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                        Completed Revell 1:48 F-104G Starfighter

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                        Toshi
                        • Member since
                          March 2015
                        • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
                        Posted by Toshi on Friday, August 5, 2016 10:47 AM

                        Thank you for the information.  It's greatly appreciated.

                        Toshi

                        On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

                         

                        Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

                         

                         

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                        murph
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: West of the rock and east of the hard place!
                        Posted by murph on Friday, August 5, 2016 10:25 AM

                        rangerj

                        Any of our Canadian friens know the correct red color for the Canadian F-104 "red indian"?

                        rangerj,

                        There were two different 421 Squadron 'colour bird' schemes; the 'Coke Bottle' and the 'Toothbrush'.

                        Having corresponded with a pilot who flew both the 'Coke Bottle' and 'Toothbrush', he confirmed that Model Master Guard Red was an almost spot on match for the real aircraft.  He said that it was definitely not day-glo nor was there an orange tint to the colour.

                        Hope this helps.

                        Mike

                        Retired and living the dream!

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                        Toshi
                        • Member since
                          March 2015
                        • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
                        Posted by Toshi on Thursday, July 28, 2016 6:16 PM

                        Jim Barton

                        Sweet looking plane!

                         

                        Thank you sir!

                        Toshi

                        On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

                         

                        Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

                         

                         

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                        rangerj
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        Posted by rangerj on Thursday, July 28, 2016 6:16 PM

                        Very nice "missle with a man in it". The 104 is a favorite of mine as well. I had a chance to talk to a 104 pilot and he said it was a fantastic airplane, but has no forgiveness what-so-ever. He further said the pilot must stay out ahead of the airplane at all times especially when landing. Airspeed is critical. The recommended procedure for ejection in the early A with downward ejection was to roll the airplane on its back anhd eject. The early 104s also had a problem with shooting themselves down. The Vulcan cannon exaust gasses were being injested into the engine and causing a flameout. There was a story in the early days of the aircrafts service life that the aircraft was running into the 20mm shells when it fired the cannon at high speeds. As far as I know this is an old wives tale. Anyone know more about this. Again Toshi, you did a great job on the 104. Any of our Canadian friens know the correct red color for the Canadien F-104 "red indian"?

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                        Jim Barton
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        Posted by Jim Barton on Thursday, July 28, 2016 5:28 PM

                        Sweet looking plane!

                        "Whaddya mean 'Who's flying the plane?!' Nobody's flying the plane!"

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                        Toshi
                        • Member since
                          March 2015
                        • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
                        Posted by Toshi on Sunday, July 17, 2016 12:11 AM

                        1943Mike

                        Great recovery from painting issues Toshi. You did a nice job as usual. It's one of my favorite jets from the 50's era and you did it proud.

                         

                         

                        Thank you 1943Mike!  I had some issues with the F-104's NMF.  Ultimately, it was worth the extra effort on my part, the NMF on this build was very difficult for me.  

                        Toshi

                        On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

                         

                        Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

                         

                         

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                        Toshi
                        • Member since
                          March 2015
                        • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
                        Posted by Toshi on Sunday, July 17, 2016 12:09 AM

                        BrandonK

                        Great job Toshi, it looks fabulous. Very very nice!!

                        BK

                         

                        Thank you so much BrandonK!  The NMF was my biggest challenge of this build.

                        Toshi

                        On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

                         

                        Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

                         

                         

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                        Toshi
                        • Member since
                          March 2015
                        • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
                        Posted by Toshi on Sunday, July 17, 2016 12:08 AM

                        murph

                        Very nice results Toshi.  Very nice.

                        Mike

                         

                        Thank you very much murph.  It took me awhile to get this right but it was worth the effort.

                        Toshi

                        On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

                         

                        Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

                         

                         

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                        1943Mike
                        • Member since
                          December 2010
                        • From: Salem, Oregon
                        Posted by 1943Mike on Saturday, July 16, 2016 11:09 PM

                        Great recovery from painting issues Toshi. You did a nice job as usual. It's one of my favorite jets from the 50's era and you did it proud.

                         

                        Mike

                        "Le temps est un grand maître, mais malheureusement, il tue tous ses élèves."

