itsmyonlyvice Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Hi All,First time posting to LSP forums. I have studied the Vietnam Air War for a very long time and am very glad to see the GB created. My subject is Hasegawa's recent limited release of the 104C. I will keep you all posted as to the progress of the build, and am looking forward to all of the subjects that have been posted to date. What's the secret to posting an image? Thanks guys, and enjoy your day.Steve Girlscanplay2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Welcome aboard Steve! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Another 104, excellent. Welcom to LSP Steve, we look forward to seeing your build as it progresses. Regards Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Cool! I'm doing one of these as well--guess I'll do the one that isn't Smoke II!!! Cheers, Tim W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Stoner Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Welcome to the madness! Glad to see ya jump in with a rocket with wings. Great choice. Looking forward to your build. Paul Girlscanplay2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Welcome to the Group Build Steve! I'm glad you have decided to join us! And welcome to the forums as well! It's great we have a new member joining us. Please start your build log with a picture of your project preferably with the box open and any aftermarket items and a description of what you're going to build. I will add your name and Aircraft to the Who's Building What list at the top of the forum.Thanks and have fun building! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmyonlyvice Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Welcome to the Group Build Steve! I'm glad you have decided to join us! And welcome to the forums as well! It's great we have a new member joining us. Please start your build log with a picture of your project preferably with the box open and any aftermarket items and a description of what you're going to build. I will add your name and Aircraft to the Who's Building What list at the top of the forum.Thanks and have fun building! Paul Paul, Thank you for the welcome, and I will post pixs. All I need to know is how to add them to the post; what's the secret? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Hi Steve, Welcome to LSP. In order to post images here on LSP you'll need offsite hosting like PhotoBucket, Flickr, Imageshack etc. Here's a link from the FAQ on how to post using PB. Other sites should be a similar process. http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=46600 HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Can't wait for pics !! Welcome aboard Steve !.........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderdriver Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Here is a WEASEL TRIVIA QUESTION Did a F-104 ever be confused with a SA-2 SAM? Think about it? jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmyonlyvice Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Hi Steve, Welcome to LSP. In order to post images here on LSP you'll need offsite hosting like PhotoBucket, Flickr, Imageshack etc. Here's a link from the FAQ on how to post using PB. Other sites should be a similar process. http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=46600 HTH Hi and thank you. I will post as soon as I can. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmyonlyvice Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Cool! I'm doing one of these as well--guess I'll do the one that isn't Smoke II!!! Cheers, Tim W. Hi Tim, I am looking forward to you build. Maybe we can compare notes. Have a great weekend. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmyonlyvice Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Hi Guys, I am back with photos, here they are. It's the basic Hasegawa 104 kit but the "C" version. IN the lower right corner is the Inflight Refueling Probe that is cast in white metal. There are decal options for two aircraft of the 479th Tactical Fighter Wing based at Ubon, Thailand in 1968, I will be modeling "Smoke II" no. 70925. This is the Aires F-104G J79 exhaust. The same engine was used on the "C" version so this will work. The resin casting is nicely done and is a great improvement of the kit piece. The afterburner section is well done too. These are the reference books I will be using. The DACO Publishing book on the left is superb with clear, in focus color photos. It includes 4-view drawings of an F-104G and TF-104G in 1/72 and 1/48 scales. Enlarge the 48th by 150% and you have the 1/32 drawings that you need The book on the right is the original Verlinden Publications book. It too has color photos but due to the page count of the book it doesn't cover as much as the Daco offering. Just like the Daco book it too has 1/72 and 1/48 drawings of a F-104G and TF-104G. It also has the plans for the Belgium Tiger Meet 104 which you can enlarge to 32nd and have painting pattern and masks available. Now to answer the question was a F-104 ever mistaken for an SA-2, I wouldn't know. I haven't run across that in any of the research that I have done, but I wouldn't be surprised if it had. I do know that when the 104s launched on MIGCAP, the NVA Air Force didn't fly on those days. They were affraid of going up against them. Enough history for the day. The next photos that I will post will be improving the inlets, so stay tuned and check back often. Have fun guys! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Stoner Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Very cool. Looks like a great project. Will be watching Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Steve, looks like you're all set now! That's going to be one sexy airplane brother! Cant wait to see what ya do with that wonderful box of stuff! All the best to you and your build, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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