Madmax Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 The story of the F-104G in the Luftwaffe is remarkable in itself, never mind the awe inspiring technological advances the aircraft embodied at its first flight only 9 years after the end of WWII. Despite many hardships in operating a total of 916 F-104s over a 30 year period, the Germans showed their Teutonic resolve, and made a success of their Starfighter program. It has been very satisfying building this model, and the research that went with it has given me a better perspective on the much hyped "Widow-maker". It is a beautiful aircraft to look at, and regardless of some typical Italeri niggles, the kit captures the lines very well. I eventually chose to build one of JaboG 31's "Jagdbomber(s)", as that was the primary role of the Luftwaffe's F-104G's. Should you be interested, here is a link to the build thread: For a change, I think I should just let the photo's tell the story... Cheers, Sean chuck540z3, Greg W, Pfuf and 29 others 31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) That's a stunning build - perfect in every respect Your WIP already was a pleasure to follow !!! Lothar Edited August 22, 2020 by Lothar Out2gtcha and Madmax 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 WOW! That is a beautiful Starfighter! Great work Madmax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 I am absolutely CRAZY! about this build. I just can't get enough. GREAT! show! Sincerely, Mark Madmax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Beautiful model! Your painting is exceptional. Cheers, Chuck Madmax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUROK Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Fantastic great job. Perfect finish! Madmax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Wowee!! That is really brilliant Madmax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Stunning! Madmax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanes Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 As I already said in you WiP: fantastic and absolutely stunning! Watching the photos one minor thing jumped me: the mirrors in the canopy are solid grey. A small drop of silver colour, or some foil might do the trick? Madmax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 That's a real cracker, congratulations on a beautifully built and finished model. Madmax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 2 hours ago, allthumbs said: Stunning! Yep, that sums it up perfectly! Barry Madmax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Fantastic! Love the painting and weathering. Pleasurable to look at in all aspects! Gaz Madmax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 Vielen Dank Lothar, thank you HL-10, Mark - you have been a great supporter of this build , Chuck - an endorsement of my paintwork from you is a real treat! Thank you Kurok, Brian (an evergreen voice of support) and allthumbs (which I trust you are not)! Joachim, I actually did paint the mirrors silver initially and I suspect that I forgot to mask them when I sprayed the grey . Well spotted - you certainly have an eye for detail! I see that some of the mirrors are painted black on the reverse side (presumably to limit reflection in the canopy), which you might add to your TF... "Cracker" is such a wonderfully English compliment, thanks Max. Barry, that profile pic of yours... brilliant, and thanks for the comment. Gaz, always good to see your young Frankenstein visage - and thank you! Lothar and Fanes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Love it, thanks Sean. Madmax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawman56 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Fantastic work! To be honest, I never really paid attention to the dimensions of this bird, but your one overhead shot made me realize that the wings were really just there in theory! If ever an aircraft was "a missile with a pilot strapped to it", this is the one! Great work, and great photos! Madmax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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