Looking for wheels for 1/48" F-104A/B

[RHanes]

I was wondering if anyone makes a resin set of wheels in 1/48" scale for the F-104A/B Starfighter as they are different from the F-104C/D version. I am planning on using the Hasagawe F-104C and convert it into a F-104A in RoCAF markings used in the late 1970's. I would appreciate any help with this project.

Bob "Tex" Hanes

[dsmith]

Bob,

Do you have a picture of the hub? I am only aware of two types of wheel.

Cheers,

-Doug :)

[RHanes]

Bob,

Do you have a picture of the hub? I am only aware of two types of wheel.

Cheers,

-Doug :)

[RHanes]

Dear Doug:

As I recall the differences between the F-104A/B and the F-104C/D wheel hubs are the spoke hubs for the early versions (nose & main gear)on the F-104A/B and the solid wheel hubs with holes around the diamter of the main gear hubs on the F-104C/D Starfighter which might be the same as on the F-104G/J Series.

Bob Hanes

[RHanes]

Doug:

I just checked some of my reference photos and I think that I have the information on the wheel hubs reversed, as on the book that I have on the History of the F-104 in RoCAF they show photos of both types of wheel hubs, but the late model is shown as web or spoke design.

Bob

[dsmith]

Hey Bob,

That is what I thought. The spoked wheels are the late version, and the solid hubs are for the early versions. Here is what you are looking for

F-104 Wheels

I hope that helps.

Cheers,

-Doug :)