Republic Thunderstreak “Thunderbirds” F-84F

Back in the 1950s jet aircraft were still relatively new. Barely a decade had passed since World War II and jet technology was in its infancy.

Most commercial flights were still using prop aircraft. The military was the chief user of jet aircraft. Early jet fighters and transports seem clumsy and clunky as compared to modern jet aircraft. And yet there is something fascinating about their design, shape, and capabilities.

As a kid growing up in the early Jet Age I was fascinated by the new military aircraft. That was a time when the sound barrier was broken, radical new air-frame designs were tested-along with new engines, cockpit designs and instrumentation and the early stages of the space program.

Pioneering engineering and endless possibilities abound. The sky was the limit!

Monogram’s 1:48 Scale Republic Thunderstreak “Thunderbirds” F-84F  U.S. Air Force jet is a marvel of a miniature and highly detailed recreation of the aircraft.

Designed for modelers over the age of 12 years old it requires a Level 4 expertise in model making. Paint, glue and decal application is needed.

The model box cover spotlights the F-84F with the jet front and center with three other aircraft flying in formation behind it. Side panels include photo and specs.

I happen to live close to an airbase and jets of all sorts fly overhead on missions and training flights. They never cease to amaze me.

Like all model kits time is important. Don’t waste it. Take your time, carefully follow the instructions and never (NEVER!) detach more parts from the part trees than you need to complete one assemble stage.

Instructions, decals and five plastic wrapped part trees are included. Assembly is easy if you follow the instructions and match part numbers on the pages with the part numbers on the part trees.

The F-84F model kit has a huge decal sheet with lots of decals. Any painting should be done before the aircraft model is complete and decals added when the plane is assembled. Again, take it easy, slow and meticulous.

Pay particular attention to the landing gear, extra tanks, weapons and cockpit. A pilot is even included.

Put it all together and take flight as you add this stunning new aircraft model to your collection.

"He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" — Micah 6:8