Ralph Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) Evening, I have been developing something of a thing for Hasegawa's F-104 series in 1/72. I am gradually working my way through my favourite schemes; a Marineflieger 'G', a Norwegian Cf-104D, and now a late model Italian jet in the form of a F-104asa-m of 9 stormo, around 2004. It's OOB, with the addition of Wolfpack decals and etched ejection seat handles.This is the only decal set I have found that does the low vis scheme with the correct and unique stencils. Wolfpack do a great range of very high quality decals-I've already built a Vermont ANG F-35a using them, and have a Orange Hobby F-35C in VMFA 314 marks in the final stages using their products. They are some of the best decals I have used; sadly the the guy behind them died last year, so get them while you can. I used Lifecolour for the hazy grey Fs36280 favoured by the AMI for its recent jets, and this went very easily for a very smooth, quick drying and hardy finish. I have been trying out brands like Mig Ammo and AK but just find them really temperantal and fussy to use in comparison with Lifecolour and Tamiya. I have a Hasegawa Typhoon to do next in the marks of 37 Stormo out of Trapani. Like this F-104, this has attractive checker marks on the rudder; they should make a good pair. Anyhow, pics! Edited September 21, 2021 by Ralph 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 That's very cool. I actually think the overall grey suits the F104. Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Yeah I like it 👌 BZ to you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, noelh said: That's very cool. I actually think the overall grey suits the F104. Nice one. I rather agree! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Excellent F-104! The overall grey scheme brings out the sleek lines of the Starfighter - well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Your Italian 104 looks so good in overall grey! Great panel lining too, just the right amount to bring the model alive. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLeonov Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Ralph, you have made a gorgeous Starfighter. The decal set looks brilliant. I think I might have to pick up a Hasegawa F-104s for myself! Pyradus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Smart Starfighter , great build and finish ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Nice work sir. One if these late Italian starfighters is also on my modelling to do list. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiampieroSilvestri Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Nice! Saluti Giampiero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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