This was my #2 entry for the GB. It is Hasi’s 1/48 F-104c. I added Eduard color PE, and a true details seat(incorrect for the “c” model, but I like the looks of the double ejection handles), not that the kit needed any AM, but I happened to have the stuff on hand. The finish is MM Metallizers and enamels with an acrylic wash, and the burner can is brush painted with enamels as well.
Thanks for looking, comments-critiques welcome…enjoy(hopefully)
THE END!!!
Now THAT is impressive! Your work is some of the finest I have had the pleasure of viewing, and I always look forward to seeing pics of what you are building. The NMF is perfect, and the weathing- just right IMHO. Well done, you are truly a master builder. [bow]
Ditto!
That’s some awesome NMF work.
My only suggestion is maybe check your photos…they look a bit over exposed/washed out on my computer. That finish deserves sweet pics (this, of course, coming from a guy who is only a slightly better modeler than photographer–which isn’t saying much at all).
PB
Great job on a colourful bird! I love the rear 3/4 view which really shows that the 104 is just a flying engine 
I’m new to the forum so I’m not sure what GB stands for.
Beatiful work. I’ve always like the look of the F-104 and you have captured it wonderfully.
-Jesse
Excellent work, Fermis! The 104 just LOOKS fast! You really nailed this one.
Thanks a lot guys. Although I build for my own enjoyments, it’s always nice to get some good compliments. Since joining the forum, my build and finish quality has improved emensly. Leaps and bounds actually, thanks to the motivation from everyone here. Thank you!
Rudi35- First off, welcome to the forum! GB stands for Group Build. Someone comes up with a subject, or theme, if you will, sets some rules and a time frame to complete your build. Just check out the Group Build section on the main forum page, you’ll get the idea. Hope to see you around.
THANKS AGAIN
FERMIS
I gotta agree with Frank, Fermis. Your stuff is something else. Gives me the urge to improve. This one is no different. The weathering, the NMF, Everything. Its perfect.
If i had to build a modern jet, then this is deffo the one for me. Looks like its doing a thousand miles an hour, standing still. It also looks like the wings need to be about a foot longer on either side.
Most excellent.
…Guy
Fermis what can I say ? Another beautiful build !!! Now my chin hurts
What can I say that hasn’t been said already? Really great work!
I love the worn out/burnt/stressed look of the metal around the engine… you really captured the look. Mind if I ask how you went about it?
I love watching the builds that Fermis come up with. They’re pieces of art and they probably look stunning sitting in his display area… And he builds them so fast…How do you do it? You’ve done 2 in the time I’ve spent working on my B-58…God your good. Can’t wait to see it in person. See ya soon Fermis.
Yeah, how DOES Fermis build so fast (and without screwing up anything)? Does he have elves helping him?
It is a mystery.
PB
Awe Shucks, too kind. My secret is that my POS camera hides all the flaws(ie, the split seam in the tail, from cramming the exaust nozzle in, among others). And as for speed of completion, I don’t get to work(my jobs) a whole lot, my wife misses me, and I view sleep as nothing more than a silly waste of time…yawn…I’m tired. I did spend around 2o-25 hours on this one. My patients (or lack there of) is an issue as well. I don’t wait for things to fully cure, if I can touch it without leaving an imbedded fingerprint, the decals are going on. While parts are drying/ glue curing, I move on to other bits, landing gear, fuel tanks, weapons maximizing my time.
For the weatering, I did a wash of raw umber and black acrylics, took a buffing wheel in the dremel to some select areas, and used some brown and black pastel chalks around the exaust area. The burner can itself was brush painted flat black, then drybrushed steel, then very lightly drybrushed with rubber(color) then brown, followed by the same wash as the rest.
Thanks again
FERMIS