Hasegawa F-104C
Another one from the recent past. Hasegawa’s F-104G with as much aftermarket stuff as I could cram into it. This was an important lesson in ‘critical mass’; the idea that at some point Gewgaw A and What’s-it B will eventual interfere with Thingies C, D and E. I used the Aires gear wells, avionics bay and ejection seat. Eduard Big Ed set, and the incredible ‘update’ set from Daco. The only thing I couldn’t upgrade was the decals. Despite scouring the Internet, I couldn’t come up with a set of decals for US Starfighters. I think I had a set of ancient Microscale with the NASA scheme, but wasn’t interested in fighting with what were probably 40 year old decals. Paint was Alclad II, but if I had it to do over again, I could probably have used buffing paints and powders.
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Jeff Bailey said on August 11, 2017
I love this 104! Back in my Army days, my tank and I became the target of a Luftwaffe F-104. It was an awesome, if scary experience. Your model brings back memories.
Bravo, Brad!
Jeff Bailey said on August 11, 2017
SOOO glad it was only a field problem fought with harmless invisible lasers and cameras.
George Henderson said on August 11, 2017
Very nice
Craig Abrahamson said on August 11, 2017
I know whatcha mean about those ancient Microscale decals….I wasted $$ on two sets of recently (they absolutely disintegrated into a million pieces). Your model turned out really well, however – 1/48th scale I presume?
Brad Bronov said on August 11, 2017
Yep…good kit, generally.
Marvin Reyes said on August 11, 2017
Simply gorgeous…great job!
bob mack said on August 12, 2017
i think that’s astounding
Chuck A. Villanueva said on August 12, 2017
High Flight!!
Terry Schuler said on August 12, 2017
Brad, always enjoy a good 104, the best “looking fast just sitting there”, aircraft ever made. Looks very nice. I think your Alclad finish looks great. I’ve actually used it with different shades of model master Metalizer and had nice results. Keep up the good work !
Rob Pollock said on August 12, 2017
Great looking build. These jets are big even in 1:48. I did the Italeri 1:32 version a couple of years ago without the aftermarket bells and whistles and it was still a handful to control.
Dirk Derks said on August 12, 2017
Hi Brad,
Finished the the highest standards. The color changes in the metal are done very well. Regards, Dirk / The Netherlands.
George Williams said on August 12, 2017
I’m with Dirk and the others, great finish on this model.
Jeff Bailey said on August 12, 2017
I have to chime in again: I sure wish there were more pictures of this very excellent F-104! Great Painting, Brad. The changes in the NMF colours are VERY well done and show beautifully.
Brad Bronov said on August 12, 2017
I uploaded another 4 photos….I really need to set up the photo ‘Studio’ and reshoot it. Maybe when I shoot my most recent completion.
Brad Bronov said on August 12, 2017
I uploaded another 4 photos….I really need to set up the photo ‘Studio’ and reshoot it. Maybe when I shoot my most recent completion.
Greg Kittinger said on August 14, 2017
Very nice Brad – the metal work looks excellent.
Richard Mcstay said on August 17, 2017
Lovely metal finish on that one mate! Great build.