Rob K. Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Hi, Please find my latest build the Kinetic Starfighter converted to a CF-104 used by AETE and in early 1970's markings. Probably the most challenging build I have ever done. I made some unnecessary errors along the way, which are described in detail in a WIP thread that I did over the past few weeks. So for anyone interested in my blunders....🤣 Thankfully I received a lot of information from our Canadian Britmodelers, some who had worked in the RCAF/CAF and some who worked on the actual CF-104's. Thanks again, for your help. I did make a few compromises here and there, all described in the WIP, but now that it is finished...... Am reasonably happy with it. Aftermarket I used: Belcher weapons set Master-model pitot (Changed it last minute) Master casters CF-104 wheel set Belcher decals Mini magnets for bombs and pylons attachment Paints: AK xtreme metal Some Alclad for individual panels (applied last) Mr Color super Italian red (Tail) Tamiya XF-12 J.N. grey (for the underside of the wings) Flory dark brown wash The kit does actually allow you to build a CF-104, also the later versions with the sensors under the nose and tail. It's all there ready on the sprues, just not mentioned in the manual. Anyway, hope you like it: The model was based on below photograph. I also thought it nice to accompany it with the shown weapon load out. I always thought of the Starfighter as a fast interceptor, but some countries used it for the tactical/nuclear role as I found out. The wing tanks are converted to house camera's and also visible is a detachable orange camera pod behind the nose gear. I tried to incorporate these details as well. Courtesy of my wife's mirrored cake stand; By the way, not sure if I have the centre pylon the right way around........but then again........ it's attached with 2 magnets, so can flip it around👍 That's all, thanks for watching...... Regards, Rob 57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 I love it! What a beautiful job you have done, great looking aircraft. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Stunning! 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Edmundson Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 bloody brilliant !! nice job. Cheers, Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 That is a superb Starfighter, you have nailed the natural metal finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Exceptional effort and end result. Captures the character and elegance of the Super Starfighter most excellently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisj2003 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 A beautiful widow maker and a very unusual load out. Captured that very well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwin8 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Beautiful eye candy you've created. Your photography is excellent as well. Great builds are always good for making modellers run out and buying another kit for their stash, and yours does the job. Thanks for sharing the results. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 22 minutes ago, baldwin8 said: Beautiful eye candy you've created. Your photography is excellent as well. Great builds are always good for making modellers run out and buying another kit for their stash, and yours does the job. Thanks for sharing the results. Craig, Thanks for your help with this build. There were times I wanted to seize the build but because of all the material you, Steve, Scott, fubar57 and others participating in the thread had sent and the effort you all took I decided to battle it out. Many thanks. Was all very much appreciated. Regards, Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Beautiful model and photos. Well done Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Fantastic result! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Hemsley Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Rob.... Quote By the way, not sure if I have the centre pylon the right way around........but then again........ it's attached with 2 magnets, so can flip it around A very nice job! However, with regards to your stmt above … the centreline pylon as in you RFI photos , is indeed reversed. On the CF-104 (single seaters), the pylon is angled fwd (narrow point at the front). It's only the CF-104D's (dual seats) that have a centreline pylon that is parallel to the ground. Scott 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Your 104 looks excellent, yes simply superb. Also your photography is my taste too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 very, very nice and she looks very smart in her Canadian livery rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyg352 Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Wonderful job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 I followed your WIP and I know at times the kit fought you but you have won, that is quite stunning, really well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 12 minutes ago, phildagreek said: I followed your WIP and I know at times the kit fought you but you have won, that is quite stunning, really well done! Thanks Phil, Sure wasn't an easy build. Next time a build one I will just follow the instructions and keep my desk a little tidier 🙂 Thanks for the comment. Rgds Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shark444 Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Wow! This looks great! Thanks for making a Canuck widowmaker. 👍🇨🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Cracking work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Beautiful metal finish, colourful scheme, unusual weapons load .... I like it from head to toe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrB17 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Four years later and with the possibility of an F-104 STGB for 2025, this is a fantastic reference! The workmanship is amazing and all of the uniquely Canadian characteristics have been dealt with beautifully. You also had some great company for references. Anyone building a Kinetic 104 would find this very useful. Outstanding job! Cheers Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Superb Starfighter. I have the Kinetic CF-104 boxing of this kit which has one of the options this red tailed test aircraft, but with the earlier Union Flag on the tail. I'm hoping to get to build it like that as it reminds me of the old Airfix box art. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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