Kaireckstadt Posted December 30, 2020 Posted December 30, 2020 Hi again, Here are some pictures of my diorama „Flyout F-104G MFG2, family day“. The aircraft was one of 4 making a farewell-tour through the US in 1986. See special markings at the tail. The model is the Italeri kit with all add-ones from Eduard, a resin bang-seat, engine-trolley, M61 Vulcan and pitot from Master and 3 figures. Helmet of Pilot hollowed out Tamiya F-4 Pilot head. The post-tank is an adapted F-86 tank. Decals came from DACO. Several 100 to apply The explanation plates, the barriers and route warning bands and gun-base scratchbuild.The baseplate is from IKEA and the airfield is 1000 sandpaper. Brake blocks from Tamiya F-16. The J-79 Engine is the base engine of the kit with all accessories and piping/ cabling scratchbuild. It took 3 months to complete only the engine. The whole model and diorama took 1 year to complete. The book „Uncovering of the F-104 Starfighter“ from Danny Coremans was my bible for the build. Thanks for looking. 11 3
harv Posted December 30, 2020 Posted December 30, 2020 That's sweet ! Interior is outstanding as the engine. Overall very nice !....harv 4
BlrwestSiR Posted December 30, 2020 Posted December 30, 2020 Fantastic looking Starfighter. Great presentation as well with the display base and engine. Carl 5
DocRob Posted December 30, 2020 Posted December 30, 2020 A clear 10 on the wow-scale. Everything looks great, the paintjob, the detailing, the interior, chapeau, you nailed it. I have to get me a F-104 once, I was tempted several times, but haven't bought one. Such a consequent no-frill design, with only minimal additions to the engine, to form a plane out of it. Cheers Rob 5
GazzaS Posted December 30, 2020 Posted December 30, 2020 That's beautiful from stem to stern and everything in-between. Just awesome! Gaz 4
Kaireckstadt Posted December 30, 2020 Author Posted December 30, 2020 Thank you all for your feedback. It‘s much appreciated. Sorry for the confusion in the picture sequence. I tried to change it but it didn’t work! 4
Kaireckstadt Posted December 31, 2020 Author Posted December 31, 2020 On 12/30/2020 at 7:30 PM, DocRob said: A clear 10 on the wow-scale. Everything looks great, the paintjob, the detailing, the interior, chapeau, you nailed it. I have to get me a F-104 once, I was tempted several times, but haven't bought one. Such a consequent no-frill design, with only minimal additions to the engine, to form a plane out of it. Cheers Rob Hi Rob, the Italeri-Kit has its shortcomings but builds into a beautiful model even without aftermarket. It perfectly captures the sleek look. Just give it a try. The F-104 is one of my favorite planes! I‘ve also build a bare-metal one and have the 2-seater in my stash. 7
Kaireckstadt Posted December 31, 2020 Author Posted December 31, 2020 3 hours ago, k5ikl said: Beautiful!!!! Outstanding build... Thank you for your nice feedback. 4
Kaireckstadt Posted December 31, 2020 Author Posted December 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Bomber_County said: Absolutely stunning congrats Thanks a lot for your feedback. The F-104 is one of my favorite planes. 2
harv Posted December 31, 2020 Posted December 31, 2020 The only one I ever built was the old Revell Nam. Among bird back in the stone ages......harv 2
Kaireckstadt Posted December 31, 2020 Author Posted December 31, 2020 Just now, harv said: The only one I ever built was the old Revell Nam. Among bird back in the stone ages......harv I‘ve build this one and the Hasegawa too when I was young 40 years ago. Build in 2 days and painted with brush and slivering decals... But I liked it at that time! Do you have a picture of yours? 2
HubertB Posted January 1, 2021 Posted January 1, 2021 Great build of the infamous « lawn dart » ! Congratulations Hubert 4
Kaireckstadt Posted January 1, 2021 Author Posted January 1, 2021 42 minutes ago, HubertB said: Great build of the infamous « lawn dart » ! Congratulations Hubert Thanks for your feedback, Hubert! And a happy and healthy New Year to all of you! 3
TJTX Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 Wow!!! The best compliment I can think of for a build like this is it makes me want to get mine out and start right away. 4
Kaireckstadt Posted January 3, 2021 Author Posted January 3, 2021 3 hours ago, TJTX said: Wow!!! The best compliment I can think of for a build like this is it makes me want to get mine out and start right away. Thank you! I really appreciate this! 2
belugawhaleman Posted January 4, 2021 Posted January 4, 2021 Well done! Always loved the Starfighter and your model is very impressive.....once again, WELL DONE!!!!! 3
Kaireckstadt Posted January 4, 2021 Author Posted January 4, 2021 3 hours ago, belugawhaleman said: Well done! Always loved the Starfighter and your model is very impressive.....once again, WELL DONE!!!!! Thanks a lot for your feedback. I‘m also an absolute fan of the manned rocket. 2
Administrators Fran Posted January 5, 2021 Administrators Posted January 5, 2021 love it!! awesome work with a outstandng presentation.. love the base! 3
Martinnfb Posted February 14, 2021 Posted February 14, 2021 Very impressive and realistic looking build. Thank You for sharing. Cheers Martin 2
Kaireckstadt Posted February 14, 2021 Author Posted February 14, 2021 50 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: Very impressive and realistic looking build. Thank You for sharing. Cheers Martin Thank you for your feedback, Martin! Much appreciated! 2
GazzaS Posted February 14, 2021 Posted February 14, 2021 So... since you like 104's... I think you should do the German NMF Starfighter with the Italeri kit in Foil. It would be a a true eye catcher. 3
Kaireckstadt Posted February 15, 2021 Author Posted February 15, 2021 5 hours ago, Martinnfb said: X2 I did it in Alclad II. Didn’t dare doing it in real foil. Was too anxious to screw it up. Nevertheless the result was acceptable for me. What do you think? 3
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