Master AM-72-027 F-104 Starfighter – Pitot Tube w skali 1:72

The offered product is the Master AM-72-027 F-104 Starfighter – Pitot Tube in 1:72 scale, a top-quality metal replacement part dedicated for F-104 Starfighter fighter jet models. The set is made by the renowned Polish brand Master, specializing in precision model details. This accessory is suitable for all 1:72 scale plastic F-104 Starfighter kits, regardless of the base kit manufacturer (e.g., Revell, Italeri, Hasegawa, Airfix).

Historical overview and original application

The F-104 Starfighter is a multirole supersonic fighter developed by Lockheed, introduced to U.S. military service in the late 1950s. It was extensively used by the USA as well as various NATO users—such as Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, Greece, and Turkey. The F-104 was an icon of the Cold War era, serving as an interceptor, reconnaissance, and fighter-bomber aircraft up to the 1980s. It participated in a variety of missions and conflicts, including border patrols and NATO exercises.

Technical product details

• Material: Precisely turned brass, ensuring incomparably higher durability compared to plastic sprue parts.
• The set includes a detailed metal part – the Pitot tube – mounted on the F-104 fuselage, which in reality is responsible for measuring aircraft speed.
• Ease of assembly: The part only needs to be fitted into a drilled hole and attached with cyanoacrylate (CA) glue. Precision manufacturing makes it easy to integrate with the model and increases both durability and realism of the finish.
• The component is compatible with any 1:72 scale F-104 Starfighter model, both modern and older kits.

Product category and recommendations

This is a metal model detail (an extra part for plastic kits). We highly recommend this detail to both advanced modelers seeking perfection in recreating details and intermediate aviation enthusiasts looking to enhance the realism of their models. The product is not recommended for young beginners due to the need for precise assembly.

• Assembly difficulty: 2/5. Only requires basic skills with a drill and CA glue.
• Ideal as an extra realism-boosting component for Cold War era model collections.
• The original Master brand product guarantees high quality and compatibility.