Guys, I think I just made the eBay score of the month. I sold some older computer components, so I had a little to get a kit with after feeding the Wifey monster with most of the proceeds, so I was looking to pick up a cheap F104 or something.. Then I saw this.....
I bid it to a max of $16.03, and got it for just under $16.. I know it's not the most accurate kit since it's the pre-production model, but it looks like it's going to be fun to build. I'm thinking of trying to find some Blue Angel markings for it. I think the decals it comes with make it look more like a toy. They don't have a lot of detail. I'm not sure if I am going to bother with rescribing the panel lines. My hands are a bit too shaky to risk ruining it. I may have to get some aftermarket landing gear for it. The few places that have a review for it say they are kind of weak for the model's weight. We'll see. I was going to try and find some RAAF or RNZAF markings for it, but they are way too pricey on top of the kit. I can hardly wait to get ahold of it.