Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1017
Lockheed F-104G Starfighter Diecast Model
Bundesmarine MFG 2 Vikings, Eggebeck, Germany, 1986 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed F-104G Starfighter | | 9.25" | | 3.75" |
The German Navy demonstration team "Vikings" performed its first display on 14 August, 1983 with two F-104 Starfighter airplanes painted in standard German NAVY paint scheme - grey and light grey colors. Both pilots and planes were from Marinefliegergeschwader 2 (MFG 2 - Marine Flight Squadron), based in Eggebeck, Germany. The highlight of the team's history was the North American tour in August 1986, when they performed in the USA and Canada. After the Vikings returning from America, the team planes were painted in a special white, blue and red color scheme, but just after five demonstrations with this paint scheme, on 27 September 1986, they performed for the last time. The reason was retirement of F-104. NOTE: This model includes a decal sheet to allow you to mark the model as either aircraft "26+63" or "26+72". Better yet, you can buy two models and recreate this exciting display duo for your own display. Designed to meet a need for an aircraft that could successfully compete against the MiG-15 in Korea, the F-104 Starfighter was first flown on February 20, 1958. American pilots believed that the F-86 Sabre was too large and complex to outmaneuver the lighter MiG, and they wanted a smaller, simpler, high-performance aircraft to replace it. The resulting design was a light, aerodynamic airframe wrapped around a powerful J79 turbojet engine. The F-104C was used by the USAF from 1958 until 1967, but most of the 2,578 production Starfighters were built and flown by members of NATO, including the Italian Air Force, which didn't retire it until 2004. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-104 Starfighter is a good looking model with many quality features. The exceptionally long fuselage is constructed in diecast metal, with plastic side-mounted engine intakes. The rear turbine blades and the exhaust with its "turkey feathers" are some of the high points of this model, along with a canopy that opens to reveal an ejection seat and pad printed front and side instrument panels. The M61 Vulcan Gatling gun port is beautifully recreated, and the complex main landing gear is accurately rendered, securely locking into place for ground display. Most releases include removable wingtip fuel tanks, with fuselage mounted missiles on some versions. © Copyright 2003-2014 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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