Kaireckstadt Posted December 30, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 That's sweet ! Interior is outstanding as the engine. Overall very nice !....harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Fantastic looking Starfighter. Great presentation as well with the display base and engine. Carl 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted December 30, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 That's beautiful from stem to stern and everything in-between. Just awesome! Gaz 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5ikl Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Beautiful!!!! Outstanding build... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Absolutely stunning congrats 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 3 hours ago, k5ikl said: Beautiful!!!! Outstanding build... Thank you for your nice feedback. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 The only one I ever built was the old Revell Nam. Among bird back in the stone ages......harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Great build of the infamous « lawn dart » ! Congratulations Hubert 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted January 3, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Well done! Always loved the Starfighter and your model is very impressive.....once again, WELL DONE!!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Fran Posted January 5, 2021 Administrators Share Posted January 5, 2021 love it!! awesome work with a outstandng presentation.. love the base! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Very impressive and realistic looking build. Thank You for sharing. Cheers Martin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted February 14, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 X2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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