News

We're rapidly approaching Scale Modelworld, but still have two shows to go - Wings & Things in September and (new to us) the Malvern Model Show in October. Come find us!

Today is 9/11 and marks the 24th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center...

Scale 1/72
Manufacturer Hasegawa
Kit ID
Type TF-104G 63-8455
Unit 69th TFTS, 58th TTW
Date 1975
Aftermarket parts used Aeroclub ejector seats, PJ Productions pilot figures, CMK dropped flaps
Other detail added None
Model built by Alex Hunger
Date Completed February 2010

This is the Hasegawa TF-104G Kit virtually straight out of the box.  It just has the Aeroclub Ejection seats and the PJ Production Pilots and a needle for a pitot tube.  The flaps have been dropped, using CMK resin.

The Unit had USAF markings but mostly had German Pilots from the West German Pilot Training Sylabus who enjoyed better training conditions and nearly empty skies in the sunny South Western US. The Aircraft were USAF registered to avoid jurisdiction and liability issues.

Model and photographs by Alex Hunger