LSP_Kevin Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Spectacular! I just love that sheen. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredouille Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Incredible work ! Love your painting technique. Absolutely beautiful F-104. Thanks ! Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Beautiful paint work Matt. Really like the subtle weathering on it Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel111 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Wow, looks absolutely beautiful! Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogsATX Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 And after a marathon session last night - this thing is done and off the bench: Overall - glad I built it and happy to have a 104 in the display cabinet, but the sloppiness of the Italeri kit makes the finish out maddening, and the decals, even though Cartograf printed, are rather thick. If I were doing this again, I'd strongly considering doing a West German one using Daco's huge sheet. cib2265, dmthamade, Seversky and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 (edited) That's one great looking Starfighter.. Great build, lovely finish, and whatever problems the decals presented, they look absolutely fine in your photos. Very comprehensive too. Edited February 28, 2016 by Chek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Wow, what a stunner Matt...beautiful finish - as realistic as they get. Congrats! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Simply fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha71 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 great paint as usual very nice looking model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaxos345 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 (edited) Great work Matt!!! What gloss clear did you use? And the final one? Also what kind of the 1500 surfacer do you use? The bottle stuff or the spray can one? Thanks in advance, John Edited February 28, 2016 by zaxos345 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 This is such a beautiful build. Paint job is superb. I dig this. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogsATX Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Great work Matt!!! What gloss clear did you use? And the final one? Also what kind of the 1500 surfacer do you use? The bottle stuff or the spray can one? Thanks in advance, John Gloss - Tamiya X-22 with a mist coat of Gunze Mr Leveling Thinner Final coat - the new Tamiya Flat Clear (more semi-matte, plus AK Ultra Matte for the tip tanks. Gunze out of the pot...try to avoid rattles if I can... zaxos345 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Matt, despite the issues you've had with this build, I think it looks utterly fantastic. You'd just never know it was a challenge at all. If it's not bound for a magazine, I'd love to publish it on the website. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogsATX Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Matt, despite the issues you've had with this build, I think it looks utterly fantastic. You'd just never know it was a challenge at all. If it's not bound for a magazine, I'd love to publish it on the website. Kev Of course - just let me know what you need from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Fantastic build, really like the differences in sheen you've pulled off. It's a small touch, but really helps the accuracy. Looking forward to what you've got going next Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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