RARE U.S. FACTORY MODEL AIRCRAFT: 70-Year-old Survivors From Republic - F-84 to F-105 in Miniature!

Awesome

super rare factory model

Nice dsighn

It's in the done of my family

Thanks Mike. I learn so much from your videos and it is very enjoyable.

Man oh man! What treasures from the Cold War era. And to be preserved in their travel cases to boot.

Hi Mike, When I was in the AF, '62-'65, our aircraft platform for recon was a C-130B, and we were often joined by F-105 jockies who were deployed to Thailand like us, for missions over Vietnam. Many stories circulated among the maintenance guys regarding the incredible durability of the Thud, not the least of which was one about a pilot who flew so low during a ground attack mission that he had palm leaves and small gravel imbeded in the underside of his fuselage when he landed back at Ubon, Thailand. We never knew how truthful the story was, but he swore by it. As a side note to your comment about the F-105 being your favorite, when I was in grade school and already an avid aviation nut, I drew a picture of what I thought would be the perfect jet fighter..... it looked exactly like the later F-105. I was thrilled to death by that revelation and have loved the mighty Thud ever since. Great channel Mike, all the best.

Love seeing the factory models. Having made a few myself for Northrop . I really enjoyed this vid about the F-105. What a huge plane. They had one sitting at south base whe n we got there with the B-2. Cool jet . Had a weapons bay and able to refuel from probe and drouge. Was a work horse in Nam. Thanks for sharing these models with us.

Enjoyed the presentation Mike, and the beautiful models as well. Fun to see how the "Thud" came to be.

I remember the Thunderchiefs mingling with the Phantoms, Spads, and even BUFFS when I was a kid and my Dad was stationed at MacDill AFB and would take me there when he could. I saw and learned about all kinds of aircraft then and there. I was around 5 years old and this was right after he got back from Nam (1970). Another year and we were all on our way to Chanute AFB where he worked until he retired from the USAF/SAC in 1975 at 20 years service. He then joined NJANG when we moved 'back home' working on KC's. He helped me appreciate some of the greatest planes of our time.

I don't know what is more beautiful the box or the model inside?!? Great craftsmanship, and how they stand agenst the time.

Excellent as usual mate ,you would probably know what I'm talking about next ,l got a opportunity to move a few old RAAF jets that were in old hangers from late 40s and 50s in Sydney outer west with my trucks they had there wings removed and boxed there was a meteor ,vampire and and jet that looked like an early American plane l have no knowledge of ,anyway l took them to Canberra War Mamorial to the over flow storage but the point lm getting to is they all had this amazing smell to them like kerosene and old steel I can't explain it but it was so good mate .

Why do I find these factory models more attractive than the commercially available plastic models, which are often more detailed? The factory models are stunning.

Great stuff as always. Very cool to see the models in their boxes as well!

I've enjoyed your videos on the F-105, the Republic company and the Rainbow prototype. I'd be very interested to see what you would be able to show us of the F-84 from your perspective! (including more on the wingtip parasite project).

Thanks so much for another informative and enjoyable video celebrating aviation!

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Prototype models that come with their own protective cases. Simply amazing!

Enjoyable presentation of these beautifully crafted models. I've heard of such model aircraft being used in commercial aviation. If I recall, they were common place when proposing a new plane for the airline companies. Also, a few years ago, a private pilot could order these solid wood models of his personal aircraft from Sporty's. The craftsman would complete the model with their color scheme and N number.

back in the 1980's i worked for a company called Micro West , we did a lot of display models and mock ups for the aerospace industry, i made several 7 ft, B-1's , lots of stuff for Hughes, Sikorsky, Cessna Rockwell/Boeing, list goes on , was a great job . i wonder if they're still in Business

Yes, another great episode. Liked the models and their cases.
You must do a video on "Project Tip-Toe", the thinking behind it, the mission, the planes, getting it airborne, and finally landing. It raised more questions than answers.

To think that sleek F-105B was gracing the ramp back when cars still had tail fins. Another great video Mike.

Nice one Mike. I really enjoyed the fastest 13 minutes of my week.

Hi Mike, what an interesting installment of your show! You are a great presenter, we love your work, all of us in the comment section. Those wooden display models are wonderful. I've got a (maple?) Sikorky S-76 in KLM Colors. Someone lifted that out of an Amsterdam office for me.

