Warbird Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) Hi All, This is Italeri's 104 with Reskit exhaust, Master pitot, Eduard wheels and seat. A few additions here and there but otherwise a straightforward build. The kit has its pros and cons and I think others have already given enough feedback about it. This plane was based in Leeuwarden (Netherlands) during the late 70' - early 80'. "D-8115" markings are paint otherwise I used the (top-notch) decals from the box. Paint is AK Real. Photos taken outside so light varies a little bit... Cheers Tristan Edited October 18, 2022 by Warbird alain11, LSP_K2, Greif8 and 38 others 38 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 The F-104 is a gorgeous airplane. I remember seeing them fly at Edwards AFB when I was a young fella. Thank you Kelly Johnson! Great job on that G model! Looks fast just sitting there. Cheers...Ron Warbird and geedubelyer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Wow! Warbird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 That is beautiful. The finish is excellent! nicely done! Pete Warbird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madelf75 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Beautiful build nice work steve Warbird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jboldt007 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 outstanding !!! love the mottling, and weathering on the tail pipe. the seat is out of this world (i wish Italeri's reissue of their 1/12 scale seat was even close to this). i find it hard to believe modellers can produce such perfect builds as this - boggles the mind. I know this kit has some detractors but it looks perfect to me. i sat in the cockpit of a Canadian 104 a month ago or so. it's crazy that a plane that could fly as fast as this was still so "analog" on the interior - toggles ands switches which look like ones you can buy at the local hardware store. Warbird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Fantastic Starfighter Tristan! Although everything about this model is gorgeous, I really take note of some of the details, like how realistic the engine weathering looks and the slightly chipped paint on the cockpit sill. Beautiful. Cheers, Chuck Warbird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Tristan, I love seeing your work and this is inspiring! Cheers, Tom Warbird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaro Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Great plane! Great model! Great pictures! Just the benchmark! Congratulations! Warbird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROM Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 perfect! Warbird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael931080 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Knocked that one clear out of the park!!!!!!! Absolutely beautiful. Warbird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Cons? Not seeing any in this build! Very nice! Mark Proulx Warbird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Bettencourt Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Great looking build!! Thanks for sharing. Rod Warbird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbird Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 Thank you All for your kind comments! I've added a photo and changed another. @ Mark: I guess it's part of the magic to make sure the cons are well hidden! Mark P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieB Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Superb! Love the subtle weathering and really neat finish. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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