1/72 Testors XR-7 Thunder Dart

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1/72 Testors XR-7 Thunder Dart

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In between work on the other builds, I decided to mess around with this one. I'll rescribe it as I always do with kits that have raised panel lines. What's interesting is that it says that it's 1/72 but it looks more like 1/48. I also may leave off the engine pods on the back. It looks a lot cooler without them.

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A size comparison with the F-4.

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And the one sprue of parts and one clear part.

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That looks like a fun one. Just run with it!
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I plan on it Stik! I have to be careful while rescribing because the plastic is very thin and flimsy.

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Should be a fun one to watch. It does look bigger then 1/72 but I don't know how big the actual one was either.
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So another comparison. The F-16 is 1/48 and the F/A-18F is 1/72 (and the Super Bug is a BIG jet).

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A very cool subject choice Medic!

I can understand leaving the pods off the back, but what's that intake for on the undersides?
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It’s Classified. :ballbat: :shutup: :bag:
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These are the intakes on the bottom. Part of me wants to do something with them as well just not sure what.

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