Eduard 491266 F-104A KINETIC 1/48 – Photo-etched Set for Fighter Aircraft Model

Eduard 491266 is a high-quality photo-etched set designed to enhance the F-104A Starfighter model in 1/48 scale, dedicated to the Kinetic Models kit. This product is a complete set of extremely precise parts created with photo-etching technology, which significantly increases the level of detail in any aircraft model.

For which aircraft?

This enhancement set is perfectly matched to the F-104A Starfighter – an American single-seat interceptor fighter developed by Lockheed. The F-104A was used by the US Air Force and numerous NATO countries, including Germany, Italy, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Japan.

History of the F-104A

The F-104A Starfighter played an important role during the Cold War. It entered service at the end of the 1950s (first flight in 1954, entered operational use from 1958), becoming one of the most recognizable fighter aircraft of that period. It was mainly used as an interceptor and in reconnaissance and fighter-bomber versions. It gained the greatest renown in Western Europe and the United States.

Characteristics of the Eduard 491266 Set

• Scale: 1/48
• Application: F-104A Starfighter model by Kinetic
• Category: Photo-etched detail set for plastic model enhancement
• Material: Photo-etched brass, ensuring exceptional precision and durability
• Parts: Cockpit details, instrument panels, seatbelts, fine surface and technical details
• Finishing: Includes painted and colored details, meaning no additional painting is required

Why choose the Eduard 491266 set?

• Highly recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers – this set elevates the visual level of the model to a completely new standard!
• Ideal for dioramas and exhibits where realism and excellent cockpit anatomy details matter
• Makes it easier to replicate original details, often difficult to craft by yourself
• Prefabricated, precise components ensure high quality and perfect fit with the Kinetic F-104A model

Difficulty level: 3/5 – recommended for modelers with intermediate experience working with photo-etched parts.