faab104 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Hi everybody, Reader of ARC for a long time, the time as come for me for my first topic ... it's never too late !? so now I'm here with the jet I prefer : The One O Four ! I tried a few "scratch" modifications on the classic Hasegawa kit, for the Recce version of the Starfighter. RF-104G has got a camera system in a small bump behind the nosewheel and a camera in the left side of the fuselage (in front of the port intake). This starfighter was in service with German Marineflieger coded 26+69, to Hellenic Air Force in 1986 where ASIA style schem patern was applied. Based at Araxos Air Base. Sorry for not talking longer caus' of my poor English, so let's go for photos ! of course you're welcome for any questions or remarks ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mimis Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Excellent! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Beautiful! The 104 is one of my favorites! I remember being a little kid and reading CB Colby books on the "missile with a man in it!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Oh and welcome to ARC!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
faab104 Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 Thanks a lot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IrishGreek Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 It looks great! I have the 1/32 Revell Olympus kit and I have recently really been bitten by the F-104 'bug'. Your's is a beautiful build. Thanks for sharing. And Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zark Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Great model and great pictures especially the one with the "covered" a/c in the background...and something else, since I have been to Araxos AFB more than a couple of times I can tell you that the mountains in the horizon are exacly like the real ones in the area. Once more well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
faab104 Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 Thank you all for your comments. since I have been to Araxos AFB more than a couple of times I can tell you that the mountains in the horizon are exacly like the real ones in the area. Hi Zark, it makes me curious, you have photo of this place ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pirata Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Excellent model and the photos are very realistic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Fantastic build and photography! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
faab104 Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Thanks a lot ! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Faab 104.. FANTASTIC ...SUPERB...AWESOME 104....Nice detailing and workmanship... I looked at this and thought what model...as it looks SO realistic I thought it was 1:1... BRILLIANT photos too... And WELCOME to ARC..Hope you enjoy the stay and show more of your EXCELLENT models... HOLMES :) <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
faab104 Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 I am very happy that you enjoy my model ! you're Great Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JayBee Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 faab, fantastic result, it doesnt look like 1/72! And you added a nice detail, the Chaff / Flare dispenser, some of the MFG2 were retrofitted with them. Kind Regards, Jürgen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 That is simply phenomenal! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
faab104 Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 Thanks a lot for your nice messages. I will make other starf' this year, and I hope they will be even better. See you soon ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Great '104! Do you have any details on how you built the recce equipment and the chaff / flare dispensers? Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
faab104 Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 Hi Andre ! the answer to your question is in the "missile with a man in it" GB section of ARC. I try to make a better one, but German this time. Concerning the chaff/flare, I took them in the Italeri Kit of the F-5B. They are not exactly the same for a 104. But I think they looks good for 1/72... Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric B. Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Hi Faab Wow!! nice to see you here on ARC. The 1/72nd 104 master is coming (but I know you know how to build beautiful other types too). That's really a nice model you show us here, effect enhanced by great photography that make the whole thing look real. Welcome on ARC mate. Cheers Eric B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Hi Andre ! the answer to your question is in the "missile with a man in it" GB section of ARC. I try to make a better one, but German this time. Concerning the chaff/flare, I took them in the Italeri Kit of the F-5B. They are not exactly the same for a 104. But I think they looks good for 1/72... Thanks Thanks! The F-5 items look pretty spot on to me - I have a couple Esci / Italeri / RoG F-5's in the stash that could be donors for when I attempt a recce Marineflieger '104 with the new Daco decal set. Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jetmodeler Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 WOW! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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