This is my dual seat version of the 1/48th Hasegawa TF-104 Starfighter kit (converted to a CF-104D). The 1/48th Hasegawa Starfighter kit series delivered nice fit and detail but with questionable rivet details.
The long-nose, two-seater Starfighter has quite a slick look about it and I always thought that the natural metal finish (NMF), especially with the RCAF white wings, brought out the beauty in this aircraft.
I used the Vallejo Model Air metal paints to obtain the NMF effect I was seeking. So far this line is one of the best metal finishes I have tried in water-based paints.
If interested, you can check out more detail on this Starfighter build at my Website: https://www.flypastrush.com/post/tf-to-cf-1-48th-hasegawa-tf-104-starfighter
Note: The newer (2019+) Kinetic F-104s are now edging this Hasegawa kit out, with better surface and overall detail (albeit at a higher price). Kinetic’s “Gold” series goes the extra bit to bump this detail up a notch.
Thanks for looking & good luck with your builds.