Vietnam Air War GB - Extended!

talentless

Any idea if F-104-C  starfighters flew over Vietnam. I see references to the G version and i assume C's did too. I have one in the stash if they did and may join or am i too late?

seems like the c version did. i have the hasegwa 104-c withe the "George" decals. does anyone know if the other decal scheme in the boxwas a vietnam era one or would ineed aftermarket decals.

The F-104C and the F-104D were the only versions that the USAF used in the Vietnam War.

Ken

Except for training the Germans at Luke I don't think the USAF ever flew any G's. Only A's and C's.  C's were in Viet Nam but were not very useful as there was no air defense mission.

mikeymize

Hey Len, I really like the 02A and it looks as though you've done quite good thus far. Especially considering you have hand painted everything. I'm not sure if you mentioned it but will you paint it the silver  finish or some type of camo pattern? Best of luck with the rest of the build. Look forward to seeing the finished product.

Any idea if F-104-C  starfighters flew over Vietnam. I see references to the G version and i assume C's did too. I have one in the stash if they did and may join or am i too late?

seems like the c version did. i have the hasegwa 104-c withe the "George" decals. does anyone know if the other decal scheme in the boxwas a vietnam era one or would ineed aftermarket decals.

Hey Len, I really like the 02A and it looks as though you've done quite good thus far. Especially considering you have hand painted everything. I'm not sure if you mentioned it but will you paint it the silver  finish or some type of camo pattern? Best of luck with the rest of the build. Look forward to seeing the finished product.

Son Of Medicine Man

Hi Len,

Now that is determination and also a cool wife to let you have the space in your temporary home at the dining table!

You are moving right along on that O-2A Skymaster!  I have that same kit in my stash.  The only aftermarket detail I have for it is the Draw Decals "DON'T SHOOT".

I have not opened my kit yet.  How does the cockpit look on it?  With all that glass it is going to be pretty viewable.

Ken

And yes, my wife is pretty cool. She knows this hobby is important to me so she doesn`t break `em too much... She actually asked me if I wanted to find a desk and set it up in the bedroom..(wants me out of the kitchen..lol) but the bedroom is too small. Have to either set up in a corner in the living room or in the cold garage. I can`t wait to get back into my house!

Thanks again Ken, you too Ripcord!

Len

Hi Len,

Now that is determination and also a cool wife to let you have the space in your temporary home at the dining table!

You are moving right along on that O-2A Skymaster!  I have that same kit in my stash.  The only aftermarket detail I have for it is the Draw Decals "DON'T SHOOT".

I have not opened my kit yet.  How does the cockpit look on it?  With all that glass it is going to be pretty viewable.

Ken

Good work!

Hey all,

Started my Skymaster FAC on Sunday. Made alot of progress being that there isn`t much to the kit. Here are some pics...

...cockpit floor...

 So far I`ve been brush painting everything and not liking it too much...headin` out to the garage tonight to start spraying...

Here`s a shot of my work space...the kitchen table. Not used to cleaning up after every session...

 I bought that flimsy, plastic, 6drawer thingy to hold my Tamiya paint survivors...

This is where I am now, everything is assembled for the most part, haven`t glued the wings on yet, or fiddlies. Gonna shoot some paint on it tonight...at least that is my plan.

 The clear parts were a really good fit...a little gap on both sides of the windscreen near the bottom but easily fixed with some white glue (can`t really make it out in that pic).

The directions called for a 1/2 oz of weight in the nose to avoid tail-sitting, I used more like 1 1/2 oz`s..

Fuselage is ready for painting after being stuffed with toilet paper...

I`ll post more pics after my paint job is done...like the kit, not alot to that either...

Thanks for lookin`....

Len

I know what you mean Len, my Mom is 77!  Fortunately she only lives about 3 miles away so it is easy for me to get to her house whenever she needs anything.

Ken

You`re a good son Ken! My Mom lives with us, but has been in Florida since September. She is back in NJ but is staying wit my Aunt for a week, then with my Brother for a bit. The place we`re renting is only 2 bedrooms and pretty tight with the 5 of us now....would be sardine-can like if Mom came here...lol. But...she will wind up here...hates being away from us and doesn`t get along with certain family members...she`s 76 and set in her ways.....

