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  • Опубликовано: 14 янв 2025

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  • @MilitaryVehicleReviews
    @MilitaryVehicleReviews  3 года назад +7

    I appreciate all of you watching my videos!
    ✳️Support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/militaryvehiclereviews
    If you could help support this channel so I can keep buying and reviewing these pre-built models I would really appreciate your support 😃. I plan on reviewing ALL of the 21st Century, Elite Force, Jsi/Merit 1:18 scale models. It will get expensive haha.

    • @mitzirei1426
      @mitzirei1426 3 года назад

      Hi, is this for sale?

    • @WWAHP
      @WWAHP 2 года назад

      Did it come with a latter?

  • @Goth_anarchist
    @Goth_anarchist 10 месяцев назад +1

    the yellow things on the back of the shoes would attach to two cables under the ejection seat so that if you would ejected from the cockpit your legs wouldn't slam into the instruments above the rudder pedals.
    the sr71 also had the same thing

  • @Tigershark_3082
    @Tigershark_3082 3 года назад +10

    Yeager was flying the NF-104A, which is quite different from the original F-104. The NF-104A had longer wings, Hydrogen Peroxide RCS thrusters in the nose, and a rocket engine at the base of the vertical stabilizer.

  • @johnkuechle9563
    @johnkuechle9563 3 года назад +6

    Some history - The Marineflieger of the West German Navy received 168 F/RF-104G Starfighters for operation in two wings of two squadrons each: MFG-1 in operation 1963-1981 and MFG-2 in operation 1965-1986. The two wings were assigned to defend the Baltic and North Sea approaches, and the F-104Gs initially could carry a 'line-of-sight' Nord AS-30 anti-ship missile on two underwing pylons. This was eventually replaced by the much superior 'fire-and-forget' MBB AS-34 Kormoran missile. MFG-2's squadron of RF-104Gs had a fairing located in the lower front fuselage that enclosed photo-recon cameras, and were later upgraded with the addition of a long-range oblique-mounted camera in the port side of the forward fuselage. The two wings were also required to defend their area of operations, so their Starfighters were capable of carrying two Sidewinders on an under-fuselage launcher to allow for wingtip fuel tanks for extended overwater operation. This is correct on the model, however they did not install the refueling probe, nor did the Luftwaffe on their Starfighters.

  • @volkerbenkel8082
    @volkerbenkel8082 2 года назад +4

    Nice and big "widowmaker" from 21st Century Toys but there are three flaws. The refuling tube was only used in USAF-service, the rocket rack under the fuselage was not flown by the Luftwaffe(German Air Force) or Bundesmarine(German Navy) and the ejector seat in the F-104G was changed to a Martin Baker MK GQ7. Greetings from Germany.

  • @nickk3476
    @nickk3476 3 года назад +5

    3:49 I think these yellow things are part of the ejection seat, they pull back the legs if the pilot ejects so that he doesn't hit his legs on something

  • @clubtcb
    @clubtcb 3 года назад +6

    15:30 those are slats, they improve lift on takeoff and landing and during low speed maneuvering

    • @timsgta
      @timsgta 3 года назад

      They could be leading edge flaps...

    • @clubtcb
      @clubtcb 3 года назад

      @@timsgta You're absolutely right.
      I got LE flaps and slats mixed up again

    • @timsgta
      @timsgta 3 года назад

      @@clubtcb they call then slats on some commercial planes though...

  • @Kontra_Produktiv
    @Kontra_Produktiv 3 года назад +3

    Bought my JU 87 fron 21st Century Toys somewhere around 2004 for 79 Euros. It´s still hanging right above my computer-desk since then.
    Whish I´d bought more of those awesome models when they were still available for a reasonable price.

  • @henryharvey6609
    @henryharvey6609 3 года назад +22

    Boot straps are for ejection sequence. Feet are pulled back so the pilots boots would clear the aircraft automatically.

  • @markokryskuolo5509
    @markokryskuolo5509 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic F-104

  • @jdmclm2003
    @jdmclm2003 3 года назад +2

    Those are leading edge slats on the front of the wings. During takeoff and landing, they’re extended to give the wings greater surface area to handle the slower speeds associated with those parts of the flight.

