Hasegawa 09365 1/48 F-104G Starfighter — Plastic Scale Kit (Taiwan Air Force)  [HA-09365]

1/48 Hasegawa F-104G Starfighter — Taiwan markings breakdown

This plastic model kit in 1/48 scale depicts the F-104G Starfighter with Taiwan Air Force markings and is intended for modellers who aim to produce display-standard finishes.

The F-104 Starfighter, built by Lockheed, was a compact supersonic interceptor with a single seat and engine, introduced in the 1950s for high-speed interception tasks. The F-104G is a production variant modified for NATO requirements, incorporating strengthened airframe elements and updated onboard systems to support a variety of missions. The aircraft served with several export customers throughout the Cold War, including units in East Asia.

The kit recreates the external shape at 1/48 with emphasis on panel detail and control-surface definition. Assembly uses standard injection-mould techniques and is aimed at builders who value accurate external form and a realistic painted finish. Adequate surface preparation, seam treatment, and paint technique are important to reach display-level standards.

A 1/48 model of the F-104G Starfighter offering a solid basis for detailed finishing and historically themed display projects.