Here is my legacy build of the ancient Monogram 1:48 F-104G, as rereleased by Revell in the guise of a Belgian ‘Tiger Meet’ aircraft.
At well over 40 years old, this is far from a new kit, so I decided that I would not try and correct it too much, but simply build and paint it as neatly as I could to create a smooth, interesting shape. The cockpit was detailed slightly and reworked to accept a new seat and then the model was assembled, sanded smooth and then the finish applied with Tamiya and Gunze metallic lacquers and colours over an AS-12 basecoat, different shades being used to create a busy, natural metal finish. Decals are from Leading Edge.
I hope you like it!
SHOWCASE GALLERY
And There’s More!
If you would like to read more about this model and how it was painted, please check out my new book dedicated to the Starfighter and how to model if. Here’s everything that you need to know:
https://thekitbox.org/2021/04/17/f-104-starfighter-a-story-told-in-miniatures/(opens in a new tab)
SPENCER POLLARD'S KIT BOX 
Spencer: We have a saying in the States about making a silk purse from a sows’ ear. I have started more than one monogram 104, both C and G, only to give up in frustration. Good on you for making it look easy.
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Thanks very much!
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Why Canadian markings? Do you have some connection with Canada? 🙂
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Other than friends, no. This is for my new book and as I already had USAF, Italian, German, Dutch and possibly, Danish in the bag, I thought a natural metal Canadian jet would be a nice contrast… 🙂
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Spencer – congratulations on accomplishing such a stunning outcome. The vision and skill you brought to the project are remarkable.
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Sweet! Really nice job on an old kit. Well done!
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That is a beautiful build of the monogram kit !
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This is a nice looking aeroplane. I built a Cold Lake version too from about 1978. I have a Voodoo now for that collection.
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