The f 94c was the only variant to be officially named starfire. After such good news i have to say, that i heard of serious problems assembling this kit. All results related to lockheed f94 starfire found on 80 scale modeling websites and the scalemates kit database. With time, the entire f 94 family has adopted the name. The f94c is molded with its front rocket launcher doors open. All results related to lockheed f 94 starfire found on 80 scale modeling websites and the scalemates kit database. Detailed cockpit image of the lockheed f94 starfire allweather interceptor aircraft.
Lockheed f94 starfire model kit all the model kits at. The f80 was introduced during the last few month of world war ii but went on to prove itself in the korean war. Jun 20, 2014 f 94 starfire f 94 starfire pilot jim peterson of 178th fis, north dakota ang, 1955. Initially, usaf interest was lukewarm, so lockheed funded development themselves by converting two f 94b airframes to yf 94c types for evaluation. The f 94c starfire was significantly modified from the early f 94 variants. Kitty hawk kh80101 148 f94c starfire fighter f94 model.
The next stage of improving the starfire was the modification, formerly known as the f 97a and lockheed l188, later renamed the f 94c. If this is any indication of future releases, i cant wait. Routemasters were subsequently divided in the middle and a central bay inserted in the middle recognisable by square windows. It was evolved from the twoseat t33 trainer and originally used many of the main components and the production facilities of its predecessor. Allplastic model kits got their start in 1936 when frog in england produced the first in a series of kits known as frogpenguins. Other decals come primarily from a hiscale f84g sheet. Suffice it to say it was the first kit of an f94c to hit the market. Starfighter decals is a virginia based company that creates decals and accessories for model aircraft kits. The first production f 94c aircraft were delivered in july 1951, 387 examples being delivered before may 1954. Lindberg 70512 oa9 goose 148 model kit level 2 usa ship. Information and pictures on the aircraft, f 94 starfire. When the fledgling united states air force sought a jetpowered interceptor to replace the pistonpowered p61 black widow and p82 twin mustang, they selected the curtisswright xf82 blackhawk. It was based on the first experiences of the f80 shooting star flown a few years earlier. This is a plastic model kit, which comes unassembled and unpainted.
Review of cleveland model airplane kits guide to retro. While usaf interest in the f 97 was initially minimal, the performance gains of the f 94c were enough to put the new version into full production. The lockheed f94 starfire was a firstgeneration jet aircraft of the united states air force. Lockheed f 97f 94c starfire last revised december 26, 2007. Information and pictures on the aircraft, f94 starfire. New mint in the package offered for sale is a set of 148scale decals for the american convair f102 delta dagger fighter, made by caracal models. Kitty hawk models 80101 148 f94c starfire kit first look. Still, this is about the only kit in a larger scale one can buy unless you surf to ebay and get the outofproduction f 94 a or b the fuel tanks were different or the very expensive and rare outofproduction f 94c by collectair hobbies.
The f94 was furthermore the first operational usaf fighter equipped with an. The inadequate characteristics of the first american jet fighter the bell p59 were evident even before the first prototypes. Kitty hawk models has released their first kit, this being the f94c starfire in 148 scale. The new bus type, the routemaster lengthened, in short rml, now had room for a total of 72 passengers. F94 starfire the twoplace f94 starfire jet was developed from the twinseat t33 trainer, which in turn was based on the singleseat f80 fighter by lengthening the fuselage slightly more than three feet to accommodate a second cockpit. It was based on the first experiences of the f 80 shooting star flown a few years earlier. But my memory of it being such a neat model have run into reality. It was the first american usaf operational jet allweather interceptor. As this information was added, the model airplanes page began to take a long time to load. The aec routemaster was presented to the public for the first time in 1954. The lockheed f94c starfire part 1 46th, 97th and 437th fiss air defense command sheet cw7201.
