russ c Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hi All, Hope you don`t mind seeing some pic`s of my latest effort: Hasegawas 1/48 F-104C Starfighter Completed to represent `Debbie Sue` of the 8th TFW, based at Udorn, Thailand 1966/67 Made a few additions to the base kit, in the form of some RHAWS sensors ( I don`t know what it means ) fitted to the nose and rear fuselage and a small blade antenna just aft of the forward sensor Otherwise it`s what`s in the box apart from seat belts, rear view mirrors and decals: which are from Iliad Design `Starfighters in Combat` sheet the instructions unfortunately show the camo` pattern on the wings incorrectly so I had to do a last minute repaint. Whilst I`m here I thought I`d show some pic`s of an earlier attempt at the same kit Which isn`t really a `nam bird but `Hey, while I`ve got the stuff out` Kit decals but I left the candy stripes and comets off ( it must have looked like this at some point ) And above both together Hope you enjoy, thanks for looking Cheers Russ 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronan71 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Really nice, a beautiful Starfighter! Apparently RHAWS stands for: Radar Homing and Warning System 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Looks very good indeed, Russ. Thanks for sharing with us. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Certainly don't mind at all Russ and very impressive it looks too! Lovely paintwork and finish! Excellent! Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Extremely neat and beautifully finished widow maker. She really looks different in camo than in NMF – more like a warplane and less like a Buck Rogers spaceship. Superb modelling! Kind regards, Joachim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100SQN Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Nice build Russ, I love the camo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llking Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Cracking build of a classic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Never mind seeing your builds Russ. That silver edging around the glazing really does pop. Cheers, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 great looking starfighter Russ, very nicely done and great finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hello,RussC - My compliments as usual on another beautiful looking build.Your 'Starfighter' displays all your modelling magic and expertise.Well done indeed.All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Very nice, she looks good in camo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Nice 104 Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Nice to see a SEAC Starfighter. And a nice job too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 A very nice one! Love this color sceme, nearly more than NMF! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Very very nice - Great build and superb paint job. I like it! Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Nice one Russ, sure looks different with a camo coat, Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Very nice Vietnam Starfighter! Cheers, Mario 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 cool model! some weapons would be nice, no? as beeing throm the Vietnam theater of ops, s clean plane with only wingtip tanks is not too realistic, no`? nevermind! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Excellent paint finish, looks great in SEA camo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 cool model! some weapons would be nice, no? as beeing throm the Vietnam theater of ops, s clean plane with only wingtip tanks is not too realistic, no`? nevermind! Cheers Exdraken. they were mostly used as escorts and carried nothing under the wings, later towards the end of the 2nd deployment they were used for ground attack and carried two bombs. Most of the photo`s I looked at on the `International F-104 Society` website at both Udorn and Danang show them without underwing stores. So that`s how I did it. Thanks to all for looking and kind comments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) Cheers Exdraken. they were mostly used as escorts and carried nothing under the wings, later towards the end of the 2nd deployment they were used for ground attack and carried two bombs. Most of the photo`s I looked at on the `International F-104 Society` website at both Udorn and Danang show them without underwing stores. So that`s how I did it. Thanks to all for looking and kind comments. cheers! I stand corrected! quite a dire escort though.... so Hasegawa is right in not including anything but wingtanks! interestingly the NMF schemed ones at Da Nang carried sidewinders at the wingtips! http://www.i-f-s.nl/da-nang-aircraft-part-1/ Edited November 17, 2015 by exdraken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Great looking Starfighter Russ, you don't see that scheme very often. Great kit isn't it... I'm building this kit a the moment but mine will be of the German variety! gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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