by Liborio Conti is Creative Commons 0 (CC0) -- copyright free
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Errors in the video:
Decal sheet slide not shown during formal presentation of kit contents
External wing fuel tank pylon text states upper portion being painted, it is the LOWER portion

[@thucy5052]

I saw the F-105 clips and wondered if we would see it on the channel soon, veri nice

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi thucy5052, ta-da! Happy New Year! 🎆🎈

[@arisen-s7]

Amen. May he rest in peace. In honor of your father's friend, brother in arms and all of our soldiers. GO BLUE - FOR THE WIN.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Philo, my Dad told me that Jim looked so sharp in his Marine Blues that the gals would practically swoon when he visited UM. My parents would lose their minds any time University of Michigan played Ohio State in football. "Go Blue" was always shouted from the rooftops 😆

[@richardcorwin1828]

The men who flew on those missions going "Downtown" were not only crazy but had huge cahones. Thank you for sharing sir!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi richardcorwin1828 , indeed. True bravery and sacrifice. Never to be forgotten. ⚔

[@Pikilloification]

Cojones. And yes, those early antiradiation missiles were pretty bad

[@ekspatriat]

Or just followed orders to their death.

[@Jelly-B]

Mr A Burner you've got a great looking F105 there. HOWEVER I had to skip the first 15ish seconds of the video as that dentist drill noise had me sweating and I'm sure my nerves was even shaking, I nearly complained to youtube . Happy New Year mate n keep up the great work - minus the drill noise hough

[@MaxAfterburner]

Happy New Year Jelly-B

[@AndrewTubbiolo]

As a 10 yo kid in 1979 I had the pleasure of watching the Texas ANG do pattern work with F-105s at Carswell AFB from just outside the parameter fence. I've never had my ears so thoroughly blown away by the intense engine noise. Even Holding short of rnwy 11L at KTUS when two F-16s are pulling away in full burner doesn't seem quite as noisy. But then again my hearing is not what it was.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi there AndrewTubbiolo, that must have been something! When I'd do radar checks in a Viper near the end of 11L back in the day, the F-16 I was in would just shake whenever a couple (or even one) F-16(s) would start their takeoff roll in AB. 😵

[@AndrewTubbiolo]

@@MaxAfterburner One time I was holding short of 11L on Alpha and when two Vipers were pulling away my plane was shaking so much I watched a rivet below the canopy and just aft of the instrument panel, spin in place with the energy of the noise! Great times.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Yikes, but cool!

[@thomastims9583]

This is the best production model video I have ever seen. First and foremost, I like the fact that it’s narrated. And also, I really enjoy the photos and background story you give of the model before you begin. Also, like the fact that you provide facts about your subject matter during the build, I’m definitely a subscriber now !

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi thomastims9583, thanks so very much for the comments and welcome aboard! 🥳😀

[@davidlanham5914]

Enjoy watching your build videos.... quality work. Could you please tell me how you thin your Tamiya paints, both for airbrushing and hand brushing? Is there a secret for successfully hand brushing Tamiya paints? Thanks.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi davidlanham5914, for Tamiya airbrushing I usually start off a new bottle by thinning it up with X-22A to the lower indent on the inside of the jar. This was a tip Andy from his HHQ channel had described a long time ago and it has always worked for me. I figure it's actually close to 75% paint to 25% thinner. As for hand brushing, I'd like to know the secret too. I try with a full 100% un-thinned paint bottle, but it doesn't always work. I noticed that for this build that the Mr Hobby/Mr Color went on smoothly and no paint "lifting off" back onto the brush. Thanks for watching! 😄

[@4629dt]

Another beautiful build. I’m from South Vietnam and will never forget what sacrifices and heroics these men are made of. Btw, I’m curious. What do you do with all your finished models?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi 4629dt, thanks! The models reside in various locations where I live. I think some would be surprised where I keep some of the models they have seen on this channel. I should do a short video maybe. Some viewers might be amused while others might be triggered. 🤔

[@andreperrault5393]

@@MaxAfterburnerPlease don’t be concerned about those who are “triggered”. The place to put them is where you want. You have great skills and are willing to share in a positive and humorous way. That’s what modeling is about

[@shaymcquaid]

One of the most beautiful airframes to my eyes...