The first two shots show it in the boneyard in the 1960s, and give a sense how just how much work goes into a restoration like this. The lockheed f94 starfire is a singleengine twoseat jet fighter aircraft for the interceptor role produced by the usamerican manufacturer lockheed corporation. We have developed a wealth information about model kits and contests during the air age. Third member of lockheeds f80 family, the f94 starfire was evolved to satisfy a requirement for a twoseat allweather radarequipped fighter. Lockheed f94 starfire airplane videos and airplane pictures. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The lockheed f 94 was the united states air forces first operational jetpowered allweather interceptor aircraft. This 2pack includes the f80c shooting star, considered the most successful of the first generation jet fighters, and its predecessor, the f94c starfire. Rare and vintage airplane models, rc, ship models and car models.
The decals are all singlelayer none of them require you to stack one decal atop another to recreate complex. Considering the paint schemes provided i was further pleased by the decals quality. Launcher and radar scanner 140 and repro decals 19585960. The lockheed f 94 starfire was first flown in 1949 as the usaf was in need of an interceptor. On november 25, 2009 we split the material into four segments, corresponding to the four boxes or buttons below. Media in category lockheed f94 starfire the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. There was no problem to get them nuzzle on the curved fuselage or on the smaller diameter of the wingtip tanks. Expertschoice decals are made to exacting standards. It need some extra attention to get the windows set correctly. Very large 148 scale kit with good cockpit and rotor detail, moving rotors, clear side and cockpit windows and full decals. The lockheed f94 was the united states air forces first operational jetpowered allweather interceptor aircraft. The engine was also replaced with the j48 providing more that 2000 pounds more thrust in afterburner.
F94 c starfire military aircraft plane plastic model airplane kit 148. I just love the whole line of early lockheed fighters beginning with the p80 and the t33. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Frog had previously made flying models, so this was a reference. Lockheed f94c starfire us air force 1947now 354 fis 515623 oxnard afb, ca 1953 nmf. Revell f94c starfire f 94 172 scale airplane model kit ebay. I think she took the decals away as well, so dont recall that one either.
The surface detail is too high, there are raised markings where the decals need to go, and there are large. The f 94 starfire is a development of the lockheed tf80c t33, a twoseat trainer variant of the lockheed p80 f 80 shooting star. Call us tollfree at 8886420093 so we can help you find exactly what you need. The lockheed f94c starfire part i, skylancer decals 72cw01.
Kitty hawks 148 lockheed f94c starfire in caracal decals. Decals and painting notes for 2 usaf f94c1lo aircraft. The lockheed f94c was a subsonic fighter designed to serve as an interim allweather interceptor. Its marginally cheaper, but in my opinion youd be better off paying the extra fiver for the real mccoy.
My advice is to get a spare decal for an 148 jet dashboard and shrink it down with a copier to 155th scale. No kit has thus far taken me this long to complete. Usaf interest was lukewarm, so lockheed funded development themselves, converting two f94b airframes to yf94c prototypes for evaluation. Originally designated the tf80c, the t33 made its first flight in march 1948. View the largest selection of aurora plastic model kits for sale on the net. Experts choicebare metal foil decals my second entry for the favorite aircraft of all time group build is a f94b starfire hells angel. The markings are nicely printed by cartograf and provide national markings, distinctive unit markings, as well as aircraft identification markings, right down to correct data blocks. The f 94c starfire became the first allweather fighter to break the sound barrier, which happened by accident when test pilot herman fish salmon put his f 94c into a dive from 45,000 feet, rolling over in afterburner. Kitty hawk 148 lockheed f94c starfire critique corner arc. Decals were not the best and the sharks mouth is completely the wrong shape for the plane they are suppose to depict. Pima air museums f94c is painted in the markings of the 354th fighterinterceptor squadron at oxnard, california, circa 1953.
Lockheed f94 starfire airplane videos and airplane pictures over 10,000 airplane videos and growing. From world war i and world war ii airplanes to the fastest fighter jets, youll find detailed aircraft information about ww1, ww2, and postwar airplanes. When the prototype didnt live up to expectations, the usaf turned to the one company that had an effective jetpowered fighter in service lockheed. Once their initial problems had been corrected, the f94ab proved to be quite.