    • @fastica
      @fastica 2 года назад

      I'm surprised someone who collects model airplanes don't know about that. It's basic aviation stuff.

  • @jernejfunkl8300
    @jernejfunkl8300 3 года назад +13

    Mid-air refueling probe was used only on USAF Starfighter versions.

  • @elmundodejavivi7320
    @elmundodejavivi7320 3 года назад +1

    Muy Bonito el caza. Esta guapísimo. Muchas gracias por enseñarnos lo. Muy buen video y un gran trabajo. Un saludo y un abrazo muy grande. Cuídense.

  • @j1035ak
    @j1035ak 3 года назад +1

    The things on the feet of the pilot attached to the ejection seat. Once the ejection set is activated the attachment points on the heels of the pilot pull the feet back in order from the feet to clear the canopy.

  • @Booze_Rooster
    @Booze_Rooster 3 года назад +1

    The “spurs” lock into the ejection seat frame to secure the feet during ejection.

  • @elespantaviejas3357
    @elespantaviejas3357 3 года назад +3

    Good Review :) this is My favorite channel 👍

  • @januszkedzia313
    @januszkedzia313 3 года назад

    GREAT F-104 STARFIGHTER

  • @lockheedx33
    @lockheedx33 3 года назад +8

    Imagine this thing in a dogfight against that massive F-14 you have

    • @f104g2
      @f104g2 3 года назад

      My wings took that personally

    • @gufo_tave
      @gufo_tave 3 года назад +3

      F104 was never meant to be a dogfighter, just an interceptor

    • @lockheedx33
      @lockheedx33 3 года назад +1

      @@gufo_tave I can dream, ok?

  • @bieltost7274
    @bieltost7274 3 года назад +1

    Nice video!!!!
    That's an awesome plain

  • @1-9-8-0
    @1-9-8-0 3 года назад

    Those forward flaps are leading edge slats, they enable higher angles of attack, fly at slower speeds, or take off / land in shorter distances.

  • @Kruzin87
    @Kruzin87 3 года назад +1

    Looks awesome I want this and the dauntless

  • @DoWoZ
    @DoWoZ 3 года назад +1

    Nice review,i have the Nam version (Smokey) . The other vesion made that's not shown on the Box is the Canadian Tiger Stripe version.

  • @frankymr2
    @frankymr2 3 года назад +3

    Looks like the parachute can be installed on the back of the seat.

  • @dicksonjadelee7782
    @dicksonjadelee7782 3 года назад

    German air force's roundel is beautiful. I love this plane.

  • @LaCorvette
    @LaCorvette 3 года назад +1

    Got this one, too. As well as the FW-190. Be careful with the landing gear.

  • @michaelmaston4702
    @michaelmaston4702 3 года назад +1

    Hard plastic for display...vinyl (rubber) for play.
    Forward Wing Slats for added lift on take off.

  • @penguinred651
    @penguinred651 3 года назад +1

    Another great review, keep em coming.

  • @marcelomendoza881
    @marcelomendoza881 3 года назад

    A very nice model congratulations

  • @adamadams6740
    @adamadams6740 9 месяцев назад

    Things on the pilots boots are called spurs by the pilots,they click into things on the floor of the plane for the ejection seat,it pulls there legs in close to the seat just before ejection.

  • @watsonw66
    @watsonw66 3 года назад +1

    really cool video as always man. they also made a Canadian version of this one which ive added to my collection.

  • @peterschmidt7963
    @peterschmidt7963 3 года назад +2

    Die F 104 ist eine sehr schöne Maschine, dass Flugzeugmodell sieht toll in der Deutschen Bemalung aus.
    Viele Grüße aus good old Germany

    • @leander2843
      @leander2843 3 года назад +1

      Bin schon ewig auf der Suche nach dieser Ausführung. Vietnam Tarnung und USAF lackierung gibt's viele, aber die hier, bis jetzt nichts. Mein Onkel flog den witwenmacher, wäre ein schönes Geschenk für für ihn.

