Sim Skunk Works F-104 "G"....Some WIP pictures

**PLUTO16** · May 29th, 2012, 04:42

Hi all, here are some WIP pictures of the "MAP" version of our F-104 G,under developing. As you can see,all the pics are about the first G version,with metal finish. Next set of pictures will be about "CONSORTIUM" version,used and built under license by many air forces around the Europe. Our package will have both versions included and there will be some specific ordnance settings,like catamaran AIM-9 lauchers,Orpheus recce pod (for RF-104 G) Kormoran missiles (for MFG aircrafts) and other interesting stuff..
Stay tuned!

**DagR** · May 29th, 2012, 05:35

Wow ! Great, really looking forward to that model. I could comment on the RNoAF 331 skv aircraft markings but I won't ;-)
Keep up the great work.

Best
DagR

**PLUTO16** · May 29th, 2012, 05:53

Originally Posted by DagR

Wow ! Great, really looking forward to that model. I could comment on the RNoAF 331 skv aircraft markings but I won't ;-)
Keep up the great work.

Best
DagR

Please Dag,tell me what's wrong. Maybe it should help me to correct some mistakes!
Thanks
/Ale

***flaviossa*** · May 29th, 2012, 06:03

Beautiful work Alessandro!

***findus*** · May 29th, 2012, 07:25

Great work, I´m really looking forward to fly this beauty!!!

**DagR** · May 29th, 2012, 08:59

Originally Posted by PLUTO16

Please Dag,tell me what's wrong. Maybe it should help me to correct some mistakes!
Thanks
/Ale

You need to study the proportions of the roundel, first and foremost. The blue outer ring is too thin. Also study the shape of the fin flash (Bodø flash). This is one of the 3 aircraft assembled by Canadair and delivered in Grey FS16473 so if you want metal, you should not go for either FN-Y/G or L, all of these were grey. Sorry I'm so short here but I am recovering from post surgery due to cancer and might be non operational for quite some time.

Best
DagR

***DaveQ*** · May 29th, 2012, 09:14

Dag nabbit! Now I've gotta convert all my old CS F-104G paints for this awesome beast. Curses!!!

Seriously though, can't wait!! Thanks a million you guys!

DaveQ

PS Any chance of a two-seater??

***findus*** · May 29th, 2012, 09:46

Originally Posted by DagR

You need to study the proportions of the roundel, first and foremost. The blue outer ring is too thin. Also study the shape of the fin flash (Bodø flash). This is one of the 3 aircraft assembled by Canadair and delivered in Grey FS16473 so if you want metal, you should not go for either FN-Y/G or L, all of these were grey. Sorry I'm so short here but I am recovering from post surgery due to cancer and might be non operational for quite some time.

Best
DagR

Hi Dag,

I´m really sorry to read this. Hope you will be soon well and fully "operational" ;-)

All the best,
Peter

**PLUTO16** · May 29th, 2012, 11:37

Originally Posted by DaveQ

PS Any chance of a two-seater??

Dave,not for now. We have other two project waiting on the blueprints: MRCA Tornado and HH3F chopper. There are also some other projects,like F-84F ,wearing the "Getti Tonanti" ("Thunderjets") italian display team,waiting together with a nice jet,the T-33,for training purposes.
But everything is possible,all the SSW devel team is slightly mad,so stay tuned.

**DagR** · May 29th, 2012, 12:36

F-84F or the straight G would be superb, the RF-84F as well ;-)

Best
DagR

***FlameOut*** · May 29th, 2012, 16:19

... the RF-84F as well ...

+ 1 for me, always loved that bird.

***DaveQ*** · May 30th, 2012, 06:20

Originally Posted by DagR

You need to study the proportions of the roundel, first and foremost. The blue outer ring is too thin. Also study the shape of the fin flash (Bodø flash). This is one of the 3 aircraft assembled by Canadair and delivered in Grey FS16473 so if you want metal, you should not go for either FN-Y/G or L, all of these were grey. Sorry I'm so short here but I am recovering from post surgery due to cancer and might be non operational for quite some time.

Best
DagR

You have my very best wishes Dag. Hope you recover soon!

DaveQ

**zsoltquack** · May 30th, 2012, 07:56

Hmmm...Great!

**VaporZ** · May 30th, 2012, 08:28

I am very excited about your F-104G project !
It is now on the top 3 of my "must buy" listing !

Do you plan a Canadian CF-104 version with the Vicon recce Pod ?

Here is below an illustration over Baden Baden RCAF German base taken by my father ( ! ) during
the 1962-1967 era before the application new style 1968 roundel.

In 1967, I was 12 years old and living at Baden Baden.

VaporZ

**DagR** · May 30th, 2012, 09:57

Originally Posted by DaveQ

You have my very best wishes Dag. Hope you recover soon!

DaveQ

Thust me I will. I'm one of the lucky ones that start off with surgery and may leave treatment without chemo or anything. Right now it's just post surgery pain but all the great stuff on here and elsewhere keeps me rather 'up'. Thanks!

Best
DagR