Eduard 49222 F-104C/J 1/48 Hasegawa – Photo-Etched Detail Set

The Eduard 49222 set is a high-quality photo-etched sheet dedicated to the 1:48 scale F-104C/J Starfighter model by Hasegawa. This product has been specially designed for advanced modelers seeking to elevate the detail level of their plastic aircraft model, significantly enhancing the basic components provided by the original manufacturer.

Historical Information

The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter was a supersonic interceptor fighter produced by the United States and used by many NATO countries, including the USA, Japan, Germany, Canada, Italy, and many others. The F-104C versions were primarily used by the USA during the Vietnam War (1960s), while the F-104J served with the Japanese Air Force during the Cold War era. The aircraft was a symbol of the modern fighter jet era from the mid-1950s until the 1980s.

Product Specification

• Scale: 1/48 – ideal for detailed modeling, suitable for both collectors and exhibitors.
• Original user's country: United States, Japan.
• Historical period: Cold War, Vietnam War (1950s – 1980s).
• Product type: photo-etched detail set designed for upgrading the Hasegawa plastic model.
• Material: precisely photo-etched metal sheet – ensures crisp and delicate details that are impossible to achieve with standard plastic kits.
• The set includes: instrument panels, seat belts, cockpit details, parts of the armament set, and other elements improving the realism of the F-104C/J model.
• Recommended for use with the Hasegawa F-104C/J 1/48 scale model.

Usage and Recommendations

The Eduard 49222 F-104C/J 1/48 set is an excellent choice for modelers who want to achieve the highest level of cockpit and exterior detail reproduction. Due to the requirement for precise assembly and the use of additional tools (e.g., CA glue), we recommend this product to advanced modelers and military aviation enthusiasts.

Assembly difficulty level: 4/5 – experience with photo-etched details is recommended.

If you want a perfectly made F-104C/J model, the Eduard 49222 set will make your build stand out with incredible realism and details not found in standard kits.