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hey shaymcquaid, a very sleek looking jet ready to do Mach 2! 😄

[@ChristianSchroter]

Hello mister max!i build the vulcan too,while i build the vads 20mm.i almost spend a half an hour.thats the trickiest subassembly i have ever build.with sticky greetings. Your fellow modellmate.christian

[@MaxAfterburner]

👍

[@petermoscone3115]

thanks Tom, for sharing another great build 👍 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🥂

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Peter, thanks! We all got this one in -- in the nick of time. Happy New Year! 🎊

[@TheHarvHR]

My second model upon getting into this hobby was Revells 1/48 F-105D, to say that was too big of a bite for a new hobbiest armed with just a couple of small brushes in an understatement! It took me the best part of a year and lots of breaks, almost quitting the hobby, but I managed to get through that poor fitting kit and afterwards got a much more manageable Spitfire which reignited my interest in the hobby. I'd love to revisit the Thud now I've been to a decent standard with an airbrush for the past few years, and when I do I hope to make one as good as yours came out! Always had a soft spot for the Thud, such a beautiful jet that just screams supersonic design. It amazes me that this thing flew only 13 years after Republic first flew the P-47.... Incredible development that is lightyears apart from each other.

[@MaxAfterburner]

TheHarvHR, I guess we all start out "all thumbs" and a poor kitting fit doesn't help either. To keep up with it after a year is amazing and speaks of your perseverance to overcome. Your comment about the rapid acceleration of advancement in technology and engineering by Republic is such a good point, it is amazing! Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts! 🤩

[@nachocdbz]

Love the presentation of your videos, with the movie clips! What's next on your build table?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi nachocdbz, thanks so much, glad you like them! Due to a number of considerations the model corner is currently on hiatus with nothing formally on the bench at this time. ✌️

[@mikelaponte2832]

The F-105 has always been one of my favorite aircraft to build. My dad did some of the design work in the early 60s for some of the electronics cooling fans.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi mikelaponte2832, that's pretty cool. For sure, the avionics don't ever like a lot of heat. 😅 Hope you liked this Thud. 🙂

[@leesouter9627]

Lovely build my favourite plane.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi leesouter9627, glad to "treat" you on something you really like! 😎

[@DennisJMulligan]

I find it sad that the kit manufacturer didn't appreciate the difference in the fin between the single and twin seat F-105. Because of the increase in yaw about the centre of gravity they needed to increase the area of the Fin. They did this by extending the chord above the kinked area thus smoothing it out quite a bit. If you examine photos it becomes very obvious when you know what to look for.

[@danielroncaioli6882]

I just got the F-105D and G in the mail this week from Hobby Boss.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi danielroncaioli6882, you certainly have your work cut out! Enjoy! 😃

[@ironspike171]

See, thats why i watch these videos: Its not the most desirable plane nor model, its not even the best possible build! But its all made (video and model) by someone who has a real connection to these planes, saw them and worked on them (at least F16s). You can feel that throughout the video and thats whats it makes these videos special. Thanks Tom, for another unique video and great build!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi ironspike171, thanks, glad you enjoyed! Definitely not the best build - I already have an unusually high number of "dislikes" on this Thud build already 😂

[@fredtedstedman]

Liking this two-seater ! The shape is so dramatic ! I would love a 1/48 but I don't think my shelf is wide enough !

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi fredtedstedman, I believe there are some 1/72 scale Thud model sets out there for your collection 😉

[@dokt_ERR]

"Don't Stop Now" Tells you everything, don't stop max!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi dokt_ERR, very perceptive of you 😉. Glad you enjoy the videos! 😊

[@marcusaureliusantoninusaug2161]

It's always so nice to watch you build something. Another great job!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hey marcusaureliusantoninusaug2161, thanks. The models are about the same, but I must say the videos are getting really involved and time consuming! 😅

[@franciscoj.sepulvedal.7975]

Happy new Year! From Chile 🇨🇱

[@MaxAfterburner]

