chameleon2009 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 F-104S “Veltro 1” 246 Italian versions were produced by FIAT (one aircraft crashed prior to delivery and is often not included in the total number built). Forty aircraft were delivered to the Turkish Air Force and the rest to the Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare Italiana).[74] The F-104S was upgraded for the interception role having NASARR R-21G/H radar with moving-target indicator and continuous-wave illuminator for SARH missiles (initially AIM-7 Sparrow), two additional wing and two underbelly hard points (increasing the total to nine), more powerful J79-GE-19 engine with 11,870 lbf (53 kN) and 17,900 lbf (80 kN) thrust, and two additional ventral fins to increase stability. The M61 cannon was sacrificed to make room for the missile avionics in the interceptor version but retained for the fighter-bomber variants. Up to two Sparrow; and two, theoretically four or six Sidewinder missiles were carried on all the hard points except the central (underbelly), or seven 750 lb (340 kg) bombs (normally two–four 500–750 lb/227–340 kg). The F-104S was cleared for a higher maximum takeoff weight, allowing it to carry up to 7,500 lb (3,400 kg) of stores; other Starfighters had a maximum external load of 4,000 lb (1,814 kg). Range was up to 780 mi (1,250 km) with four tanks.This is the Hasegawa 1/48 kit built useing the Aires resin cockpit, and painted using tamyia paints, hope you enjoy 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 That is a very impressive looking model! great work, especially on the weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Great work. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 nice work , great job on the paint and very nice finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Fantastic, what a beautiful build. Rgds, Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Stunning work! The base setting is also really very good too. What did you use to replicate the metal drain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Really nice, I like the grey scheme, looks really well done. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Beautiful jet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Superb- the only word!!!! And the display- super pupper!))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chameleon2009 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Stunning work! The base setting is also really very good too. What did you use to replicate the metal drain? Hi Mark the base is a printed sheet, I have just added my own spin on things with oil paints, the metal drain is printed on, thanks for your comments. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knikki Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Really am going to have to try and do a Starfighter kit one day, that is a fab model and the base just finishes it off nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Beautiful italian starfighter,it would have been just perfect if not for the unaltered ventral fin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal JMW Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 beautiful work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 very nice work finished to the highest standard , though I don't think even the late S model could carry aim 9 x sidewinders . regards Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chameleon2009 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Hi Glenn I know but that's what the client asked for, he was very specific in what he wanted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilks Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Like that one a lot!! Well done.. AGW.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Looks great, the base is very good as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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