The F-104, commonly known as "the widow maker" because of it's difficulty to fly was used by the Canadian Air Force along with numerous other Air Forces around the world during the cold was a a strike fighter. The detail in the this model is amazing. The model was built by a gentleman from Victoria, is approximately 7' long and all that remains to complete it is an engine. Unfortunately to be realistic it has to be a jet engine and the price tag is over $5000.