Feliz Año Nuevo, franciscoj.sepulvedal.7975 ! 🎆

[@spectre8714]

Always a pleasure to see a new upload from you! Great work as always!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi spectre8714, tanks! 😉

[@chrisC052]

As always Max another awesome video and build. A great way to start off 2024👍. One of my favorite model building channels. Looking forward to a great year of model building. Happy New Year Max to you and all of your viewers.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi chrisC052, thanks for the very gracious comments! Happy New Year to you! 🎆🎉🎆

[@SargentRock-v8f]

Just got this kit , finally I built the old school Monogram version back in High School . Good memories on an Awesome aircraft !

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Sargent Rock, I hope this newer and modern manufactured kit will delight you. 👍

[@JBSmoke1]

What a sweet looking kit! Great job building this!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi JBSmoke1, thanks! We have a Thud ready to take to the skies 😎

[@andrewm8924]

Always a great day when there’s a new upload on this channel. Very early memories of the F-105 were seeing one on a popsicle stick at freedom park while growing up at nellis in the early 2000s. Too late to admire it while in the air but not too late to never admire it at all. Great job on this and can’t wait to see your next project!!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hey andrewm8924, thanks and Happy New Year! Yup, the last build of 2023 is complete. There's an F-105D and an F-105G on display about a one hour drive from where I live.

[@thebigman170]

Hello I've just bought this kit. Your video is great and will help me a lot throughout this build. Thank you.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi thebigman170, that's terrific to hear! Have fun with your model build of the F-105G, and thanks 👍🙂

[@SPECTRE367]

Brings back so many memories of seeing those shark mouthed "WEASELS" of the 116 TFW out of Dobbins AFB Ga flying around here in north Ga. In fact, at 1:17 in the video it shows some of the WEASEL flight line at Dobbins AFB back in the early 80's. Unfortunatly, a photo of their last ANG flight. 😢 Good times! Awesome build of an Awesome aircraft! Outstanding job.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Timothy, very thrilled you liked the outcome of the build and that it brought back memories for you of seeing the Thunderchief in action. Gone, but not forgotten. 🙂

[@defdef6230]

Always the story behind the aircraft... love that! Stunning build... cheers from Argentina my friend!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hola defdef6230, thanks, and it's also nice to hear where viewers are tuning in from around the world! 🌎

[@matus_wuki]

Stunning build as always Max. Btw your voice is really similar to the narrators of Ace Combat 4 cutscenes :DD

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi matus_wuki, thanks very much, appreciated! By the way, did I tell you about my part-time job? 😉🤣

[@amazonamazon4872]

Man, you got me. As soon as ibheard that AI voice i was like "oh no, what happened to the narration i love that!"

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi amazonamazon4872, just for the beginning quote. I wanted a voice different than mine 😏

[@modeltankguy]

awesome work always love the way you do them keep them coming 😎

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hello modeltankguy, thanks so much! Taking a little break, but maybe back in a few. 🤔

[@steves1112000]

Excellent! I was wondering where you were. Good to see a build from you. Incidentally, I recently saw an F-105 D in a museum. What a huge aircraft.

[@robw3027]

When I saw the F-105 in person at an air museum that was my immediate impression as well- what a huge aircraft.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi steves1112000, big aircraft for sure. There's a "D" and a "G" about an hour's drive from me. ✈️🛩️

[@steves1112000]

@@MaxAfterburner awesome. I got to see an Xp82 at the same museum. The last flying example.

[@MaxAfterburner]

👍

[@davidlieberman6512]

My uncle used to work on these in Vietnam, the only thing he ever said to me about Vietnam was every time these planes went on a mission he would pace until they came home, when one or more didn't come home it was very hard on him, some was because of the loss of the plane but mostly because the pilots were his friends.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi davidlieberman6512, on the flightline I observed that the crew chiefs always had a close relationship with the pilots in particular. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏻

[@emmanuelvallecalle4112]

Much better than the dentist Max!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Spaceman! 💉💉

[@David-tm4yj]

I have a Revell F-109 G in my build stash, had it for a while. Maybe time to build.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi David-tm4yj, it's calling you from the stash, "David, build me..." 😁

[@CAPNMAC82]

Very impressive build--especially as that HB kit is not the nicest to build up.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi CAPNMAC82 , thanks much and a Happy New Year to you! 🎉🎆

[@loganski_2158]

Awesome work on the thud. I want to get the normal bomber f-105 and get a f-100f to go with it.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi loganski_2158, well thank you. Hope your purchases work out! 🙂

[@MrPeterburns]

It's strange that "we" built the model, yet I don't feel like I did anything.

