Great build, only a couple of small issues: the Lockheed C2 ejection seat used on this aircraft does not feature overhead ejection handles, those are typical of Martin Baker IQ-7 and GQ-7 seats, used on more recent Starfighters. Also, the canopy opening handle on the right side should have been aligned with the panel line (this one is totally useless as on the real aircraft the handle is flush with the fuselage and looks like it's just painted on)

Some of the best detail I have ever seen! I have not built a model in 37 years and wanted a refresher; you gave that and then some!

Nice Alex , i live out in Germany and ordinally from the UK . I work on AC my self and did modeling when i was younger looking to get back into it now . i watch your channel to see your painting skills. > this AC was stationed up the road here at Hahn airport and were housed in nuclear proof bunkers , there still at Hahn plus a engine run bays all disused now as the base was decommissioned the end of 80s.

Beautiful. I actually liked the music, added a nice dramatic touch. The model is a work of art. I am inspired to up my game.

I from Russia , also do modeling , but do not hesitate to show their work . From your I just love it . I will continue to look forward to new videos . Thank you

Awesome build and a great model. The realism is incredible!!!! You have some serious skills.

Hi, Alex.!!! Long time, no see.!!! Beautiful machine, the "Starfighter". Never got tired of it. Only 3 sujestions, if I may: 1)- On the starboard side, the vertical yellow bar of the rescue handle, should be superimposed on the etched handle in the fuselage, a little more towards the front. 2)- The color of the navigation lights are reversed. (Like in politics, the red is on the left). 3)- The starboard (right hand side) leading edge flap, (slat), is slightly angled up, what it's impossible in the real thing.!! And a last remark, (but it's only me), the anti glare, olive drab panel, is a little smudged above the starboard "Rescue" panel.!! Besides those little pormenors, let me congratulate you for such a great modeling.!!! Cheers.!!!

Alex, I must say, this is one of the most excellent builds I have seen you do! Of course, I have not seen everything you have built, but you just knocked it out of the park in all area's with this beautiful F-104! I was excited to see you posted the full build on this bird and clicked on it right away. Glad I did brother. That looks like a beautiful kit, loved the photo etch cockpit, amazing! All the best to you and your family, God Bless!

looks absolutely fantastic

Very nice! Great build. Loved every minute of it. That kit would look nice sitting next to a Finnish Mig-21.

As always Alex, fantastic build, thanks for sharing.

Great working, is incredible, saluted since Puebla, Mexico

Alex, you mad man! What a beautiful build! Great skills, especially with the PE and paint job. I love it. Take care. :) Jens

Muito muito bom Alex! Te ha quedado espectacular!!!

Beautiful results. Thanks for posting and God Bless.

Well done and nice presentation. What more to sayAlex,... it´s beautiful!!!

I like the Norwegian f-104 starfighter besides the norwegian f-16s.

Overall a very nice build , a little heavy on the wash maybe. The RNoAF F-104's was kept in prestine condition and washed on a regular basis so they where very clean. On a technical note, The Lockheed C2 seat does not have a ejection handle on the top of the seat. and also RNoAF F-104G's did not have the radar warning receivers installed. Only our CF-104's had these . CF-104's had an allover Green color on the top and a light gray/metallic light gray on the lower fuselage. Your model depics FN-K/61-2625/CN 4025, originally a RF-104G was deliverd to 331'st sqd at Bodø AB on Oct 26 1963, It had just over 19 flying hours at time of delivery and as so was brand new. The jet was lost on sep 18th 1974 , the pilot ejected,however he was to low to seperate from the seat and was killed on impact. Flying time of the jet at the time of the accident was 1878:10 hrs.

👍👌👏 Great build!

My favourite video from you! Absolutely great paintjob!!

Outstanding work!!!!!!

Thank you very very much , for building and painting a Norwegian Starfighter , I am an Norwegian :-) So thanks again .

Really great work Alex! I hope you display this in an area that everyone in your home can view it!

absolutely outstanding work you done, the build is awesome and the weathering very realistic, looks like the real plane loved to watch the video and enjoyed every second off it !!!

Great work again Alex, I think that is some of your best work yet. Keep it coming!

I surely enjoyed your fantastic build, keep it up

Nice build!

Love the sound track

O F-104 Starfighter ! O amigo é de outro mundo! Imoecável!! O ''fazedor de viúvas''!! Mas muito elegante e um ícone da minha juventude na banda desenhada, que hoje surge também revivido aqui na ''banda larga''...lol!!!

Brilliantly !!!

very enjoyable build like your style

Superb job!

Bravo Alex! Really turned out great! Can't wait for my A-K paints to arrive so I can start my B-58 Hustler!

Very god job. I enjoyed your video. Makes me want to buy a modelkit of a 104 right away. A remarkable aircraft. And made with the right concentration, skills and patience. 😀

great job,like always!!!

GReat work Alex love the cockpit

Lovely build Alex!!!

