This is a build thread for a scratch built 1/6 F-105. I acquired the kit parts from Larry Sorenson of Minnesota in July from his add here on RCU. The parts were scratch built by Bob Moore (B-1Bob) several years ago. The fabrication and build of the prototype was well documented by Bob on Youtube and the videos are still available. My understanding is that my kit was one of several that were initially delivered to Joe Grice in Minnesota and this one has now migrated to me in South Carolina. Larry also has another kit which he intends to build soon.
In my research I learned that in addition to the prototype flown by Bob, there have only been two others that flew. The second one built by Bob was flown a few times by Ali Machinchy and the third one built by Bob Rullie in Massachusetts flew a test flight in 2017 and is ready for further flights now but has had turbine problems. Also there is a third one that has been built by Fighteraces in England but has not been flown.
Here are some photos of Bob's completed model.
Bob's prototype
Its big, about 11' long
It flies
Three views
Kit parts from Larry's RCU add