Completed Revell 1:48 F-104G Starfighter

Jay Jay

Wow Toshi, that's a beautiful NMF finsh, well done Sir.

So what did you end up using for your NMF ?

 

Toshi

Looking good Toshi!The cockpit looks great!

Wow Toshi, that's a beautiful NMF finsh, well done Sir.

So what did you end up using for your NMF ?

Here is some further progress.  The wings are not fully painted yet as their supposed to be painted white.  The rest of the F-104G still needs to have the fueselage worked on.  Thank you for stopping by!

Toshi

JOE RIX

Very good looking progress Toshi. I'm curious, What putty have you been using lately? I have not followed along on your builds as diligently as I'd like so I'm sorry if I missed it somewhere along the way.

P.S. I addressed your questions concerning my Badger 105 in my Corsair WIP.

 

With that statement, I still have to return to my first love, Monogram/Revell! I mentioned Monogram, although their not around any more being bought  out by Revell, that was my favorite brand, Monogram.  Revell came in a close second.  It's very dear to my heart as I built Monogram and Revell kits as a 8 year old boy!  I appolagize for the off subject paragraphs.  

As for the type of putty?  I tried milliput, bondo, Squadron, Testors, and a few other products.  I always came back to Tamiya white.  I'm biased, I love everything that's Tamiya.  Tamiya white is my choice, it's lacquer based and very easy to dry quickly as the lacquer evaporates instantly.  It's also very easy to mold, it dries quickly due to the lacquer content, and sanding is a breeze.  Once cured, the adhesion properties are incredible!  

Thank you JOE RIX my friend, you've always given me the support in my builds and I'm so greatful for that. 

Toshi

seasick

Nice looking build. 

 

Toshi

Very good looking progress Toshi. I'm curious, What putty have you been using lately? I have not followed along on your builds as diligently as I'd like so I'm sorry if I missed it somewhere along the way.

P.S. I addressed your questions concerning my Badger 105 in my Corsair WIP.

Nice looking build. 

JohnnyK

 

 

Toshi

 

 

JohnnyK

That looks like a really nice room to make models. it has nice big windows. My model room is in the basement. What room are you working in?

 

 

 

 

I'm in the Den, this use to be Mrs. Toshi office room.  She moved out of the den and bought me a bunch of tables.  This became my model shop.  LOL!  I'll take some photos for you.

 

 

 

 

 

How many airplanes are hanging from your ceiling?????  Also, how many airplanes have you built??

 

JK

 

Toshi

JohnnyK

Looking good!! I think that when I was a kid The Museum of Science and Industry In Chicago had one of those airplanes hanging from the ceiling. I could never figure out how on earth that airplane with the little wings could possibly fly? I still don't get it.

 

Toshi

Toshi

 

 

JohnnyK

That looks like a really nice room to make models. it has nice big windows. My model room is in the basement. What room are you working in?

 

 

 

 

I'm in the Den, this use to be Mrs. Toshi office room.  She moved out of the den and bought me a bunch of tables.  This became my model shop.  LOL!  I'll take some photos for you.

 

 

JK

Looking good!! I think that when I was a kid The Museum of Science and Industry In Chicago had one of those airplanes hanging from the ceiling. I could never figure out how on earth that airplane with the little wings could possibly fly? I still don't get it.

Here is what I did for today.  I had to add more putty to the tail section, I'll let it dry and sand the tail section tomorrow.  As I reiterated; "Lots of putty, lots of sanding".  Thank you forum members for the visit!

Toshi

seasick

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F-104 nicknames:

The Widow Maker

The Lawn Dart

A Missile with a Man in it

Zipper

Zip-104

Japan:

Eiko: "Glory" (ironic)

Germany:

Erdnagel "literal: tent spike, figurative: ground spike, lawn dart.

Fliegender Sarg: Flying coffin.

Pakistani AF:

Badmash

: Hooligan

Italian AF:

Spillone

: Hat Pin

Bara Volante

: Flying Coffin 

Canadian Farces:

Lawn Dart

Aluminium Death Tube

Flying Phallus

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Toshi

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F-104 nicknames:

The Widow Maker

The Lawn Dart

A Missile with a Man in it

Zipper

Zip-104

Japan:

Eiko: "Glory" (ironic)

Germany:

Erdnagel "literal: tent spike, figurative: ground spike, lawn dart.

Fliegender Sarg: Flying coffin.

