melk Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 As I start to consider what to build, I am thinking of doing a Canadian ASW Avenger with Belcher Bits. Anyone have experience with them? Thanks, Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Yep, but read the instructions and test fit everything a bunch. It looks real; nice when done. Built one for someone else. Then bought a set for myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Great timing, I've been thinking of ordering one of these, myself. Thanks for the info, Phantom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Not with this particular set but I've used their S-2 conversion and loved it. Quality resin bits, if you follow the instructions to the letter, you'll be fine. Measure twice, cut once! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
melk Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 Thanks for the replies!!! I'm going to order the kit and some CF104 decals for the F104C I have! Yes, I WILL read, reread and test fit!! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird3a Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) Careful, a CF-104 and a F-104C are different aircraft. To the uninitiated, they may look the same, but they're not. Tony Edited May 7, 2017 by Snowbird3a Quote Link to post Share on other sites
melk Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 Thanks Tony. May I ask for more information on the differences, where to find them? One of my favorite gate guards is the ASW, name escapes me right now, at CFB on PEI. May be closed now. Damn, I can't find the picture right now either> Big, beautiful plane! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 20 minutes ago, melk said: Thanks Tony. May I ask for more information on the differences, where to find them? One of my favorite gate guards is the ASW, name escapes me right now, at CFB on PEI. May be closed now. Damn, I can't find the picture right now either> Big, beautiful plane! Mike You mean the Argus at Summerside? Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 23 minutes ago, melk said: May I ask for more information on the differences, where to find them? CF-104s were basically F-104Gs. Longer tail, different engine, different wheels, different seat. You can see the tail differences clearly here: http://www.i-f-s.nl/f-104-operators/ The US and Pakistani pics show the short tail; the rest show the long tail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
melk Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 THAT IS IT SEAN!!!! I just love the look of that plane. Years ago when Rustico Island was a campground, we would hear/see the P-3C's, 6 am and 6 pm, heading out on patrol. We also saw.heard them out of Brunswick, ME when we camped on the coast. Thanks very much, got to find those pics!!! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
melk Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 Thanks Tony, that is a wealth of information on the "Missile with a Man in it"!! Always loved the lines on the F -104 and that site gives me lots of details. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird3a Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Wasn't me. 😀 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
melk Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 Oops, Thanks to MoFo!! I'm sure you have other great information there Snowbird3a!! :) Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I wish they would put that Argus indoors. I don't want another corroding aircraft in the maritimes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
melk Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 I agree. The display is great, but. There is another jet, F-101, I think, in Hillsborough, NB. Have to check when we go up there in June. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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