reini Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 LOCKHEED F-104G, Belgian Air Force, 1971. 'SLIVERS' aerobatic display team. Kit: Italeri Lockheed F-104 Starfighter G/S (2514) Scale: 1/32 Paints: Vallejo Model Air & Vallejo Metal Color Weathering: Flory Models Wash, MIG Streaking Effects, Vallejo Weathering Effects Build thread: One of the last years last models I did. I liked the kit overall - it's good (but not great) in many parts, like the fit was mostly really good. Some things could be bit more sharper and more detailed - so aftermarket stuff can really enhance this kit. But it's not a cheap kit so I built it out of box, with some little DIY details added. I cracked the main canopy, the clear parts are real brittle with this kit. So I masked the canopy a bit with a tarp, if it starts to bother me I'll have to order a replacement part from Italeri later on. Actually I broke the forward canopy too - but mirageiv was awesome to send me a replacement part for that. Anyway, to the kit. Bit of a challenge to photograph, I tried to do it outside as it was nice day today. 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Outstanding 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 It was a great build from start to finish. It looks like a satin finish with lovely weathering. Hopefully I can to this level one day. Great build to follow whilst building mine. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Just to add, looks nice with AM9 and no external tanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Superb Starfighter! Great work and a beautiful finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Very nice, Reini. I remember the Slivers from the 1972-73 period. They added excitement to what was often a fairly sedate display ;). Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Great, big Silvers Zipper! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Hello Reini, Thanks for sharing this excellent model with us. Finished to perfection. Regards, Orion / The Netherlands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Lovely! What Vallejo Air colors did you use? Cheers, Andre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Stunning! Love the strategic tarp 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 12 minutes ago, Hook said: Lovely! What Vallejo Air colors did you use? Cheers, Andre -71.294 US Forest Green -71.289 US Dark Green (made it slightly lighter) -71.125 USAF Brown -71.296 USAF Light Grey Thanks all for comments! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Oh yeh, like that a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimB Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Very very nice F-104. I like the subtle weathering. Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyg352 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 That's very nice! 'The Missile With a Man in it' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Beautiful F-104, the red tip rails and lack of tanks really compliment the look, superb! Love the tarp too! David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 45 minutes ago, mirageiv said: Beautiful F-104, the red tip rails and lack of tanks really compliment the look, superb! Love the tarp too! David Thank you! In the end I could not use the aftermarket exhaust nozzle you sent me, it did not fit as the fuselage was already assembled. But if anyone is in need of one, PM me. Or I will have to get a double seater and use it there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 A gorgeous model reini ,very well painted👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Love it, very cool indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcin Wojciechowski Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Very nice belgoan Zipper. I liked :). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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