Marine104 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Hi guys Since I am new here I thought I would show you one of my completed 1/32 models and to say hello! Here is Hasegawa's 1/32 F-104G Starfighter kit modelled in the special livery of '26+72", one half of the colourfully painted Marineflieger Vikings display team in their final few shows of their final airshow season before retirement. Quite a bright scheme and maybe not to everybody's taste but I've always loved the German Air Force special schemes and it certainly stands out on my shelf! It was a model of quite a few firsts for me coming from the world of 1/72. My first 1/32 kit with full rescribe and additional scratch built parts. I used an Aires seat (incorrect exact headrest type but none available in this scale-will modify Eduard's one in the future), wheels and J79 exhaust nozzle from Eduard (both very good). I pretty much rebuilt the cockpit, new bulged gear doors, some gear well/leg details, fashioned a centre pylon and FOD covers. I wish I had used a better substitute for the intake cover attachment cords among others and the RBF tags are way too big even in 1/32, next time I'll use 1/48 ones. Lessons to take into future 1/32 F-104s of which I plan quite a few. I used the amazing DACO decal sheets which were extremely accurate from my references, really highly recommend those. Painted with Revell enamels because I thought they matched the RAL callouts the best and weathered only modestly, after all this scheme was only worn for a few months. I hope you like it! (I jazzed up some of the photos a little ) I also built another Viking team jet in the traditional Marineflieger colours, however after an SD card crash this is the only photo I have now . Italeri kit pretty much OOB with DACO decals, Having been a long stalker of this site, finally I'm glad I joined and I look forward to taking part here and viewing all the excellent models on the go! Thanks for any replies and best regards, David Anthony in NZ, Emilio, Sammy and 39 others 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 WOW! That is utterly fantastic. That low light shot could easily be mistaken for the real thing. Thanks for sharing! Marine104 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevepd Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Excellent build it's really good. I actually don't remember these on the air show circuit despite being a plane nerd!. Steve. Marine104 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) welcome aboard! lovely models and well photographed Edited April 25, 2018 by Shawn M Marine104 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Verrrrry nice Dave !! Marine104 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Great work, look forward to seeing more! Mike Marine104 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Marine104 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Outstanding F-104's! Having built the Hasegawa 104 you did a great job on the rescribing and riveting. I always liked the 104...saw them fly at Edwards AFB with the Flight Test Center and escort the X-15 back from speed or altitude runs to Rogers Dry Lake. Can almost hear that J-79 engine howl!! Marine104 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Welcome aboard. Great models. Love the F-104. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Brilliant. Marine104 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Terrific model and even better photography. MARU5137 and Marine104 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F`s are my favs Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Kinda similar to a real plane. Unbelievable! And those B&W pics... Awesome. Congrats! Marine104 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine104 Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 Thanks for all the kind words on the F-104 and the welcome folks, glad you like it! Cheers, David MARU5137 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARU5137 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Hello David, Nice of you to share a STUNNING & an EXCEPTIONAL looking Starfighter. Marine104 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigant Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Terrific model and even better photography. Ditto! Marine104 and Bill Cross 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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