  • @theconfederacyofindependen7268

    It's powered by the General Electric J79-MTU-J1K, it has the MASAAR Band I Radar with both BVR and ACM modes, it has a 20mm M61A1 Vulcan Rotary Cannon with 750 rounds which it can run through at 6000 Rounds a minute, and 116 pilots died due to crashed cause of lack of Pilot Training

  • @hawrermctez
    @hawrermctez 3 года назад +4

    I really liked the 1/18 Starfighter release, but it didn't sell well, I believe, as interest was going down the toilet... I reckon PC's, handhelds and Consoles where the death nell and flight sims the last rusty nail.
    Quality Control at 21C was also getting dodgy at that time - that would explain why my Starfighter ( Smoke II- Vietnam scheme), came in a Marineflieger box.

  • @TacticalJackalope
    @TacticalJackalope 3 года назад +1

    It is interesting to note that Erich Hartmann the highest scoring ace in history nearly resigned his commission as a general of the cold war Luftwaffe over this aircraft. He knew it was unsafe and struggled to keep the German government and military from adopting it. He knew it was going to kill pilots. Ironically his predictions came true as 29 Luftwaffe pilots died in this death trap.

    • @magomo5635
      @magomo5635 3 года назад

      The Spanish Air Force received 21 F104G, flew them between 1965-1972 and never lost any...

    • @Tigershark_3082
      @Tigershark_3082 3 года назад +1

      The reasons so many F-104s were lost actually has to do with the very bad maintenance practices of the Luftwaffe, and the inexperience of the pilots. Also, the German Air Force tried to use the Starfighter as a fighter-bomber (a role it was not suited to, as evident by how many the US lost in Vietnam to crashes)

    • @kimisdaman
      @kimisdaman 3 года назад

      Interesting, because the Luftwaffe lost F-84s, flown prior to the Starfighter, at an even higher rate than the F-104. One factor, in Germany, was pilots being held personally responsible for damage caused by errors, so the Luftwaffe didn't want to dig too deeply into crashes/accidents, to avoid assigning blame to the pilot. "Sorry, Frau Schmidt, your husband is dead, and here's a bill for the damages caused by the crash."

  • @altblechasyl_cs2093
    @altblechasyl_cs2093 3 года назад +1

    Marinefliegergeschwader 2 Eggebeck 😉

  • @2ND-ID-REENACTOR1944
    @2ND-ID-REENACTOR1944 3 года назад

    My favorite jet!, Quality content

  • @dalekemperor4407
    @dalekemperor4407 3 года назад +8

    It makes me wonder how big of a house you have lol

  • @davidmurphy8190
    @davidmurphy8190 3 года назад

    Have two of these. Let me know where you get your 1/18 models. I live in northern VA.

  • @stephen6whitehead398
    @stephen6whitehead398 3 года назад

    Iv'e seen theprice of these on ebay!!Think there well worth it too'with the size of them!!And the detail!!!!!

  • @Der_Ungläubige_Thomas
    @Der_Ungläubige_Thomas 2 года назад

    Ein sehr schönes Modell.Welcher Hersteller ist das wenn ich Mal fragen darf b.z.w wo kann man es erwerben?Amazon?

  • @bonecos_do_maninho1971
    @bonecos_do_maninho1971 3 года назад +1

    Excelente 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @anhvuphan1228
    @anhvuphan1228 3 года назад

    where can you order these? They looks awesome!!!

  • @joaquinsanz6056
    @joaquinsanz6056 3 года назад +1

    nice

  • @orlandonostagiafever1964
    @orlandonostagiafever1964 3 года назад

    Yeagers was an NF 104 with a rocket on top of the J79 engine.

  • @miksplanes
    @miksplanes Год назад

    yellow things on boots would clip into seat and pull feet back to clear instrument panel ejecting

  • @simon_figas1699
    @simon_figas1699 3 года назад

    What website do you buy these on?

  • @njY2K
    @njY2K 9 месяцев назад

    I'm guessing the nose needle came with a rubber version in case you had children around the plane (since it does say 5+).

  • @sovietball5414
    @sovietball5414 3 года назад

    Yes, of course it called 'Widowmaker'. Not just for the wings, the speed too. And there is one another fact that the Lockheed Martin make the wing shorter for just 'supersonic' feature

  • @olliehubert6397
    @olliehubert6397 3 года назад

    Where do you buy these planes? They are awesome, lots of people have been wanting to know.

