phildagreek Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Looks good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Hemsley Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Rob, FWIW … I've used Belcher's decals on a few of my models & haven't had any problems whatsoever. I found they reacted perfectly with my usual decal solution (Gunze's Mr. Mark Softener), but I'm sure they'll work just as well with whatever's out there. Scott 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Martin Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 There happens to be a book that covers all of this... shameless plug http://www.canmilair.com/products.php?cat=2 PM 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Nice work Rob Ill follow along for the duration if that’s ok as this kit is on my to build list. Nice choice of markings to. However if you should change your mind I made a Belgian Starfighter in NMF a couple of years ago below. A07B8B84-080F-4415-8885-6D4BCB7488D9 by James Halls, on Flickr Its the Hasegawa kit with Armycast decals. The ladder and sidewinders are from the Daco set which is excellent if you’re feeling rich! Look forward to more progress. James 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 Thanks James, That Belgian scheme does look really good as well and I couldn't have done it any better. Nice work! Trying to figure out though if I need to make any dramatic changes for a NMF CF-104. The instrument panels are different, but I do not think it is a major deal breaker: CF-104: F-104G: Anyway, next see what these landing gear differences are between the 2 versions. Regards, Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Thanks Rob I think the only thing with the UC is the choice between skinny tiers or the fatter tiers and their corresponding doors. I think the Canadian 104’s had the skinnier ones but am happy to be proven wrong. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 (edited) 41 minutes ago, franky boy said: Thanks Rob I think the only thing with the UC is the choice between skinny tiers or the fatter tiers and their corresponding doors. I think the Canadian 104’s had the skinnier ones but am happy to be proven wrong. James James, I think you could be right. Did come across some other posts for the Hasegawa 104 kit, discussing the same: Rgds, Rob Edited May 20, 2020 by Rob K. Insert link 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 Hi, Just did a little bit of work on the top electronics bay: That's all Rgds, Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwin8 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 33 minutes ago, Rob K. said: Just did a little bit of work on the top electronics bay Nice touch with two of the electronics boxes different colours, seems almost the norm in reference photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) Hi, Fitting the cockpit and electronic bay before closing up the fuselage; Came across this image. Don't think I will be incorporating this load out, but is certainly impressive: To be continued, Regards, Rob Edited May 21, 2020 by Rob K. additional photo material 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Pete Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) Rob, if you still feel like changing your mind, there were a few "Dutch" F-104's in natural metal. Actually they were built by Fokker for the Luftwaffe but they were loaned to 306 Squadron at Twenthe so they had a few more to use when they were just starting up with the 104. They all had the Iron Crosses covered but still used the KG 1xx plane numbers as used by Fokker for the Luftwaffe builds. When more Dutch ones were delivered, they were transferred to the Luftwaffe. Here's one: http://www.916-starfighter.de/Large/kg125.htm Edited May 21, 2020 by Creepy Pete tiny hedgehogs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 30 minutes ago, Creepy Pete said: Rob, if you still feel like changing your mind, there were a few "Dutch" F-104's in natural metal. Actually they were built by Fokker for the Luftwaffe but they were loaned to 306 Squadron at Twenthe so they had a few more to use when they were just starting up with the 104. They all had the Iron Crosses covered but still used the KG 1xx plane numbers as used by Fokker for the Luftwaffe builds. When more Dutch ones were delivered, they were transferred to the Luftwaffe. Here's one: http://www.916-starfighter.de/Large/kg125.htm Hi Pete, That does look pretty cool. I think I just have to build a 2nd one.... Rgds, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 Hi, Just a little bit of further progress. (Spent most of my time yesterday trying to piece together a Grumman Avenger turret). Nevertheless, added the home made mix of filler to the main fuselage seams: And... sanded away. There was quite a bit of a "step" between the bottom fuselage halves: Will check it later with primer. Oh, almost forgot,did the cover for the electronics bay. While trying to remove moulding marks with my power tool, I nearly ruined the part. Therefore dressed it up a bit to take the attention away. Hmmm.......perhaps a little overdressed 🤔 Ah well, may just have to leave that Electronics bay closed. That's all, thanks for watching. Regards, Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Stunning build so far! