theplasticsurgeon Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) Joining you with this kit Either Italian or German - and I'm very undecided. or spoiled for choice! This kit cost me £12.05 earlier this year when I realised this GB was on. An Amazon voucher, in appreciation of a work-related episode - I like to get something to remember it by, and this fits that bill. Edited December 24, 2017 by theplasticsurgeon More info 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Whilst we wait here are my previous Starfighters. All 1/72, In build order. First an Airfix F-104G Luftwaffe - that rules out the Splinter option. Next a Matchbox TF-104G as a US Navy what-if. Then the same kit almost done properly - just needs white wings. Finally a Revell F-104G with Canadian markings - really enjoyed that build! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 That Navy one looks very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Go for the German Marine scheme. Best all around! I bought this kit this year in South Africa with a view to take part in this GB. But the decals are hopelessly yellowed and I suspect this GB has been responsible for my missing the last couple of decal sheets from Hannants... Damn. So as I really want a 104S in Italian colors, I will just have to be patient... Not easy! So I am keen to see how your build unfolds. Have a lot of fun! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 Holding delay for an Airfix Trident that I'm currently building. I will be with you very soon for this build. Most likely the German Marine scheme. If I can finish as one that I saw at Fairford 1985 - so much the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 I made a small start tonight, painting the cockpit interior grey. Other airliner projects for Jet Age are coming to an end - so progress very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 So this morning, cockpit decals. Tonight, painting the seat. Photos tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 This Airfix Trident is what's been causing the delay. On merger of BEA and BOAC into British Airways, some planes flew like this with aspects of old and new schemes - probably for about the next two years. Cockpit bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I'm looking forward to this one, Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Two other builds have now cleared the runway, so this will be receiving more attention. Got to say the parts have more flash that I was ever expecting for Hasegawa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1903flight Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Yes mine had more flash than is what I would normally expect from Hasegawa. Maybe the moulds are starting to wear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Flash or what - we're on our way. Cockpit Seat Front fuselage and both halves. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 That was a lot of work in little time, looks good ! Flash seem to be quite common nowadays on these kits. The kit has been in production for almost 30 years, may explain the problem. We often forget how old kits like this really are, it's such a good kit that we tend to consider it a modern mould while in reality it's been around for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 9 hours ago, Giorgio N said: That was a lot of work in little time, looks good ! Flash seem to be quite common nowadays on these kits. The kit has been in production for almost 30 years, may explain the problem. We often forget how old kits like this really are, it's such a good kit that we tend to consider it a modern mould while in reality it's been around for ages. It does look like (according to scalemates) this tool originated in 1989. Exactly as you say, I consider it as new - when the tool is actually knocking on towards 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 Undercarriage parts. Prior to assembling the fuselage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 Wiings. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 Tim's filler process. Tippexfor this model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 And 30 mins later - smooth. Aiming to airbrush this weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Nice job on assembling the airframe ! The intakes-fuselage fit is often annoying in this kit, but you got a very smooth surface with no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Giorgio N said: The intakes-fuselage fit is often annoying in this kit, but you got a very smooth surface with no problem It did take a bit of care to align, and there's now a gap underneath - don't know if that's accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 Airbrushed underside Humbrol 56 Aluminium. Masked for topside. Then airbrushed again This Is too light - so I'm not de-masking. Tomorrow something a bit darker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 (edited) It's snowing here. This won't be re-airbrushed today. Edited December 10, 2017 by theplasticsurgeon New Photo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Which scheme have you chosen in the end ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 German Marine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 (edited) A quick brush coat of Humbrol 156 Satin Dark Camo grey. Working well, I thing a drop of black darker and I'm there. Edited December 11, 2017 by theplasticsurgeon Photobucket correction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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