Eduard BIG49333 F-104A Kinetic Model 1/48 – Complete Accessory Set for the F-104A Starfighter Model

Eduard BIG49333 is an exceptional professional aftermarket set dedicated to the 1/48 scale Kinetic Model F-104A Starfighter. This product stands out as a comprehensive package of four top-quality modeling additions, enabling you to take the detailing and realism of your model to a new level. BIG49333 includes:

• 49103 – photo-etched cockpit details and interior parts,
• EX850 – precisely cut mask for painting the canopy and wheels,
• 49126 – photo-etched parts to enhance the model's exterior detailing,
• FE1270 – STEEL type seatbelts made of stainless steel.

Scale: 1/48
Operator country: United States of America and numerous NATO countries.
F-104A service period: Cold War (1958–1975 in the USA, up to the 1980s in other countries)
Category: Model accessories, photo-etched set, painting masks, steel seatbelts

Historical description:
The Lockheed F-104A Starfighter is a breakthrough interceptor fighter aircraft produced in the USA from the second half of the 1950s. It participated in intense aerial activities during the Cold War period and was used, among others, for strategic airspace protection of NATO and the USAF. Its innovative design and legendary speed made it an icon of 20th-century aviation technology.

Materials and content:
The Eduard BIG49333 set is based on high-grade photo-etched metal parts and ultra-thin steel seatbelts. These elements greatly improve historical accuracy as well as the detail of the cockpit, landing gear, and exterior surfaces. The EX850 mask allows for precise masking of the canopy and wheels during painting.

Assembly difficulty level: 4/5 – The set is designed for intermediate and advanced modelers due to the number of small, precise parts and the need to work with steel and photo-etched parts.

Recommended for: Eduard BIG49333 is an excellent choice for aviation enthusiasts and modelers seeking the utmost in detail and authenticity for the F-104A model. It allows for significant improvement of the final quality of the Kinetic 1/48 model compared to the factory version.