I’m pretty excited about this one. Got this kit for a steal off eBay. Looks in decent condition, but is kind of an old mold of the aircraft without much detail.

I’ve always done my aircraft wheels-down to place them on a shelf. This one I really want to do wheels up to make the most of the sleek look.

I’ve had limited success with metal finishes in the past. I know most real aircraft aren’t that shiny unless they’re at a tradeshow, but I’d like to make this one look as sleek and space-agey as possible! The F-104 just screams ‘JET-AGE’ and the transition to the space age. It looks like the kind of jet a 14 year-old boy would draw on their notebook.

Pretty excited for this cool slice of aluminum to take to the skies!