Skyhunter66 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) Ok so I decided to build both of my Italeri 1:32 Starfighter kits together as I couldn't decide what schemes to do! In the opted for the following: Italian Air Force F104G 154 Gruppo, 6 Stormo, Ghedi 1971 Marineflieger Geschwade 2, Eggbeck 1973 I thoroughly enjoyed both builds - excellent detail and a good fit except the tail section which was a devils own job to mate with the main fuselage. Both kits we made out of the box with only canopy masks and Eduard cockpit detail as extras. Paints were all Tamiya this time with Alclad for the metal areas. Since I've started mixing Tamiya with Mr Color leveling thinner I have been getting excellent results and for me Tamiya is easier to get hold of locally. Big thank you to 'IanF' who stepped in with a replacement decal for the Italian aircraft as I had made a hash of it! Anyway the photos - will try and get a few more done tomorrow Chris Edited October 3, 2017 by Skyhunter66 re-link the photos 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 A superb pair of 104s! They are very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Really top notch builds - especially like the German Marine version - love that scheme and you nailed it. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Two very well made 104s, still looks scary 😓 and Sci fi now, must have been a frightening aircraft to fly😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanF Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) Absolutely phenomenal builds! Really glad I could help out. Ian Edited April 1, 2017 by IanF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwin8 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Italeri are thanking you for your purchases. You've done a stellar job on each. Love the DayGlo over camo scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregair Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) Wow Skyhunter66....those are both stunning!! I have a 1/48 Hasegawa kit in the wings, may I ask which Tamiya paints you used for the Italian scheme? Edited April 1, 2017 by gregair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Nice, nice, nice Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I'd like to be able to say one of the best Starfighter's I have ever seen,but I'll have to say two of the best Starfighter's I've ever seen instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Stunning pair of aircraft. I particularly like the finish you've achieved on them. Subtle weathering at its best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albamac Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Hi Chris, Excellent models in every department of an iconic Cold War type. I can still hear the strange "howl" the engine made when flying low level as I was based in RAF Germany during the very early 1970's where Starfighters were a common sight from various NATO operators and always liked the type. Once again, a lovely "pair". albamac.......(frustrated Norseman) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhunter66 Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Many thanks for all your kind comments - I realise I was wrong about the colours for the Marine F104! The top colour is Mr Color 337, nose cone on both is humbrol 147 and the orange is humbrol. Anyway they are now on the shelf: 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Lovely builds they both look really good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Top notch builds indeed, well done. Mac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Fantastic job on both of them Chris, you have captured them very well indeed! I love the Marine one in particular. (Also those Phantoms above look to be stunners too!) cheers David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Wow I think they are both just brilliant Well done Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 great looking pair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Great looking pair of `Lawn Darts`, really nice work(s) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Those are awesome looking! Thanks for sharing. Rod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Hello,Skyhunter - My full compliments on that superb looking pair of 'Starfighters'.Alas,they are outshone - by those beautiful 'Phantoms'😍 Not that I'm biased,of course!? Great modelling and a well organised cockpit too! 😉👍 All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 20 minutes ago, mcdonnell said: beautiful 'Phantoms Sorry mate but you need to get to Specsavers...... You just can't beat a '104 crank up the volume! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Hey McD, another view ...https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_GcfZXqPJf4 Martin (don't get me wrong, I like F-4s but you just can compare it to a '104 for looks and sound..... Ah, those days 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Those really were the days to be around bases martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali62 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Great Starfighter's, was put off by some of the comments / reports on these but seeing your ones I will need to get one some where along the line, WELL DONE. Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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