Kurt H. Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) es ist abgeschlossen I have finished this model just in time. As usual I messed up something right at the end, the ejection handle on the top of the seat fell off and I did not notice until it was in the cockpit. It is so small It will be hard to find. Any way, here are pictures on the work bench. I will do a true photo shoot tomorrow I hope I have enough paint to continue in the hobby. I never realized how much paint is on that shelf before looking at this picture. Impressions on the build I pushed my self on this build. I refused to be intimidated by Photo Etch. I also tried black basing, and an oil wash. I still made some errors with the fit of the canopy parts, and struggled a bit with the Kormoran missiles. I overcame my dependence on using a lot of putty. I finally learned to use Mr Surfacer, and only the smallest possible amount of putty where needed I also wasted a lot of time with the rivets. If you must get rid of the rivets, the Daco set is a better option, or just leave the rivets. I probably could have finished weeks ago had I not spent so much time messing with the rivets. I have not built many modern kits, most of the airplanes I have built are old monogram tools. It was a delight to work with a modern kit. i would like to build another Hasegawa F-104 I Like what eduard did with this kit. The resin parts all fit perfectly, and were very well detailed. The PE was a challenge for me, but it really adds to the cockpit detail. The decals were easy to work with and applied with no issues. If you want to build a german F-104, this kit is a great value. Any way, on a personal note, i will be stepping away from the hobby for a bit, I have to focus on studying for a re-certification. I will still be watching the forums, just not building for a bit. Thanks to all of you who offered suggestions, and encouragement. Edited August 31, 2017 by Kurt H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Looking really nice - well done! HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Bravo! Very nicely done. We always know every flaw in our own builds... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre Fan Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 20 minutes ago, dnl42 said: Bravo! Very nicely done. We always know every flaw in our own builds... Nice Work Kurt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lancer512 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Looks really good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grandboof Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Well done Do like that scheme Martin H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike J. Idacavage Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Excellent build!!! Good luck with your studying! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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