phantom Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 We begin with a Hasegawa F-104G out of the box with a spare C2 ejection seat from a past kit that recieved after market. Might just go after market on this kit as well. Decals will be from the spare bin to make 12700 as it appeared during its 1967 world record attempts. All most all silver with next to no markings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Fantastic choice and welcome aboard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 Next comes the modifacations. Lengthened shock cones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 While the putty dries so I can form it, some more was built. These things go together almost as fast as Phantoms. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) Shock cones flattened out. Alclad base coat is on. Next comes the various metal shades. Edited January 28, 2014 by phantom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Looking good Phantom!! I have a few shots of this bird from the museum here in Ottawa if you need them. Link 1 Link 2 They aren't the best, I took them with my older camera but they have a few detail shots that may be of help for ya. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Its coming along nicely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Thanks Sean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barneydhc82 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Nice project. Bud White, the pilot of 700 is living and flying here on the sunny west coast. He recently signed my print of Don Connelly's "Sabre Scissors" Barney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Nice, I was debating using the kit kit with a modified Bud White in space suit or the very nice resin seat I found. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 6 shades of silver on. More paint to come. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Looking good phantom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Very few decals on the completed model. All from Belcher Bits in this case. Notice the silver nose markings. They represent the roundel , numbers and RCAF that were polished off for the record attempt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor01 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Phantom you are cranking these kits out like it's your job. I am amazed at the pure quality and speed that these kits are coming off your bench. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Thanks , won't be anymore for a couple weeks. 4 , 12 hour shifts then I am on vacation for a bit. In fact for the first time in years there is NOTHING on the model bench. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I just read up about this 104...very cool stuff! Nice build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Yep, Bud White and the RCAF had to borrow a US space suit for the high altitude flight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SERNAK Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Always a joy to see a NMF F-104!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Nice work buddy! Enjoy the holiday. Not to hijack your thread, but here's the real thing at the Aviation Museum here in Ottawa. I have some other photos for reference purposes if you want? Let me know and I can send you them by e-mail. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Thanks Mike, yep enjoying the fact when I checked the home temp it was -29 this morning, compared to the +25 here. Sadly.....home in a couple days. Neat they put tanks on 700. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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