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Sunday, June 01, 2014 - 06:58 PM UTC
Italeri are to release a second version of thier 1/32nd Starfighter, this time the A/C version.
F - 104 A/C STARFIGHTER

UPGRADED MOULDS
Decals for 4 versions
Item No - 2504

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 4 VERSIONS - INSTUCTIONS SHEET WITH COLOR PROFILES (10x4 plates)

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.


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Cool. What is the A/C version and how is it different from the other kit?
JUN 05, 2014 - 04:44 AM
Exactly what it says - it's the air-conditioned version. Hence "cool". The F-104A was the original and the F-104C was the first upgraded variant, with a bigger engine and more stores capacity. The main visual difference from the later versions (more stores again, even bigger engine) is that the fin has a shorter chord - although there are a lot of details that are hopefully represented too.
JUN 05, 2014 - 06:42 AM
Thanks for clearing that up!
JUN 06, 2014 - 04:45 AM
NOW we're talking "Zipper"! I've been waiting for a new big USAF Starfighter kit.
JUN 07, 2014 - 12:05 AM
Hmmm, kooks like a bit of sink marks on the front Vulcan access panel. Still, the main question: camo or NMF?
JUN 07, 2014 - 12:07 AM
I'm interested in building one myself. And like Fred, I'm not sure which way to go to finish it. Joel
JUN 07, 2014 - 10:00 AM
I think the Luftwaffe version of the 104 is the coolest somehow.
JUN 09, 2014 - 04:03 AM
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