[@MaxAfterburner]

You did good 🫡

[@imdoobie80]

Absolutely beautiful work. I should pick up one of these models. The F-105 was such a good aircraft for what it did. I have read Viper Pilot and Hunter Killers by Dan Hampton, and I absolutely love those books. If you haven't read them, I highly recommend it.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Aaron, thanks and cheers! I actually still have a copy of Dan Hampton's "Viper Pilot" which I read years ago now. 📚 🧐

[@imdoobie80]

@@MaxAfterburner I have both on audio book form and listen to them all the time. Great books.

[@Red-rl1xx]

Nice job!👍

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hey there Red-rl1xx, thank you and cheers!

[@greenheartjg54]

I really like your choice of markings for a real hero.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi greenheartjg54, 👍

[@buckmerdoc8860]

Great work Max! Good to see you back!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hey, thanks buckmerdoc8860! Happy New Year! 😍

[@buckmerdoc8860]

@@MaxAfterburner Same to you!

[@MaxAfterburner]

👍

[@itwasme2435]

A great piece of Art =)

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi itwasme2435, thank you! Hopefully not an art piece like van Gogh 🤣

[@itwasme2435]

Aha, sure =)@@MaxAfterburner

[@MaxAfterburner]

👍

[@antiheldd.3081]

Hi, can you recommend a starter guide for building and painting models? For a total noob who wants to build star wars ships.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi antiheldd.3081, I'm not aware of any particular guides out there, though they may exist. There are many Sci-Fi spacecraft builders on the internet that might provide you the best guidance through their build videos. Star Wars, of course, is a popular subject and easy enough to find many videos that might appeal to you. I'd like to do an X-Wing from the original 1977 movie again myself. 😎

[@TAWei-hi6uv]

Just start building! Bandai makes Star Wars models, and they are some of the best you will find anywhere. A well designed kit is a great way to start because you don't get discouraged when things don't fit properly. As a bonus they fit so well you don't even need to use glue...

[@foabmoab]

Another great one. Happy New Year, Max :)

[@MaxAfterburner]

Happy New Year foabmoab! Glad you liked the F-105G here. Thanks for always being a continued supporter! 🎊

[@luizaugustodasilvajunior6159]

Congratulations.🥂🍾👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Great work. Obs: One question Max: Why didn't you leave the Vulcan machine gun door open? 🤓😊

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi luizaugustodasilvajunior615, thanks! I wanted to present this one in a more flight ready display. 🙂

[@luizaugustodasilvajunior6159]

​@@MaxAfterburner, Hmm.....I understand. Congratulations again. 🥂🤓🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@MaxAfterburner]

👍

[@VonDrinkoften]

Well done, that's a fantastic result 👍

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi VonDrinkoften, cheers! 🫡

[@stevie65able]

Easily one of your best videos Tom. The weathering on the plane is just right. Great information as always about the build and aircraft. Loved the beautiful finish on the engine, and you know it's there. Really pleased you used two of my favourite brands of paint, namely GSI Creos Mr Hobby/Mr Color and Ammo by MiG. Great results. Enjoy your time off in 2024!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Stephen, thanks and sorry you didn't get the notification right away. YT has been glitching today. Several comments and my responses to them have been suddenly duplicating on the feed and all my "Thumbs Up" that I've clicked on to those comments keep disappearing. Thrilled you liked this one too and I did like the Mr Hobby/Mr Color paints in particular. The colors were perfect for the Thud. Happy New Year, Mate!