                        Hector Berlioz

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                        BrandonK
                        • Member since
                          June 2014
                        Posted by BrandonK on Saturday, July 16, 2016 8:30 PM

                        Great job Toshi, it looks fabulous. Very very nice!!

                        BK

                        On the bench:

                        A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

                        2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

                                                 14 / 5 / 2  

                                                      Tongue Tied

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                        murph
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: West of the rock and east of the hard place!
                        Posted by murph on Saturday, July 16, 2016 8:21 PM

                        Very nice results Toshi.  Very nice.

                        Mike

                        Retired and living the dream!

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                        Toshi
                        • Member since
                          March 2015
                        • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
                        Posted by Toshi on Thursday, July 14, 2016 7:02 PM

                        Tal Afar Dave

                        Nicely done, Toshi!  Seeing the actual kit built up in these markings is so much more appealing to the eye than the side views in the instruction booklet!!  I have one of these on my desk and may have to break it open very soon.  Thanks for the inspirational work.

                         

                        TAD

                         

                        Thank you sir, I hope you do open your kit!  I'd love to see it.  Thanks for the visit!

                        Toshi

                        On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

                         

                        Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

                         

                         

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                        Tal Afar Dave
                        • Member since
                          January 2011
                        • From: Commonwealth of Virginia
                        Posted by Tal Afar Dave on Thursday, July 14, 2016 5:30 PM

                        Nicely done, Toshi!  Seeing the actual kit built up in these markings is so much more appealing to the eye than the side views in the instruction booklet!!  I have one of these on my desk and may have to break it open very soon.  Thanks for the inspirational work.

                         

                        TAD

                        2022 New Year's Resolution:  Enter 1 group build and COMPLETE a build this year!!  Why Photobucket did you rob me of my one Group Build Badge???  Must be part of the strong anti-Monogram cartel!!!

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                        Toshi
                        • Member since
                          March 2015
                        • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
                        Posted by Toshi on Thursday, July 14, 2016 3:36 PM

                        stikpusher

                        Yes I like it!

                         

                        Thank you stikpusher!

                        Toshi

                        On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

                         

                        Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

                         

                         

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                        stikpusher
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: Sonora Desert
                        Posted by stikpusher on Thursday, July 14, 2016 2:08 PM

                        Yes I like it!

                         

                        F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

                        U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

                        N is for NO SURVIVORS...

                               - Plankton

                        LSM

                         

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                        Toshi
                        • Member since
                          March 2015
                        • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
                        Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:46 PM

                        XF-15DCC

                        Another one down and very well done, Whats next?

                         

                        Kevin

                         

                        Thank you XF-15DCC!  My next build will be a Tamiya 1/48 Pheil "Luftwaffe" (Arrow).  I'll be starting the thread soon.  Thanks for following!

                        Toshi

                        On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

                         

                        Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

                         

                         

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                        Toshi
                        • Member since
                          March 2015
                        • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
                        Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:43 PM

                        JohnnyK

                        Toshi,

                        Nice build. I would guess that it is finally finished.

                        I have a question: regarding the title to this discussion topic, how did you chand the word "WIP" to "Completed"? 

                         

                        Thank you sir, yes it's completed.  As for the change in the topic, you just go to the bottom of your first thread.  Then you scroll down to the Edit, Reply, and Quick Reply buttons.  Click on Edit, then scroll back up to the very top of the thread.  You can then Edit the title page.  I hope this helps.  Let me know if you're having issues.  Good luck!

                        Toshi

                        On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

                         

                        Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

                         

                         

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                        Toshi
                        • Member since
                          March 2015
                        • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
                        Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:38 PM

                        M. Brindos

                        Nicely done, my friend! You make me want to build one for my own collection now. :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

                         

                        Thank you my friend!  I can definately recomend this kit.  Of course in your hands, you'll be doing some scratch building and some of that        M. Brindos magic.

                        Toshi

                        On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

                         

                        Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

                         

                         

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                        XF-15DCC
                        • Member since
                          June 2016
                        • From: Bristol CT
                        Posted by XF-15DCC on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 7:01 PM

                        Another one down and very well done, Whats next?

