danntheman Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 This is my attempt at building this kit. But looking at quality here on this forum, I am a bit apprehensive, still here goes, all comments good bad or indifferent welcome. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marevic1 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Nice clean build. I think you've done a great job! Jurgen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Thank you for your kind comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingpiggy Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Lovely clean finish, you can never have enough of these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Well. I like it very much! I did not even know Academy had a 104 in their catalogue. One never stops learning. I can see some obvious shape issues, but that's not your problem. You've done a great job and the painting is smooth and clean. And it's a F-104 after all, one of the sexiest plane ever built, so it's a winner in my book! Congrats!!! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Nothing wrong with your building technique. Very nice finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I can only eccoe what the others have said - you have gotten the most out of this! ..And I like it! Cheers Hans J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 A great looking F-104. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 5 hours ago, marevic1 said: Nice clean build. I think you've done a great job! Jurgen Thank you for your kind comment 34 minutes ago, Meatbox8 said: A great looking F-104. Thanking you 59 minutes ago, HansReggelsen said: I can only eccoe what the others have said - you have gotten the most out of this! ..And I like it! Cheers Hans J Thank you 1 hour ago, Mark4700 said: Nothing wrong with your building technique. Very nice finish. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 1 hour ago, jean said: Well. I like it very much! I did not even know Academy had a 104 in their catalogue. One never stops learning. I can see some obvious shape issues, but that's not your problem. You've done a great job and the painting is smooth and clean. And it's a F-104 after all, one of the sexiest plane ever built, so it's a winner in my book! Congrats!!! JR Thank you so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselweasel Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 That's a fine piece of work on a difficult kit, mine ended up in the bin, keep at it, the people on here very good with giving constructive criticism and always offer good advice. ATB Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 2 hours ago, dieselweasel said: That's a fine piece of work on a difficult kit, mine ended up in the bin, keep at it, the people on here very good with giving constructive criticism and always offer good advice. ATB Jim thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I agree with the others, you've done a fine job on this Starfighter, clean build and crisp paintwork. Very well done. -Dave p.s I have found lighting to be a big factor in photographing/presenting the model. The same model can look great/not at all great simply by changing the type/ angle of lighting relative to the model/camera...worth playing around with imho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Great build and a really tidy finish on a classic aircraft. What's not to like. Keep them coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Looks good, quite a neat job done on the paint finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippo the Zipdrive Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 On 2016-11-21 at 3:39 PM, danntheman said: This is my attempt at building this kit. But looking at quality here on this forum, I am a bit apprehensive, still here goes, all comments good bad or indifferent welcome. Remember the best model is a finished model! God knows I'm worse than you Well done on a clean build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 You've done a super job,it's a pretty awful kit very basic all over,well done for making it look so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Super, super job on this kit. The paintwork looks excellent. If you ever feel like building another F-104 then look for the Hasegawa or Revell kits. They are much newer toolings than the Academy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 14 hours ago, VMA131Marine said: Super, super job on this kit. The paintwork looks excellent. If you ever feel like building another F-104 then look for the Hasegawa or Revell kits. They are much newer toolings than the Academy. Thank you for kind comments much appreciated. On 25/11/2016 at 8:43 AM, Zippo the Zipdrive said: Remember the best model is a finished model! God knows I'm worse than you Well done on a clean build. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 A good looking Starfighter Dan, it's a very basic kit but your paint finish brings out the best of it, good job... Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory-is-in-the-Kitchen Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Great clean work. You've particularly done an excellent job of the canopy. What's next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Nice build of an obviously not that great kit. Always good to see a Straighter! Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 On 26/11/2016 at 6:21 PM, sean said: A good looking Starfighter Dan, it's a very basic kit but your paint finish brings out the best of it, good job... Sean Thank you. I love these older and simple kits, so much fun to do, and I always think, this is a hobby not a job, so thank you so much for kind comment. On 26/11/2016 at 7:10 PM, Victory-is-in-the-Kitchen said: Great clean work. You've particularly done an excellent job of the canopy. What's next? I have a Kfir in 1/72 might tackle next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 On 26/11/2016 at 7:20 PM, WildeSau75 said: Nice build of an obviously not that great kit. Always good to see a Straighter! Cheers, Michael Thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now