Models by revell, aurora, monogram, hasegawa, tamiya, hawk and more. Third member of lockheeds f 80 family, the f 94 starfire was evolved to satisfy a requirement for a twoseat allweather radarequipped fighter. The lockheed f94 starfire was first flown in 1949 as the usaf was in need of an interceptor. Lockheed f 94 starfire model kit all the model kits and accessories for lockheed f 94 starfire models are at 1001hobbies 1001modelkits. Posts about f94 starfire written by jetpilotoverseas. If so then youll have to scratch build control dashboards. Lindberg f94c starfire model kit air force 148 scale jet j3 for sale online ebay plastic model kits plastic models air force 1 jets usa air force ones u.
Just be careful with the nose weight as this type of plane is a notorious tail sitter. F94a starfire 148 scale usaf starfire jet night fighter. Add to watchlist people who viewed this item also viewed. It was equipped with radar in the nose to permit the observer in the rear. In fact, it was initially designated f97, but it was ultimately decided to treat it as a new version of the f94. Lockheed f94 starfire specifications technical data. Buy f94a starfire 148 scale usaf starfire jet night fighter. Kit has recessed panel lines, basic tandem cockpits, boxedin wheel wells, separately molded speed brakes, wingtip tanks, blunt nosecone and 2piece canopy. Because of the foil, mine will always look better from a distance.
Of course, this was the first experience and waiting. This kit of the f 94c starfire is a new release by a new company, kitty hawk. It must have been one of the first kits as it even has the raised scribing on the fuselage sides for the decals and the name starfire on the left and right front fuselage sides. Each sheet has been thoroughly researched and designed to fit your model perfectly. F 94 starfire the twoplace f 94 starfire jet was developed from the twinseat t33 trainer, which in turn was based on the singleseat f 80 fighter by lengthening the fuselage slightly more than three feet to accommodate a second cockpit. Caracal decals 148 lockheed f94c starfire cold war. Details about 1950s usaf f 94c starfire jet fighter 8x10 original photo. These are high quality kits, fully inventoried, with great pictures and descriptions. The f94 starfire is a development of the lockheed tf80c t33, a twoseat trainer variant of the lockheed p80f80 shooting star. The next stage of improving the starfire was the modification, formerly known as the f97a and lockheed l188, later renamed the f94c. The f94c starfire was extensively modified from the early f94 variants. The lockheed f 94 starfire is a singleengine twoseat jet fighter aircraft for the interceptor role produced by the usamerican manufacturer lockheed corporation.
Expertschoice decals lay down like paint for a realistic look. It was developed from the twinseat lockheed t33 shooting star in. Here is the latest release from caracal models, this time to provide three distinctive options for the kitty hawk 148 f94c starfire kit. Caracal models 48017 148 f94 starfire decal first look. Airforce fighter aircraft models after 1947 the twoplace f94 starfire, built by lockheed, was this nations first operational jet allweather interceptor. While usaf interest in the f97 was initially minimal, the performance gains of the f94c were enough to put the new version into full production. It was based on the airframe of the t33a trainer, but fitted with a more powerful after burning engine, interception radar and armament. First issue hardbox issue dated 1961 with classic jo kotula artwork and the famous fighters in the border of the aurora sunburst logo.
Living warbirds is your largest aircraft and aviation resource. Kitty hawk models has released their first kit, this being the f 94c starfire in 148 scale. Kitty hawks 148 scale lockheed f94c starfire by jon bryon. To order any one of these beautiful models or to discuss your own personalized custom model, please call 18008663172 from 10 am to 5. None of our partner shops or mates has this currently for sale. A single f 94c was used to test the adoption of the hughes gar1 falcon missile as part of the basic armament of the starfire. The largest problem discovered in service was the nosemounted rockets, which blinded the crew with their smoke and. This kit of the f94c starfire is a new release by a new company, kitty hawk. The f94ab allweather interceptors of the usaf were considered only as interim types which would fill in the gap for a couple of years until more advanced aircraft could be made available in quantity. Lockheed f94 starfire model kit all the model kits and accessories for lockheed f94 starfire models are at 1001hobbies 1001modelkits. This is the last of their subsonic fighters and the first one to be radarequipped.