Ghostbase Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 Today's update, have done some remedial work on the nose cone and the jet air intake joins. I had applied ADC Grey too far back on the nose cone so I have had to re-mask this area and respray with aluminium. I was not happy with the joins on the jet air intake parts and I have made a second application of Perfect Putty and carefully sanded it down. Its still isn't perfect but it looks a lot better! 20220713_191655 by Ghostbase, on Flickr Bit of a low mojo day today so decided to start adding some of the main decals. I am trying not to use the Caracal decals on this basic old kit, rather do a mix-and-match with the original decal sheet and some that I have in the spares box. I found some USAF titles and Stars-and-Bars in an old Experts-Choice F-4C Michigan ANG set, these appeared to be very close to the correct size so I popped them into tepid water and this was the result:- 20220713_194308 by Ghostbase, on Flickr 20220713_194729 by Ghostbase, on Flickr I had forgotten how fine and delicate these decals are and the care that is needed to apply them! Still, I persisted and managed to apply a few today. This is the end of the day result:- 20220713_215236 by Ghostbase, on Flickr Slowly getting there 💘 Michael 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Good job on the remedial actions Michael, made a big improvement to the look of the model. Not such good news with the decals, though I am very impressed that you have got the result that you have with the ones you have got on. 🇺🇦 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 i echo craigs thoughts michael. you can just start to feel that early starfighter in usaf markings emerging, they are so cool in that guise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostbase Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 14 hours ago, modelling minion said: Good job on the remedial actions Michael, made a big improvement to the look of the model. Not such good news with the decals, though I am very impressed that you have got the result that you have with the ones you have got on. 🇺🇦 Thank you 😎 I started applying the decals in a very 'gung ho' manner and was quickly reminded to slow down and take my time! Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostbase Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 A most productive day today. I always leave masking canopies to a late stage in a build however with some time and patience the one-piece ESCI canopy is relatively straightforward to mask. I can understand why pre-cut masks are so popular! 20220714_134546 by Ghostbase, on Flickr Today's painting was matt black and olive drab acrylics. I have added the majority of the decals to the F-104C and, as Dansk says, the Zipper does look very cool indeed. All these decals are from either the original kit or from the spares box; I am keeping the Caracal decals for a more modern kit in the future. All I really have left to do is assemble all the parts visible here:- 20220714_161456 by Ghostbase, on Flickr Still outstanding, a pair of wingtip mounted AIM-9B missiles on launchers. The missiles will be sourced from the Hasegawa 'Aircraft Weapons C' series. Sadly, there might be a gap of a few weeks now before I can complete this build. It has certainly been rewarding to this point and thanks for the support. Michael 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 You really are doing a great job on this old kit Michael, she looks very good. Looking forward to seeing the sub-assemblies going together. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 it should fly together when you get back on it Michael. You're nearly there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostbase Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 Back in the 'mancave' for a couple of days, have started putting the sub-assemblies together. Cockpit: ejection seat installed, joystick, instrument coaming, canopy cemented closed (the only option) 👍 Undercarriage: wheels attached, all gear doors cemented on. Exterior: refuelling probe attached, gun bay access door attached. 'Tail' section: horizontal stabiliser attached, jet exhaust inserted into rear fuselage (not in this photo). 20220729_214743 by Ghostbase, on Flickr See how tomorrow goes... Michael 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 She's looking really good Michael, going to look fantastic when she's finished. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostbase Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 So close now... 20220730_161728 by Ghostbase, on Flickr Just awaiting a pair of AIM-9B Sidewinders on wingtip rail / launchers, both have been painted but awaiting decals, also... ...red turbine warning stripe on the rear fuselage and air brakes. Then that's it 😎 Sadly another 10 day gap before I can return to my man cave. Michael 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Thats about as close to finishing as you can get Michael. She's very smart indeed. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 looking good. nearly there michael. next albeit delayed post will probably be a completion me thinks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostbase Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 Calling her done today 🙂 Have painted and decaled two AIM-9B Sidewinders and launch rails and attached to the wingtips; have added the red turbine warning line as well as a few no step markings. 20220827_121423 by Ghostbase, on Flickr 20220827_155606 by Ghostbase, on Flickr Turned out OK in the end. Better still, I have actually completed a GB entry before the deadline! And I enjoyed myself and I have got my mojo back. What's not to like? Thank you Paul and Craig for your stewardship which is greatly appreciated 👍 Michael 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 What a cracking looking Starfighter Michael, you have proven that it is possible to get a great result from an older and often overlooked kit. Thank you for having taken part in the GB and well done for producing such an excellent model. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 superb result. well done for fighting with those decals and coming out with a stunning build. you can't beat a silver usaf starfighter, it looks great. thanks for joining craig and i and making it a fun gb. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 On 28/08/2022 at 07:33, Ghostbase said: Better still, I have actually completed a GB entry before the deadline! And I enjoyed myself and I have got my mojo back. What's not to like? A successful mission I’d say. Looks terrific, great subject! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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