This kit was very detailed, much more than the Monogram F-105s that I am used to building. While being a little tedious and maybe a little over engineered, this kit non the less turned out to be the best F-105 I have ever built. It was built straight from the box, with only some additional detailing to the main gear doors as the kit ones have no internal detail. I originally was going to display the model with the tail removed and the engine exposed, so I spent several hours painting and detailing the engine, only to discover that I could not find a stand for the tail, alas all that work for not. Oh well I know it's there. All in all this is really a beautiful model and I would recommend it to anyone with modeling experience, it is definitely not a kit for beginners. Pictures will follow soon.

I had never built a Hobby Boss kit when I got this one. I did not know what to expect: I am very happy with it--clear instructions, great decals, good fit. I am not skilled in camouflage painting, so I went with a metallic finish. The model, like the real thing, is massive.

This is an excellent kit to build. The parts' details are very good and instructions are well written. The price of the kit reflects the quality and volume of parts. However, this is a kit that should be built by an experienced modeler.