[@kiwiruna9077]

An absolutely awesome build and a a favorite of mine and I must mention your video production is one of the best, that I've seen. Also there is a fairly recent documentary (say within the last 10 years) on the Thud should you have the time to hunt it out.The YGBSM motto has to be the best in aviation.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi kiwiruna9077, thanks, glad you enjoy all the work. It's getting pretty hefty on all the things I have to juggle and edit these days 🤯. I'll have to find that THUD documentary, thanks for the suggestion.

[@ILSRWY4]

You don't have to sensor it... "You've Gotta be SHITTING ME!!!" Anyway, the kit Looks like a scaled-down version of Trumpeter's 1/32 kit.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Just trying to keep it a little classy and in case some kids drop by...

[@korbendallas71]

Lovely build 👍👍

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi korbendallas71, thanks, glad you enjoyed it. I try to add that Fifth Element to the build videos. 😉

[@goforitpainting]

So cool. 👍

[@MaxAfterburner]

It was my last model of 2023 😎

[@John-xw1rz]

great build and another hobbyboss :) - great fan of these kits - great engineering for the price point - good job !

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi John, thanks for watching! This Hobby Boss F-105G kit didn't have any major issues which is always a plus for sure when building. 🧐

[@unfunnybruh]

Nice build

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi unfunnybruh, appreciate the comment, thanks! 😊

[@Maxtherocketguy]

beautiful

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Maxtherocketguy, thanks and happy to see you stopping by once again 🙌

[@adlaimaschiach]

@24:58 can you please elaborate on the technique ? where did you make a tutorial on it ? TNX !

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi adlaimaschiach, it's on the list of my uploaded videos for the channel. Use this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3aafqetp8-Uhck

[@waltervangorden5671]

hello, your build of this aircraft as always beautiful! do you have a 1/48 ww2 bomber in the works?? would love to see you take one on, just one question, when you shoot glosscoat and dull, what is your clear to thinner ratio?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Walter, thanks. When using the Tamiya products I try to thin the gloss by anywhere from 20%-50% depending on what I'm doing. For the flat clear XF-86 (which is almost like syrup) I try to go 50% thinned for airbrushing. I have 4 model projects on deck currently with a WWII era bomber at #3 in the pattern. 👍

[@heathermartin7403]

It's a great build with wonderful results. But am I mistaken or did you paint the undersurfaces with Flat White? I believe it should be 36622 Grey. But still a great build. Nice weathered results with the pre-shading. Thanks for sharing!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi heathermartin7403, yes, these greys are so close to white that I tend to apply a flat white coat anyway. I also know that I'm going to add a wash and different levels of grime that will eliminate the starker white. So, I usually don't bother with the underside "greys". Glad you enjoyed the Thud, I always look back on these thinking I could have done better 🤔

[@cs8862]

Beautiful work as always buddy! Happy New Year!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hey cs8862, thanks and Happy New Year 2024! 🎆🎉🎇🎉

[@darthhokum]

Perfect work 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Happy New Year 🎄🥳❤️

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi darthhokum, very kind of you to say. Best wishes for the New Year! 😊

[@darthhokum]

@@MaxAfterburner ❤️

[@MaxAfterburner]

👍

[@paulmoore5401]

Very nice instructional video. I would have like to know what glue you were using to attack pylons/ordnance.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi paulmoore5401, glad you liked the Thud model video. I probably used CA glue for the attachment of the bombs/missiles and pylons. It gives a strong bond quickly without having to fidget with the combinations too much. ⚓

[@Zone5Aviation]

There was a song made about the Thud. It's a bit hokey but think it's appropriate here. Written by Dick Jonas who was a USAF pilot of Vietnam era and has a few albums with songs relating to that life style. sort of an early Dos Gringos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIave5yEhbNgeck

[@MaxAfterburner]

🎼"I love my Thud, and she loves me too"🎼

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Weasel Thud.

[@TonyMac381]

Great job, what pressure and dilution do you use?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi TonyMac381, the three main colors were brands fairly new to me, so some dilution was a work in progress. For the MIG "Forest Green" there is no mixing necessary as it is airbrush ready straight from the bottle. The MrColor/Mr Hobby, I think I ended up at about 70% paint and 30% thinner for those. 🤔

[@Bob-b7x6v]

The original Little Shop of Horror? Yaaaas! Freund-lieben, nice lady...

