F-105 Paint Process

Rauhbatz · **Posted:** Sun Dec 22, 2013 10:54 am

We powerwashed and primed the entire exterior as well as filled/sanded a number of areas that needed help. In talking with the USAF folks they recommended a good house primer as that would help the durability of the final coat.

The paint itself is a high grade silver that was recommended by several folks we talked to; its not the chain link fence paint! :0

Pat Carry · **Posted:** Sun Dec 22, 2013 11:22 am

Thanks for the update!

jwc50 · **Posted:** Sun Dec 22, 2013 3:53 pm

Not quite sure why we have 2 threads on this.

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=51684

But in any case, look forward to seeing what the F-105B paint scheme will look like. Will it be one from the 4th TFW at Seymour-Johnson AFB?

Rauhbatz · **Posted:** Sun Dec 22, 2013 9:18 pm

I goofed on my response logging in from another computer :shock:

Still working on the details...either Delaware ANG or 4th FG....likely the latter as it would be hard to present something like that in east central Ohio!

jwc50 · **Posted:** Thu Dec 26, 2013 4:37 pm

Rauhbatz wrote:

I goofed on my response logging in from another computer :shock:

Still working on the details...either Delaware ANG or 4th FG....likely the latter as it would be hard to present something like that in east central Ohio!

As far as I know, the Delaware ANG never flew the F-105. As far as the F-105B, I think the New Jersey ANG were the only ANG unit to fly the F-105B in aluminum finish. The 4th TFW is probably the best choice as I don't think the NJ ANG had much color in their F-105B aluminum finish aircraft (may be wrong).

We are talking about a B model Thunderchief, right?

Rauhbatz · **Posted:** Thu Dec 26, 2013 7:12 pm

Hi jwc 50....here is our first link on this bird....it is an F-105B

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=50123

Say its was at McGuire AFB for a while...you are correct...it was the NJ Air Guard not Delaware

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