  • @SmAhmadWasti718
    @SmAhmadWasti718 2 года назад

    Elite force has to make a 1:18 scale f15 eagle and f22 raptor

  • @Phrancis5
    @Phrancis5 3 года назад

    Help! I have this same model/toy (I assembled it almost 20 yrs ago) and I'm packing to move out of state. I no longer have the directions and I need to disassemble it to safely pack in a box. I'm not sure if you just pull the aft section straight off. @ 7:15 it looks like an extension that just snaps straight in, but it doesn't seem to want to pull out and I don't want to force and break something. It looks like you removed it. Was it just enough force straight out? thanks

    • @Phrancis5
      @Phrancis5 3 года назад

      Yes, mine came with two pitot tubes - rubber one is probably for safety or less likely to break. Btw I wouldn't display it self-supported by the landing gear. It'll warp and eventually break, even just sitting there.

  • @guntherhertwich7328
    @guntherhertwich7328 3 года назад +1

    where can i get the Model for $ 39 ????

    • @WAL_DC-6B
      @WAL_DC-6B Год назад

      I had a chance years ago to buy the USAF version of this F-104 model at the Walmart at Harrison, Arkansas for $12.95 on sale. I decided it was just too big for my collection and put it back on the shelf.

  • @ESPS_90
    @ESPS_90 Год назад

    I can get models of the Bell X 1 or the North American X15 in this scale??

  • @Crazydude.
    @Crazydude. 3 года назад

    I subscribed to your channel

  • @taliskadzejs7644
    @taliskadzejs7644 3 года назад

    A really good video series to tell more about this Plane is on the "Behind the Wings" series on youtube it will tell you about the things on the pilots feet.

  • @patrickreis8390
    @patrickreis8390 3 года назад

    good night , is there any site that sells these models ? your videos are great hugs friend 🇧🇷

  • @eliasgnocchini1202
    @eliasgnocchini1202 3 года назад

    Where did you buy it?

  • @alexpaar2708
    @alexpaar2708 3 года назад

    Hi , good video , can you do your display collection video , thanks

  • @rekio.5199
    @rekio.5199 3 года назад

    Cool glad to finally see it!

  • @orlandonostagiafever1964
    @orlandonostagiafever1964 3 года назад

    Those were the spurs they used to eject ,they wore them on the boots.

  • @mr.bf1107
    @mr.bf1107 3 года назад

    I can’t wait until I get a new plane

  • @c123bthunderpig
    @c123bthunderpig 3 года назад +3

    These kits had such a unique collectability, and the eBay prices indicate that . Large scale modeling is popular now, however the variety offered when these came out would have made an attractive collection I'm not sure how to ask this, it is a moot point, put can you share a little more history on these kits. What year did they come out, what country manufactured them, any idea on why they went out of business, do you know if there is any chance they could come back - the molds must still exist . Your reviews are always great. Thanks for driving us aviation enthusiast insane :-) :-)

  • @VonRammsteyn
    @VonRammsteyn 3 года назад

    Looks amazing!!!

  • @kaidzaack2520
    @kaidzaack2520 3 года назад

    A very infamous aircraft here in Germany - called “Witwenmacher” - widow-maker - as you mentioned before...they upgraded the ejectable seat later on as the previos version used to kill pilots...

    • @magomo5635
      @magomo5635 3 года назад +2

      The Spanish Airforce received 21 F104G, flew them between 1965-1972, and never lost any.

    • @kaidzaack2520
      @kaidzaack2520 3 года назад +1

      @@magomo5635 The german airforce overstressed the capability of the plane as they wanted to turn it into a fighter/bomber. If I remember correctly they were even launch pads for 45 degree take-off...I assume the payload or weapon arrangements were the problem - not the plane itself...😉

  • @stephencraig2994
    @stephencraig2994 2 года назад

    Can you find one that’s the Red Baron

  • @henryharvey6609
    @henryharvey6609 3 года назад +2

    The leading edges are slats to increase the camber of the wing thereby making landings more stable at slower speeds. I own all the Starfighters from 21st Century. You can thank Obama for making a lot of businesses go out if business. I own a huge collection of 1/32, 1/18 and 1/48 scale 21st Century models. I bought them when the distributors were liquidating them. Practically giving them away many years back. Also you can thank WalMart for running that business into the ground!

