George72 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) Hello! This is my newest project, a cold war icon. It really brings speed to one’s mind just to look at her. Nice kit, decals ok, one or two almost were ruined when leaving the film. Another one I did it myself, with some Tamiya extra thin glue on it. I must say they didn’t go along fine… And also, at least for me, these colorful paint schemes are way better than the boring low vis we have today. Cheers! Edited December 19, 2019 by George72 51 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Oooh, now you're talkin'! 😀 What a beautiful Starfighter!! 🥃 Doncha just love saying that..."Starfighter!" George, you nailed it sir, she is a fantastic model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George72 Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Gary Brantley said: Oooh, now you're talkin'! 😀 What a beautiful Starfighter!! 🥃 Doncha just love saying that..."Starfighter!" George, you nailed it sir, she is a fantastic model. Thank you! You're right. Adding the name on the title now! Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubar57 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) Very nice looking 104. I'm building three at the moment. I agree with you about this colourful era. I read an article years ago where a reporter was talking to an air force general and said roughly the same thing..." I miss the bright squadron markings, these grey markings are really boring". The general replied, "Better a boring aircraft than a missing one" Edited December 19, 2019 by fubar57 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueNosers352nd Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Nicely done! Like the NMF finish on it. What did you use for it? Jets like this (and 84, 86, etc) looks so much cooler than newer stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsbrown Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George72 Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 40 minutes ago, BlueNosers352nd said: Nicely done! Like the NMF finish on it. What did you use for it? Jets like this (and 84, 86, etc) looks so much cooler than newer stuff. Thank you! I've used automotive fine aluminium and Mr Metal Color in some panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George72 Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 58 minutes ago, fubar57 said: Very nice looking 104. I'm building three at the moment. I agree with you about this colourful era. I read an article years ago where a reporter was talking to an air force general and said roughly the same thing..." I miss the bright squadron markings, these grey markings are really boring". The general replied, "Better a boring aircraft than a missing one" Thank you. Well, the general is right, of course. But, given the extreme range the air to air weapons work today, I almost could say visual acquisition is no longer a factor. Or, if the bird is colorful or not, for that matter. 15 minutes ago, paulsbrown said: Very nice! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George72 Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 59 minutes ago, Abandoned Project said: Wow! Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 12 minutes ago, George72 said: Thank you! De nada. What else could I say, apart from simply gorgeous, or absolutely beautiful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Looks awesome! Very nice job. I have also used Tamiya Extra Thin on decals. Did soften it up real good, practically dissolved on front of my eyes! Needless to say, Im keeping my Tamiya Mark Fit in a different place than the glues now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Superb standard of building and finish, good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Absolutely superb build and finish. I do like the early NM finished F-104s. The only issue, of course, which has absolutely nothing to do with your skills as a modeller is the nature of this particular finish highlights the main fault of the original kit which is the over zealous use of rivets by the manufacturer, particularly on the wings and flying control surfaces. I always found it strange since those on the fuselage are, generally speaking, OK. Fortunately DACO have addressed the shortcomings with their excellent correction/detail set for the Hasegawa kit. The rivets in no way detract from the overall finish which is outstanding. Well Done, Sir ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 That’s a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George72 Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 4 hours ago, Abandoned Project said: De nada. What else could I say, apart from simply gorgeous, or absolutely beautiful? 😀 Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George72 Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 3 hours ago, reini said: Looks awesome! Very nice job. I have also used Tamiya Extra Thin on decals. Did soften it up real good, practically dissolved on front of my eyes! Needless to say, Im keeping my Tamiya Mark Fit in a different place than the glues now... Thank you! True, let's keep an eye on that glue! 3 hours ago, Farmerboy said: Superb standard of building and finish, good job! Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George72 Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 2 hours ago, DAG058 said: Very nice! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George72 Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Tiger331 said: Absolutely superb build and finish. I do like the early NM finished F-104s. The only issue, of course, which has absolutely nothing to do with your skills as a modeller is the nature of this particular finish highlights the main fault of the original kit which is the over zealous use of rivets by the manufacturer, particularly on the wings and flying control surfaces. I always found it strange since those on the fuselage are, generally speaking, OK. Fortunately DACO have addressed the shortcomings with their excellent correction/detail set for the Hasegawa kit. The rivets in no way detract from the overall finish which is outstanding. Well Done, Sir ! Thank you! That's true about the rivets. Unfortunately, I've only discovered that they're not supposed to be there after painting and with decals on. If I only had read about this 2 days earlier, I would have them filled. Next time, then!! How it this correction set for the wings? 2 hours ago, ForestFan said: That’s a beauty! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George72 Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 2 hours ago, RMCS said: Fantastic Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 A really awesome 104. I have the Kinetic 104 in my stash and cant wait to start soon the assembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Stunning Starfighter, great build! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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