Len

troublemaker66

Wow...found this on page 3...? Anyway, I actually got to do some building today, first time since the flood! I had this GB on my mind and , since I`m not sure if all the parts to my Mohawk are there, I started an O-2A Skymaster FAC, out of Bien Hoa AB in `69. I took some pics that`ll be posted soon. It`s the Testor`s kit and the fit seems pretty darn good so far. There will be no straying from this kit because I`m using the kitchen table in our rental home as my bench...one kit at a time...lol. Just feels good to be building. I`ve also been hand-painting everything so far, my airbrush is in the garage and I`m too lazy to run back and forth. The major part of the exterior will be airbrushed though...nothing like the smooth finish from an A/B.

I will inventory the Mohawk kit asap, it was going so well and such a nice kit that I don`t want to give up on it.

Len

Good to hear from you again Len!  I haven't been posting anything of late because my Mom just had surgery a week ago Friday.  She is just getting back to the point where she doesn't need as much help and I can start to relax and get back to my workbench.  She lives alone and I am the only one that takes care of her.

Ken

Wow...found this on page 3...? Anyway, I actually got to do some building today, first time since the flood! I had this GB on my mind and , since I`m not sure if all the parts to my Mohawk are there, I started an O-2A Skymaster FAC, out of Bien Hoa AB in `69. I took some pics that`ll be posted soon. It`s the Testor`s kit and the fit seems pretty darn good so far. There will be no straying from this kit because I`m using the kitchen table in our rental home as my bench...one kit at a time...lol. Just feels good to be building. I`ve also been hand-painting everything so far, my airbrush is in the garage and I`m too lazy to run back and forth. The major part of the exterior will be airbrushed though...nothing like the smooth finish from an A/B.

I will inventory the Mohawk kit asap, it was going so well and such a nice kit that I don`t want to give up on it.

Len

Hi Everyone,

A little more progress.

In this first picture, you can see how the sides of the front panel to the rear cockpit are hanging over the side:

And here is the other side:

Here is how it looked after I filed it down flush with the rest of the cockpit:

 And once again the other side:

 Next step was to work on the scope.  It is shown here still attached to the resin mold base.  The scope is on the far right and the hood for it is on the far left:

 Here is a shot of the first test fitting of the scope.  As you can see it is sticking out way too far according to my reference photos.  So I had to file down the backside and keep test fitting it until it looked right.

 Next I epoxied the hood onto the scope:

Tomorrow when the epoxy is set, I will do the final touch up on the paint then it will be ready to epoxy into the cockpit.

Ken

professordeath

Ripcord

troublemaker66

If we ever flood again I`m buying a big RV and living on top of a mountain...

You could come down here with us!  The last time I seen rain was.....well, never.  Its over 100F though,  I love it!  Something youll have to get use to.  (right now its 54F and I am freezing! Jesus!!!)

Lol...the temometer hit the high 50s for the first time here in Houston a couple of weeks ago. I really enjoy going out in shorts and seeing all the dorks in their winter gear....dressed like they like in Wisconsin or something. It's hilarious. 

falconmod

Right now it's 27F here, gonna get up to 31F  prime weather for hiding in the basement working on models,  just stinks when I have to go out to the unheated shop to search my stash.  LoL

Ripcord

troublemaker66

If we ever flood again I`m buying a big RV and living on top of a mountain...

You could come down here with us!  The last time I seen rain was.....well, never.  Its over 100F though,  I love it!  Something youll have to get use to.  (right now its 54F and I am freezing! Jesus!!!)

Tal Afar Dave

Hey Len,  sorry to hear about the damage to your home.  Hope you are back to normal quickly and back to the work bench in short order!

Right now it's 27F here, gonna get up to 31F  prime weather for hiding in the basement working on models,  just stinks when I have to go out to the unheated shop to search my stash.  LoL

troublemaker66

If we ever flood again I`m buying a big RV and living on top of a mountain...