                         

                        Kevin

                        We live in fame or go down in flame. 

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                        JohnnyK
                        • Member since
                          March 2015
                        • From: Close to Chicago
                        Posted by JohnnyK on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 6:58 PM

                        Toshi,

                        Nice build. I would guess that it is finally finished.

                        I have a question: regarding the title to this discussion topic, how did you chand the word "WIP" to "Completed"? 

                        Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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                        M. Brindos
                        • Member since
                          January 2015
                        • From: Tumwater, WA.
                        Posted by M. Brindos on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 6:51 PM

                        Nicely done, my friend! You make me want to build one for my own collection now. :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

                        - Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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                        Toshi
                        • Member since
                          March 2015
                        • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
                        Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 5:05 PM

                        JOE RIX

                        Well, given your issues with the initial paint and the subsequent magnificent hand paint work, your 104 turned out fabulous. Seriously Toshi, that is one fantastic recovery on your part. Well done indeed.

                        Somehow I missed the pics of your work room earlier and just recently caught them. I had to chuckle at the litter boxes in your man cave as this is how it is for me also as I share my room with my best bud "Sparetire".

                         

                        Thank you JOE RIX!  With the paint issues at hand, I was very hesitant to handbrush the F-104G.  I was just frustrated with the way the paint peeled off.  With that being said, my other build, the F-22 Raptor paint did not have any issues.  Weird isn't it!

                        Toshi

                        On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

                         

                        Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

                         

                         

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                        Toshi
                        • Member since
                          March 2015
                        • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
                        Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 4:53 PM

                        patrick206

                        Very nicely done, Toshi, another great one in the logbook. Thanks for the WIP and photos.

                        Patrick

                         

                        Thank you patrick206!  It's my pleasure to post my WIP.

                        Toshi

                        On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

                         

                        Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

                         

                         

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                        JOE RIX
                        • Member since
                          August 2009
                        • From: MOAB, UTAH
                        Posted by JOE RIX on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 4:52 PM

                        Well, given your issues with the initial paint and the subsequent magnificent hand paint work, your 104 turned out fabulous. Seriously Toshi, that is one fantastic recovery on your part. Well done indeed.

                        Somehow I missed the pics of your work room earlier and just recently caught them. I had to chuckle at the litter boxes in your man cave as this is how it is for me also as I share my room with my best bud "Sparetire".

                        "Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin

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                        patrick206
                        • Member since
                          March 2013
                        Posted by patrick206 on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 4:32 PM

                        Very nicely done, Toshi, another great one in the logbook. Thanks for the WIP and photos.

                        Patrick

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                        Toshi
                        • Member since
                          March 2015
                        • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
                        Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 3:41 PM

                        Here is (Finally, after the paint issues) the completed F-104G Starfighter.  If it weren't for my paint mistakes, I feel that this kit is a very decent Revell model.  One mistake I found was that one of the red stripes by the tail section, was numbered 1.  It should have been number 21.  Other than that, the F-104G went together relatively smooth.  Some very minor putty work, some sanding, and with a little adjustments, this is a fine kit.

                        Toshi

                        On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

                         

                        Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

                         

                         

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                        Toshi
                        • Member since
                          March 2015
                        • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
                        Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:56 PM

                        Gamera

                        She's looking great so far! 

                         

                        Thanks Gamera!  This paint job was very frustrating, especially after I let the MM chrome silver cure for a week.  I did not expect it to come off with the tape, then again my dad always said; "Expect the un-expected".  LOL!

                        Toshi

                        On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

                         

                        Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

                         

                         

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                        Gamera
                        • Member since
                          November 2009
                        • From: SW Virginia
                        Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:52 AM

                        She's looking great so far! 

                        "I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

                         

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                        Toshi
                        • Member since
                          March 2015
                        • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
                        Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 3:59 PM

                        BrandonK

                        Toshi, that is a very impressive kit. You are really knocking this one out of the park. I really like this one.

                        BK

                         

                        Thank you my friend.  There's some unusual colors for the paint sceme that I've never done.  Thanks for the visit.

                        Toshi

                        On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

                         

                        Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

                         

                         

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