BastianD Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Next kit on the stash, will build it in the silver version, out of the box. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 Let’s see how we can bring this bird to life. Looks nicely detailed, raised panel lanes mostly except for flaps which are regular panel lines. Decals look stunning, hope they are still ok after all these years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 Started glueing the wingtip fuel tanks together. The large fin was glued on both sides, anyone any view on the size of this fin: is it realistic size? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 And fitting the fuel tanks already in place: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Love those classic Monogram kits. Have fun with this build. Geoff M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 43 minutes ago, Geoff M said: Love those classic Monogram kits. Have fun with this build. Geoff M Thanks Geoff, hope the result will be good as it’ll be the first time to airbrush in silver metallic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Is this the release that was molded in dark (very dark) olive green? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircommando130 Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 I think the USAF 104's the wing tanks had the same size fins on both sides. I saw them fly all the time when my dad was at Edwards but the single seat 104's didn't carry tanks and the B models did. I like those old Monogram kits as well! Cheers...Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 That’s correct. The wing tanks on the A-D models had the same (small) size fin on both sides. The larger inboard fin didn’t start until the G/J/CF-104s. Those models also had the dished main wheel hubs, while I think the kit has the spoked hubs of the later versions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 1 hour ago, habu2 said: Is this the release that was molded in dark (very dark) olive green? Correct. Any remarks or observations to know in advance: let me know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Dave Williams said: That’s correct. The wing tanks on the A-D models had the same (small) size fin on both sides. The larger inboard fin didn’t start until the G/J/CF-104s. Those models also had the dished main wheel hubs, while I think the kit has the spoked hubs of the later versions. Thanks Dave, good to know. So I’ll correct the wingtip tank large fin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) I built this kit a few years ago and bashed it into an Italian version. Biggest issue was the speed brakes do not like to be in the closed position, required a lot of fitting and cleanup, other than that, I was happy with the final results. During final stages... Edited October 31, 2022 by bashace Pic added Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 2 hours ago, bashace said: I built this kit a few years ago and bashed it into an Italian version. Biggest issue was the speed brakes do not like to be in the closed position, required a lot of fitting and cleanup, other than that, I was happy with the final results. During final stages... Looks nice. I will build it with all open: gun, brakes and canopy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Off to a great start! I’m looking forward to your build. Posted my Charlie model last month. Take care and happy modeling, Mr.Happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Mr.Happy said: Off to a great start! I’m looking forward to your build. Posted my Charlie model last month. Take care and happy modeling, Mr.Happy Great one! Camo fits her well too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Mr.Happy said: Off to a great start! I’m looking forward to your build. Posted my Charlie model last month. Take care and happy modeling, Mr.Happy Do you have a thread on the build? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 BastianD, 1. Thank you very much for your kind words. 2. Unfortunately no I do not have a thread on the build. Your Italian F-104G/S looks great. You may want to check some of your references for missing identification lights that Monogram may not have included in there mold. Take care, Mr. Happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Mr.Happy said: BastianD, 1. Thank you very much for your kind words. 2. Unfortunately no I do not have a thread on the build. Your Italian F-104G/S looks great. You may want to check some of your references for missing identification lights that Monogram may not have included in there mold. Take care, Mr. Happy Used to the fact that ye ol Monogram kits miss quite some details: more fun to create them yourselves. see my threads on : - F-100 Super Sabre: And EA-6B Prowler: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 A Great team effort to you and your brother. The old Monogram Hun is on my shelf to do pile. It’s got a great outline compared to the other offerings out there. I agree it’s fun bringing those old Monogram kits up to par with the more modern models out there. It really doesn’t take too much work on some of the kits. My best to you and yours, Mr. Happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 9 hours ago, Mr.Happy said: A Great team effort to you and your brother. The old Monogram Hun is on my shelf to do pile. It’s got a great outline compared to the other offerings out there. I agree it’s fun bringing those old Monogram kits up to par with the more modern models out there. It really doesn’t take too much work on some of the kits. My best to you and yours, Mr. Happy Curios to see the thread coming! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Here is a build thread I did 5 years ago. I would probably do things differently were I to build it today, but it does give you an idea of what to expect. The fit of the upper and lower fuselage was a problem, and trying to attach the landing gear doors was also frustrating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Kurt H. said: Here is a build thread I did 5 years ago. I would probably do things differently were I to build it today, but it does give you an idea of what to expect. The fit of the upper and lower fuselage was a problem, and trying to attach the landing gear doors was also frustrating. Thanks Kurt, very helpful indeed. Have to check where the differences are between your kit and mine, but until now the fit of top and bottom fuselage seems to be ok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 (edited) I built it's little brother the 1/72 kit, Monogram kit pantographed down in size, yours is looking great! Word of caution, use a metal nose pitot. Edited November 2, 2022 by jonwinn punctuation Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 6 hours ago, jonwinn said: I built it's little brother the 1/72 kit, Monogram kit pantographed down in size, yours is looking great! Word of caution, use a metal nose pitot. Thanks, looks very nice! I have just started so all pics are just for reference! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 A reference pic or 2. DaNang Vietnam 1965, George AFB planes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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