Eduard 32822 F-104C Gun Bay 1/32 Italeri – Photo-Etched Detail Set

The Eduard 32822 F-104C Gun Bay 1/32 photo-etched set is dedicated to the Italeri 1/32 scale model of the F-104C Starfighter fighter aircraft. It is a highly specialized product aimed at the most demanding modelers seeking to realize a project on the level of true craftsmanship in replicating the details of the original aircraft.

• Scale: 1/32
• Intended for: Lockheed F-104C Starfighter Italeri
• Product category: Photo-etched set – modeling accessories for detail enhancement
• Material: photo-etched brass sheet
• Country of original operation: United States
• Historical period: Cold War, Vietnam conflict (in service: 1958–1969)

Historical overview of the F-104C Starfighter

The Lockheed F-104C Starfighter is a legendary American fighter-bomber, renowned for its extremely innovative design at the turn of the 1950s and 60s. Used mainly by the US Air Force, it was a symbol of American air power during the Cold War and participated in operations during the Vietnam War. One of the most distinctive features of the aircraft was its gun bay, housing an M61A1 Vulcan rotary cannon with an impressive rate of fire—greatly enhancing its combat effectiveness in confrontations with the air forces of Eastern Bloc countries.

Set characteristics and contents

The Eduard 32822 set consists of precisely etched plates for upgrading the spacious gun compartment: it reproduces mounting elements, installation wires, and all critical technical details, going far beyond the standard level of detail available in plastic kits. Thanks to laser photo-etching, every element retains scale realism and accuracy, lifting the final effect to the highest level.

• Rich contents for assembling the details of the Vulcan M61A1 gun bay
• Laser-cut, easy-to-work brass sheets
• Support elements, wires, electronics and armament details faithful to the original

Who is this set for?

Eduard 32822 F-104C Gun Bay 1/32 Italeri is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 4/5). It allows you to highlight an extraordinary level of detail, making it an excellent choice for those planning to showcase their models at competitions, exhibitions, or add to a unique collection of Cold War-era aircraft models.

We recommend this set to all aviation modeling enthusiasts who care about perfect reproduction of the technical aspects of the F-104C Starfighter and attention to the smallest detail.