Hasegawa F-104G 1/48

Hi everyone,
I've finally found some time to post a couple of pics. The model is quite detailed, typical from Hasegawa, so it will be an OOB build.

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Initial stages of the cockpit.





The cockpit in place.



Latest stage: Fuselage is nearing completion. On the whole the kit has a great fit and only a little bit of filling is needed.


Comments and criticism welcome.

Regards
Daniel

Beautiful work Daniel. Just some very light drybrush on the side consoles in the pit. Otherwise great.

Thanks Brian. Actually I did dry brush the side panels. According to references all knobs and switches are black, so I was afraid to overdo it with the drybrushing, but I agree with you maybe it's still too subtle.

Daniel

But the panels are nicely detailed and it cannot show. So either dry brush them again this time a bit more or else just paint the consoles a lighter grey and pick off the knobs with black if you don;t wish to dry brush.

Very nice work and Brian's tips are spot on.

Ray

Now this is an exciting build! Its a dream to build an F104 some day

What markings Dan? German?

i love the F105 in German markings. After all, everything looks great in German markings.

I will do this one in Italian markings. I think they were the best looking F-104s. Although I still intend to build another one in German markings, which will definitely be in German navy markings.

Adrian if you want to build one go for the Hasegawa. Overall it's a great kit with a lovely fit .

Daniel

danchircop wrote:I will do this one in Italian markings. I think they were the best looking F-104s. Although I still intend to build another one in German markings, which will definitely be in German navy markings.

Adrian if you want to build one go for the Hasegawa. Overall it's a great kit with a lovely fit .

Daniel

Nice choice!
My favorites are Italian F104's in their light ghost gray camo. That would by my first choice, followed by one in german navy blue/gray with white undersides and orange tanks

but i think those italian F104's are S versions, not G?

Yes Adrian the Italian is the S version , if you want the kit from Malta ,you can go for the Revell.. it is the same Hasegawa kit.. and cheaper...

Can you give me the hasegawa kit details?? (so i can do some research on it)

is the revell one this by any chance
http://www.i-f-s.nl/scalemodels/rev48_04552.jpg

I think the Revell is still available from any model shop...what detail are you refering ???

Adrian this is the Hasegawa S version Kit Number: 09767 ...

And for some appetite....

And here is some seat detail for you Daniel and Adrian...enjoy..... ( Alex B.. I post them in one tread ..so no tally...hehe)

Marco correct me if I am wrong
I think they called this plane .....The Flying Coffin....it killed so many pilots....
It's a beautiful aircraft I think...a real classic
In nannu pec

skyhigh wrote:I think the Revell is still available from any model shop...what detail are you refering ???

I meant the kit/box details, cerial number... cos there are many hasegawa kits out there and i dont know which dan is building

is the revell one the kit i posted before?

IN NANNU PEC wrote:Marco correct me if I am wrong
I think they called this plane .....The Flying Coffin....it killed so many pilots....
It's a beautiful aircraft I think...a real classic
In nannu pec

nicknames:
missile with a man in it
Zipper
The Flying Coffin
Witwenmacher- Widowmaker
ground nail
Hooligan
Hatpin
Howling Howland

The hasegawa model is the PT20 F-104G 'Nato Fighter'. The german markings has got a special nato livery.
I don't know which Revell kit is equivalent to Hasegawa's. The pics of the sprues Marco posted definitely look similar to the one I have so if you manage to find the revell one go for it. It will definitely be much cheaper.


Box art

Revell have one kit with the same Bavaria celebration BUT with different more attractive markings:
http://www.modelmatters.com.au/images/ced48138.JPG
is this it marco??

I saw it in one specific shop in valetta but i will not buy it because the shop owner is a rude **shole

Yes that one , but Adrian you can find it ,from K.hobbies modelshop and or direct from agent in main road Zabbar before you enter kalkara...I don't remmember the name...Revell 1/48 F-104G Starfighter (04552)

skyhigh wrote:Yes that one , but Adrian you can find it ,from K.hobbies modelshop and or direct from agent in main road Zabbar before you enter kalkara...I don't remmember the name...Revell 1/48 F-104G Starfighter (04552)

Is it ESL Gross market Marco ?

Some hasegawa kits .. F-104G Starfighter "Vikings" - HSG09475 CF-104 "Starfighters" - HSG09490 F-104G Starfighter "Mount Olympus" - HSG09505
CF-104 Starfighter "Canadian Air Force" - HSG09539 F-104G Starfighter "Bavaria" - HSG09560

Luke wrote:

skyhigh wrote:Yes that one , but Adrian you can find it ,from K.hobbies modelshop and or direct from agent in main road Zabbar before you enter kalkara...I don't remmember the name...Revell 1/48 F-104G Starfighter (04552)

Is it ESL Gross market Marco ?

Yes Luke thats the one...

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