the MDman Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Here is my latest contribution, the scale 1/48 Hasegawa TF-104G Starfighter. The Starfighter has always been one of my favourites, building the kit was a joy. The kit went together pretty well, I only had some trouble with the Hahen decals. They are not as easy as the look to apply. The kit represents the TF-104G 27+92 which was lost on 7 May 1982 while performing a low level attack at sea, killing both pilots. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamboRamage Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Very nice. I have this kit in the stash, I may have to give it a go now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 nice build ,looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 VERY nice indeed ! A superb model of my favourite airplane, and in German markings as well, which I think look the best. It's nice to see you've actually got the dayglo on the wing tanks just right as well : I've seen so many models where they've got the size or position wrong. I have this model in JaboG 32 markings, and I did post some pics here a LONG time ago ! I'm just waiting for the Italeri 1/32 model to be released now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Wow! that's very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the MDman Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Thanks Starfighter, those orange tiptanks was one of the major reasons I picked this scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Very nice. The 2 seat Starfighters look better than the single seats in my opinion. Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Very nicely done, but I have to admit to being VERY biased - I love the F-104 in the MFG scheme !! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Great job, Really nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Great job, nice looking build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Lovely build and finish,nice to see a twin seater too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 That is Jolly superb! Tragic story though. Amazing and deadly aircraft. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 A superb build, such a tragedy for the real aircraft and fateful crew, but you've done a cracking memorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Beautiful. Do love German Starfighters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 a real beauty well done Glenn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Very nice indeed. The marineflieger scheme is one of the best looking I think. Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafrobbo Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Cracking kit and a tribute to the sad demise of the real thing and crew. What issues did you have with the decals as I have a few HAHen sheets I haven't used yet....forewarned is forearmed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Very nice, got to love Starfighters! FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 That looks great, I've got a similar build about 90% done. Where did you get the underwing tanks from?, Heritage? What paints did you use?,Any chance of an underside pic? Sorry for all the questions. Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the MDman Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 Thanks everyone for the kind words. @rafrobbo, the HaHen decals are not precut, although that's not the major issue. I also found out the decals are very sensitive for silvering. @Shaun, the underwing tanks are indeed heritage, and they aren't that bad as lots of people says. The top side is painted with Humbrol, I would have to check the number though. The underside was painted with revels alu paint for airbrush. Pics of the underside you can find on my site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Beautiful. I have the 1/72 HaHen decals for the Vikings aerobatic team, so thanks for the warning too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Very nicely done, really looks the part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniRiggers Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 great build well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Outstanding job!1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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