You could come down here with us!  The last time I seen rain was.....well, never.  Its over 100F though,  I love it!  Something youll have to get use to.  (right now its 54F and I am freezing! Jesus!!!)

Hey Len,  sorry to hear about the damage to your home.  Hope you are back to normal quickly and back to the work bench in short order!

Thanks Guys! It took a little while but we`re settled in at the rental....waaay smaller than our house but,being everything else was scarfed up and FEMA was sending people 3hrs away from here  to live, we`re very lucky. My wife could make a refridgerator box "homey"...lol. Things are slowing down at work a bit...may be back to regular 8hr days soon. I`ll be able to sift through the stuff I salvaged...think I have all my paints and airbrushes...just a total mess. If we ever flood again I`m buying a big RV and living on top of a mountain....

troublemaker66

Son Of Medicine Man

 

 

Hi Len,

Thank you for the compliments!  I have not heard from you for a while.  Am I understanding you correctly, you had to evacuate your house?  Did you get hit by Sandy?

Ken

Yep..hit hard. Lost my 1st floor and the house is uninhabitable for the time being. We are renting a house which FEMA is paying for, thank goodness. I`m getting quite an education on the insurance payout process...they don`t want to pay out...lol.

My flood company sent me an advance but didn`t tell me I had to send the check to the mortgage company and have them sign it before I could deposit it. I have my builder waiting to go but we have to play these games...very sad and frustrating. Take it easy Ken!

Len

Wow, oh my gosh!  That is terrible Len!  I am so sorry man!  I hope your family is okay?  What a way to spend Thanksgiving and Christmas.  At least your still alive!  I am glad of that!

Wow, your whole 1st floor!  I just can't imagine what that must feel like.  I hope your life gets back to normal soon my friend.  Please keep us informed on what is going on.

Ken

Son Of Medicine Man

 

 

Hi Len,

Thank you for the compliments!  I have not heard from you for a while.  Am I understanding you correctly, you had to evacuate your house?  Did you get hit by Sandy?

Ken

My flood company sent me an advance but didn`t tell me I had to send the check to the mortgage company and have them sign it before I could deposit it. I have my builder waiting to go but we have to play these games...very sad and frustrating. Take it easy Ken!

Len

professordeath

The Phantom office looks excellent SOMM!

I love that Thud. Looks like that kit went together nicely.

Hi Jimmy D., thank you for the compliment!  I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

Ken

troublemaker66

S.O.M.M., Cockpit and IP look great!

MKelley , Nice job on the Thud! I have the D and G kits somewhere in my disaster of a house. Seeing all this excellent work is making me crave modeling....have alot of my salvaged stuff at the rental, just gonna take a while to sort through it...basically had to grab as much as I could and chuck it into totes...have no organization whatsoever at the moment. Working 12/7`s ain`t helping either...except for when the time comes for buying replacement supplies....

Hi Len,

Thank you for the compliments!  I have not heard from you for a while.  Am I understanding you correctly, you had to evacuate your house?  Did you get hit by Sandy?

Ken

It went together with little trouble. This is the 3rd or 4th one that I have finished. One of these days I am going to go whole hog with aftermarket goodies and see what I really can do with the kit. Thanks for kind words everyone.

S.O.M.M., Cockpit and IP look great!

MKelley , Nice job on the Thud! I have the D and G kits somewhere in my disaster of a house. Seeing all this excellent work is making me crave modeling....have alot of my salvaged stuff at the rental, just gonna take a while to sort through it...basically had to grab as much as I could and chuck it into totes...have no organization whatsoever at the moment. Working 12/7`s ain`t helping either...except for when the time comes for buying replacement supplies....

I have finished the Monogram's F-105D. Straight from the box an earlier post showed the build process.

The kill markings are from WWII when Col. Douglas flew a P-47 in the ETO. That is the main reason I chose them. They came with the kit and wanted to crumble when I strarted putting them on. Needless to say they were the hardest part of the build.  Comments welcome.

I wish I could post some new pictures of my F-8 build but I'm just waiting until I get the AM Zuni rocket tubes for it. other than that it's almost done.

John