Rob de Bie

For future reference, I answered this question here: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235141421-suu-21-practice-bomb-dispenser-on-dutch-air-force-f-84f/ Rob

Don, I'm very sorry to hear about your predicament. Regarding your built models: in our club we actively try to support the members that have to give up the hobby due to health reasons or old age. From the experience so far, I would say that the built models are the most difficult part. They represent the most value to the builder, yet few fellow modelers are interested in other builder's models. Recently we received a 250-piece collection, and so far maybe a fifth found a new home. We donated a few to small volunteer-run museums. We'll try to sell the remainder at two

Illu, thanks for pointing that out. I will probably go for the generic 'F-104' version. Rob

Rich, what a fantastic reply! Thanks for the time spent to answer my question. The project is 'go' now! Rob

Ron, many thanks, that completely answers my question! Love the J79 howl too.. I lived near Volkel AFB in the Netherlands, with three squadrons of 104s, will never forget them! Rob

I'm considering having this F-104 Lockheed Starfighter logo laser-cut in acrylic sheet, to hang on the wall. Here are two sources for stickers and patches: https://www.amazon.com/STARFIGHTER-Emblem-Lockheed-Canadair-Alenia-MBB-Mitsubishi-SABCA-Fokker-Bumper-Sticker/dp/B084DBQ6MX https://squadronnostalgia.com/product/lockheed-f-104-starfighter-patch-with-hook-and-loop-officially-licensed-3-5/ But I'm wondering whether it's an 'original' logo, or was it developed after the act? I cannot find any reference of it in my 15+ F-104 books. D

Maybe sand it off, very carefully, then buff and polish the paint? Try the procedure on another, less valuable model. Rob

I totally agree with you that the seeds of this conflict were planted in 2014. A few years ago I started to see the world in terms of geopolitics, and it explains so much of what's happening in the world. But it does not make you happier. Rob

Last week I received a shipment from Reskit in Ukraine, but I had to pay Dutch custom tax and fee first. Rob

I built the old Revell 1/72 F-16 in that color scheme, as a fictitious shop display: More here: https://robdebie.home.xs4all.nl/models/f16-1.htm Rob

I've got an extensive page discussing all MD-3 'Mule' kits in 1/72 scale, with a lot of reference photos, mostly screen grabs, hence not the best quality. But it's the best I can find: https://robdebie.home.xs4all.nl/models/mule.htm The color changed from yellow to white around 1990 I believe. I finished two Mules a couple of months ago: https://robdebie.home.xs4all.nl/models/mule-2.htm Rob

The canopy was glued to the frame, then filled completely with Apoxie Sculpt. I painted it with Revell enamel coal black for reasons I don't remember. Then I spotted an asymmetry in the rear half of the canopy, that was built up with more Apoxie Sculpt. I thought I was ready for vacforming, but realised the bottom of the master was concave, meaning the master would probably crack under the vacuum. So I had to build a supporting base, as shown in the first reply. All in all a lot of work!! Rob

I made a better canopy for my Anigrand 1/72 A-12 Avenger. The mold was made from the kit canopy. Rob

That is so nice to hear! I think I found their website, but my internet security blocks it. Rob

Ah yes, of course! That made me remember I corresponded quite a bit with Karoly Vandor from Hungary, who lived near Kunmadaras air base, and maintained a small museum back then. I even made a web page about it on my long-abandoned 'The Russian Air Force in East Germany' website: https://robdebie.home.xs4all.nl/vvs-ddr/kunmadar.htm The page's layout reflects what was fashionable those days. It hurts my eyes, but I can't delete it.. Rob