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Efharisto parpoli Angelos :)

Bad news is that I have to stop the project for the while. I'm now en-rout to Cairo, Egypt, get stuck at Prague Airport. I'm archaeologist working at Tell el-Farkha (www.farkha.org). I'll be back around Easter. But depends on conditions at the camp I'm going to start another project -> EAF Mig-21MF (with some CMK goodies) from 104sq, Mansurah AB 1973.

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  • 2 months later...

Excellent work on the Starfighter. An RJAF bird (derelict or not) is still a very unique subject.

Thanks for keeping us up with your progress.

-Jeff

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This are self made masks cut by Wojtek. As you can see on the first page of this topic, I redraw roundels in CorelDraw and send the project to Wojtek Fajga. He cut the masks in his workshop and send it back to me.

If somebody would like to get a template of RJAF roundels let me know I'll share, also I can help you in making templates of other markings, numbers etc....

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Next step:

I've washed the model with a mix of Abt 502 Dark Mud + Sepia and Burnt Sienna from Rembrandt. I got a nicely grayish- brownish color. Next step was a coat of vallejo clear satin- it gives to the model a beautiful finish. I was working also on the jet pipe and radar cone. Still much more to do. Anybody knew where this bird should have RBFs?

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And now is time to make it a little bit more dirty.

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One of the best looking Starfighters. Thanks for showing this. I really love your weathering. This plane has always amazed me in the fact that it actually was a flyable. Can't wait till your next update, hope we don't have to wait too long!

Jeremy

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In order to finish this build I went out to do small shopping.

First of all I would like to set this plane on the base presenting the part of the runway.

I've found completely new branch- Steel Scorpion. They are specialists in paper- laser cut stuff. This stuff is gorgeous, very nice print with small texture on the upper surface. I have also their's RFB. I must said that this are the best RBF I've ever see.But in the first row I will try to do it on my own. I have a few sheets of polyester to make base and boarding ladder.

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I'm following closely this topic because I'm in love with the 104.

I have to say that you're building a real masterpiece, starting from the choice of the subject and continuing with the flawless realization.

Keep up the good job!

Fulvio

PS: I'm an administrator for a Flickr group called "Aviation: Starfighter" where you'll find some nice photos for all the 104 lovers linky

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Thanks for the invitation. It's a long way from Vermont to Krakow. I always visit Krakow for several days when I'm in Poland. I'm due to visit next year. I studied at ASP from 1978- 1983. Those were very interesting times. I remember a hobby shop near the Rynek on Slawkowska. Are there other hobby shops in Krakow? I need to start posting some of my work. I love the understated weathering on your F-104.

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Jurek there are some more shops in Kraków but not in the center, one is located next to the mail street leading to Wieliczka - on the corner of Biezanowska and Wielicka, another one is located near Mlynskie circle. You are in better situation than I'm - traveling to Poland you don't need the visa. I need to go threw online visa form (hundreds of questions about everything) than paying 140$ and finally get for the meeting with consul and have a hope to receive it. even thought I can be rejected by the immigrant officer at the airport. Everything that only because I was invited for the conference held at Metropolitan Museum...

I've done some more work on my F-104

First pf all add some weathering to finalize painting.

I've preapred the pilots seat

and have done runway as a part of the base of the model.

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the base ( I will add a wooden stand )

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