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Red4
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Posted: Wednesday, February 05, 2014 - 05:30 PM UTC
I've been away too long... Here are some of my latest go faster completions... Thanks for looking. "Q"
Masegawa F-104C in 1/48 479th TFW, George AFB

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Monogram F-84F with spares box decals for the tail

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Another Hasegawa F-104J in 1/48. Gotta love some Japanese markings on these birds.

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Mcleod
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Posted: Wednesday, February 05, 2014 - 06:07 PM UTC
Really nice!!
I'm just wondering, are the hasegawa F-104's any different between the marks, or are they all the same sprue?
Jessie_C
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Posted: Wednesday, February 05, 2014 - 06:13 PM UTC
Welcome back, Matt. It's good to see that you haven't lost your touch

And here's a gentle reminder...
Red4
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Posted: Thursday, February 06, 2014 - 03:57 AM UTC

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Really nice!!
I'm just wondering, are the hasegawa F-104's any different between the marks, or are they all the same sprue?


Thanks for the kind words. They are different. The "C" has a short tail, while the "G" and "J" have a larger tail. They also do an "S" with bulged main gear doors. They provide the associated seats with them as well as they are different from the early models to the ones that are/were used in Europe. DACO Products out of Belgium is doing an update set for this airframe that is really extensive covering almost the entire plane. BUT...it hasn't made it to the streets just yet.
Thanks again, much appreciated. "Q"
Red4
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Posted: Thursday, February 06, 2014 - 03:57 AM UTC

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Welcome back, Matt. It's good to see that you haven't lost your touch

And here's a gentle reminder...



Thanks. I will keep it in mind.
Joel_W
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Posted: Thursday, February 06, 2014 - 05:48 AM UTC
Matt, welcome back. Three very nice builds for sure. I really like the overall finish and decaling on the Japanese F104J. My only issue is that the pictures of the 1st F104C, your flash really reflected off the NM finish, making it very hard to see your excellent work.
Joel
Red4
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Posted: Thursday, February 06, 2014 - 11:32 AM UTC

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Matt, welcome back. Three very nice builds for sure. I really like the overall finish and decaling on the Japanese F104J. My only issue is that the pictures of the 1st F104C, your flash really reflected off the NM finish, making it very hard to see your excellent work.
Joel



I didn't use a flash I'll try and upload some better ones.
Thanks, "Q"
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