1:32 F-104C 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (Italeri) (Small version)

Quinta Studio F-104C Starfighter 1:32 (small version)

An embossed color interior 3D decal from Quinta Studio in the smaller, reduced Small version. It is NOT an aircraft model but a detail accessory: thin 3D-printed and pre-colored parts on decal backing paper that replace the hand painting of the instruments. The set is made for the plastic F-104C Starfighter kit from Italeri in 1:32 scale. The small version concentrates on the basic elements of the cockpit, above all the instrument panel and the main panels; if you want fuller coverage, a full version of the set exists, so watch out for that difference when buying.

The real subject

The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter was an American supersonic fighter with characteristically slender, short wings. The F-104C version was meant for tactical aviation and became famous for its high speed and rate of climb.

Use and tips

• The parts are soaked in water like a decal, but they are thicker, so fixing them with a drop of glue is advisable.
• They are applied onto the clean, smooth surface of the cockpit parts of a separately bought kit.
• The raised instruments can be accentuated with a thin clear varnish.
• A quick way to bring the cockpit to life, focused on the essentials.

Who it is for

• Modelers building the F-104C in 1:32 from Italeri.
• Anyone who wants the basic cockpit detail.
• Fans of Cold War jet aircraft.