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) Hi, Been working just a little on the fuselage and intakes. Not much to show. Am trying to find some more images of these CF-104 "X-planes" used for testing as shown below: The Belcher decals do provide decals for the 704/705. I am contemplating whether to fit the Belcher BB14 weapons set to replicate the aircraft above and mount the 5 BL-755's. Have ordered the set today from Mike Belcher in Canada. (excellent communication by the way). Just wondering what the "diagonal" wrapped white bands around the bombs are? Have found a Tornado with the same, but no close up. Also wonder what the orange little dome is in front of the centre fuselage pylon. Could it be a camera to record the weapon release from the aircraft since it was used for weapons testing from what I gather? Anyway, see if I can do some more browsing this evening to find out a little bit more about these x-planes. Any info is naturally welcome. Edit and update: Found a nice website with some great CF/F-104 images: http://silverhawkauthor.com/canadian-warplanes-6-jets-canadair-cf104-starfighter_677.html Rgds, Rob Edited May 24, 2020 by Rob K. addition 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwin8 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 41 minutes ago, Rob K. said: Also wonder what the orange little dome is in front of the centre fuselage pylon. Could it be a camera to record the weapon release from the aircraft since it was used for weapons testing from what I gather? Quite certain that is a camera installation but certain others here will confirm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 I never knew an F-104 could carry that much in the way of conventional weapons. You'd have a very impressive model with a weapons load out like that. Come to think of it, I've never seen an F-104 model with anything other than external tanks, Sidewinders or the Italian version of the Sparrow III missile. (Aspide?) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 The F-104 coukd actually carry quite a lot, but not very far.... Kormorans as used by Germany were quite a load as well. I think the BL755 was the regular Canadian alert load in Germany ... if 4 or 5, no idea though! Have you seen this one? @SAT69 http://www.916-starfighter.de/Large/Stars/wS731.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 That's a great build. Thanks for sharing once more. Rgds, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubar57 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 On 19/05/2020 at 17:35, Patrick Martin said: There happens to be a book that covers all of this... shameless plug http://www.canmilair.com/products.php?cat=2 PM I have that book, a great reference. If you look under the wings of 104705 you'll note they are light grey. According to the book it is Grey 501-109. This site says you can use Tamiya XF-12 IJN Grey for a weathered match...http://hedgehoghollow.com/buzz/Colour_Guide/aircraft_clr.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 3 hours ago, fubar57 said: I have that book, a great reference. If you look under the wings of 104705 you'll note they are light grey. According to the book it is Grey 501-109. This site says you can use Tamiya XF-12 IJN Grey for a weathered match...http://hedgehoghollow.com/buzz/Colour_Guide/aircraft_clr.html Hi, thanks for the info. I am currently trying to get hold of the book here in the UK. Seem to have located a copy. Appreciate the help. Rgds, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Ok, it's time for an update on the build. Attached the wings and horizontal stabilizer. Ask you can see I had to put a little bit of filler down along the wing to fuselage joint (CA-mix). The nose cone is not attached yet, it's just for show at the moment....... Off to do some sanding! Thanks for watching. Rgds, Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-4Guy Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Very good build Rob K., progressing so nice so far 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Hi, Had some trouble with the intakes. Tried to make the inside seam-less, but removed too much material. For anyone building this kit; Perhaps live with the raised lip on the inside (not really visible). You need the lip material to get a proper fit for the cone plate. Also there is a little bit of a step between intakes and maine fuselage now and I am building the slight void up with CA-mix. The transition on the real thing is naturally very smooth and gradual as shown in the image: Building up CA-mix layers to achieve the same. Most other fillers are a little porous, so would probably show up on my NMF: Only glued the aft part of the intake. The cone still needs to be clamped and glued to the main fuselage due to my error of removing too much material earlier. Should all still work eventually. Thanks for watching, Regards, Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Ok.............major setback on the build! Joined the intakes to the fuselage and got everything nice and smooth. However, the cones do not like to be forced towards the fuselage. There remains a gap and even more so at the bottom. For a moment I thought of giving up on the build, since the intakes are now so rigidly attached to the fuselage. Rigidly, but only to the back. Purposely I did not yet attach the front part of the intakes. So I was wondering if I can still come up with an elegant solution. So got the razor saw (I know this is starting to look like a botched job) and detached the front part. The front intake removed: Since I need more material, I made a new intake sidewall from plastic card. Also I isolated the cone from the previous sidewall and made a step so we should have everything flush. The new front intake (not glued). Below is the dry-fit. Some fine tuning to be done, but it may look better than it did previously: This kit is taking a little longer than anticipated, but I don't want to give in just yet. Again, nothing wrong with the kit, just did not pay the right amount of attention.😉 Thanks for watching, Regards, Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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