Harry Callahan Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) Hi fellas When i check up this thread of ,, Ready for Inspection-Aircraft,, i have noticed that so small amount of german aircrafts, especially in 1/32 got here posted. So i will bring a little change in it hehehe and share to you my ,,widow maker,, how we germans call it in the past. I built this kit when the hype was so big around this new mold Starfighter, we went so eager, so excited when we saw the first pics of it, because the old Hasegawa kit was not state of the art anymore. So the bidders was so crazy this time at ebay and pay a lot of money for this kit, me not, i was waiting a while till the hype goes cold, and when they paid more than 100 Euros for it, so i paid only 56,00 Euros this time, and to be honest, i was a bit disapponted when i hold the ,,new mold,, kit in my hands. I was expecting to see a kit as it made in Tamiya quality, but that was an disillusion and i was a bit sad. But ok, the kit was there once in my stash and i was curious to build it. The fitting was not perfect and some panel lines looks like washed and not sharp. But i thought ok i do my best to get a ,,almost,, good model, not perfect but atleast i have a F-104 in 1/32 on my shelf. The big surprise was the decals, these decals was one of the best i ever work with, really great. I paint it in Bundesmarine, federal navy look which i really like so long time already. I used Vallejo and Tamiya colours. here we go Greets Werner Edited May 1, 2019 by Harry Callahan 62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 What a beautiful F-104! I really like the German markings -- you're right, we don't see that too often! I like your use of shading in the paint. It looks very realistic! Great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Absolutely stunning! Takes me back to seeing "The Vikings" at the International Air Tattoo at RAF Greenham Common. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 Thank you my friends yesss the Vikings, what a nice rememberance, i never see them live, but i watch them in few videos, and Lieutenant Colonel Axel Ostermann have written a nice book about his time at the Vikings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Fabulous F-104 and the upper grey looks just right in scale as many do it too dark. That's a lovely model and build - well done ! Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Superb finish and build. Well done! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Nicely done! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) Stupendous Starfighter. Memories of the Vikings setting off car alarms at Fairford. 🙂 Pete Edited February 7, 2019 by Buzby061 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Hi, my favorite F-104 paint scheme (OK, along with the high viz AMI paint schemes!). A smashing model build. Congratulations. JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Very nicely done and, as already said, sadly a scheme not seen often enough. The F104 looks good and I do like the paintwork! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 Hi fellas thank you so much for your compliments Cheers Werner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Beautiful F104G - I think the German Navy colours really suit the Starfighter CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Nice work Harry - I especially like it that she is a little dirty!!! - great stuff!! Cheers and regards, PJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Very nice! The 4 tanker is quite spectacular! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 Thank you so much comrads Cheers Werner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Wonderful work, looks really good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 Hello mates Same as at the F-84F Thunderstreak in 1/48, i want share to you new pics what i made yesterday at the abandoned air base from ex-JaboG 43 in Oldenburg, coz it was cloudy weather, perfect for a photo shooting, i hate hard sun light at model photographing. Hope you like it. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 9 minutes ago, Harry Callahan said: Hope you like it. Excellent work and great pictures, Harry! 👍 Cheers! 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beazer Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 That orange is money, beautiful hue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Fantastic work on the 104. Weathering looks spot on. The photos against the background look very atmospheric Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Beautiful F-104 Werner. One of my favourite aircraft, with many memories for me at 60's, 70's and 80's air shows in the UK. The Vikings displays are still uppermost in my memory of the best! What paint did you use for the orange dayglo? As @Beazer mentions, it really is on the money! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 Hi fellas Thank you for your kind comments. Terry, thank you too, yes i remember my first visit at a ,,Open Day,, at Ahlhorn air base in year 1974, i saw many Starfighters in the sky with a really especially sound, unforgetable. The dayglo paint job. 1.) White primer 2.) sanding with 2000 3.) Yellow base coat 4.) again sanding with 2000 5.) Orange Revell 30 in very thin layers, some areas more, some areas less covering, to share used and worn effects. I hope it helps you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Nice work on those new photos Harry - the Navy colour scheme really suits the F104G in my opinion CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Love Starfighters, wish I could complete one like this, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gween Weeder Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 What a beautifully-decorated tent-peg! You’ve done full justice to one of the prettiest shapes to ever leave a drafting table. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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