HobbyDecal MT72014V1 F-104 Pitot tube set 1/72 – precision detail for plastic model kits

Our HobbyDecal MT72014V1 F-104 Pitot tube set 1/72 is a high-quality accessory designed for modelers seeking maximum authenticity in their F-104 Starfighter jet models. This product is a ready-to-assemble, precisely manufactured pitot tube, intended for use with plastic models in the popular 1/72 scale.

Product specification and application

• Scale: 1/72 – suitable for F-104 Starfighter aircraft models from renowned manufacturers.
• User countries: The F-104 aircraft model was used by the USA, Germany, Italy, Canada, Turkey, Japan, Greece, the Netherlands, Belgium, and several other NATO countries.
• Material: Extruded metal – provides exceptional durability, strength, and excellent scale fidelity.
• Historical period: Cold War and modern times (the F-104 was operated between 1958-2004, including by the US Air Force, the German Air Force, and the Italian Air Force).
• Designation: The accessory fits most 1/72 scale plastic F-104 model kits.

Historical details

The Pitot tube is one of the characteristic elements on the nose of the F-104 Starfighter – an American supersonic interceptor fighter that served in the air forces of many countries. The F-104 participated in NATO training, patrol operations in Western Europe, and flight exercises until the late 1990s. Due to its innovative design and speeds exceeding Mach 2, the Starfighter required a special long Pitot tube to precisely measure airspeed during flight.

Advantages and target group

• The accessory made of metal guarantees resistance to damage and an excellent visual effect.
• Product dedicated to plastic scale model kits – category: metal accessories / detail enhancement parts.
• Replaces delicate plastic kit parts, allowing better reproduction of the real aircraft.
• Very precise workmanship, in accordance with F-104 technical documentation.
• Assembly difficulty rating: 2/5 – the set is ideal for both beginner modelers (easy assembly) and advanced hobbyists who value scale perfection.

We recommend this detail to all modelers building 1/72 scale F-104 Starfighter jets. This is an essential detail for anyone striving for the most accurate and realistic replication of top-level aviation miniatures.