Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1054
Canadair CF-104D Starfighter Diecast Model
CAF No.417 Sqn, CFB Baden-Sollingen, Germany, 1983 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Canadair CF-104D Starfighter | | 9.25" | | 3.75" |
The maiden flight for the dual-seat CF-104D took place on June 14, 1961. One of the 38 CF-104D’s built for the RCAF at Lockheed’s Palmdale facility as a model 583-04-15 was c/n 583A-5320 and serial # 12650. #12650 was delivered to Canada on June 26, 1963. In 1968 the various branches of the Canadian Military were unified under one name, Canadian Forces so no more RCAF. In 1970 while with the 417 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta the aircraft was given a new serial, 104650 to coincide with the new aircraft numbering system of using the aircraft type as the first numbers. In July 1983 the aircraft went to the 1st Canadian Air Group based at CFB Baden-Söllingen in West Germany. In April, 1986 #104650 along with 5 other CF-104D’s were sold to Turkey.
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.
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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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