Some WIP teasers...

[Jarink]

The inlet cone sure doesn't look polished metal in this photo...
F-104A

[Supah]

That's what I meant, it is a different material on the F-104G so it more then likely is on the F-104A too.

[VectoredThrust]

That's what I meant, it is a different material on the F-104G so it more then likely is on the F-104A too.

Nope. It's metal on the A model. It just happens to be painted in the picture that Jarink posted.





I'm almost 100% sure that de-icing equipment (on the intake) was not installed on A and C model 104's.

British Spraymat electo-thermal heating units were used on the G models, but only at the request of european customers (primarily the Germans).

[Vacajun]

More metal on the A models flown at NASA Dryden--BTW, good pics at

NASA Dryden F-104 Starfighter Photo Collection

[Vacajun]

Here's a sample

[VectoredThrust]

There is a lot yet that needs to be done, obviously. I need to remove select panel lines, add some details, change the squadron emblem around, finish the tail and wing, rework the shading and highlighting on the nose...etc.



I'm going to finish this bird up after I complete the 109.

[Baron]

very impressive!

[santynus]

very nice work mate
I like so much your natural metal effect

[gamary]

That's gorgeous!

[Otterkins2]

The difference between Photoshop and Illustrator....no pixels, all vectors. VT excels at this. Files are much smaller too. I think this one could be printed around 6 foot wide without loss of resolution. Good on ya VT!!!