Italeri: 1/32 F-104 A/C Starfighter – Model Kit

The supersonic interceptor aircraft F-104 Starfighter was, without doubts, 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 on, it has 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.

To the improved version, F-104C, was assigned the role of fighter-bombers and it was used during the early stage of Vietnam War. The “Starfighter” was based and developed on an original and unique concept for its time : innovative shape of the plane extremely thin, small, straight mid-mounted, trapezoidal wings, the stabiliator mounted atop the fin, a powerful and reliable General Electric J-79 turbojet engine able to guarantee outstanding supersonic performances

Features:

• Upgraded moulds
• 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
• Huge decals sheets for 4 versions
• Instuctions sheet with colour profiles

Specifications:

• Scale: 1/32
• Part Count: 300

Requires glue & paint for assembly (Modelling equipment sold separately)

Italeri Incorporated is an Italian manufacturer of plastic scale models of airplanes, military vehicles, helicopters, ships, trucks, and cars.