Trumpeter 1/32 Trumpeter Republic F-105D ThunderchiefIn 1951, Republic Aviation began a project to develop a supersonic tactical fighter bomber to replace the F 84F. The result was the F 105 "Thunder chief," later affectionately nicknamed the "Thud." It was an all weather fighter bomber version, fitted with monopoles and Doppler radar for night or bad weather operations. This radar was capable of terrain avoidance commands. The original weapons bay, designed for nuclear stores, was sealed and fitted