modelling minion Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 Just to prove to Werner ( @exdraken ) that I have made progress and that hopefully shows that I should make the deadline here are some pics of the completed airframe; And a pic of the weapons pylon and the AIM-9's to go on them; They have their decals applied but need to be given a wash, a matt coat and weathering and all in the next 24 hours and then fixed to the F-104 itself. Thats it for today, final installment tomorrow! Thanks for looking in. Craig. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Looks awesome craig! 😎🤩 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Dansk said: Looks awesome craig! 😎🤩 Thanks Paul, very much appreciated. 26 hours left to get her finished! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Thanks Paul, very much appreciated. 26 hours left to get her finished! You’ll sort it easily 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 fantastic! looking very like the part! you will manage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 She is a beauty. You made a very nice paintjob. Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 Thanks guys. I've managed to get her finished and I will post the pics in a couple of hours as I'm on the middle of preparing dinner, then eating it . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Hi Craig. Hope you are well and having a good weekend- and that dinner was good too! Really looking forward to seeing your build in the Gallery. It was looking well impressive in the photos above! Awesome modelling as always! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 2 hours ago, PlaStix said: Hi Craig. Hope you are well and having a good weekend- and that dinner was good too! Really looking forward to seeing your build in the Gallery. It was looking well impressive in the photos above! Awesome modelling as always! Kind regards, Stix Thanks Stix, and yes dinner was good! Well as promised she is finished and I have just loaded some pics of her in the gallery but I have more than 5 pics so I shall so all the ones I have of her below; And that is that. A big thank you to all of you who have shown an interest in and kept my interest going in my build, I would not have got her finished without you. I have enjoyed this build and can recommend both the Hasegawa kit and Bestfong decals to all that have not used them yet, give them a go you will not be disappointed. As usual all comments and criticisms are gratefully received and thanks for looking in. Craig. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) Just saw the shots in the gallery craig. A brilliant finish, really nice! Nice detail witht the FOD covers too 👍 edit: you simultaeneously posted the shots above. As i made this post Wow - awesome Edited November 3, 2019 by Dansk 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Glad you managed! Great work, love the winders and the FOD covers!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 9 minutes ago, Dansk said: Just saw the shots in the gallery craig. A brilliant finish, really nice! Nice detail witht the FOD covers too 👍 edit: you simultaeneously posted the shots above. As i made this post Wow - awesome Thanks Paul, I take that as very high praise indeed by some one as talented as yourself and it is very much appreciated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 Just now, exdraken said: Glad you managed! Great work, love the winders and the FOD covers!! Thanks Werner, really glad you like the AIM-9's, couldn't really have her unarmed could I! Always happy when a talented modeller such as yourself likes my results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Wonderful work Craig... Just under the wire too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 It has turned out very well indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 36 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Wonderful work Craig... Just under the wire too. Thanks Dennis, yes I cut it a bit fine with this one! 16 minutes ago, Hewy said: It has turned out very well indeed Cheers Glynn, very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Great looker Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Grandboof said: Great looker Martin H Thanks Martin, glad that you like her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 (edited) Just a brilliant F-104 Craig, the subtle weathering/finish and slick stores fit really compliment it imho, bravo! I really like the first shot in particular, ok so maybe the Kinetic kit is an improvement in some areas but shape wise the Hasegawa still looks very convincing to my eye. David (who still hasn't glued his RF-104 together yet!) Edited November 4, 2019 by mirageiv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, mirageiv said: Just a brilliant F-104 Craig, the subtle weathering/finish and slick stores fit really compliment it imho, bravo! I really like the first shot in particular, ok so maybe the Kinetic kit is an improvement in some areas but shape wise the Hasegawa still looks very convincing to my eye. David (who still hasn't glued his RF-104 together yet!) Thanks David, you are far too kind. I agree with you about the Hasegawa kit, I have got hold of a Kinetic one (no surprises there!) and it does look really nice but there is nothing really wrong with the Hasegawa kit. Hopefully a lot of people will be selling their Hasegawa kits off cheap at Telford so that I can snap them up . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Beautiful build, Craig. She looks really smart. 10 out of 10 from me. Cheers Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 2 hours ago, spruecutter said: Beautiful build, Craig. She looks really smart. 10 out of 10 from me. Cheers Richard Thanks Richard, very much appreciated. I think I will put her on our club stand at Telford, just need to sort a base which will not be easy as I'm on nights this week . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 On 04/11/2019 at 08:08, modelling minion said: And that is that Beautiful build Craig. I bought this kit today on a whim at the local club’s annual show and found your build thread after some Googling. Looks like an exemplar build! Gerard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 5 minutes ago, Wings unlevel said: Beautiful build Craig. I bought this kit today on a whim at the local club’s annual show and found your build thread after some Googling. Looks like an exemplar build! Gerard Thanks Gerard thats very much appreciated. The Hasegawa F-104 is a very nice kit, there are a couple of bits that care needs to be taken with (such as the airbrakes) but a good model can be built can be built from it. The Bestfong decals I used on this build were really good too which helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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