1/48 Hasegawa F-104G in Turkish Air Forces Service
This aircraft was assembled by Messerschmitt at their Manching facility with parts manufactured by Lockheed and made its maiden flight on November 5, 1962. It was flown by the following German squadrons – JaboG 33, JaboG 36, JaboG 32 and JaboG 34 and underwent many repairs and upgrades. Turkey bought it in late 1985. From May 1988, the aircraft served with 192nd Filo at Balikesir Air Base. It was withdrawn on January 31, 1994, stored at Diyarbakir AB and likely subsequently scrapped.
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Craig Abrahamson said on October 18, 2015
Exquisite build, Ayhan….and (as always) accompanied by spectacular photographs.
Christian WERY said on October 18, 2015
It inspires me a lot for my next Eduard 1/48… Thank you for a so nice realization !
Terry Schuler said on October 19, 2015
Ayhan, Nice looking 104, The more I look at this one the more I like it. The Hasegawa kit is a lot of fun to build, even by a avid WWII buff like myself. You did very well on this one.
P.k said on October 19, 2015
I like Turkish AF
This build inspires.
great build
George Williams said on October 19, 2015
Good loooking plane and good looking model, Ayhan, that armament really suits it.
Rob Pollock said on October 19, 2015
A great looking jet and nicely finished, and as others have said, a nice set of photos too.
Ayhan Toplu said on October 19, 2015
Thank you guys. 🙂
DE4EVER said on October 20, 2015
🙂 … Greetings … 🙂 :
I have always loved the F-104. It’s lines and style show off pretty well from any angle seen. Ayhan, for some reason this model stands out in a very nice way. Very nice work and very good choice for the Turkish markings.
Thank you for sharing the pictures.