Reach for the Stars **Finished**

[fredk]

I'll use this old Matchbox TF104G Starfighter.
It'll be a simple build with just a bit of extra plastic added.

Its been in my stash for a while, with no decals. The kit has errors which will work to my advantage
Its one of the rare kits Matchbox did not put pilots in

[Old_Tonto]

I'm intrigued.

I've never seen that kit before, looks interesting.

[fredk]

There be a few clues in the title
[Doing a 'purplethistle']

[iggie]

There be a few clues in the title
[Doing a 'purplethistle']

I can't for the life of me see how you are going to get SClub7 out of that kit........

[MarkyM607]

[Old_Tonto]

There be a few clues in the title
[Doing a 'purplethistle']

I can't for the life of me see how you are going to get SClub7 out of that kit........

Sad that you know that!

[iggie]

There be a few clues in the title
[Doing a 'purplethistle']

I can't for the life of me see how you are going to get SClub7 out of that kit........

Sad that you know that!

I Googled it.......
Actually, it's bit a bad pop track and ideal for getting people on a dance floor!

Am I right though?

[fredk]

I can't for the life of me see how you are going to get SClub7 out of that kit........

I Googled it.......
Actually, it's bit a bad pop track and ideal for getting people on a dance floor!
Am I right though?

No.

Here's my story for this.
Sit back, I wanna tell you a story [in my best Max Bygraves voice]

1966.
NATO intelligence identifies that the East German Air Force have received some of the new supersonic MiG 21s.
The RAF in Germany are waiting to re-equip with the English Electric Lightning but there are delays in getting the old F3 version up graded to the new F6 standard, and as yet it still lacks any cannon to make it a really viable fighter interceptor which can take on the MiG 21.
As an interim measure the RAF needs a supersonic fighter soon. It chooses the F104 Starfighter. Part of the reason is so that RAF Germany have a commonality in equipment with the West Germans and the Dutch who are also getting in F104s
The RAF chose to buy a few re-furbished CF104Ds from Canada. Making the rear seater a weapons officer. A single cannon was installed and special conformal belly fuel tank was fitted for its role as a short range MiG interceptor.
Only six CF104 F.1 were acquired and used by a detachment of 1 squadron under the leadership of Group Captain D. Bader ~ who nabbed one of the 104s for himself.

[celt]

Looking forward to this.

[TimJ]

Sounds interesting.

[Kevan Bailey]

Just a quick question, Fred, was Bader legless when he flew this thing? I'd assume he was, given their reputation.

[gnomemeansgnome]

Yes, Kevan, Bader lost his legs in a flying accident in the early 30's I think. Flying a Siskin or Bulldog.

[DavidWomby]

Just a quick question, Fred, was Bader legless when he flew this thing? I'd assume he was, given their reputation.

Ha ha. Very 'punny'.

David

[Purplethistle]

I can't for the life of me see how you are going to get SClub7 out of that kit........

I Googled it.......
Actually, it's bit a bad pop track and ideal for getting people on a dance floor!
Am I right though?

No.

Here's my story for this.
Sit back, I wanna tell you a story [in my best Max Bygraves voice]

1966.
NATO intelligence identifies that the East German Air Force have received some of the new supersonic MiG 21s.
The RAF in Germany are waiting to re-equip with the English Electric Lightning but there are delays in getting the old F3 version up graded to the new F6 standard, and as yet it still lacks any cannon to make it a really viable fighter interceptor which can take on the MiG 21.
As an interim measure the RAF needs a supersonic fighter soon. It chooses the F104 Starfighter. Part of the reason is so that RAF Germany have a commonality in equipment with the West Germans and the Dutch who are also getting in F104s
The RAF chose to buy a few re-furbished CF104Ds from Canada. Making the rear seater a weapons officer. A single cannon was installed and special slipper tanks under the wings were fitted for its role as a short range MiG interceptor.
Only six CF104 F.1 were acquired and used by a detachment of 1 squadron under the leadership of Group Captain D. Bader ~ who nabbed one of the 104s for himself.

Hmmm! sounds 'More' like a DazDaMan project, Ken?
(I am not actually an East Coaster, the regional accented phrasing was for pun effect)

[fredk]

Sorry, a delay. I had to spend yesterday/last night drawing up some artwork I then had to get into the post first thing this morning