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F-104 Starfighter A/C (USA, 1950s to 1960s)

By: Italeri

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits - Aircraft/Helicopters (1/32) (Italeri)

MSRP old price: $169.99


Product Info

Title
F-104 Starfighter A/C (USA, 1950s to 1960s)
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2020
Dimensions
22x11x4.5"
NKG Part #
2147875620
MFG. Part #
ITA2515
Type
Scale Model

Description

Skill level 5. Finished model is 52 cm long.

FINELY ENGRAVED RECESSED PANEL LINES AND RIVETS - FULLY DETAILED ENGINE, COCKPIT, AND AVIONICS BAY - GUN BAY WITH FULLY DETAILED M61 GUN - OPEN OR CLOSED AIR BRAKES - PHOTOETCHED FRET - MORE THAN 300 PARTS - HUGE DECALS SHEETS FOR 6 VERSIONS - INSTUCTIONS SHEET WITH COLOR PROFILES

The supersonic interceptor aircraft F-104 Starfighter was, without doubt, one of the most famous, and long-lasting, aircraft in History. The F-104 entered in service in the late ‘50s and served with USAF for a long time. Later, it formed the fighter squadrons of several NATO air forces for more than 40 years. F-104A was the first version and it was used by USAF as supersonic interceptor in opposition to long-range soviet bombers. It entered in service in the late ‘50s. The improved version, F-104C, was assigned the role of fighter-bomber and was used during the early stage of Vietnam War. The “Starfighter” was based and developed on an original and unique concept for its time: with an innovative extremely thin shape, small, straight mid-mounted, trapezoidal wings, the stabilizer mounted atop the fin, and a powerful and reliable General Electric J-79 turbojet engine able to guarantee outstanding supersonic performance.

Decals for 6 versions

  • Version A: F-104 A-s/n 56-0821 331st Fighter Interceptor Squadron Webb AFB, Texas, 1964
  • Version B: F-104A-s/n 56-0840 538th Fighter Interceptor Squadron Lanson AFB, Washington state, 1958
  • Version C: F-104A-s/n 56-0857 56th Fighter Interceptor Squadron Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, 1958
  • Version D: F-104A-s/n 56-0880 337th Fighter Interceptor Squadron Westover Air Force Base, 1958
  • Version E: F-104A-s/n 56-0791 of the 83rd Fighter Interceptor Squadron Tao Yuan AB, Taiwan, September 1958
  • Version F: F-104C-s/n 56-0919 435th TFS Da Nang AB South Vietnam 1965

    Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.