  • @macrinalinares5131
    @macrinalinares5131 3 года назад

    Where do you get those

  • @Plasticmercenary
    @Plasticmercenary 3 года назад

    Where do you or how do you display these

  • @pierrepaj2367
    @pierrepaj2367 Год назад

    Il me semble pas que la version F 104 G utilise la sonde de ravitaillement en vol .

  • @Kruzin87
    @Kruzin87 3 года назад

    You guys can find these on ebay? Anywhere else by any chance?

  • @MatzeB111
    @MatzeB111 3 года назад +2

    I regret not having bought these models back then.....Ich bereue es sehr, diese Modelle damals nicht gekauft zu haben 😔

  • @GrahamJoy
    @GrahamJoy 3 года назад

    The ‘stirrups’ on the back of the pilots flying boots lock into the ejector seat should the pilot need to eject to stop his legs flailing. I understand this was not automatic and the pilot had to lock them by kicking his boots into place first before pulling the handle. This was explained to me by a USAF Starfighter pilot.

  • @leander2843
    @leander2843 3 года назад

    One simple question : how much Do you want for it???

  • @yewnammak750
    @yewnammak750 3 года назад

    Love ur videos

  • @the_boys3405
    @the_boys3405 2 года назад

    I’m missing 2 things on the tail and I really want to find them

  • @p6284SP
    @p6284SP 3 года назад

    15:30 that is slats. like flap

  • @Buttermacine
    @Buttermacine 3 года назад

    Cool

  • @earlw9172
    @earlw9172 3 года назад

    The color scheme not on the box is the Canadian Tiger Scheme which I do have in my f-104 collection .

  • @camgoreee3610
    @camgoreee3610 3 года назад

    Where can I get this

  • @ruopingjin
    @ruopingjin 3 года назад

    It came with two tubes is because if you break one that you can replace it with the other one

  • @afavaro2007
    @afavaro2007 2 года назад

    I think the F-104's T-tail didn't have flaps/move

  • @Jake.102_
    @Jake.102_ 3 года назад +1

    Have you ever thought about bringing tanks videos ?

  • @christianschmelzer8171
    @christianschmelzer8171 Год назад

    Does anyone happen to know what material these models were made of?

  • @joaquinsanz6056
    @joaquinsanz6056 3 года назад

    a question ... that can only be obtained online for everyone or is it only in the united states

    • @hawrermctez
      @hawrermctez 3 года назад +1

      The majority of 1/18 scale (21st Century toys/ BBI/ Admiral/ JSI/ Pegasus)are only available worldwide on the second hand market. There are approximately 35 different planes/ helis in total, each with 3 - 5 different paint schemes and there are some very rare versions that could be ordered by dealers in small batches- perhaps their local squadrons. ( I have a Bad Cat Toys (shop) F/A-18 in really unusual markings. Two companies making fully built & painted versions are still are available in hobby shops;- Merit ( Harrier, Me 262, F-96 Sabre, SBD Dauntless, FW190, Bf 109 and a Huey) and there's Flight Wings (P51 Mustang, Mig 15, TBF Avenger). Hobbyboss a company related to Merit have whatever molds are left (not a lot). They still produce some of the same one's as Merit did in kit form and for far less money. So far, they have released the FW190 (2 versions), the AV8 Harrier, the SBD Dauntless, the Me 262, the UH-1 Huey... the F-86F-30 being just released recently.
      Mostly though, the molds are lost or destroyed (the spitfire is long gone), but the 21st Century Toys where made in quite large volumes, to be sold to kids in Toys R Us, Walmart etc for around £39.00 in the UK... they are all still about all round the world, to be found where you least expect it - happy hunting!

    • @joaquinsanz6056
      @joaquinsanz6056 3 года назад

      @@MilitaryVehicleReviews thanks friend you are very kind

    • @joaquinsanz6056
      @joaquinsanz6056 3 года назад

      @@hawrermctez could find in peru?

