 1/18 CF-104, Sometimes ya gotta Go Big or Go Home!!! |
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 Oct 26 2006, 12:44 AM
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 Boldly Going Nowhere Fast  Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 9-September 03 From: Moncton, New Brunswick Member No.: 1099  |
I saw this 21st Century Toys F-104C/G in a Wal-mart in the States last month and at 40.00 it was too good to resist. I forgot to take a photo before I took it apart, but there is a similar F-104 by Tony Landis.
Tony Landis 21st Century Toys F-104 Here's what mine looks like right now (Some of the photos aren't so great):  The part breakdown is VERY similar to the Has. F-104G (Maybe they have a modeler working for them). I'll have to scratch build a long chord tail for it, but most of the panel lines and rivtets are in the right spot. So far, I've re-painted the cockpit and dry brushed. I prefer to dry brush before I paint the buttons. The cockput even came with instrument dials.  This sucker is BIG. Each wingtip tank is a foot long!  Some rivet detail is missing so I'm adding it using the Has kit as a guide. I'm also re-scribing the panel lines since the paint they used filled them in a bit. This photo isn't so great, I'll re-post this one once I prime these parts. 
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Oct 26 2006, 12:57 AM
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 Ad astra per aspera Group: Members Posts: 8662 Joined: 4-October 05 From: Ramsey, New Jersey, USA Member No.: 5747 |
 Isnt that the company that does the 1/18 F-18C? Cant wait to see what extra detail you can put into that monster  
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Oct 26 2006, 02:15 AM
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 GO CANADA! Group: Members Posts: 4425 Joined: 30-August 03 From: Moncton, NB, Canada Member No.: 1032 |
I cant wait to see this... Thanks for posting Jason.
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Oct 26 2006, 04:40 AM
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 Step away from the computer! Group: Members Posts: 589 Joined: 27-July 03 From: Kittanning, Pennslyvannia, USA Member No.: 812 |
Thats awsome!
We have one hanging up at work. Can't wait too see what one looks like mod'ded up. Yea they make an F/A-18C as well, a grey version and a black jolly rogers one. And an F-16 commmin out soon. |
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Oct 26 2006, 06:02 PM
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 I love the smell of JP-8 in the AM! Group: Members Posts: 937 Joined: 26-June 03 From: Back from the sandbox (again!) ... this time for a year!! Member No.: 415 |
These kits ... umm display models ... umm toys are AWESOME!! I have the 1:18 F-16C, F/A-18C, and SEA F-104C in my stash. I'm seriously thinking about doing some major work on the F-16 (weapons, pods, and markings) and the F/A-18C (weapons only). I'll wait until I have display room before I tear into it like you are doing.
I'm taking notes! Keep posting the progress! |
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Oct 26 2006, 06:05 PM
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I love the smell of JP-8 in the AM! Group: Members Posts: 937 Joined: 26-June 03 From: Back from the sandbox (again!) ... this time for a year!! Member No.: 415 |
QUOTE(Tom_Kness @ Oct 26 2006, 12:40 AM) [snapback]879155[/snapback] And an F-16 commmin out soon. They came out with the F-16C a few years ago ... Wolf Pack, Hill AFB, several ANG units, and a generic no tail markings so that you can do them yourself. The one that they are coming out with soon is actually a re-release of the Wolf Pack edition. |
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Oct 27 2006, 09:09 AM
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 Full Blown Model Geek Group: Members Posts: 1047 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Member No.: 1598 |
Did a simple respray on their F/A-18 once, and man, these things are HUGE!
So, what markings have you got planned for this one? |
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Oct 27 2006, 12:36 PM
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Boldly Going Nowhere Fast Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 9-September 03 From: Moncton, New Brunswick Member No.: 1099 |
1 Canadian Air Group RCAF in Germany mid 80's. Final Camo scheme.
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Oct 27 2006, 02:31 PM
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 Step away from the computer! Group: Members Posts: 779 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Moncton, New Brunswick Canada Member No.: 4073 |
Jason,
You are one sick puppy!!!  Looks good so far. Good luck with the rest of it. That is going to huge!!! Wayne Beattie |
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Oct 28 2006, 08:07 AM
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Full Blown Model Geek Group: Members Posts: 1047 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Member No.: 1598 |
QUOTE(MaxHeadroom @ Oct 27 2006, 07:36 AM) [snapback]880363[/snapback] 1 Canadian Air Group RCAF in Germany mid 80's. Final Camo scheme. Cool! Can't wait to see more. |
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Nov 3 2006, 01:55 AM
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Boldly Going Nowhere Fast Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 9-September 03 From: Moncton, New Brunswick Member No.: 1099 |
UPDATE NOV. 2 Wheel well and Rear Stabilizer
I was going to leave the wheel well alone, but decides that I might as well replace the molded hydraulic lines with some fine solder. All I need to add to it when the paint dries is a wash.  Now the rear stab. I marked off a grid and drilled the rivets using a #74 drill bit.  4 hours and seven hand cramps later, here's what I had:  Doesn't look too bad with a primer coat.  Now onto the wings....... |
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Nov 3 2006, 02:20 AM
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GO CANADA! Group: Members Posts: 4425 Joined: 30-August 03 From: Moncton, NB, Canada Member No.: 1032 |
OMG, I didn't realize you did the rivets yourself... I now agree with Wayne. Still totally fascinated with your work though... Cannot wait to see this done.