Thank you, Mike.

Those models are fantastic!
It would be great if there were CAD models of those airplanes. Maybe you our James Planes could start a Kickstarter to raise money to have those models digitized so anyone with a 3D printer could make one themselves.
Thanks for another interesting video.

Love your videos Mike. They are fantastic.

Good stuff. Subscribed.

Great episode Mike. Really enjoy these factory model episodes!

Why oh why didn’t the manufacturers sell these? Probably too labor-intensive, but I just love them.

That was very enjoyable!
The thunder chief was my first favorite aircraft. From the tiny soft plastic kits that came in a big bag with lots of outher airplanes, to the IMC f105 with battle damage and opening canopy.
If I can ask a question....what was your most daunting project or commission?

Again, thank you as always....
Steve

Are you at the museum? So much more I want to say today, but it's time to get back to work......... Thanks for your time and work......

A great presentation, Mike. For those of you who are fans of the F-105, please pick up a copy of "Thunderchief" by Dennis R. Jenkins. Oh, and Mike Machat is a co-author.

Really enjoyed this episode, as I have some interesting models, as I am sure many of your followers do as well. I have two F-105 models, I assumed are factory models, one is about 7" and one is around 26", both are aluminum (cast). Did Republic manufacture these? I also have a cast Republic P-47N, I assume it was also a factory model too. Really impressed with the models showcased in your video. One model in my collection was presented to my dad by Kelly Johnson upon retiring from the Agency U-2 program. It is a wind tunnel test model (U-2C) with all the modifications, the doghouse spinal fairing, large engine intakes, sugar scoop IR deflector exhaust shield. It also has a fancy storage box but I keep in my office. Keep them coming Mike!

Mike - once again your present a wonderful video of the bygone era of display models? Question: were these models made or resin? Were they cast from molds created by the model shops of aircraft manufacturers? Do these casts still exist or lost to history?

I love the evolution of the markings. Let's drop the periods (baby steps) and then finally the alignment to the centerline of the wings. "Easier to read?" I remember the issues with planes making noise back in the mid 50's to early 60's but I never saw the buzz numbers to try to read them. The planes came and went so fast you could barely see them let alone read anything painted on them unless the were already on the ground! Another great episode. Thank You!

I’m really not the collector type … but now I finally found something worth collecting .. those are incredible….

LOVE THE VIDEO SIR,AS A KID I LOVE WATCHING THE JETS FLY OVER OUR NECK OF THE WOODS IN SLIDELL LA. I LOVED THE SONIC BOOMS. WE LOVED THE MODELS KITS OF THE JETS IN OUR TIME,SIMPLE AND QUICK TO BUILD. GOD BLESS

Thank you Mike, a fascinating video. I had no knowledge of the "Tip Toe" parasite programme!

Fascinating episode Mike. You could almost hear them buzzing the tower!

Mike, another great show! How about one on consumer aviation models used as props in movies? It has happened. Lindberg models had a prominent role in the motion picture is still regarded as the one its producer is most often associated with. The one by which he is truly remembered by. Indeed, more than sixty years after its initial release, its achievement in motion picture history remains unchallenged. Can you guess the Lindberg model used? And, the movie?

Great models and a great video. I miss the days of silver airplanes. The scene at the 20 second mark reminds me of the Monogram Air Power Series of models. Thanks for the post!

What an amazing subject. How fortunate it is to have access to such wonderful and historical artifacts! Love your posts, they are always informative. Your presentation is always superb as far as I am concerned. As always God bless you and yours Mr. Machat and thanks again for all you do! Take care always! 👍😊🇺🇸

How cool is that, to be able to handle those models. And extremely interesting, as always.

Pilots buzzing people say it ain't so...lol. My truck got strafed a few times while fishing the Owens Valley especially when Nellis AFB was having Red Flag exercise I didn't complain. Great model collection. You forgot to mention the Thunderscreech.

Great episode! Super rare models. Thanks for sharing, Mike.

Mike you have a fantastic collection of model planes.

This a great episode! I really like the prototype models, the F-105 is so different than the production plane. Thanks Mike for the great information on this episode. 👍

The first F-105 model looks more like a Hawker Hunter.

The f 105 is one of my favorite airplanes

First in line to one more amazing video of Mike!