tonydevil Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I apologize for my English. Hello everyone .... yes, let me tell you once again, FINALLY. After 15 years spent browsing through many forums and sites modeling without being able to paste a single piece of plastic due to lack of space, now with a bigger house and especially with a entire room for all my modeling, I went back to my favorite hobby . I have a passion for this scale because it is mandatory to cure the details. And finally here is this F-104S-ASA in scale 1/32 Hasegawa. It cost me almost two years of work because of the little free time, but in the end I think it is well worth the effort. The main work was concentrated on the negative engraving of the panels and then on all changes related to cockpit, avionics compartment, electronic equipment compartment, wheel bay, engine compartment and much, much more. I was inspired by the aircraft attached photo, because I really liked the idea of an F-104 very dirty and the paint discolored, especially the gray. I was quite happy with my job but if I could go back I would try to pay more attention to some details, for example the undersized exhaust of AIRES. I knew very well the problem of the exhaust but I have left for last the job, then after so long, impatient to finish it took me not to change it ... now I repent. In truth this is only a first step, because now I want to build a nice diorama with the APU, EPU (obviously to be rebuilt because not exist at this scale), pilot and ground operators .... who knows how long it will go yet. Next project: F-14D Tomcat 1/32 Trumpeter's (I was born with TOP GUN). Below the long list of aftermarket used for this model. I hope you enjoy it. Aftermarket F-104 1) CMK 5055 (1/32)F-104G Starfighter - Undercarriage set for Hasegawa 2) CMK 5056 (1/32)F-104G Starfighter - Engine set for Hasegawa 3) CMK 5057 (1/32)F-104G Starfighter – Electronics boxes (behind cockpit) for Hasegawa 4) TRUE DETAILS TD32454 Lockheed F-104G/F-104J Cockpit 5) AIRES AIRES2009 F-4E/J Exhaust nozzles 6) ALL IN SCALE AIS3201 MB-IQ 7A Seat for F-104 G/S 7) ALL IN SCALE AIS3202 OPENED PARA-BRAKE 8) ALL IN SCALE AIS3203 OPENED CIRCUIT BREAKER AND OXYGEN 9) ALL IN SCALE AIS3206 UNDERWING PYLON 10) ALL IN SCALE AIS3205 CORRECTED PINE 11) AIR MASTER AM-32-037 F-104 Starfighter - Pitot Tube 12) EDUARD EDU-32057 SET F-104S/G Interior/HA/ 13) EDUARD EDU-32060 SET F-104S/G Exterior/HA/ 15) TAUROMODEL DECAL TM32/503 COCCARDE A.M.I. PER F104, F86, TORNADO 16) TAUROMODEL DECAL TM32/501 DATA STENCILLINGS PER F-104 A.M.I. 17) TAUROMODEL DECAL TM32/531 INSEGNE E CODICI LO-VIZ PER F 104 A.M.I. F-104S ASA (75) di tonydevil, su Flickr F-104S ASA (2) di tonydevil, su Flickr F-104S ASA (3) di tonydevil, su Flickr F-104S ASA (38) di tonydevil, su Flickr F-104S ASA (35) di tonydevil, su Flickr F-104S ASA (61) di tonydevil, su Flickr F-104S ASA (70) di tonydevil, su Flickr F-104S ASA (72) di tonydevil, su Flickr F-104S ASA (74) di tonydevil, su Flickr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonydevil Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Still others ..... F-104S ASA (48) di tonydevil, su Flickr F-104S ASA (29) di tonydevil, su Flickr F-104S ASA (30) di tonydevil, su Flickr F-104S ASA (25) di tonydevil, su Flickr F-104S ASA (15) di tonydevil, su Flickr F-104S ASA (21) di tonydevil, su Flickr F-104S ASA (22) di tonydevil, su Flickr F-104S ASA (36) di tonydevil, su Flickr F-104S ASA (37) di tonydevil, su Flickr The rest of the photos can be found on flickr. I hope you enjoyed Greetings to all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
White Wolf Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Wow, what a stunner! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polo1112 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Absolutely beautiful, wonderful; Congratulations to you. Bravissimo!! Polo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird3a Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) That's just bloody marvelous, excellent techniques of rendering a multi-hued, weathered, finish. BRAVO !! Tony Edited June 3, 2014 by Snowbird3a Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Absolutely awesome job ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dehowie Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Wow beautiful F-104. Great painting plus excellent detailing and overall just gorgeous. Well done on the 104 and getting your house setup! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Outstanding!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) Amazing. Looks beautiful! Well done. Edited June 3, 2014 by Crazy Snap Captain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Tony, Your two year investment paid off with outstanding dividends. What a fantastic build!! Your detailing and detail painting is simply right up there with the very best. Painting, decaling, and weathering is just near on perfect. Your goal was to come as close as possible to your reference picture, and you succeeded. Looking forward to your F-14 build. Please do a running build blog here on ARC. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Webby Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Wow that's amazing! Nice work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Stunning work. Real looking paintjob. Bravo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 :jaw-dropping: Only one word to describe this build......EXCELLENT!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravosierra001 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 That is impressive to say the least!!! Well done! Brandon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ForestFan Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Superb! Not much else to say!! FF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paddington Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Phantastic job !!! Can't wait to see your Tomcat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Felis Aeternitas Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Truly incredible work! One question... Where can I find "All In Scale" on the web? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
S K Loh Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Congrats! The two years have produced a piece of art! Bravo!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Iceman8241 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Wow, congratulations mate. That's one gorgeous build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRRR Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Absolutely stunning work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonydevil Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Truly incredible work! One question... Where can I find "All In Scale" on the web? Thank you very much The site where I bought "ALL IN SCALE" is this: http://www.mblmodellismo.it/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantomdriver Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Bellissima! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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