1/32 Hasegawa F-104G 

by Thanos Mentzelopoulos

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Another favourite model of mine is this Hasegawa F - 104G "Olympus" in Greek colours, depicting an anniversary aircraft commemorating the squadron's disbanding.  No aftermarket resin or photoetched parts were used during the construction.  No panels were opened (i.e. radar cone, gun and electronics compartment) because I wanted to keep the lines - and the paint pattern - of the aircraft completely clean. 

Photos of the cockpit area and an overhead photo of the Hellenic Air Force "Olympus" F - 104G.

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The only improvement concerns the cockpit area, since I had the paintwork and the application of the decals to care of.  No wash or drybrushing was applied; the model depicts the actual aircraft as it is today at the Tatoi Aircraft Museum, Athens, Greece.  The model was painted exclusively with Humbrol enamel paints.  No wash or drybrushing was applied; the model depicts the actual aircraft as it is today at the Tatoi Aircraft Museum, Athens, Greece.  The model was painted exclusively with Humbrol enamel paints. 

The fit of the Hasegawa kit was perfect and - once again - no filler was used at all!?

Thanos 

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Photos and text © by Thanos Mentzelopoulos