Tiger27 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 in the early 70's the Norwegian government found a need for more F-104's. Having a number of F-104G in service from 1963, a decition was made to order a new batch. The Canadian airforce had some in storage and these where purchased by Norway. The 22 jets was at the time in storage in Scotland and after some upgrades was made they where flown to Norway where they entered service with 334th sqd at Bodo AB in 1973-74. The CF-104 was retired in 1983 when replaced by F-16 A/B's This jet will be nr "755"/CF-104 , Canadair Construction Number 683A-1055/Serial 12755, It was in Canadian service from 1962-71,and came to Norway on 25 april 1974. The build itself will be Italeri 1/32 scale kit with Leading Edge RWR's and Vingtor decals. I'm on the lookout for a resin C2 seat but have yet to find one. I'm comfertable using the kit seat also in case i dont find a replacement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger27 Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 and the work continues, cocpit is coming along nicely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger27 Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 I've got some work done the last cupple of days. Mixing the color for this jet took me many hours ,but I think I've got it.. Today I've prepared the glareshield, the RNoAF CF-104's had some extra boxes and stuff on the glareshield. I've scratchbuilt these using small bits of plastic, a piece of a coctailstick and some copperwire. Now it's time for a coat of flat varnish, then the canopyparts , windscreen, sand down any spots I've missed and then for the fun part.. start painting this sucker.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Looking great, Tiger :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger27 Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Thanks dude :) Now it's coming together, I've used the wings, tailsection and parts of the fuslage for paint testing. Now I'm gonna prime her, polish and get the proper paintwork down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Intriguing....must be easy fitting it on the shelf, it's like a baguette :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J8kob_F Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Nice build! I have always loved RoNAF starfighters so will definitely be following! Is it going to be a NMF or green? Jakob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger27 Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Nice build! I have always loved RoNAF starfighters so will definitely be following! Is it going to be a NMF or green? Jakob Thanks dude :) This is gonna be a green CF-104 (tail 755). 334th sqd, ca 1980. I finished a F-104G jan 1st same kit, same scale just different markings. (NMF color) http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=271372 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger27 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 More work done tonight. main sceeme is on, some light post shade and colorajustment, along with masking and painting the radome, antiglare and airintakes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SERNAK Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Nice work so far. Are you planning to do some weathering? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger27 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Nice work so far. Are you planning to do some weathering? Naturally alittle weathering, but very subtile on this one. Some more work done, gloss coated the jet, and painted the C2 seat, it still needs a wash and some highlight but I did't wanna do that at 04:20 AM last night Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger27 Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Been working on the decala along with some detailing in the landing gear. Slow progress now as I'm busy with work so I dont' get to many hours on the bench. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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