Lifeline Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 (edited) Hi, I have several century series in the shelf, but none was actually slotted for GB... and the I found this when we were packing for a move.. I can't remember when I bought this, but when I saw the decal.. I know it should be build at the earnest.. and it would be a good reason to join this GB, with a NASA bird. Beside, I already build the natural metal zipper few years back... So after a short permission on the GB chat room, I start the build; Hasegawa provided the instrument panel as clear parts... Can't really understand why, though. I'm sure the 1/72 F-104 is one of their older masterpiece.. the fitting and level of detail surpass their other releases in 1/72. I just add throttle lever in the cockpit Cheers, Mario Edited June 30, 2022 by Lifeline 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 good stuff mario. if it ends anywhere as good as your candian one then it'll be a great success. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Off to a very nice start Mario, the cockpit looks really good. Very happy to hear that you're going to do the NASA bird, a nice and colourful scheme. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted July 2, 2022 Author Share Posted July 2, 2022 Thanks for all the kind words, gents.... Like I said the overall fitting was good, except for few parts which I think it was due to my fault... Filled the wing, I want to build it without any pylon Primer on... Meanwhile I try to play a bit with the ejection seat with masking tape and lead wires... Not bad...? Cheers, Mario 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 seat is looking top notch. 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 That is very quick work Mario, and very good too. The fuselage has gone together very well and your work on the ejector seat is superb. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 I finally have my temporary work bench up and running. After repairing several models which broken during the move, I continued the zipper I'm following the kit instructions with all white scheme. I have thoughts to paint it with light blue undersides, but I didn't find any reference photo of this practicular airframe (N811NA) with that scheme... Decide to paint the nose anti glare too, since I torn the decal when trying to apply it... Cheers, Mario 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Looking good Mario, your painted anti-glare panel looks better than the decal would have done. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Another great build of Kelly's finest coming along well, Mario Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted August 17, 2022 Author Share Posted August 17, 2022 I just got back home after another hitch off shore, with beautiful plan on finishing the "zipper". Sat on my workbench, cut and dip the decal, apply sit on the kit, and this happened; Almost flew it to the wall when better judgement took over, and found the same kit in local online shop, only one left too... So bought it with intention to only source the decals (without any idea what to do with the kit parts, though). The kit will arrive in 2-3 days.. so this time I clear coat the surface to help with next decalling process (I hope) Cheers, Mario 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Oh dear Mario, thats not good at all. I don't think I have ever seen Hasegawa decals behave like that before and I hope that the decals in the other kit behave much better. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Oooof. I had same problem with some Hasegawa F-15J Aggressor decals not too long ago but I was able to make them work well enough. But they were small and not so noticeable on an aggressor paint job. Hope the next set works better. Otherwise it would be possible to paint the datk blue? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 (edited) Good news... The decals arrived, and the accompanying plastic parts are kept away. The not so good news... Turns out the new decals was not so good either. Some cracking but still manageable.. I have to resort by painting with Tamiya enamel paints (flat blue, mixed with a little green) to touch up the cracks. Got to admit... I need to find a way to blend the painted blue with the decals. The bad news; me, wife, and kids were tested positive with Covid. We all got mild symptoms, but this also means fewer time for building, and more time nursing the family. Cheers, Mario Edited August 20, 2022 by Lifeline 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Hope you feel better soon mate. Why not use the old crappy decals to patch what you need to? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 I am sorry to hear that the new decals have also given you problems Mario, but the job you have done on getting them on and painting areas that needed work is very good. I am also very sorry to hear that you and your family have caught covid, I really hope that you all only have very mild symptoms and that you make a full recovery very soon. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 On 8/21/2022 at 1:22 AM, arfa1983 said: Hope you feel better soon mate. Why not use the old crappy decals to patch what you need to? I literally went to my workbench and do your suggestion @arfa1983. I remembered I've successfully use this technique in one of my old build... And I don't know why I forget. Thanks for reminding me. The landing gears and doors installed and the whole kit received a clear gloss coat, and enamel wash, finally wings installed and followed by semi-gloss coat. All using Mr.color products. I always dreaded the canopy masking... And this build proved why.. a lot of paint, canopy glue, masking adhesive, clear coat seeping under the masking tape. I tried to scrapping it out using leftovers sprue, also small touch up on the canopy frames. I can't say I'm 100% satisfies with the results, though. Cheers, Mario 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Looks really good Mario. We're all our own worst critic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 I agree with Arthur, she looks great Mario. I think you have done a really good job on a very smart scheme. We are always very critical of our own work (I am no exception) but I think you have done a good job here. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 Thanks for the encouragement guys... Finally all parts are fitted, canopy dipped in future and dried.... she's done. Full pictures will be posted soon in the gallery section. Cheers, Mario 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 The results look pretty good from here. Great result, great subject! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 A beautiful result Mario, you should be very proud of that. Thanks for having taken part in the GB and very well done for producing such an excellent model. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 It's a great and fun GB as always, and it's my pleasure to be a part of it. Thanks for the response and encouragement, @modelling minion @arfa1983, @Dansk, @Wings unlevel, and all... cheers, Mario 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 top job well done👍🙏👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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