the MDman 554 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 post Share on other sites
RamboRamage 50 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 post Share on other sites
batcode 3,536 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 nice build ,looks great Link to post Share on other sites
Starfighter 511 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 post Share on other sites
nicE1 241 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Wow! that's very nice! Link to post Share on other sites
the MDman 554 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 post Share on other sites
Mozzy19 2,099 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 post Share on other sites
Ian 2,989 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 post Share on other sites
russ c 10,188 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Great job, Really nice Link to post Share on other sites
dolphin38 982 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Great job, nice looking build. Link to post Share on other sites
stevej60 37,342 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Lovely build and finish,nice to see a twin seater too. Link to post Share on other sites
Lightningboy2000 1,457 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 That is Jolly superb! Tragic story though. Amazing and deadly aircraft. Martin Link to post Share on other sites
woody37 11,173 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 post Share on other sites
John_W 2,742 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Beautiful. Do love German Starfighters. Link to post Share on other sites
cardiff guy 1,159 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 a real beauty well done Glenn. Link to post Share on other sites
Julien 8,569 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 post Share on other sites
rafrobbo 44 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 post Share on other sites
ForestFan 1,926 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Very nice, got to love Starfighters! FF Link to post Share on other sites
Shaun 622 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 post Share on other sites
the MDman 554 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 post Share on other sites
Natter 3,021 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 post Share on other sites
F-32 4,601 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Very nicely done, really looks the part Link to post Share on other sites
MiniRiggers 6 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 great build well done Link to post Share on other sites
Val 2,537 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Outstanding job!1 Link to post Share on other sites
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