Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
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Just completed this Eduard F-104C StarFighter “The Zipper” for a Vietnam group build on Instagram.
This kit was a huge change of pace for me as I usually build WW2 prop aircraft. Definitely got me interested in doing another jet [...]
This model was created as a farewell gift for a long-time acquaintance: he is the owner of the penultimate pure modelling shop in my home town. He will be retiring in the foreseeable future and his modelling shop will be closing its doors [...]
Hasegawa's excellent Starfighter adorned with Aires cockpit and Martin Baker ejection seats.
A very nice model by Hasegawa. Cockpit and ejection seats by Aires. The Belgian Air Force Starfighters had Lockheed C2 ejection seats with a cradle-like harness, which is well depicted by Aires.
Unfortunately, in this particular model, the [...]
Hey Party People! Next up in my Good From Afar but Far From Good collection is this Monogram F-104G Starfighter. I scribed all the panel lines and scratch-built the retraction linkages on the main landing gear struts with lead wire and [...]
1/72 Hasegawa, built 2022 for the Luftwaffe GB, more pic's and details there.
Hi folks,
in case you are not yet in Christmas mood, taking a look at my recently finished build might help you. Ho, ho, ho!
It features the "old" Hasegawa CF-104D in 1/72:
all natural metal areas were dressed up with Bare [...]
One I've wanted to do for a while.
I picked up the F-104G and some aftermarket Caracal Decals to go for the NASA 104N
Primed with Tamiya Neutral Grey and Lacquer Gloss Black for the metallic surfaces.
Painted with.
Colourcoats Dark Sea [...]