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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Chris on February 16, 2012, 08:25:59 PM

Title: Commemorative Starfighter ?
Post by: Chris on February 16, 2012, 08:25:59 PM
This was built for a "Theme Build" on another Forum, but I thought I'd post her here as well :

Something unusual for me, a jet 

F.104G Starfighter of Jagdbombergeschwader 51 (Boelke) in it's 1984 air show finery.

Yup it's a Luftwaffe Starfighter in WWI colours or to be precise the colours of Richard Flashar's Albatross D.V of Jagdstaffel 5 July 1917. Flown in the 1984 air show season by Flashar's great grandson, a modern day Luftwaffe pilot.

Kit is the Italeri one with the transfers coming from the kit and the Eduard Albatross Jasta 5 boxing for the individual markings.

Nice simple basic build. Quite enjoyable but it was strange building an aircraft model without a prop.

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a134/NARSES2/ModelPics001-1.jpg)
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a134/NARSES2/ModelPics002-1.jpg)
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a134/NARSES2/ModelPics005.jpg)
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a134/NARSES2/ModelPics006.jpg)
Title: Re: Commemorative Starfighter ?
Post by: taiidantomcat on February 16, 2012, 11:59:22 PM
Oh that is just some beautiful eye candy  :-*
Title: Re: Commemorative Starfighter ?
Post by: Doom! on February 17, 2012, 12:01:12 AM
Looks great!  :)
Title: Re: Commemorative Starfighter ?
Post by: The Big Gimper on February 17, 2012, 12:30:18 AM
Agreed. Very nice.
Title: Re: Commemorative Starfighter ?
Post by: GTX_Admin on February 17, 2012, 02:39:29 AM
Sweet!

I assume this is real world - any photos of the real bird to compare to?
Title: Re: Commemorative Starfighter ?
Post by: upnorth on February 17, 2012, 04:32:25 AM
Quote from: GTX_Admin on February 17, 2012, 02:39:29 AM
Sweet!

I assume this is real world - any photos of the real bird to compare to?

Considering that "Jagdbombergeschwader 51 (Boelke)" is actually Jagdbombergeschwader 31 (Boelke) in the real world; I'd assume otherwise. ;)

But then we both know better than to make too many assumptions on a WHIFF geared web site. ;D
Title: Re: Commemorative Starfighter ?
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on February 17, 2012, 04:37:16 AM
Quote from: Chris on February 16, 2012, 08:25:59 PM
it was strange building an aircraft model without a prop.

The first step is always the most difficult.  Next thing you know we will be seeing you showing up with a Gloster Meteor ;)

You can always keep telling yourself that the propeller blades are there but much smaller and on the inside instead of the outside. 
Title: Re: Commemorative Starfighter ?
Post by: elmayerle on February 17, 2012, 12:30:14 PM
Absolutely gorgeous work there!!!  You can always do an operational version of the turboprop Meteor  ;)
Title: Re: Commemorative Starfighter ?
Post by: Chris on February 17, 2012, 05:17:32 PM
Quote from: GTX_Admin on February 17, 2012, 02:39:29 AM
Sweet!

I assume this is real world - any photos of the real bird to compare to?

Nope, although it's something you could see the Lufwaffe doing. Just WWI heraldry on a modern era jet
Title: Re: Commemorative Starfighter ?
Post by: Chris on February 17, 2012, 05:18:58 PM
Quote from: upnorth on February 17, 2012, 04:32:25 AM
Considering that "Jagdbombergeschwader 51 (Boelke)" is actually Jagdbombergeschwader 31 (Boelke) in the real world; I'd assume otherwise. ;)

Put that down to a dodgy instruction sheet  :-\
Title: Re: Commemorative Starfighter ?
Post by: Brian da Basher on February 17, 2012, 07:18:12 PM
Absolutely stunning, Chris. My hat's off to your painting and decal skills. Sharp as a tack!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Commemorative Starfighter ?
Post by: Rafael on February 17, 2012, 09:05:26 PM
Beautiful and marvelously colorful!