Pakistani AF:

Badmash

Italian AF:

Spillone

Bara Volante

Canadian Farces:

Lawn Dart

Aluminium Death Tube

Flying Phallus

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murph

To reflect on a couple of posts in this thread, first off, nice work so far Toshi.  Go Canadian markings.  I'm a little biased.  If you do go Canadian, sand off the IR sensor (raised nub in front of the front windscreen) as RCAF CF-104's didn't have these sensors.  All RCAF Starfighters had the Lockheed C2 seats. The kit seat is an abomination.  Do yourself a favour, if you can and if you wish.  With the large canopy glass, everything in the cockpit is quite visible.  Get an aftermarket seat.  Trust me.  I've built two of these kits.

A friend of mine flew Starfighters in Germany of the 50 or so aircraft he has in his pilot's log books (Spitfire, Mustang, Corsair, Warhawk, Vampire, Sabre, etc), Des said the Starfighter was his favourite; hands down.  He said it wasn't a hard aircraft to fly.  You just had to be thinking at least a minute ahead.

Keep up the good work!

Mike

 

Toshi

BrandonK

Cool subject Toshi. And that cockpit looks simply incredible. Super nice work. And you building space resembles what many of us have in our own homes. Pretty funny.

BK

 

Toshi

JOE RIX

Hey There Toshi. Very cool subject the F-104. Your off to your usual fine work I see.

I regret that I am of very little help when it comes to NMF's. I've tried Alclad and I messed up my first attempt, my bad, and then on my most recent and second try of Alclad Aircraft Aluminum the paint came off when masked. I was quite confused as I did everything by the book. Research revealed that apparently Alclad punched out a defective batch of Aircraft aluminum. So, that P-47 has been set aside until such time I get motivated to strip and reapply with better Alclad.

Good Luck on your current endeavors. Joe

 

JOE RIX

Hey There Toshi. Very cool subject the F-104. Your off to your usual fine work I see.

I regret that I am of very little help when it comes to NMF's. I've tried Alclad and I messed up my first attempt, my bad, and then on my most recent and second try of Alclad Aircraft Aluminum the paint came off when masked. I was quite confused as I did everything by the book. Research revealed that apparently Alclad punched out a defective batch of Aircraft aluminum. So, that P-47 has been set aside until such time I get motivated to strip and reapply with better Alclad.

Good Luck on your current endeavors. Joe

 

Toshi

M. Brindos

Your lawn dart... er, I mean F-104 (lol) is looking pretty good already. I agree with the others, that pit is well done.

 

Toshi

lawdog114

Interesting subject Toshi. You should look into using Alclad for your natural metal finishes, if not this one, your next. You won't be disappointed.

 

Toshi

To reflect on a couple of posts in this thread, first off, nice work so far Toshi.  Go Canadian markings.  I'm a little biased.  If you do go Canadian, sand off the IR sensor (raised nub in front of the front windscreen) as RCAF CF-104's didn't have these sensors.  All RCAF Starfighters had the Lockheed C2 seats. The kit seat is an abomination.  Do yourself a favour, if you can and if you wish.  With the large canopy glass, everything in the cockpit is quite visible.  Get an aftermarket seat.  Trust me.  I've built two of these kits.

A friend of mine flew Starfighters in Germany of the 50 or so aircraft he has in his pilot's log books (Spitfire, Mustang, Corsair, Warhawk, Vampire, Sabre, etc), Des said the Starfighter was his favourite; hands down.  He said it wasn't a hard aircraft to fly.  You just had to be thinking at least a minute ahead.

Keep up the good work!

Mike

Cool subject Toshi. And that cockpit looks simply incredible. Super nice work. And you building space resembles what many of us have in our own homes. Pretty funny.

BK

Hey There Toshi. Very cool subject the F-104. Your off to your usual fine work I see.

I regret that I am of very little help when it comes to NMF's. I've tried Alclad and I messed up my first attempt, my bad, and then on my most recent and second try of Alclad Aircraft Aluminum the paint came off when masked. I was quite confused as I did everything by the book. Research revealed that apparently Alclad punched out a defective batch of Aircraft aluminum. So, that P-47 has been set aside until such time I get motivated to strip and reapply with better Alclad.

Good Luck on your current endeavors. Joe

Ok, here we go!

my entertainment w/Surround Sound

Mrs. Toshi's abandon desk.

Work station

I have to share the room with three cats.  LOL!

A rack of planes and a piece of historical interest in sports card collection.

Your lawn dart... er, I mean F-104 (lol) is looking pretty good already. I agree with the others, that pit is well done.

JohnnyK

That looks like a really nice room to make models. it has nice big windows. My model room is in the basement. What room are you working in?

 

That looks like a really nice room to make models. it has nice big windows. My model room is in the basement. What room are you working in?

Here is some progress for today.  Some putty and lots of sanding will be needed.  This is one weird looking aircraft.  A needle with stubby short wings.  LOL!

Jay Jay

Wow that office looks good Toshi, best one yet.  Good luck on your NMF what ever technique you decide to use.

 

Toshi