KursadA Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 CD48102 will be a 1/48 sheet dedicated to USAF F-104C Starfighters of the Vietnam War. Coming in early 2016. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Exhausted Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Awesome, thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ro-Gar Hobbies Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 About time someone came out with a sheet for the F-104C! You will have at least one sold for me! Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azzaob Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Great news! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Maglio Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) please add the antenna loop under the dome, nobody ever made it and is needed!! Edited October 27, 2015 by Paolo Maglio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 please add the antenna loop under the dome, nobody ever made it and is needed!! Hi Paolo, Can you please elaborate a little bit - which antenna is this, and is it specific to the F-104C? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joerg Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Hi! I guess you know this site: My link IMHO the best reference on the subject. I think Paolo is talking about the antenna under the rear canopy. Look here: My link Scroll down to aircraft 57-927 and check the lower right pic. It is also shown in several pics further down. HTH, Joerg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 Thanks - I know the site and used it extensively while I was researching the subject. I never noticed the antenna before. Seems to be fairly easy to add a couple on the sheet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Maglio Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 that is, perfect! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyrens Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 This is awesome news. Been needing a good excuse to do a SEA Camo F-104! Thanks for a great choice of subject Kursad! Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 You know I never really had any interest in the F-104C as being Canadian I pretty much concentrated on our versions. I knew they were several great looking schemes and camouflage too but too many models, not enough time. However seeing your announcement as well as having a quick look at the link to that site may make me change my mind. Looking forward to seeing some profiles. As for that antenna, that is something I hardly ever noticed before. I think a decal would represent that pretty nicely. Is that only on the C version? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 As for that antenna, that is something I hardly ever noticed before. I think a decal would represent that pretty nicely. Is that only on the C version? Even with the tight tolerances that Cartograf allows, there will be some carrier film visible around the borders of the antenna decal - I am not sure how that would look when applied to a transparent part from the inside, but I will provide a couple. It looks like PE would be the ideal material for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Even with the tight tolerances that Cartograf allows, there will be some carrier film visible around the borders of the antenna decal - I am not sure how that would look when applied to a transparent part from the inside, but I will provide a couple. It looks like PE would be the ideal material for it. Hi Kursad Thanks for the quick reply. Here is an idea, how about go the other route and make the carrier film BIGGER so it extends to the edges of the canopy so now no carrier film edge is visible. In this case tight tolerance may not be a good thing. Just an idea since that canopy section does not seem to be too big. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joerg Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Hi Kursad Thanks for the quick reply. Here is an idea, how about go the other route and make the carrier film BIGGER so it extends to the edges of the canopy so now no carrier film edge is visible. In this case tight tolerance may not be a good thing. Just an idea since that canopy section does not seem to be too big. Hi! I'd rather like a normal decal with the clear decal film kept to the minimum possible, because the decal film will never be as clear as the transparancy and the antenna was most probably stuck to the canopy with some film anyway. Just my opinion. Cheers, Joerg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 The antenna in question is the VOR antenna, I think it may only be present on Cs and Ds as I haven't seen it in photos of the many exported Gs or Js. Since the real antenna is "glued" to the inner canopy surface I think visible carrier film might actually enhance the realism in this case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vince Maddux Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 If I may suggest, I have been in search for decals for a F-104D, there is nothing out there for USAF F-104s anymore, much less two seaters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Nice suggestion, Vince - I like! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyrens Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Even with the tight tolerances that Cartograf allows, there will be some carrier film visible around the borders of the antenna decal - I am not sure how that would look when applied to a transparent part from the inside, but I will provide a couple. It looks like PE would be the ideal material for it. I think this would work very well as a decal. Much like the Det cord that is inside a harrier, or those canopy seal decals being done by 'another' decal guy. From what I have learned, if you apply on the polished plastic (with setting solution), then dip in future, the carrier film disappears. so I say run with it. Provide at least 2 (or 3) on the sheet if you can so if we mess one up there is an extra. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
One-Oh-Four Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Hi Kursad, Very good choice to run with the One-Oh-Four!! ;) Do you have some (teaser) artwork to show? Although I've seen you post earlier that 1/32 isn't particularly interesting commercially for you, maybe you could consider to market these decals for the 1/32 Italeri F-104C too? Cheers, Erik. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 I am still working on it, and I will finish it shortly. I doubt I will have any profiles to show for a couple of weeks, as I am pretty busy with preparations for the March batch with 9 new releases. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
One-Oh-Four Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Thanks, Kursad! I'll just wait patiently then...! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share Posted April 20, 2016 This is the final design of the sheet, which will be part of the May batch of releases. Some familiar choices on the sheet, and some not done before : "Snoopy Sniper" is there (complete with the "NancyJ" that should be on the other side), and so are "Pussycat","Smoke II" and "Show Me". I provided markings for the earlier scheme before the aircraft were camouflaged, as well as white and black alternatives for serial numbers; which seem to have been white at first on many aircraft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pep Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 another must get! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Definatelly! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Yes!!! This is great. If this sells well, would you consider doing ADC and ANG F-104s???? Corey in Colorado Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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