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Bob, glad you enjoyed the visit to this dentist. 😊

[@cobbetlprogrammer1344]

Awesome Craftsmanship. P.S Hey MAX! Have you ever done an Apollo 11 Saturn V Rocket Model? the Big 1:96 Scale! That would be Cool!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi cobbetlprogrammer1344, thanks. I actually built a Revell Saturn V 1:144 scale many years ago. That one would have been about 33.3% smaller than the 1:96 scale one. 🚀

[@cobbetlprogrammer1344]

@@MaxAfterburner Awesome! Do you still have it? If so, just for posterity? Put some pictures of it up, i'm sure it Nice. Cheers!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Alas, it is gone. Only a memory now...

[@LSCModels]

Looing real nice brother. When do you plan on building another ship, and if you do which one?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi LSCModels, I have 5 ship model kits currently within the Max_Afterburner stash. Each ship build/video is a lot of additional work above the usual aircraft projects. Unfortunately, even for a small channel such as this the last naval build video performed below average expectations in views and "likes" which is the only "payment" I get for these very time (& money) consuming efforts. So, it may be a while if and when I resume the channel. 🤔

[@LSCModels]

@@MaxAfterburner I understand that. Making videos aint easy. Takes a lot of patience , time. Ill be watching your vids buddy. Have fun building man, All the best.

[@ArkansasBassMan]

Welcome back!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi ArkansasBassMan, thanks for watching 😎

[@texmurphy5611]

It’s always a pleasure watching your videos - the builds and the clips interspersed truly makes it a joy to watch. In many ways, you’re the Bob Ross of the Modelling world!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi texmurphy5611, thanks very much! So glad you liked the videos. It was fun while it lasted 🫠

[@MVball69]

Can u do tamiya shimakaze

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi 呂し工卞亡廾と, I've found that the Japanese destroyers in 1/350 scale are quite small. Tamiya only manufactures the Shimakaze in 1/700 scale which is even smaller! I don't think I could do work competently at such a tiny scale. 🤔

[@ECLEAT]

Good. Pleas next MIG-31.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi ECLEAT, I can put that on my list. But, I'm not sure if YT is still trying to find ways to demonetize/delete videos that have anything to do with "that country" in their unpredictable judgements. At any rate, like/comment/subscribe to keep the channel alive. 🙂

[@ECLEAT]

@@MaxAfterburner You have to build 31 МИГ, that's your destiny, joke.Аlready subscribed to the channel.

[@meganmurphy7671]

Another amazing build! Keep on going Max!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi meganmurphy7671, thanks for watching! 😁

[@roncasa4042]

👍👍😄😇👏🎈

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi roncasa4042, 😁

[@eduardogarcia-bz9kt]

nice

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi eduardogarcia-bz9kt, thanks much!

[@eduardogarcia-bz9kt]

@@MaxAfterburner have a awesome new year! thanks for your videos I love them

[@MaxAfterburner]

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[@2-Hands]

Nice build, however; the Fins on the Centerline Fuel Tank are not right. They do not angle back in a Sweep position, they are a 90 degree Stright angle.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi 2-Hands, excellent observation! I never noticed and I just now had to look very hard for a an image that proves your point. A mistake by Hobby Boss and now, myself 😛

[@2-Hands]

@@MaxAfterburner No problem, just keep on building models. I enjoy your videos and "Happy New Year" to you, your Family and your Friends.

[@MaxAfterburner]

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[@markfergerson2145]

You’re a fan of Officer Greg? Who inew? Kinda weird that several videos on this plane hit my suggested list in the last few days, and here’s your build. Strange how many planes of that era were and still are considered ugly and got ugly names. THUD, aardvark, these are not names you give planes you like the looks of. Still, they did their jobs.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi markfergerson2145, Officer Greg...? The Thunderchief's design and shape seem to appeal to a lot of airplane lovers around the world. 🤩

[@mr.turnerx7615]

Could you build models and not show 50 year old scenes? Just mho