Honey I shrunk the F-104

[sotoolslinger]

Then ,if you will accept some advice :rolleyes:Build up the little short one
I am on my way back to Texas and if you don't build it I will

[ysi_maniac]

You can try to reproduce Lockheed CL-1200 Lancer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_CL-1200

[G.Marcat]

You can try to reproduce Lockheed CL-1200 Lancer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_CL-1200

This is the my problem..  because for the my f-104 What-If the my target is to build a F-104 that will be A LOT DIFFERENT from the LANCER .

The LANCER in 1/48 is in the my plans from a lot of time but to start it I need to understand IN DETAIL how is shaped the new fairing that hold the wings at the top of fuselage.

I made some attempts to purchase the Maintrack/Whirlykits LANCER resin kit in 1/72..

http://www.aviationmegastore.com/?shopid=LM4906c6dcd97ef64b820556525f&action=prodinfo&parent_id=0&art=65505
At the purpose of to use it as inspiration/source of accurate measures  for the 1/48 version but the my attempts were unsuccessful.

[sotoolslinger]

Well you could use my method ..... Stick a bunch of stuff on it till it looks right then apply putty. (have lots of putty)  

[sotoolslinger]

All right I warned you See my new thread Inspired by you GM
Here is my new thread
http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,22304.0.html

[G.Marcat]

In the last two days I have bring forward the work on the little F-104:
here is the result.


The canopy on the ESCI's box was totally ruined, I  will try to reproduce a new canopy with the vacuform.

[Ed S]

I'm liking this idea.   Looking forward to seeing it progress.

Ed

[sotoolslinger]

Cool GM That is such a hot little ship Nice to have you back

[tinlail]

That thing, kind of looks like a Trainer with teeth build. Snazzy looking

[G.Marcat]

Remember the micro sized F-104 ?

After many months I'm near to the his completion.

Passing through several painting mistakes I am getting to this result:

[G.Marcat]

After a lot of troubles with the paint application I succeed to complete the little Starfighter.

The canopy is a disaster (tragic casting problems) but I was unable to replicate it with the vac u form...
If one day will find a spare Esci's F-104 canopy I will replace it.

[Mossie]

Great!  Brings a smile to my face!

[nev]

Funny how it looks fat now

[JayBee]

You know, that looks like a slim Egg-plane.
I like it a LOT

[Taiidantomcat]

Awesome