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Lockheed YF-104A S/N 55-2957

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  • Member since
    May 2006
  • From: Chapin, South Carolina
Lockheed YF-104A S/N 55-2957
Posted by Shipwreck on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:46 AM

 

 

Hey guys. This my latest build; it is a 1/48 Kinetic F-104A/B kit built as a YF104A with Caracal providing the proper decals. This model represents YF-104A 55-2957 on May 7, 1958 as Major Howard Carol Johnson flew her to a record altitude of 91.243 feet; and 9 days later another YF broke the speed record.

The kit went together very well, with very good fits. Painting was the most difficult part; and I never did accomplish my vision for a NMF. I would certainly recommend any Kinetic 104 kit!

 

Retoric Question: why was the '104' referred to as a missile with a man in it?

YF-104A

YF-104A

YF-104A

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  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Between LA and OC, SoCal
Posted by oortiz10 on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 2:35 PM

I like it! I've always liked the F-104's lines.

-O

-It's Omar, but they call me "O".

GAF
  • Member since
    June 2012
  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 5:50 PM

A fine looking 104!

Gary

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Friday, July 26, 2024 8:20 PM

Nice!

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

  • Member since
    May 2011
  • From: Honolulu, Hawaii
Posted by Real G on Friday, July 26, 2024 8:53 PM

I believe it's iconic moniker was due to the fact that its high speed, tiny wings and slender fuselage gave it the flight characteristics of a missile versus a conventional aircraft.

It was a challenging aircraft to fly, even under ideal conditions.  I had read that in "hot and high" conditions the safe speed for landing gear operation and stall speed were very, very close.  So the pilot had to get the gear up in a hurry to avoid damage, yet be mindful of stalling the aircraft.

“Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”

fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Sunday, July 28, 2024 2:15 PM

Very well done! Toast Toast Toast

Stay safe.

Jim Captain

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