HogsTeeth Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) Starting build using real aluminum foil skin, a daunting task that is testing the full limit of my patience and love for modelling 😕 I am including actual images of the F-104 for detailing. Will add updates as i go along. I am experimenting with two thicknesses of foil, a heavy duty foil and a thinner foil. The heavy duty foil has a brighter shine to it. I will try using a stain to see if i can tarnish it for the afterburners, or maybe even heat it red hot before applying... Actual pilot seat of the CF-104> Actual cockpit of the CF104 > Chuck Yeager Dec 4th, 1963, the week before i was born at Trenton AirForce base in Canada Just in passing I saw this fan based image. recent video of Xbox One game release of Ace Combat 7 featuring the F-104 that is a flyable aircraft in the flight sim, which is so friggin mind blowing and amazing to play. For you die-hard fans like me, of the F-104 here is some really bizarre flight sim amusement: Ace Combat 7 opening scene YouTube video for Xbox one, PS4, and PC game release Feb 2019 Edited March 1, 2019 by HogsTeeth 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogsTeeth Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) Pilot Spurs were worn by F-104 pilots. Below is a video of an F-104 pilot doing a walk around of the F-104 and talking about how they would wear these spurs. Edited March 7, 2019 by HogsTeeth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogsTeeth Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 F-104 training flight 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 What a shiny rockets! 😎 Great start with the Starfighter here - I’m in! I think that @rob Lyttle will be interested in this build, too. Cheers! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogsTeeth Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) Other versions also included rockets in the tail and attached to bottom of the aircraft. Edited March 7, 2019 by HogsTeeth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) @HogsTeeth, Hi. That foil work is looking good, from what I can see, and worth all the effort. I see a pot of glue there so I'm guessing it's plain Ali foil you're using. Like a heavy duty kitchen foil type?? Definitely worth boiling some pieces with eggshell for darkening and tarnished look. I was sceptical too, until I tried it one morning after eating an egg. It's remarkable! For airframe coverage I use the sticky back self adhesive foil that builders use to join insulation sheets etc. But your glue method is going well. Brilliant photo references there too... 👍 Edited March 1, 2019 by rob Lyttle Spelins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogsTeeth Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 ah great tip! Thanks. Will try that. I know some are going to frown on some of my work that is rather crap, but i am enjoying the learning process.... the hard way. Honestly i see modelling as an art form that has many values both for the observer and those who enjoy it. As a recovered alcoholic, i just want to say that, doing things that are constructive behavior is best thing to replace destructive behavior. Modelling is therapeutic for me, a sorta meditative thing that is relaxing and energizing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogsTeeth Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 In this photo you can see the reflective difference between regular aluminum foil on the left and heavy duty aluminum foil on the right. Seems less grainy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogsTeeth Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 One thing i noticed is that if i did not brush out the glue ridges, they would show later, but i am not going to redo it.... again.... ha. So when you are brushing out about 2 drops of glue(Micro Metal Foil Adhesive), i just keep softly brushing it out over and over, quickly, for about 5 minutes, and as it drys you will gradually see the glue ridges disappear to a smooth even surface, until you can no longer brush it at all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Hi! Well, its a Starfighter and so it's my attention ;). One question: you've clearly expended a lot of thought energy and effort getting that foil on and looking great and yet you've adopted an unusual shade of green for the seat. Why? Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogsTeeth Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) ya i noticed that.... after i posted the pics.... yikes,.... looks like a redo for sure, Sage green, im all out 😕 the red is wrong too. Edited March 1, 2019 by HogsTeeth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Beautiful work. Where did you get the foil? Is it a commercially available product? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogsTeeth Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) ya i buy it at the local grocery store, 25' Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. Its the long box one. But perhaps different brands produce it differently, with various results. You can also buy it in small sheets of 4X6 inches at most hobby shops, for $10 per sheet, cough, maybe for contrast panels later... 😕 Edited March 1, 2019 by HogsTeeth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogsTeeth Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 Here is a website for Ejection Seat details pics of actual seats. http://www.ejectionsite.com/frame_sg.htm Examples: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogsTeeth Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 Eduard 33131 F-104G interior S.A. Italeri 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogsTeeth Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 This is how the ejection seat can look using the Eduard 632047 F-104 C2 ejection seat Italeri 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogsTeeth Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 Found a listing of paint colors for Canadian aircraft. http://hedgehoghollow.com/buzz/Colour_Guide/aircraft_clr.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.P. Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Maybe I missed it but why not just use Bare Metal Foil? It has it own adhesive and there's no need to deal with applying glue. Yours is coming along nicely though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.P. Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 I never realized how "shiny" 104s were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Any news or updates on this build? Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 I hope you didnt lost your patience, it was a nice start.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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