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Jan 9 2007, 12:39 PM
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Boldly Going Nowhere Fast Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 9-September 03 From: Moncton, New Brunswick Member No.: 1099 |
UPDATE Jan 9, 2007
OK, all that Holiday stuff is out of the way and I'm, back at it again. This time I added the rivet detail to the wings (Yes, all of them). I also have a new digi cam to play with which is a big improvement over my 5 year old Kodak. Here are the wings with their first primaer coat. As usual, a few little imperfections have shown up, like the ejector pin marks on the wing bottoms, so once the primer has cured for a couple of days, I'll break out the putty and sandpaper. Top of Wings:  Bottom of Wings:  Next I have to scratchbuild the long chord tail. |
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Jan 11 2007, 02:23 AM
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Step away from the computer! Group: Members Posts: 779 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Moncton, New Brunswick Canada Member No.: 4073 |
Jason, looking good. More rivets, we want more rivets!!!
Keep up the good work. Wayne |
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Jan 11 2007, 02:38 AM
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GO CANADA! Group: Members Posts: 4425 Joined: 30-August 03 From: Moncton, NB, Canada Member No.: 1032 |
 Sweet!
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Jan 11 2007, 02:03 PM
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Full Blown Model Geek Group: Members Posts: 1069 Joined: 13-September 03 From: West Bend,Wisconsin Member No.: 1114 |
One quik Q. What are you doing for markings? Self made, or are there any available?
I saw the Mig 15 at Wal Mart the other day. Now that could be fun!!!! M |
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Jan 11 2007, 04:19 PM
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Boldly Going Nowhere Fast Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 9-September 03 From: Moncton, New Brunswick Member No.: 1099 |
QUOTE(Matt Walker @ Jan 11 2007, 10:03 AM) [snapback]948757[/snapback] One quik Q. What are you doing for markings? Self made, or are there any available? I saw the Mig 15 at Wal Mart the other day. Now that could be fun!!!! M Not sure yet, I've scaled up some existing decals and they are big enough to make a template and paint on. Canmilair decals can make a custom set for a fee, but 1/18 may be too big. Some I will have to print myself. I've downloaded the font that the RCAF used and can make these myself. |
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Jan 12 2007, 03:52 AM
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 All warfare is based on deception Group: Members Posts: 171 Joined: 26-November 04 From: London, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 3704 |
QUOTE(MaxHeadroom @ Jan 11 2007, 11:19 AM) [snapback]948856[/snapback] Not sure yet, I've scaled up some existing decals and they are big enough to make a template and paint on. Canmilair decals can make a custom set for a fee, but 1/18 may be too big. Some I will have to print myself. I've downloaded the font that the RCAF used and can make these myself. MaxHeadroom, Printing any of my CF-104 sets in 1:18 scale would not be a problem and with any serial number you may want. I've sold several sets in this scale lately and due to their popularity, I have made 1:18 an option of its own in my price drop-down. Three finished 1:18 scale models are now presented on my Customers Gallery page. Shown are a RCAF P-51, Hammy Gray's Corsair IV and the latest is a beautiful Canadair F-86 Sabre Mk 6 in the 1963 Golden Hawks scheme. These are truly awesome in this scale, and I really like the pilots!! I've been seriously thinking about getting one of these Starfighters myself, as I have seen it at my local WalMart. It would look kinda kool sitting next to my 1:144 example, eh!! |
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Jan 12 2007, 12:19 PM
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Boldly Going Nowhere Fast Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 9-September 03 From: Moncton, New Brunswick Member No.: 1099 |
QUOTE(wmburns @ Jan 11 2007, 11:52 PM) [snapback]949323[/snapback] MaxHeadroom, Printing any of my CF-104 sets in 1:18 scale would not be a problem and with any serial number you may want. I've sold several sets in this scale lately and due to their popularity, I have made 1:18 an option of its own in my price drop-down. Three finished 1:18 scale models are now presented on my Customers Gallery page. Shown are a RCAF P-51, Hammy Gray's Corsair IV and the latest is a beautiful Canadair F-86 Sabre Mk 6 in the 1963 Golden Hawks scheme. These are truly awesome in this scale, and I really like the pilots!! I've been seriously thinking about getting one of these Starfighters myself, as I have seen it at my local WalMart. It would look kinda kool sitting next to my 1:144 example, eh!! Cool, I will be in touch. If you do buy one, try to get the German one, and not the silver or SEA camo one as they have the wrong tail for the CF-104, as I found out and will soon be scratchbuilding. |
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Jan 22 2007, 01:02 AM
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Boldly Going Nowhere Fast Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 9-September 03 From: Moncton, New Brunswick Member No.: 1099 |
Update 2007-01-21.
Well, I have the tail done. I had to scratchbuild the proper long chord tail, which went better than I thought. Next up is the wing tanks. I've put a ruler in the pictures so you get an idea of how big this thing is! Left side:  Right side: 
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