Base
The main bit of the base is insulation foam. Pieces of 120 grit wet and dry were cut to the desired size and then glued to the base using artists texture paste. A water based putty was used to fill the gaps between the paper to depict the gaps in the concrete.
The base was then painted using various greys, browns etc. Splatter masks were used to add variation. Oils and enamels were then flicked off a brush onto the model to further dirty the concrete.
The base was lined with plastic card and these were painted flat black.
The figure is actually a Viggen Pilot from CMK. I know the safety equipment is wrong but I wanted to paint him and put him to use.
Conclusions
Despite the issues outlined above with the undercarriage I really like these kits. They are pretty straightforward to assemble, overall fit is good and they are well detailed. There is also a good number of boxings all with nice schemes if aftermarket isn’t your thing.
The other area that could be improved are the instructions. I think there are a few issues in this boxing but I’m not an F-104 expert. The lack of colour profiles for the paint schemes is also annoying. These are supposed to be online but Kinetic don’t appear to have got to these as yet.
All that said there are at least another 4 or 5 in my future.
Calum G.
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Paul Ainsworth says
“Hello,Calum” – A great Starfighter build and finished in my favourite German ‘Norm72’ camouflage scheme.
Good luck with the completion of this build.
Best Wishes,
Paul.😉👍
Calum Gibson says
Thanks Paul
Paul Ainsworth says
“Hello again,Calum” – My congratulations on your excellent Starfighter build.
The German ‘Norm72’ scheme suits the type so well and your completed model and display makes a great tribute to the real aircraft.
Well done indeed.
Paul.😉👍