    • @hawrermctez
      @hawrermctez 3 года назад

      @@joaquinsanz6056I can't say- but many of these have been bought and sold over and over, country to country.. Ebay is a great source if you use specific search terms on a worldwide search - like "1/18 P47" or "1:18 Focke Wulf" or even "Huge model plane" etc. They can sometimes be hidden away in the wrong catagory and selling cheaply too. There are still online forums that have for them for sale. Just Google 1/18 and see what shows up. I'm in Scotland but have bought mine online from places like France, Germany, China, Japan, Argentina, Australia and of course USA.
      You just have keep searching.
      Best of luck!

    • @joaquinsanz6056
      @joaquinsanz6056 3 года назад +1

      @@hawrermctez gracias bro

  • @atlantis06
    @atlantis06 Год назад +2

    6:47 Eventually, this is a toy for boys and it's fraigle

  • @neilhaas6024
    @neilhaas6024 3 года назад +1

    How could I have that plane for myself

  • @joaopedroschramm1948
    @joaopedroschramm1948 3 года назад

    I think it has two pitot tubes because it can break,sooo if u dont want to break it usse the rubber one

  • @2NDCBT
    @2NDCBT 3 года назад

    Just wanted to say that I actually have the 'chute on my pilot in the cockpit... There is a way.

  • @janehill9764
    @janehill9764 3 года назад

    where the good god hell are you getting these planes and why cant the rest of us get them?

  • @thundercookie6581
    @thundercookie6581 3 года назад

    How much was this?

  • @StephaniePickard-s4l
    @StephaniePickard-s4l 9 месяцев назад

    My legs have never been moved

  • @johnyfoxter104
    @johnyfoxter104 4 месяца назад

    Price model ?-€

  • @naiuchingchowdhury4489
    @naiuchingchowdhury4489 3 года назад

    Bro why don't u unbox a rc of this size

  • @hasanzaid9756
    @hasanzaid9756 2 года назад

    Price

  • @Gojira-007
    @Gojira-007 2 года назад

    The F-104 was called the "Flying Coffin" in the Turkish air force

  • @roswithastundt6354
    @roswithastundt6354 3 года назад +1

    Wait until you have kids! Softgum for play, plastic for display. I wait for the sentence : Daddy ? Can we play plane crash with your "toys" ? Nooooo waaaaayyy !

  • @tonybusano3995
    @tonybusano3995 3 года назад

    Cool video.
    Couple of things I noticed, the 104 was flown by several countries including Germany and Japan. I believe the Germans who flew it were in the Luftwaffe but I'm not so sure about their navy.
    General Yeager flew a specialized version of the Starfighter out of edwards. It had an additional rocket motor that was installed in the rear that would be activated when they were very high and fine very fast thereby giving them a boost to try and get them as high up and as close to space as possible. Once up in the upper limits of the atmosphere they had little hydrogen peroxide thrusters on the nose and about the airplane that the pilot could fire to keep the thing oriented as there was not enough free flowing air that high up for the wings to bite into. It was one of these zoom flights where he lost control and had to eject over the desert.
    And those things on the bottom of the feet of the pilot you mentioned, I believe those we were referred to as spurs. I heard one veteran Starfighter pilot say that when they walk into a bar that the Spurs made a distinguishable click and everybody knew what kind of planes the pilots flew lol. But according to him those Spurs were something that enabled the pilot to lock in to the ejection seat in the case of an emergency and it would keep his legs from flailing around because let's face it, when you're flying in such high Mach numbers and you decided to leave the aircraft it could get pretty ugly lol.

  • @rachelmantooth4000
    @rachelmantooth4000 2 года назад

    i wish i had one :(

  • @neilhaas6024
    @neilhaas6024 3 года назад +1

    🇩🇪💲nice plane aircraft it's normally an american plane

  • @livelongandprosper169
    @livelongandprosper169 3 года назад

    Du hast einen kleinen Fehler an deinem Witwenmacher. Deutsche F - 104G, TF - 104G und RF - 104G hatten NIE einen Luftbetankungsstutzen.