Great model and best work

awesome work of art. she's beautiful

bien visible ,peinture aussi ,beau montage ....bravo ...

you really dont suck at figure painting you are brill, great video and great build well done ! come on portugal !

Great build

Absolutely awesome! Very nice work... getting me back into modeling, my friend! God bless!

perfect job

Epic!!

beautiful build Alex

a master peace , beautiful

beautiful. subbed

that is nothing short of f&£%ing stunning Alex.

Great work! She's stunning! Cheers, Karl

Very good work, very good video.

Mr.Alex, i can only say WAUW perfect bild mine friend, god bless you

Alex, great work! :) building the plane infront of the camera cost so much more time! beautiful images and excellent work on this beauty! thanks for your patience!^^

Alex seu trabalho está melhorando a cada dia! bom trabalho!

Any tips for modeling? Great build

Muito bom, parabéns.....

i whose an elektresian in this plane in 1979 1981 in greek air forse i love this plane i have lovely memories thanks

Wow very nice...

Those limited edition kits are lovely. I currently build the P47 jugs over Germany kit. Really alot of fun. Nice Vid (as Always).gr TC

Great build my friend! :-)

That metal color , very nice done👍, graetings from holland.

Great job Alex!

Bom trabalho!

buenos trabajos.....

Great. Now I want to go build a real 104!

Another great full video build from the 'House of Alex' Studios. Nice job Alex 😜 Especially liked the ending ..… the VERY end, I mean. Lovely pic of you and a very attractive young lady. You didn't look TOOOOOO bad yourself, either! 😜 It's good to have you back, Alex. 😎😜

that was a great build I'd like to panel lining I see you're using that meal by a lot good airbrush yeah I'm going to be starting on my first airplane and F-14 Tomcat it's a 1:144 scale well y'all have a good day Alex

Greetings from Norway :)

awesome job!!! now, after seeing this video I want to build a modern jet 😈😈

Great build. would have loved to see it in the Dutch 312 SQN colors

Mt bom trabalho mano! Como sempre... ;) Beijinhos

verry nice again i will make the dutch version

I am fear to sit in this aircraft for me it s a nightmare. Starfighter f 104 is a widowmaker. So many pilots died about it

Love this build!

yeah I want you to know that I've watched all your videos

is the Rescue decal correct placement? Awesome work!!!

Decals should be in place before the panel washing.

Outstanding Artwork Alex! I like how you weathered the Lady. May i say you have done the position lights wrong in colour..Lefthand ( Portside) is red and not green. Righthand ( Starboard) is green and not red. Cheers M8.

We're proud to have a flying F-104 Starfighter in Norway now, so I love that you decided to do it with Norwegian markings. But I'm sorry to say the roundels are the wrong way round. 😥

I didn't care for the music either, but I know how to mute. More than that I missed your narration! One more thing, Pretty much everybody sucks at figure painting at 1/48 scale. Rock on mate!

At the end is your display a picture of Moffett Field? Where did you get it?

Apply the decals before you wash the model. But a good kit!

👍👍👍

Alex, those decals are for a NORWEGIAN a/c.!!!!!

damn Alex this is awesome plz keep them coming

Im a retired Nurse Aide gone into antique and vintage watch repair. My grandson came in wanting to help but the microscopic screws are just that. You can see a tiny object but need at least a 10x powered loupe to see it. So what better way to built something than start out with a side by side build of an F-104 Starfighter by Revell! So I have one from ebay for 15 bucks the rest for almost 50. Does anyone know where to buy models for a down to earth price?

Ciao Alex, which tool have you used to place/fixed decals other than q-tips?

great video.build Alex awesome work as always

Are you spray painting the instructions sheet.?????

Hello Sir I'm sorry to bother you I just wanted to know what is the best type of glue to use on PE Parts? Why does the F-104 have different color panels on its fuselage?Thank you for your time Sincerely Allan

Well done, Alex. Looks so realistic! I give you full marks, but cut this ghastly noise.

A question... once you do the panel line pin wash, do you wait until it has dried to wipe away the excess, or do you do while it is wet, or partly dry? Thanks. I can't seem to get my pinwashes to stay on when I wipe them (I wipe when they are dry).

Looks fantastic bro. Your eye for detail and color is second to none. Thank you for posting another build, it keeps me motivated. Semper fi brother

bom dia alex muito bom ,adorei o teu trabalho mais uma vez espetaculo desculpa ser em portugues o meu amigo tradutor ta de ferias abraço

我忍不住想说 1/48做的像1/144的。。。。天啦！

Your work is incredible!

Very nice build!

Alex a wonderful build! I will use some of your techniques on my 1/72 Airfix British EE Lightning. May I ask what you found worked best to clean your airbrush after spraying the AK Xtreme Metal paints? Which cleaner? Thank you and keep up the great projects. Be safe out there, brother.

Where did you get that 'Metal Polish Powder'?

I thought this was the Hasagawa kit. But it's not. I got one and started this week. I got the wrong one :) I wanted a silver like this. I got the special colours one. Still a nice kit just need to find other decals. Or buy another F-104 :)