Green KreationZ
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Post by Green KreationZ on Nov 22, 2024 13:19:36 GMT -5
Just completed this Eduard F-104C StarFighter “The Zipper” for a Vietnam group build on Instagram. This kit was a huge change of pace for me as I usually build WW2 prop aircraft. Definitely got me interested in doing another jet soon! Aftermarket items used: Quinta Studio Interior 3D decal set Quinta Studio 3D Ejection Set decal set Eduard Brassin Exhaust Nozzle QuickBoost F.O.D Eduard "Remove Before Flight" 3D decal set Included goodies in the kit: Eduard Brassin Wheels Eduard Brassin Ejection seat Eduard Detail set This kit uses the sprues from the Kinetic set. The plastic was overall good minus a few bad injection marks that had to be fixed. Gallery:
      
One mistake I made was my choice in the tail, underwing, and front nozzle color. I had originally thought it should have been more grey and less brown than what I had went with. I was pretty bummed out until I found a few images online of F-104C with very similar looking color to mine. Since I found references that look like what I did, I am much happier now.
Hope you like it!
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Post by BattleScale Collectica Show on Nov 22, 2024 13:23:04 GMT -5
that's stunning. love it!
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Post by jeaton01 on Nov 22, 2024 13:41:26 GMT -5
Very nice!
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Post by keavdog on Nov 22, 2024 14:16:51 GMT -5
Love this build. Happen to be a huge fan of the airframe to begin with and you more than did it justice. I have one in the stash but have never built a 104 so I'm getting itchy after watching your build. Well done BrassMan!
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Post by Green KreationZ on Nov 22, 2024 16:55:48 GMT -5
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Post by Green KreationZ on Nov 22, 2024 16:56:43 GMT -5
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Post by Green KreationZ on Nov 22, 2024 16:58:01 GMT -5
Love this build. Happen to be a huge fan of the airframe to begin with and you more than did it justice. I have one in the stash but have never built a 104 so I'm getting itchy after watching your build. Well done BrassMan! I’m glad you followed along and enjoyed the build. I agree. Definitely one of the most attractive airframes in my opinion. I like it so much, that I’m actually starting the other Eduard F-104 within the next week 😅 Thank you! |
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Green KreationZ
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Post by Green KreationZ on Nov 23, 2024 9:33:22 GMT -5
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Post by mach7 on Nov 23, 2024 10:13:40 GMT -5
Wow!
Outstanding work!
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Post by brandonk on Nov 23, 2024 10:29:06 GMT -5
I have to agree with everyone. That is a stunning piece of work. Very life like and the colors a spot on, to my eye anyway. Well done!!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Nov 23, 2024 12:11:42 GMT -5
104s are super cool. Just fantastic work on this one. Really enjoyed following along with it and your final result speaks for itself. Love it
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Nov 23, 2024 13:01:06 GMT -5
Wow, awesome job, G!
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Post by spook on Nov 23, 2024 19:01:24 GMT -5
Nailed it !
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Post by handiabled on Nov 24, 2024 4:34:20 GMT -5
This was great to see come together! Your paint work and detailing are on another level altogether. I really do love the NMF on this!
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Post by TJ on Nov 24, 2024 4:37:37 GMT -5
Now that is a Zipper. Awesome in every way.
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Post by eaglecash867 on Nov 24, 2024 8:38:22 GMT -5
Wow! If it weren't for the all-white background, I'd swear I was looking at pics of a real F-104C. Nice work! Now you've really got me itching to start building mine...found one of the last ones on Ebay being sold by a hobby shop in Korea.
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Post by crown r n7 on Nov 24, 2024 10:28:20 GMT -5
Well done one of my favorite jets in any finish .
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Post by tcoat on Nov 24, 2024 12:41:08 GMT -5
That is probably the best finished Lawn Dart I have ever seen!
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