colin Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Built oob with the addition of the Eduard ejector seat,no weathering as the JASDF kept them pretty clean back then, well thats my excuse anyway. Hasegawa'a later 1/48 kits are a joy to build you just need to be careful with the intakes. I glued them to the fuselage sides first before joining the sides together opposite to what they show on the instructions Bit of a swine to photo this one, couldn't get the light right somehow 70 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filler Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Perfection. I really don't know how you guys do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés S. Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Extremely nice. Have you used Alcald? Have you varnished it? Greetings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 That is really nice. Excellent metallic finish and variety of shades. As you say the JASDF look after their aircraft and the finish looks spot on to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Outstanding finish Colin,nice to see a modern(ish) Japanese subject especially in the form of a Starfighter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Great work Colin The 104 looks great in Japanese markings. Which paints did you use. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Andrés S. said: Extremely nice. Have you used Alcald? Have you varnished it? Greetings. Tamiya AS-12 as a primer coat, decanted for airbrush, then Gunze super metalic lightly sprayed over to bring on a nice shine. Different Alclads used on other panels.Top coat Tamiya X-22 The AS-12 is brilliant as a primer coat as you can sand back and repray with no problems and is quick drying and rock hard as a base coat. It's a Spencer Pollard idea, have a look on youtube 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés S. Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Thanks for the reply, Colin. Greetings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 shiny shiny - really impressive build. Well done. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xspace Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Beauty ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Very nice and tidy specimen !....It's nice to see a Starfighter avoiding the 'Spanish School of Weathering' and just goes to show that the judicious use of different metallic shades together with a simple panel wash is sufficient to produce a realistic finish on a JASDF jet. Well Done, Sir ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Nicely done! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rui Silva Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Beautiful model, congrats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Absolutely superb Starfighter - well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Stunning finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 looks great!° what would a Japanese Starfighter be loaded normally? I somehow prefer them armed, or ready for training! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Very nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Fantastic '104! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 A Starfighter and a great build! A double whammy Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Very very well built and finished, smashing model Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Colin, Nice to see one in JSDAF colors and markings- the "hot" section looks very realistic and the cockpit, too! Very subdued but realistic metal finish, too! Bet @RidgeRunner will like this one! Oops- just saw his post; oh, well! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 7 minutes ago, 72modeler said: Colin, Nice to see one in JSDAF colors and markings- the "hot" section looks very realistic and the cockpit, too! Very subdued but realistic metal finish, too! Bet @RidgeRunner will like this one! Oops- just saw his post; oh, well! Mike Absolutely, Mike ;). I really must start on my F-104 pile! Certainly this build is a beauty and, as you say, the hot end is a triumph! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 5 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: Absolutely, Mike ;). I really must start on my F-104 pile! Certainly this build is a beauty and, as you say, the hot end is a triumph! Martin BTW, I was just looking at photos of Norwegian AF F-104's, reminded by your posting logo, and I found this link that I have listed below. I'm sure you have seen it, and probably the airplane, as well, but it was an interesting story, a beautiful '104, and I thought there was an off-chance that you or other BM'ers hadn't seen it. Is this one on your 'to-do' list? Regards, friend! ( I am sorry for piggy-backing the topic!) Mike http://vintageaviationecho.com/starfighter-test-flight/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 (edited) Thanks, Mike. @72modeler I saw her when she was operational but sadly not recently post-restoration. Eskin Amdal's is a friend of a friend. I went to Sola last year in the hope of seeing her at the annual air show but she went tech and no showed :(. This yeR she has been to a number of shows her in Europe. Not in the UK, sadly. Maybe next year, although probably not here as the UKCAA probably won't allow any such machine under their draconian tenure. :(. She won't be on my build list. At least not in the foreseeable future. Martin Edited September 20, 2018 by RidgeRunner 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Martin, Great video- thanks for posting it...couple of things stood out; you sure have to get the undercart up quickly before hitting the DNE speed on take-off, and you can hear the howl when the BLC is active! I remember an airshow years ago here at Randolph AB when the two-ship team of civil '104's flew a great display. I recall they landed with tip and underwing external tanks and removed them for their routine, putting them back on for the flight out. I hadn't heard that distinctive J-79 whine for so long, it was a great experience! The Norwegian CF-104D has to be the only airworthy D-model, right? Can the Hasegawa two-seater be built as a D if I put the tail of an F-104C on it? Just curious! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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