F-204Z Twin-Starfilter (finished page 2)

[Tophe]

Waiting for my F-16 (Revell 1/144), I have ordered a double kit of F-104 (Mark 1 models, 1/144, 2 planes per kit). My goal is of course to make a zwilling F-104Z, but this is a true project (German F-104G TR see https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/lockheed-f-104g-tr-%C2%AB-twin-starfighter-%C2%BB-design.18149/ , we discussed about it here in 2003-205, see https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php?topic=1300.15 ). And to what-if much more, mine will be the F-204Z, with a length very much reduced, and maybe rocket engines (without air intakes).
I received the kit and today I plan to make a photo of the kit content.

[ericr]

 

[Tophe]

Thanks!

Here is the kit box and content:

There were other versions available, and a little cheaper, but not immediately available.

[Scotaidh]

It's good to see you back, my friend.   

[Tophe]

Thanks! (I went to the cancer hospital and they say i am OK, just to check periodically now on hoping no other metastases come).

Here are the parts I selected to use:


And after the first drops of glue, it is taking shape (without what if side yet):

It is confirmed I will truncate it into a rocket twin plane.

[Tophe]

Here is as drawing the plastic project of mine:

[TallEng]

That bottom side view, it's just
I'd build the single version though, it's just so..

I'm burnin' through the sky, yeah
Two hundred degrees
That's why they call me Mister Fahrenheit
I'm traveling at the speed of light*

Regards
Keith
*I apologize if I've given you an ear worm, but it is a rather catchy little tune? 

[NARSES2]

Thanks! (I went to the cancer hospital and they say i am OK, just to check periodically now on hoping no other metastases come).

Great to hear Tophe. I've had some sad news recently (as a lot of us have) and hearing that has cheered me up 

[Tophe]

Thanks a lot, I wish everybody good news about health of relatives and friends.

For the F-204Z, truncation occurred, transforming the turbojet 104s into rocket 204s:


Then front and rear parts have been glued together (confirmed as rear a little too large):

The next step will be less funny (PSR)

[Tophe]

I have added putty on the most huge joints:

Next step: sanding.

[kerick]

Good news about your cancer!
F-204 looks cool.

[Tophe]

Thanks!

Sanding is done!

[Tophe]

The sanding paper destroyed the canopies' transparency but that is not a problem for me as I always paint my canopies black (as bird eye, without cockpit interior).

And now building the F-204Z is finished (just drying and painting remains to be done):

[TallEng]

Looking good
I hope you don't mind Tophe but I'm going to have a go at the single fuselage version?
The F-104 Star Filter. It will of course be in 1/72.
I might start a WIP later tonight.

Regards
Keith

[Tophe]

I feel honoured that my idea inspired someone else. With higher skills than mine (and bigger size/different scale), much better can be done.